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Three sheep killed in repeat attack around County Down area
Three sheep have been attacked and killed in Ballyholland, County Down, and now police are investigating the third such attack on sheep in the area…
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Cheshire farmers receive £20,000 to grow cover crops to improve water quality
Farmers in Cheshire have received £20,000 to grow cover crops in a bid to help improve water quality. The farmers, who farm land over important water…
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EU responds to letter from anti-pesticide scientist surrounding glyphosate risk assessment
EU institutions have responded to an open letter by an activist scientist claiming that they did not include relevant studies when drafting the…
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Criminals steal 100kg of strawberries worth £300 from Kent farm
Criminals have stolen 100kg of strawberries worth hundreds of pounds from a Kent farm. The incident happened between midnight on Friday and 10am on…
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Man dies in farm accident in Fermanagh
A man in his 40s has died following an incident on a farm in County Fermanagh. The incident happened on Thursday, and the man died as a result of his…
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Livestock industry welcomes UK announcement to keep ties with European Medicines Agency
The government has moved to dampen fears in the medicine and veterinary industries by saying they will continue to 'work closely' with the the…
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North Yorkshire police trial new technology to clamp down on sheep rustling
A new system is being trialled in North Yorkshire in an attempt to cut the number of sheep stolen in the county. The TecTracer system ingrains…
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Report states agriculture needs stronger framework in tackling climate change
The UK has made good progress on combating climate change, but agriculture needs a stronger framework for reducing emissions, according to a new…
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Cow shot in the face by a crossbow - police seeking information
North Wales Rural Police have took to Twitter to issue out a plea to find those responsible for a vicious attack on a cow. A cow was discovered with…
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Wildlife Trusts to start vaccinating badgers to stop spread of bovine TB
Wildlife Trusts have started vaccinating badgers to stop the spread of bovine TB in 'edge areas' to manage the disease without the need for culling…
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