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Farmers reminded of new rules governing purchase of rodenticides
From October 1, farmers have been reminded that the rules governing the purchase of rodenticides are changing. Farmers, gamekeepers and pest…
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11 cows dead after train carrying Arsenal fans hits herd
At least 11 cows have died after they wandered onto railway tracks and were struck by a train carrying Arsenal fans to Burnley. The 9.38am service…
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Glyphosate 'unlikely to cause cancer' according to new study
Glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the world, “is unlikely to pose a carcinogenic risk to humans,” a new study by a panel of scientists…
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Sheep stolen and killed for their meat prompts police to issue warning about contamination
Northamptonshire police have issued a warning about contaminated meat after sheep were stolen and killed for their meat on the county border with…
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Firefighters across Somerset tend to large farm fire
Firefighters across Somerset have had to tend to a large fire on a farm in Othery, Somerset last night. Six fire engines arrived at the farm to…
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Farmer found guilty after sheep blinded by horn
A farmer has been fined £200 for letting a lamb's horns grow too long and curl into its own eyes blinding it. After a trial at Aberystwyth Justice…
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Stranded sheep trapped for three hours rescued by special water rescue team
A stranded sheep had a narrow escape this week after the RSPCA’s specialist water rescue training waded into the River Leven to rescue her. The…
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Farmer fined £27k for record-keeping failures 'which could have spread disease'
A farmer has been fined more than £23,000 after admitting a series of record-keeping failures which could have led to the spread of serious diseases…
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Sharp rise in farm fires costing industry £48m
A rise in farm fires has been reported prompting farmers to be asked to check their evacuation procedures. Claims rose by an alarming 14% to £47.9m…
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Growers set to be in a stronger position thanks to new research into cabbage stem flea beetle
Growers will be in a stronger position to manage cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB), thanks to a new AHDB-funded research project. The latest research…
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