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Incidents of sheep worrying in Orkney and Shetland prompt warning to public
Dog walkers in Orkney and Shetland are being urged to keep their dogs on a lead or under close control after concerns have been raised by local…
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People in rural areas feel increasingly at risk of being victims of crime, union says
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has warned that people who live in rural areas feel increasingly at risk of being victims of crime. UFU Deputy president…
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West Midlands barn fire kills 10 cattle with police blaming deliberate arson
Firefighters from across the West Midlands were sent to tackle a huge blaze which broke out at around 9.15pm yesterday. Ten calves were burned alive…
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Farming sector unites in calling for urgent reassurance from Natural England about lynx reintroduction
Farming organisations have united in calling for urgent reassurance from Natural England about lynx reintroduction. The sector wants reassurance that…
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Thousands of pounds worth of strawberries and cherries stolen from Kent farms
Police are hunting thieves who allegedly stole strawberries and cherries from several fruit farms in Kent. Thousands of pounds worth of strawberries…
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Almost 40 sheep killed in brutal dog attack in Ireland
A dog attack leaving almost 40 sheep dead on the Dingle Peninsula, near the village of Annascaul in Ireland, has caused fury in the Irish farming…
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Farmer shares graphic dog attack photo on Twitter to amplify livestock worrying
A Welsh farmer has used Twitter to share a graphic photograph depicting a dog in the process of attacking livestock. The farmer wanted to raise…
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Police in Scotland hunt for thieves who stole £32,000 worth of cattle
Police in Aberdeenshire are hunting for thieves who stole £32,000 worth of cattle from farms. Three Limosin, two Simmental and a British Blue cow…
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Rural crime cost countryside £42m, says NFU Mutual
The cost of rural crime to the UK economy costs £42.5 million a year, according to a new report released today by NFU Mutual. NFU Mutual’s annual…
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Stolen animals 'may get into food chain': Somerset rural crime team urges precaution
The Somerset Rural Crime Team has issued a precaution against a recent spate of livestock thefts, saying stolen animals may get into the food chain…
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