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Lord Plumb on the 1975 referendum, Decline in land used for organic farming, Monitor farms

Past NFU president Lord Plumb remembers the 1975 referendum. He voted 'in' then and will again this time. But beef farmer Michael Seals wants out of the 'European straight jacket'.

Former NFU president Lord Plumb remembers the 1975 referendum. He voted 'in' then and will again this time. But beef farmer and former NFU committee chairman Michael Seals wants out of what he describes as the "European straight jacket".
The latest government figures show a decline in land used for organic farming in the UK, despite the fact that we're buying more organic food.
The AHDB's Monitor Farm Scheme brings like-minded arable farmers together to share their knowledge and expertise. This summer will see the launch of nine new monitor farms - commercial farms which open up their businesses to groups of farmers who become involved in the decision making process.

Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

13 minutes

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  • Tue 14 Jun 201605:45

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