Antimicrobials in chicken farming, a Brexit update, and Making Tax Digital comes into force.

Farming Today

• Episode: Antimicrobials in chicken farming, a Brexit update, and Making Tax Digital comes into force.
• Website: Farming Today
• Feed URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qj8q/episodes/downloads.rss
• Duration: 00:11:33
• Published: 2019-04-01 07:00

The UK’s poultry industry says broiler farmers have reduced their use of antibiotics by 82% in just 6 years. But is it as simple as that? A BBC investigation uncovers the hidden use of antimicrobials in chicken farming. As Welsh farmers are in the midst of lambing, we ask their union why it wants Article 50 revoked. And a change to the law means many businesses will have to keep their financial records digitally and submit VAT online from now on. HMRC says it will make it easier to get tax right and keep on top of financial affairs because it will be more efficient and effective. But many rural businesses say poor connectivity will put them at a disadvantage. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced by Heather Simons