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The Society of Chemical Industries says the Government should invest more in science to stop new agri-technologies developed in the UK from leaking away to other countries. More than 拢200m and around a decade: that's the estimated cost and timeline for bringing a new agri-chemical product from idea to farm. All this week we've been looking at innovation and those two stats are a good indication of the challenges.

This weekend, hundreds of farms will welcome visitors, on Open Farm Sunday. The event's an opportunity for people to learn about food production, and how farming affects our everyday lives. But entertaining and educating, whilst keeping everyone safe, takes a lot of planning.

The rules and regulations around crofting in Scotland should be made simpler by a new law published by the Scottish Government this week.

Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.