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Farming company fined thousands for work that harmed wildlife
A Norfolk farming company has been ordered to pay out £66,000 after it was found to have harmed the habitat of water voles, a protected species. Paul…
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Rustlers steal more than 150 sheep from Powys farm
Livestock rustlers have stolen more than 150 sheep from remote farmland in Powys, Wales. Thieves stole 140 Welsh Mountain ewes along with 15 rams…
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Farmers called on to take part in Online Safety Bill survey
Farmers are being urged to take part in an online survey to coincide with new legislation that aims to crack down on criminal and harmful activity…
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Ten-year ban for sheep farmer guilty of cruelty
A sheep farmer has been given a 4-month suspended prison sentence and a 10-year sheep ban after failing to provide adequate care for his animals and…
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Fuel theft warning for farmers as prices soar
Farmers with diesel and oil storage tanks are being warned to check their security amidst increased fears that thieves could target them. In recent…
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New project to look at impact of rural crime on farmers
The impact of rural crime in the UK and what it means for farmers is the focus of new research being conducted by Harper Adams University. The work…
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Police Scotland highlight tougher livestock worrying laws
Scottish rural organisations and Police Scotland have combined forces to highlight new legislation to protect livestock from dog attacks. The…
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NI farmer fined for water pollution offences that caused fish kill
A Northern Irish farmer has been ordered to pay out nearly £3,000 following a pollution incident that killed fish. County Fermanagh farmer Rodney…
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Police appeal after over 100 lambs dumped on farm
A police appeal has been made after 100 lambs were dumped on a farm in Hertfordshire. Hertfordshire Constabulary is appealing for more information…
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New lambs 'at high risk' of dog attacks over Easter break
Visitors to the countryside this Easter are being told to keep their dogs under control to protect the millions of new-born lambs in the nation’s…
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