Farming Today - 17/09/2010

There's been a significant rise in the number of sheep being stolen from farmer's fields in the last 18 months. It's believed the high price of lamb is to blame for the increase in sheep rustling cases. Insurance companies fear payouts could run into thousands of pounds. Also on Farming Today, we hear the farmer's reaction to the proposed badger cull announced by the Government. The idea is that farmers and landowners will be able to apply for licences to cull badgers across large areas where TB in cattle is a major problem. Farmers will be able to shoot or vaccinate them at their own expense. The proposal is first being put to consultation but conservation groups such as the Wildlife Trust and the RSPCA oppose the cull and say they'll do all they can to campaign against it. Presented by Caz Graham. Produced by Anna Varle.