26/05/26 Mounting pressure for Scottish pig farmers, funding for rural churches, selling farm produce at markets
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges faced by Scottish pig farmers due to market oversupply, funding for rural churches, and alternative local food systems.
Pig farmers in Scotland say 10% of their national herd has gone to waste because there's oversupply in the market. They're asking their government for help. Churches across England can now apply for cash to get their leaky roofs fixed, or their stained glass windows repaired, under a new government grant scheme launched this month. This week we are looking at local food systems. While many of us go to the supermarket, there are other suppliers trying to reach customers in a different way. We hear from some of them. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.
People in this episode
Host: Anna Hill
Topics covered
- Scottish pig farmers
- government funding
- rural churches
- local food systems
- market supply
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Scottish pig farmers, government, Churches across England, BBC Radio 4
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