Farming Today - 16/03/26: Impact of war on Ukraine's soil, village cut off by landslide, food processing
Download 16/03/26: Impact of war on Ukraine's soil, village cut off by landslide, food processing
New research reveals the impact of war on the soils of Ukraine, and in a country once called the breadbasket of Europe that could have long term repercussions.
Farmers in South Wales are warning that “sheep will starve” if urgent steps aren’t taken to create access for suppliers cut off following a significant landslip. It has closed the main road to the village of Llanthony since the end of January.
All this week we are looking at food processing. Food and drink is Britain's biggest manufacturing sector with an annual turnover of about £148 billion - that's according to the Food and Drink Federation which represents these businesses, and it warns that at the moment weak consumer demand and cost pressures make this a difficult sector to be in.
Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.
Published on Monday, 16th March 2026.
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