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UK farmers criticise European Commission's response to Brazil meat scandal
UK farmers have said the European Commission’s response to the Brazilian meat scandal does not go far enough, and that it is a 'major concern' for…
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Livestock at risk of being stolen for 'cheap meat' as skinned sheep found in Surrey
The skinned remains of a sheep have been found in Felbridge, Surrey with police linking two other similar incidents in the area. Councillors have…
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Lincolnshire farmers left with bill of up to £300k after waste dump scam
A new scam that's hit the UK has seen farmers near Grantham left with bills of up to £300,000 after waste was deposited on their land. In the last…
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Antibiotic free farm products has 'very little benefits' for human health, says study
Reducing antibiotic consumption in livestock has very little benefits for human health, according to a new study. The paper , published by the Royal…
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An eye in the sky to tackle fruit fly: Scientists use drones to monitor a serious threat to crops
Scientists are putting an eye in the sky as they investigate a potential new method to prevent catastrophic damage to soft fruit crops in the UK. The…
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Criminals steal cattle worth £16,000 in Derbyshire
Criminals have stolen cattle worth around £16,000 on a farm in Derbyshire. The theft occurred sometime between 1500 hours on Friday 31st March 2017…
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Young farm worker faces jail after admitting unnecessary suffering towards a cow at dairy farm
A farm-worker has admitted causing unnecessary suffering to cows and their calves at a dairy farm in Somerset. Owen Nichol, 19, of Taunton appeared…
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Dog attack on sheep at lambing time prompts industry to issue out urgent call
Warning: you may find the images of the sheep’s injuries distressing Another dog attack on sheep at lambing time has brought the issue of sheep…
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Flood-hit farmers given £800,000 to help develop natural flood management projects
Groups of farmers and organisations in the north of England will benefit from funding to develop natural flood management projects. The focus of this…
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Police force uses DNA evidence from sheep to secure conviction against rustler
A Welsh police force has used DNA evidence to secure a conviction against a man charged with handling stolen sheep. It is the first time evidence of…
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