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More than 1,800 livestock killed by dogs in past few years, report shows
More than 1,800 farm animals have been killed by dog attacks in the space of four years, according to a new report which highlights the blight of…
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Farmer 'gobsmacked' as 800 residents oppose council house plans on his land
A farmer has described how he felt "gobsmacked" as 800 people gathered on his land to object to plans to build 1,000 new homes. Hertfordshire farmer…
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Special panel to help Scottish farmers battle extreme weather
A special advisory panel is to be created to help Scottish farmers and crofters respond to the effects of extreme weather. The Weather Advisory Panel…
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'We're proud to produce your food': Farmer’s make big impact at Lord Mayor’s show
Farmer’s made a big impact at the Lord Mayor’s show in London last weekend, showcasing to the British public an upbeat 'Back British Farming'…
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Lack of broadband main culprit for dwindling rural population
Lack of broadband in rural areas is the main reason the UK is seeing a decline in rural society, according to a new report released. The National…
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Warning issued as more people killed on rural roads than urban roads
People who live in the countryside have been warned to take care on roads as it is revealed that over half of road fatalities occurred in rural areas…
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Crofters seek £20k compensation because neighbours' bull impregnated pedigree cow
Two farmers have sought compensation after a neighbours' bull charged through a fence and impregnated one of their pedigree Highland cows. According…
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Film shows story behind Britain's small-scale farmers who challenge big industry
A new documentary film profiling the story behind small food producers and farmers who grow outside the industrial mainstream farming system will be…
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Dog owner charged with livestock worrying after spat with farmer
A dog owner has been charged with livestock worrying following a spat with a farmer who got fined by the police. The incident went viral on social…
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Farmer slapped with fine for rescuing his own sheep from out-of-control dog
A farmer who protected his sheep from a dog attack has been fined by the police for "breach of the peace". Jonathan Sloan, who farms in Springbank…
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