27/10/2026: CO2 Consultation, Solar Robot Weeder; Rat Catcher

The government should suspend the consultation it launched yesterday on phasing out the use of carbon dioxide in the slaughter of pigs, according to AIMS - the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers. It's written to the Secretary of State warning that the move could put British producers at a disadvantage, as other countries - including the EU where the vast majority of pig meat imported into the uk is from - will continue to use co2. It wants the consultation process paused while discussions with the EU on closer alignment of the rules continue.
This week we're looking at pests on farm - and how to safely, humanely and legally get rid of them. Today, rats on a farm in Scotland, and the controller on why they're becoming more of a problem.
And the solar powered weeding robot that's a cousin of the ExoMars rover heading to Mars.
Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Sally Challoner.