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'Complacency kills': Cost of dog attacks surges by nearly one third
Dog attacks on livestock cost an estimated £2.4 million during the course of 2023, up nearly 30% compared to the previous year, shocking new figures…
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Tributes paid to young farmer, 23, shot dead in Derbyshire field
Tributes have been paid to a young farmer, aged 23, who was shot and killed in a Derbyshire field. Charles Kinston was a 'highly thought of member'…
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'Quick thinking' farmer hailed by police after blocking fly-tippers
A 'quick thinking' Warwickshire farmer has been hailed by the police after he blocked fly-tippers who had illegally dumped waste on land. The farmer…
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'Absolutely traumatic': Loose dog kills 45 sheep on Dartmoor farm
An out-of-control dog has mauled 45 sheep to death on a Dartmoor farm, with police urging for information following the devastating attack. Thirteen…
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Sheep sector welcomes improved police powers to tackle dog attacks
The sheep sector has welcomed steps taken toward tougher punishments for the crime of livestock worrying by dogs. Following updated legislation, the…
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Three men sentenced to prison after £320,000 poultry meat fraud
Three men convicted of fraud and acquiring criminal property relating to poultry, amounting to a loss of nearly £320,000, have been sentenced to…
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Herefordshire farmer who dredged River Lugg sentenced again
A Herefordshire mixed farmer who was sent to prison last year after he dredged a mile-long stretch of the River Lugg has been sentenced again. John…
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NFU Mutual to fund new officer to help tackle livestock theft
NFU Mutual has announced it will fund a new officer to help tackle one of the costliest crimes to farming, livestock theft. The new officer, Martin…
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Yorkshire poultry farmer to pay out £28,000 after bird flu offences
An East Yorkshire poultry farmer has been ordered to pay out £28,000 after pleading guilty to four offences relating to an outbreak of bird flu…
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Government backs bill to give police more power to deter livestock attacks
Tougher powers for the police to tackle livestock worrying have taken a step forward today with the announcement of government backing for new…
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