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Drone use poses 'significant risk' as farmers concerned about sheep worrying
Laws permit a farmer to shoot a dog worrying sheep but what about a drone? A farmer from Colemore, Hampshire said his sheep were 'running in circles'…
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Police Scotland launches month-long campaign to raise awareness about livestock worrying
A month-long campaign is being launched by Police Scotland today to raise awareness among dog owners about the devastating effects of livestock…
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British Hen Welfare Trust gives farmers tips to keep poultry calm on Bonfire Night
Firework season is upon us and hen owners are being reminded to think about their feathered friends during this time. The British Hen Welfare Trust…
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Police forces come together in England to combat rural crime
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England have today come together in a commitment to intensify their fight against rural crime. Norfolk’s…
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Farmers urge councils to ban sky lanterns as firework season approaches
Farmers, landowners and rural businesses have urged the public and councils to think twice about setting off sky lanterns due to the dangers…
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'Don’t let negligence be the cause for a real-life horror': Union warns public of fireworks and bonfires
With bonfire night and Halloween fast approaching, the Farmers’ Union of Wales has urged the public to remember the distress fireworks and sky…
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Red Tractor opens up review to look into ways to improve the label
The Red Tractor has opened up a review to look into ways to improve the assurance label, including issues with fresh produce, biosecurity and…
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New support gives property owners better protection from flooding
A new report launched today aims to help people better protect their homes and businesses from risk of flooding and recover more quickly if the worst…
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Plan launched to eradicate destructive sheep plague causing 'major losses' to world's poorest
The ground has been broken on a major international initiative to rid the world of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR). Also known as sheep and goat…
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UK MEP's drive to protect farmland from plant disease clears final legislative hurdle
A UK MEP's drive to protect farmland, gardens and countryside from deadly plant disease has cleared its final legislative hurdle. A comprehensive set…
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