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Family speaks of farm dangers following tragic death of 3-year-old son
A farming family has highlighted the dangers of farms for children following the tragic death of their 3-year-old son Stuart. The farm can be a…
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'Very lucky' tractor driver escapes major injury following serious collision
A tractor driver has been described as "very lucky" after escaping major injury following a collision into another vehicle in Shropshire. The A49 at…
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Police appeal for information after sheep's ears sliced off in senseless attack
A criminal has sliced the ears off a sheep in a violent attack in Wales, with police now appealing to the public for more information. Alwyn Huxley…
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Campaign kicks off looking to improve farming's poor safety record
An annual campaign which aims to shine a spotlight on improving the farming industry's often poor record on safety will begin today. To mark the…
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Sheep farmers raise concerns one year on from lynx re-introduction application
Sheep farmers have re-emphasised the risks of reintroducing lynx in the UK one year on from the initial licence application by Lynx UK Trust. The…
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Deterrents needed to stop growing problem of rural crime, NFU tells Solicitor General
Sentences for rural crime must act as a deterrent as concerns grow within the farming industry, the NFU tells the Solicitor General. The farming…
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29-year old farmer killed following farm machinery incident
A 29-year old farmer from Northern Ireland has died following an incident involving farm machinery. Philip Capper was a passenger in a green John…
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Major police operation seizes over 360 tons of illegal pesticides
A major European police operation that included a big UK presence has seized over 360 tons of illegal or counterfeit pesticides. Operation Silver Axe…
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UK bodies urged to work together to mitigate fire risks in countryside
National Parks, councils, AONBs and Natural England have been urged to work in partnership to mitigate fire risks as much of the UK continues to bask…
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Farmer banned from keeping livestock due to 'appalling' welfare offences
A Cotswold farmer has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after pleading guilty to seven "appalling" animal welfare offences. Clive…
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