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Radio 4,10 Nov 2013,28 mins

The Sugarman of Brazil

The Food Programme

Available for over a year

Leontino Balbo - The Sugarman of Brazil. The incredible story of one maverick farmer who is trying to change the way we produce our food. David Baker brings us a story from Sao Paulo about a man who is managing to produce sugar whilst also helping wildlife. Presented by Sheila Dillon and produced in Bristol by Emma Weatherill.

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