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Pesticide residues in food: risk to consumers remains low in the EU
Food consumed in the European Union continues to be largely free of pesticide residues or to contain residues that fall within legal limits, new…
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Police urge farmers to be vigilant after string of farm gate thefts
Police are urging rural residents to be vigilant after cattle hurdles and farm gates were stolen. Dorset Police’s rural crime team have had three…
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Officers find 13 sheep dumped by rustlers in Scotland
Trading Standards officers have rescued a flock of sheep which were apparently dumped by rustlers. The North Ayrshire Council team rescued the…
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All poultry in England to be allowed outside this week as housing order is lifted
All poultry in England will be allowed outside from Thursday 13 April following the latest updated evidence on the risk posed by wild birds. The…
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Farmers calls for more action on fly-tipping on private land in Wales
The Welsh Government has set out proposals to introduce Fixed Penalty Notices for small scale fly-tipping in Wales. The National Farmers' Union (NFU)…
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A shining example to others: North Yorkshire leads the UK in fighting rural crime
A police team dedicated to serving rural communities is celebrating its first anniversary – and its 100th arrest. The North Yorkshire Police’s Rural…
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RUMA responds to 'misleading statement' on meat testing from Grand National sponsors
A press release issued by Grand National sponsors Randox Health about testing meat at Aintree for antibiotic residues has been strongly criticised…
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Survey launched as concern continues over dog attacks on sheep
Farmers who have experienced sheep worrying by dogs are being urged to share their views. As cases of dog worrying continue to be reported, the…
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Four-year-old boy dies after incident on Northern Ireland farm
A four year old boy has died at a farm in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Police were called to the farm in the Maguiresbridge area at around…
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Drunk tractor driver banned from driving in Jersey
A Jersey Magistrate's Court has disqualified a man from driving and given him 50 hours of community service after he drove a tractor through a…
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