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Agency gains new powers to crack down on food fraud
The Food Standards Agency has been granted new investigatory powers to strengthen its ability to tackle food fraud across England and Wales. The…
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Farmer fined after young shepherdess killed in ATV tragedy
A Gloucestershire farmer has been fined following the tragic death of a 22-year-old shepherdess, who was killed in a quad bike crash while working…
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Labour launches crackdown on fly-tipping and rogue waste operators
A major government crackdown on illegal waste operators has been launched, aimed at tackling rising fly-tipping and cleaning up rural areas across…
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Hare coursing soars across England and Wales, investigation reveals
Hare coursing is on the rise across England and Wales, with 1,793 incidents reported in 2024, according to new data obtained through a Freedom of…
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Two arrested after man hit by car while confronting suspected poachers
Two people have been arrested after a man was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle while confronting suspected poachers in a field at night…
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Police seek dog owner after 5-week-old lamb left seriously injured
Police are appealing for more information following a dog attack that left a five-week-old lamb seriously injured on farmland near the Anglesey…
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Farmers fear increase in Easter dog attacks on lambs
Dog owners are being told to act responsibly this Easter by keeping their pets on leads while visiting the countryside, to help prevent attacks on…
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Dog attacks on sheep continue to devastate farms, survey says
Concerns have been raised over the continued failure of UK dog owners to recognise the serious threat their pets pose to farm animals, particularly…
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Two-thirds of rural retailers hit by crime, NFU Mutual finds
Over two-thirds of farm shops and rural retailers have experienced crime in the past 12 months, alarming new research shows. Half of farm shops have…
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Warning issued after livestock theft attempts in Scotland
Farmers are being urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour following a spate of attempted livestock thefts in Scotland. Several…
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