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

A new report predicts by 2050 around half of fruit and veg imports to the UK will be hit by climate change. And, how do you incentivise Beavers to shape rivers the way you want?

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

14 minutes

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  • Wed 30 Jul 2025 05:45

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