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Farmers applaud councils for banning sky lanterns for causing 'untold damage'
Two further Scottish councils have now confirmed a ban on sky lanterns and helium balloons, following calls from concerned farmers. At the end of…
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Scottish scientists develop vaccine against E.coli cattle strain
A new vaccine aiming to control E.coli 0157 in cattle, which can prove fatal in humans, has been developed by a team of scientists in Scotland…
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Farmers urged by industry to take extra care this winter and to stay safe
Farmers are being urged by the industry to take extra care this winter and to stay safe and well on farm. Despite a drop in fatalities last year…
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Somerset Police carry raid to recover stolen agricultural equipment
Somerset Police carried out a raid on Monday (December 12) near Ilchester in relation to a suspected case of stolen agricultural equipment. Officers…
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Further meeting with OP sufferers would not be beneficial, says Defra minister Eustice
A further meeting with farmers poisoned by organophosphate (OP) sheep dip would not be 'beneficial', according to Defra minister George Eustice…
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Trespassing and public footpaths list high on farmers' safety concerns
Worries about trespass and public rights of way are the most common health and safety concerns raised by farmers according to rural insurer Cornish…
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Lincolnshire farmer guilty of failing to care for pigs
A Lincolnshire farmer has been found guilty of eight offences relating to the welfare of his pigs. Mark Haynes (53) from Donington near Spalding, was…
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Northumberland farmer killed in digger accident
An inquiry has been launched after the death of a Northumberland farmer following an accident with a digger at a farm. John Goodfellow, 72, suffered…
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Brussels sprout supply could fall this Christmas due to 'super-pest' threat
Consumers shopping for Christmas sprouts this year could find themselves with less of a choice after British crops are seeing losses from diamondback…
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Man who drove tractor into path of train sentenced
A man who drove a tractor into the path of a train has been ordered to complete 150 hours unpaid work. Judge Paul Batty QC, hit out at Network Rail…
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