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Danger of UV exposure to farmers' skin to be highlighted
The dangers of UV exposure to farmers' skin is set to be uncovered at the upcoming NFU Conference in Birmingham. According to a recent study by…
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New campaign to tackle issues caused by irresponsible dog walkers
A new campaign has been launched to tackle issues caused by irresponsible dog walkers, such as livestock worrying and dog foul on farmland. The…
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Just one welfare incident can 'blight' entire pig sector, group says
It takes only one or two isolated animal welfare incidents on pig farms to put a 'blight' on the entire sector, according to the National Pig…
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Police appeal after theft of three tractors in Sussex
Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of three tractors in Sussex. Three large Fendt tractors were stolen from a shed on a farm in…
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Sara Cox thanks firefighters after tackling farm fire
Radio presenter Sara Cox has thanked the fire service for coming to the aid of her father after his farm was set alight by arsonists. The BBC Radio 2…
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Eleven lambs die after out-of-control dog attack
Eleven lambs have died following a livestock worrying incident in Aberdeenshire. The incident happened at the Philorth Estate near Fraserburgh…
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Three farm workers plead guilty to abusing pigs on farm
Three men have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty offences after they were filmed kicking pigs in the face and head in over 100 incidents. The footage…
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Hampshire police recover stolen tractor worth £150,000
Hampshire police have recovered a stolen tractor worth up to £150,0000 and are continuing to look for a second tractor. The tractor, a Fendt 720, was…
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Police issue CCTV image of man suspected of stealing sheep
Police have issued an image taken from CCTV footage showing a man suspected of stealing several sheep from farmland in East Yorkshire. The theft of…
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Boy's serious accident highlights need for better farm safety
Farmers have been reminded to keep children safe on-farm at all times following a serious injury involving a nine-year-old boy and an ATV. In May…
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