The national broadcaster received 24 complaints over the series. \ Philip Doyle
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RTÉ has received 24 complaints regarding its climate series, What Planet Are You On?
The three-part series aired on 13 November and a number of farmers and industry leaders criticised RTÉ via social media for what they perceived as a lack of balance.
The IFA challenged RTÉ on its choice of presenter and diet expert, Dr Marco Springmann, who encouraged consumers on the show to swap local dairy products with imported avocados.
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Farmers are becoming increasingly wary of what they believe is “farmer bashing” with farmers in the UK also taking to social media to vent their frustration at a BBC programme, Meat: A Threat To Our Planet?
UK farm unions said the BBC programme lacked balance in reporting the difference between American and UK meat production methods.
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RTÉ has received 24 complaints regarding its climate series, What Planet Are You On?
The three-part series aired on 13 November and a number of farmers and industry leaders criticised RTÉ via social media for what they perceived as a lack of balance.
The IFA challenged RTÉ on its choice of presenter and diet expert, Dr Marco Springmann, who encouraged consumers on the show to swap local dairy products with imported avocados.
Farmers are becoming increasingly wary of what they believe is “farmer bashing” with farmers in the UK also taking to social media to vent their frustration at a BBC programme, Meat: A Threat To Our Planet?
UK farm unions said the BBC programme lacked balance in reporting the difference between American and UK meat production methods.
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