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14/09/2014

Rachael Garside explores the flaws of Glastir, the art of charcoal making and roasting coffee beans.

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Mon 15 Sep 201405:30

Wake Up And Smell the Coffee

Wake Up And Smell the Coffee

- We look at the Wales Audit Office report that says that Glastir - the scheme which pays farmers and landowners to maintain the countryside has "significant flaws". 

- UK livestock thefts are reported to be up by 129% along with other rural crime - what can the farming community do to protect their farmyards and rural households. We attend the first meeting of a new Farm Watch Scheme being set up in Ceredigion.

- From dairy farm to top visitor attraction .... We meet the Folly Farm lions.

- Our reporter Gilbert John joins a masterclass in the art of Charcoal Making, as part of the Gower "Love your Countryside Festival".

and Black Gold - Rachael Garside visits Coaltown Coffee roasting coffee beans in Ammanford.

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  • Sun 14 Sep 201407:00
  • Mon 15 Sep 201405:30

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