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Report shines light on modern-day slavery in UK agricultural industry
The agricultural industry is among 17 sectors that are deemed high-risk for exploitation and abuse of workers, according to a new report. The…
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Police release graphic images to highlight string of dog attacks in Fife
Police are reminding dog walkers of their responsibilities following several incidents of livestock worrying in Fife. On Sunday 8th April, in the…
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Man in 20s dies on farm in County Down - fourth farm death in 19 days
A man in his early 20s has died on a County Down farm this week, adding a further statistic to a disastrous few weeks for farm safety. The man, who…
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MSP calls recent sheep worrying incidents 'nothing short of disgraceful'
A Highland MSP has said it is "staggering" and "nothing short of disgraceful" that there are almost daily occurrences of dogs attacking sheep across…
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More than 30 farm animals stolen from Dumfries and Galloway farm
Ten cows, eleven black lambs and ten goats have been stolen from a farm in Dumfries and Galloway. Police Scotland are now investigating the report of…
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Farmer ordered to pay nearly £3000 after 'kicking and vigorously pushing' cow
A farmer has been ordered to pay out nearly £3000 after "kicking" and "vigorously pushing" a cow for half an hour to get it to move. 44-year-old…
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54-year-old man dies in farm accident in Scotland
The agricultural industry has been rocked by another death on-farm, this time a 54-year-old man from Scotland. Farm safety procedures have been cast…
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North Yorkshire dry stone wall theft prompts police appeal
The police are urging rural residents and farmers to be vigilant after the theft of a large part of a dry stone wall in North Yorkshire. Up to 50…
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Farmer sustained life-threatening injuries after tractor spike punctured his lung
Farm safety is once again in the spotlight following news of a farmer who sustained life-threatening chest injuries after he punctured his lung on a…
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Man pays out over £600 and has dog taken away after hare coursing incident
A man faces a court fine of more than £600 and the loss of his car and his dog after being caught hare coursing in North Yorkshire. 28-year-old John…
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