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UK government now supports outright ban on neonicotinoids, Gove states
The UK government has overturned its previous convictions on neonicotinoids and now say an outright ban is needed due to their supposed harm to…
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EU decision on contentious glyphosate debate expected on Thursday
The fate of the world’s most widely-used weed killer - an issue which has pitted Europe’s farming sector against green activists - is expected to…
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Farmer slapped with fine for rescuing his own sheep from out-of-control dog
A farmer who protected his sheep from a dog attack has been fined by the police for "breach of the peace". Jonathan Sloan, who farms in Springbank…
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70 tonnes of bale set alight on Nottinghamshire farm
Firefighters have responded to a blaze which engulfed 70 tonnes of baled straw at a Nottinghamshire farm overnight. Firefighters were called to the…
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Escaped lynx from zoo kills seven sheep whilst in the wild
A captive Eurasian lynx which escaped a Welsh zoo has killed seven sheep whilst it was on the run, it has emerged. The lynx, which escaped from Borth…
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Farm safety scheme on course for national roll-out looks at issue of tractor's PTO
A new farm safety scheme looking at improving awareness of a tractor's Power Take off (PTO) is on course for a national roll-out. A tractor power…
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Electrical fault causes large fire on Cheshire farm
Fire crews from across Cheshire have spent several hours tackling a blaze caused by an electrical fault on a farm near Chester. It follows news of…
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Senior Trump adviser tells UK to accept chlorinated chicken as part of trade deal
A senior business representative to President Donald Trump has warned that the British public may have to accept chlorinated chicken as part of any…
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'Greatest hazard': Sharp rise in farm fires recorded
A sharp rise in farm fires has prompted a rural insurer to call for farmers to check their fire prevention and evacuation procedures. NFU Mutual’s…
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Cattle are 'choked' and 'tormented' by intruders on Essex farm
A distraught farm owner has told of her horror after finding out her cattle were 'choked' and 'tormented' by night intruders. 47-year-old Sarah…
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