Country Week programme: Fears for the Dales as EU cuts bite

A major study into the viability of hill farms in the Dales has said that all producers must get readyfor a drop in EU payouts after 2013 following a revamp of Europe’s Common Agricultural Policy.

In this edition of the programme, Peter McNerney and the Yorkshire Post’s agricultural correspondent Mark Casci discuss the outlook for hill farmers now.

Also in the programme…

The region’s pig farmers prepare to take to the streets to lobby the government for a better deal saying the high cost of feed prices is putting them out of business.

And it’s a meat that’s growing in popularity but can the UK meet demand? We find out why venison is now on the menu in more homes.

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