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New farm crime prevention initiative launched in Cumbria
Cumbria Constabulary and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) have teamed up to create Country Watch West – a scheme that will specifically tackle farm…
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Cornish farmer to release beavers in attempt to tackle flooding
A Cornish farmer has a plan to release two beavers in an attempt to tackle flooding and improve water quality. Farmer Chris Jones, whose land lies…
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Rustlers steal 21 sheep in Sperrin mountains, Northern Ireland
Police are investigating a second theft of sheep, this time 21 sheep stolen, in the Sperrin mountains, Northern Ireland. Twenty-one black faced…
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Firefighters tackle barn fire at 101-year-old farm in Bury, arson blamed
Around 30 firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at a 101-year-old farm in Bury, Greater Manchester. Livestock and horses were led to safety…
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Farmer faces £250,000 clean up bill after dump waste scam
A Lincolnshire farmer is facing a bill of £250,000 after he was conned into housing tonnes of waste on his land. Four sites across Lincolnshire have…
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Four sheep killed due to loose dogs in three separate incidents last weekend
Two lambs and two sheep died because of out-of-control loose dogs over last weekend in three separate incidents. An ewe was killed on Sunday (7 May)…
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NFU warns farmers to be wary of ragwort poisoning
The National Farmers' Union is reminding livestock farmers to remain vigilant to the risk of ragwort poisoning. Ragwort is a toxic plant and has…
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Lancashire and Cumbria to have strict bird flu measures due to heightened risk
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed measures currently in place to reduce the risk of Avian Influenza will be lifted, but some areas will…
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Ban on common weed killer could create £228 million council tax bombshell
New economic figures reveal the cost to the local taxpayer of banning common weed killers to keep pavements, parks and public places weed free. The…
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UK crops at risk if neonicotinoids are restricted, agri-science institute says
Production of UK crops is at risk if neonicotinoids are more widely restricted or banned completely, according to the agricultural science institute…
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