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Mutilated cow found with face and tongue removed - police appeal for information
A cow has been found with part of its face and tongue removed in what the police describe as an 'unusual and distressing' crime. Avon and Somerset…
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Scottish farmer given 10-year animal ban after admitting cruelty charges
A Scottish farmer has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after he admitted causing unnecessary suffering to cattle and sheep. George…
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European Parliament votes to ban use of pesticides in Ecological Focus Areas
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a ban on the use of pesticides in Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs). The vote means the European…
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Survey shows further reduction in levels of campylobacter in chicken
The Food Standards Agency has published results from its survey of campylobacter on fresh shop-bought UK-produced chickens, showing a reduction of…
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Rewilding: Biggest release of water voles announced around Northumberland
Around 325 water voles will be released into Kielder Forest in Northumberland this summer in what is the biggest reintroduction of 'Ratty' in the UK…
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Cereals 2017: Decisions for plant protection products must be evidence based, NFU says
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has said it will continue the fight for evidence-based decisions as conclusion day for plant protection products…
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Police 'not responding effectively' to dog attacks on livestock, says NSA chief
Police forces are 'not responding effectively' to dog attacks on livestock, according to the National Sheep Association (NSA). A new survey taken by…
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Glyphosate ban 'could cost UK farmers almost £1bn a year'
New figures show the potentially devastating impact of a ban on glyphosate to the British economy and the agricultural sector, warning that it would…
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29,000 people sign up to Facebook event calling for wheat field trespass
Around 29,000 people have signed up to a Facebook event which encourages trespassing through fields of wheat in Norfolk. Ever since Theresa May's…
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North Yorkshire police appeal for witnesses after 14 sheep die
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after 14 sheep died near Huttons Ambo, North Yorkshire. It is believed the sheep, 11 ewes and…
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