Farming Today This Week

The Ramblers Association is concerned funding cuts could mean many of Britain's footpaths and bridleways will be shut down or will become overgrown and unusable.

The Higher Level Stewardship Scheme has meant many farmers and landowners have been paid to create and maintain footpaths and bridleways on their land. Changes mean on future agreements they won't be paid an annual fee for doing so, leading to concerns many will shut them down. The Ramblers Association says local authority budget cuts mean Rights of Way officers are being let go and maintenance work will be reduced. Caz Graham meets a farmer in Shropshire who says without the payment he''ll close his bridle path. She asks if there are any alternatives. Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Anne-Marie Bullock.