World Food Day, Wild ferrets, Sheep vs trees, Shortage of vets

The British Veterinary Association is warning of a shortage of rural vets, as young graduates steer clear of isolated rural practices. The BVA says changes in working practices - including longer hours to cover customers' demands - is contributing to the shortage. It's hoping its Young Vet Network will help them develop support groups that make rural work less isolated.

All this week we're looking at the future of our woodlands. In some areas hill farmers are reluctant to plant trees, as in the past the woodland has spread, taking over vast areas, which has had a significant impact, particularly in Scotland.
However there's now cautious support from the National Sheep Association, the National Farmers Union and other farming bodies for partial planting of hill land.

And the campaign on Guernsey to have ferrets reclassified as pests. It follows a marked increase in attacks on poultry on the island - which are thought to have been caused by former pets which have since become feral.

Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Sally Challoner.