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'Make land and animals less attractive to theft', farmers told
The NFU has joined forces with the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) to help farmers reduce the risk posed by livestock theft – a crime which costs…
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NI farm hit by livestock theft as £30,000 worth of cattle vanish
Thieves have stolen livestock worth up to £30,000 from a farm near Omagh, County Tyrone, prompting a police appeal for information. The incident was…
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Police probe theft of 42 lambs in Ceredigion
Police are investigating after 42 lambs were stolen from a field in Ceredigion, in what officers say is a devastating blow to the farming family…
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Gang jailed for plot to sell unsafe meat back into food chain
Four men who conspired to divert meat unfit for human consumption back into the food chain have been sentenced following a major investigation into…
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New Wales-wide survey launched to tackle rural and farm crime
A new nationwide survey has been launched to uncover the true scale of rural crime across Wales and measure how much progress has been made in…
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Farmer fined £1,100 after cow's horn left growing into its eye
A 65-year-old farmer has been ordered to pay more than £1,100 after admitting animal welfare offences, including failing to treat a cow whose horn…
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Police warn of rural crime surge as shooting season begins
Police are warning of a surge in rural crime as the game bird shooting season approaches, with poachers and trespassers targeting land and wildlife…
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‘Wholly unacceptable’: Pig industry chiefs condemn abuse at Lincs farm
Undercover footage showing pigs being beaten and mistreated on a Lincolnshire farm has sparked outrage across Britain’s pork industry. The National…
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Keep dogs on leads or risk devastating flocks, warns sheep sector
The National Sheep Association is warning dog owners: keep your pets on leads this summer or risk devastating the nation’s flocks. With summer…
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Leicestershire farmer hit with £5,000 fine for taceability breach
A Leicestershire farmer has been hit with a £5,000 fine after serious breaches of cattle ID laws threatened food safety and traceability. James…
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