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Weevils, Learning to Shear, Welsh Livestock Theft
Livestock theft in Wales went up nearly 20% in 2014, according to new figures. And pea growers are concerned they may be losing the fight against a pesticide-resistant weevil.
Livestock theft in Wales went up nearly 20% in 2014 according to new figures from insurers NFU Mutual.
Growers are concerned they may be losing the fight against the Pea and Bean Weevil, which has become resistant to the chemical used to control it. A bad weevil infestation can lead to a decrease in pea yields of up to 30%.
Plus, we learn the art of sheep shearing, on Exmoor.
Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Sarah Swadling.
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Tue 2 Jun 201505:45
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