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North Yorkshire police in overnight 'crackdown' on rural criminals
North Yorkshire Police and local Rural Watch volunteers took part in a multi-force operation in a bid to tackle travelling criminals operating…
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58 year-old West Yorkshire farm worker dies in accident
A 58 year-old farm worker has died following an accident on a farm in Marsden, West Yorkshire. Father-of-three Richard Bray is believed to have died…
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Three recent fatalities involving older farmers prompts NFU safety warning
Three recent accidents involving older farmers and agricultural workers has spurred on the National Farmers' Union to highlight the importance of…
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Farming union slams vegan campaign as 'dishonest' and 'misleading'
A farming union has heavily criticised a vegan campaign widely seen in the UK at the moment, saying the message is 'dishonest'. Ulster Farmers’ Union…
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Cost of farm theft claims doubles in March 2017 compared to last year
Buying used agricultural vehicles and machinery is a cost effective solution for many, but if it turns out to be stolen it can leave farmers out of…
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'Critical' antibiotics list adopted to help cut down use of certain drugs in farm animals
An animal health organisation has adopted the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) list of 'critically important antibiotics' to help farmers reduce use…
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Weather stations to provide farmers with real-time data to protect environment
Anglian Water is trialling a new initiative to allow local farmers access to latest weather information in a bid to protect the water environment. At…
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Blight of rural crime must be addressed, farmers demand government
The farming industry is rallying around the next Government to take action on the 'blight' of rural crime hitting the UK recently. Farmers across the…
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Solutions to improve flood resilience 'vital' for farming, NFU says
Creating solutions which improve flood resilience and build a secure, sustainable supply of water is vital for the future of the food and farming…
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Conservatives release manifesto - 'Grow more, sell more and export more British food'
Theresa May has today (18 May) launched the Conservative manifesto for next month's general election. The party pledges to bring 'sustainable growth'…
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