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Police dismantle huge horsemeat group trading meat unfit for consumption
Police have dismantled an organised crime group trading horsemeat in Europe that was unfit for human consumption. The Europol operation was carried…
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People using rural areas as 'criminal tourism' as NFU demands more protection
The National Farmers' Union has said criminals are treating rural businesses and farmers as 'criminal tourism', a new report has said outlining the…
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Farmer fined £1,500 for polluting waterway
A Northern Irish farmer has been fined £1,500 for polluting a waterway in County Londonderry. The farmer pleaded guilty and was fined £1,500 plus an…
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Schemes across UK to receive £15m of natural flood management funding
Projects around the country have been allocated government funding for natural flood defences, part of a drive to roll out innovative techniques to…
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Wild boar in Gloucester reignites fears over effects on domestic pig industry
The appearance of a wild boar in Gloucester this week has sparked a debate over the animals and its affect on the UK domestic pig industry. In a…
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Ten fire engines battle huge farm blaze in Surrey
Ten fire engines from numerous counties have fought a huge farm blaze in Surrey. The fire happened at a Rydings Farm in Long Reach, Ockham. It has…
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Farmers urged to take extra care during this year's harvest
Farmers will be looking to make the most of the fine weather as the harvest season approaches – but working in agriculture comes with dangers too…
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Highland farmer finally receives compensation from Network Rail after cow strike
Network Rail have compensated a West Highland farmer following a long-running row over liability after a train struck and killed a cow last summer…
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Arsonist turned into police by his own mother causes £400k of farm damage
A teenager who was turned into the police by his own mother after starting a huge fire at a farm has caused £400,000 worth of damage. The 16-year-old…
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Neonics damage bee socialization and learning skills, study reports
New research has suggested neonicotinoids damage bee socialization and learning skills. The study, published in the Journal of Apicultural Research…
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