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A smart way to tackle rural crime
NFU Mutual’s annual rural crime report has indicated the countryside is fighting back against criminals who think these communities are easy…
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Farmers reminded to apply for vehicle dispensation
Farmers who transport wide and abnormal loads are being reminded to apply for an agricultural dispensation. The new system was introduced in March…
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Protecting water and promoting farmland biodiversity high on the agenda on MP visit to Research Farm
Angela Smith, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, visited Bayer CropScience’s research farm near Cambridge this week to discuss the…
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Contractor lucky to be alive - mower blade lands in tractor
A farm contractor from Ballymena in County Antrim has had a lucky escape while mowing grass after a blade flew off the mower and smashed the back…
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'Every farmer should establish good biosecurity'
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans has visited the farm of Peredur Hughes, Chair of the Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group…
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Donation to help Scottish farmers facing poor weather
Following the very poor weather experienced across Scotland this spring and summer, the Scottish Government has donated £50,000 to assist farmers and…
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Ruma launches new cattle guidelines
The Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) is has launched its revised guidelines for farmers and vets on the Responsible Use of…
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Farmers to reap the benefit of new Network Rail level crossing safety campaign
Network Rail has teamed up with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) to help keep farmers and their workers safe at level crossings at harvest time. In…
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The hazards of harvesting - are you prepared?
“With harvest season here, it is essential farmers take steps to avoid accidents at what is one of the most dangerous times of the year,” says…
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Small animal vets called to join the battle against sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) have called for small animal vet practices to join the battle to raise…
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