31/07/19 Oak processionary moth, farming in North West Queensland, crops for pollinators

Farming Today

• Episode: 31/07/19 Oak processionary moth, farming in North West Queensland, crops for pollinators
• Website: Farming Today
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• Duration: 00:13:26
• Published: 2019-07-31 07:00

A new warning has been issued about the oak processionary moth. Its caterpillars are a risk to human health, and it's brought into the UK on imported oak trees. Anna Jones visits a remote cattle station in North West Queensland in Australia, helping a family on 'the muster'. As part of our week looking at insects, we find out what farmers can do to help protect and encourage insect life. Bob Walker meets Richard Bramley who runs an arable farm near York. Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.