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Female sheep dog sold for record-breaking £14.7k at UK auction
A working sheepdog bitch in the UK has sold for a record-breaking £14,700 at an auction in North Yorkshire. Northumberland shepherdess and media…
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NI farmers' views needed on police effectiveness with fighting crime
A survey has been launched to gain understanding of how Northern Irish farmers view rural crime and the official response they receive when reporting…
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Charity sees 171% increase in funds given to farmers in Jan 2019
A farming charity has seen a 171 percent increase in funds given to working farmers in January 2019. In January this year, the Royal Agricultural…
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'Deeply troubling' figures show lack of agriculture apprenticeships in Wales
Statistics show that only 1% of the total number of apprenticeships in Wales were in agriculture despite the industry's value to the economy. Latest…
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Loneliness in farming community is 'heart-breaking', police officers say
Police officers have highlighted how 'heart-breaking' it is to see some farmers suffer from extreme loneliness and isolation. The issue of loneliness…
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Staffordshire council to sell farms to raise money for public services
Staffordshire County Council will sell some of its council-owned farms to generate money to support public services. Up to £20 million could be…
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Farm worker met with hundreds of sleazy comments after posting job ad
A Finnish backpacker who posted a request online for a farm job in New Zealand has been met with hundreds of sleazy comments. The 28-year-old woman…
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Plans submitted to re-develop popular Scots Border mart
Plans have been submitted for the re-development of a popular Scottish Borders livestock auction mart. Scottish Borders Council has now received…
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Hill farming parliamentary group launches
A parliamentary group which aims to protect the best interests of British hill farmers has launched today after disbanding back in 2015. Farmers…
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North Yorkshire farmers reap rewards of holiday letting
A North Yorkshire farming couple are enjoying the fruits of their labour after turning their unused farm buildings into holiday cottages. As they…
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