Farming Today - 02/10/2009

Schools should make better use of their local farms as they teach the National Curriculum, according to education chiefs. Dr Sue Horner from the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency tells Charlotte Smith that the teaching of science, geography and economics can all benefit from school visits. Charlotte also hears from the former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, who believes his Farms For City Children charity has provided generations of schoolchildren with vital knowledge and precious memories. Plus, more news on the state of Britain's hedges. We visit one farmer willing to put the time and money into multi-species hedges that attract a vast range of wildlife.