About this episode

The episode discusses the budget for a scheme paying farmers for environmental work and the rising production costs due to geopolitical issues.

The budget for the scheme which pays England's farmers for environmental work is revealed - but is it enough? With production costs rising following the war in the Middle East, the National Farmers' Union is calling for government support with the price of fertiliser. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

People in this episode

Host: Charlotte Smith

Topics covered

• environmental work
• farming support
• fertiliser prices
• production costs
• government policy

Keywords

• farming
• environment
• fertiliser
• government support
• National Farmers' Union
• production costs
• budget

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Farmers' Union

Places: England

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