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Two calves butchered in 'wicked and unbelievable' farm attack
Two calves have been killed and others injured in a 'wicked' and 'unbelievable' overnight farm attack in Worcestershire. The attack saw two calves…
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Farmers urged to ramp up security measures as clocks go back
Farmers have been urged to ramp up security measures to avoid becoming victims of rural theft after the clocks go back this weekend. Figures by NFU…
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Livestock rustlers steal nine pigs from Staffordshire farm
Livestock rustlers have stolen nine pigs from a Staffordshire farm in two separate incidents, police have said. Staffordshire Police has called on…
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Police recover haul of stolen cars following farm raid
Police officers have recovered a haul of stolen cars following a raid on a farm near Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Police searched a shipping container…
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Calls for tougher action on sheep attacks ahead of King's Speech
Farm leaders are requesting new livestock worrying legislation ahead of the upcoming King’s Speech after the government ditched tougher measures in…
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Operation Recall: New initiative aims to tackle livestock worrying
A new initiative aimed at educating the public on the impact of livestock worrying could be rolled out across the UK following a successful trial in…
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NI farmer sentenced after failing to present animals for TB testing
A Northern Irish farmer has been ordered to pay out over £1,500 after failing to present all animals for bovine TB testing. Ian Boyd, 56, who farms…
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Three men sentenced for hare coursing offences in East Yorkshire
Three men have been sentenced following hare coursing offences in December last year, with one man receiving a custodial sentence. The men, ranging…
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Figures show major increase in solar panel and cabling theft
Farmers and landowners are being asked to boost security as figures show a major increase in solar panel and cabling theft. This rise in solar crime…
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'Absolute carnage': Over 30 sheep mauled to death by two loose dogs
Over thirty sheep have been mauled to death by two out-of-control dogs in an incident described as 'absolute carnage' by Warwickshire Police. The…
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