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Welsh farmer's anguish as fox kills one lamb a day for three weeks
A Welsh sheep farmer is losing more than one lamb a day due to foxes who stalk the farm, prompting a call of action. Meirion Jones, who farms in…
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Union launches campaign to re-authorise glyphosate as decision date looms
As the EU decision on whether or not to re-authorise the herbicide glyphosate approaches, a farming union has called on farmers to get the message…
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EU farm commissioner wants 10 year re-approval of glyphosate
EU farm commissioner Phil Hogan has said he would like to re-authorise glyphosate for 'at least the next 10 years', he told the European Economic and…
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Tech start-up aims to stop rural crime as it happens with new security system
A team of young tech entrepreneurs have developed a new, real-time, remote area security system in answer to the continuing rise in rural crime…
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'Sheep-wise' campaign launched to educate dog walkers on sheep worrying
The devastating impact suffered by farmers and crofters is being highlighted in a new “sheep-wise” campaign warning the public against failing to…
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Welsh Water launches free pesticide disposal scheme to protect drinking water quality
Welsh Water has launched a new initiative to encourage farmers, growers and landowners in targeted areas to consider ‘smarter’ ways of weed, pest and…
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Exposed rats to glyphosate 'show no evident differences', preliminary study shows
Results of a new animal study into possible health risks of the weedkiller glyphosate will be published in time to inform a key EU re-licensing vote…
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Two organisations file lawsuit against Monsanto for 'misleading' public
Two non-profit organisations have filed a lawsuit against Monsanto for "misleading" the public. Beyond Pesticides and the Organic Consumers…
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Farmer jailed and banned from driving after causing death of 79-year-old man
An Essex farmer who failed to ensure his trailer was properly attached to his tractor resulting in the death of a 79-year-old man has been jailed for…
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Sheep farmers warned over parasite in pregnant ewes
UK sheep producers should 'assume' their flock has been exposed to a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis and aim to protect young ewes, according to…
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