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1,140 near-miss incidents with overhead power lines in last five years
One person dies per year in the agricultural industry when working too close to overhead power lines, according to a new campaign which aims to…
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Growers turning to emerging developments in automation to battle dwindling labour
British growers are increasingly turning to recent developments in automation to reduce their reliance on a dwindling supply of labour. An AHDB…
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Embrace new technologies to battle lack of labour, horticultural experts say
The biggest challenge for the horticultural sector in the next few years will be hiring enough seasonal labour, according to a panel of experts. Nine…
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Livestock safety highlighted as Co Down farmer gored by bull
A Co Down farmer who was attacked by a bull on the weekend has further highlighted the safety issues when working with livestock. The incident, which…
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England to be mapped using lasers to help combat flooding and waste crime
England's entire landscape will be mapped by 2020 using aircraft equipped with laser scanners, according to the Environment Agency. The move is hoped…
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Tractor driver dies following 'serious collision' on New Year Day
A tractor driver has died after a "serious collision" during a New Year's Day tractor rally in west Cornwall. The crash happened yesterday morning (1…
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Big British agricultural businesses see revenue fall for second year
Big agricultural businesses in the UK have seen their revenue fall for the second year in a row, according to new figures. The turnover of the…
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Hungry tractor driver who drove to city looking for pizza arrested
A man has been arrested for drink-driving after taking his tractor into the town centre to buy some late-night pizza. Cumbria Police Officers were…
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Eight innovative farm projects receive major funding
The European Innovation Partnership Wales has approved 8 agricultural projects to date since being awarded the major Welsh Government Project. With a…
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Floating farm, 3D printing and drones: New dairy event promises to wow
A floating dairy farm, 3D printing and drones as well as more familiar breeding, disease and forage-growing technologies have been confirmed among…
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