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Stolen machinery worth hundreds of thousands recovered in raid
A major recovery operation has led to the discovery of hundreds of thousands of pounds’ worth of stolen farm machinery and equipment, North Yorkshire…
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Man arrested in Lancashire after dog injures sheep in off-lead incident
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in Lancashire following an incident in which two sheep were injured by a dog allowed to run off-lead on farmland…
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New heatmap exposes England's waste crime hotspots
The public is being urged to help crack down on waste crime as a new heatmap reveals the nation's worst-hit regions, including rural areas. As part…
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Teenager referred to fire safety scheme after Essex farm arson
A 15-year-old has been referred to a fire safety intervention course after admitting to starting a blaze next to a haystack on a farm in north Essex…
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Farming industry hails progress on tougher dog control legislation
The farming industry has praised a major step forward in tackling livestock attacks, as a new bill giving police tougher powers against irresponsible…
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Dog attacks on livestock fall by over a third in Scotland
New figures reveal a major drop in incidents of livestock worrying in Scotland, offering hope to farmers – though industry leaders warn that…
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Man arrested as Irish police recover human remains in missing farmer hunt
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains were discovered near the farm of missing Irish farmer Michael Gaine. Irish police…
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Ayrshire farm fined £600 for environmental breach
An Ayrshire farm has been fined £600 for breaching crop cultivation rules, prompting Scotland’s environmental regulator to urge farmers to follow…
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Cranswick suspends operations at pig farm after animal abuse allegations
Cranswick has suspended operations at its North Moor Farm in Lincolnshire after undercover footage allegedly showing illegal practices and poor…
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Nationwide prosecutions following egg fraud crack down
A series of prosecutions have taken place across England following investigations into the unlawful re-packing of eggs with falsified 'best before'…
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