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"It was taking my dad's life away"
James Waters grew up on a farm in the east of England but the 24-year-old chose not be a farmer himself having seen the effect on his dad Robin. He is one of many young people across the globe who are turning away from farming. The father and son speak to Emily Thomas.
(Photo: James and Robin Waters Credit:BBC)
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