
Farming Today This Week: Badger cull developments; UK chicken industry
Annually 875 million birds are reared for the table in the UK. Anna Hill discusses the challenges faced by chicken producers. Plus a review of this week's badger cull developments.
Demand for UK-grown chicken is increasing but the poultry industry faces a number of challenges, from the price of feed to getting planning permission for building new sheds. Anna Hill visits one of the country's biggest free range producers to find out more.
And it's been a week of developments in the long running Bovine TB story. Anna reviews reactions to the Government announcement that badger culling in England won't be extended beyond two existing pilot areas this year, and hears about Princess Anne's thoughts on the subject.
Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Sarah Swadling.
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- Sat 5 Apr 201406:30BBC Radio 4
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