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	Podcast:		Farming Today
	Episode:		09/05/23: Farm robots; technology investment; agricultural tourism
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:13:36
	Publish Date:		2023-05-09 05:00:00
	Description:		A British farm robot firm is fighting for survival after a major investor pulled out. The co-founder of the Small Robot company Sam Watson Jones tells Charlotte that they are now aiming to raise one and a half million pounds through crowdfunding. Dr Belinda Clarke the director of Agri TechE - an organisation which brings together farmers, scientists, and entrepreneurs - says it is a challenging sector in which to attract investment. And a look at agritourism - the farm based holiday experiences on offer up and down the country – today a luxury romantic "Hideaway" farm stay business near Dundee. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced by Alun Beach
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