14/10/24 - Harvest 2024, eco-friendly twine, UK wine
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The 2024 wheat harvest is the second worst since records began in 1983, according to DEFRA. That won't be much of a surprise to famers across the country who have battled wet weather which has destroyed some crops and disrupted planting plans and harvest. What will it mean for farm businesses and consumers? We visit a trial in Cornwall which is testing if twine made from sisal could be an an eco-friendly alternative to wrapping bales of hay and straw in plastic netting. Sisal twine is made from plants and was traditionally used by farmers until it was replaced by plastic.  And vineyards are preparing to start harvesting their grapes at this time of year. We get a snapshot of this growing sector. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced by Heather Simons
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