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Tractor dealer praises police for finding 2 stolen tractors
A County Antrim tractor dealer has praised the efforts of police after two tractors that were stolen in Mallusk on Sunday night have both been…
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Controlling bovine TB extends 'beyond badgers', as larger herds increase risk
Controlling bovine TB extends beyond 'simply excluding badgers' as larger herds along with other methods of intensive farming are leading to a higher…
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Cows among Britain's 'deadliest' animals
Cows have emerged as one of Britain’s 'most dangerous' large animals with cattle accounting for 74 deaths in the past 15 years, according to U.K…
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Farmers call on sky lanterns to be banned for bonfire night
Scotland's farmers have voiced their concerns regarding sky lanterns on bonfire night this year. Speaking ahead of bonfires and fireworks being lit…
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Scottish man given ASBO for hare coursing
A man caught hare coursing in East and Midlothian has received the first Anti Social Behaviour Order (Asbo) for the crime in Scotland. Keith…
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Quad bike gang go on rampage killing 23 sheep in the Cotswolds
A gang of quad bikers has run over and killed 23 sheep in the Cotswolds, a farmer has said. They are also destroying property, letting livestock…
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Councils urged to react more quickly to dog worrying
Local councils should ensure all cases of livestock worrying are taken seriously by dog wardens, according to the UFU. UFU beef and lamb policy…
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Farm workers' sick days revealed and it's a dangerous game
Farm workers suffer from more serious injuries, that keep them off work for over one month, than any other industry, a new study reveals*. More than…
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Fly tipping believed to cost taxpayers £50m as incidents mainly rise in rural areas
The cost of fly-tipping in England has hit £50 million this year as the problem appears to be getting worse, in particular in rural areas where…
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Agriculture still the most dangerous industry in the UK
Agriculture has long been one of the most dangerous industries to work in. Across the world, farming & agricultural accident rates refuse to fall…
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