Farmers and farming face new challenges. Many factors have transformed this primary industry in recent decades, including changing political and economic climates and technology-driven changes in many farming methods. One consequence of changing farming methods is the decline of the importance of agriculture to the national economy. This film looks at the future of farming in the UK and begins by asking the question: is UK farming in crisis? A range of experts then takes us through recent trends and issues in farming, including organic farming, precision farming, genetic modification, the EU's common agricultural policy and strategies for now and the future. Interviewees: David Uren (UK Agriculture), Dr Geoff Griffiths, Prof. Stephen Morse, Dr Antoinette Mannion (University of Reading) and Dr Huw Jones (Rothamsted Research). Any student of senior level geography or agricultural-related disciplines will find this an ideal learning resource.

Originally released by Video Education Australasia, 2008. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 19, 2017.

Is UK Farming in Crisis?(2:47) -- Organic Farming (3:28) -- Precision Farming (3:03) -- Genetic Modification (9:19) -- The CAP (3:32) -- Strategies for Now and the Future (3:57) -- Credits: Farming the Future (0:33).