Farming Today

30/07/25: Climate Threat to Fruit and Veg Imports, Water Summit, Incentivising Beavers.


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The UK is heavily reliant on fruit and vegetables grown overseas. But a new report predicts that, by 2050, around half of fruit and veg imports to the UK will be affected by climate change risks including rising temperatures and diminishing water supplies. Water management is such a burning topic at the moment that the NFU has just held its first Water Summit on a Yorkshire farm. And, how do you incentivise reintroduced Beavers to shape rivers the way you intend?

Presenter: Anna Hill

Producer: Sarah Swadling

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