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'Deep concerns' about Northern Ireland's plans to close ANC scheme
While the start of payments for the 2017 Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme will boost hill farm incomes, deep concerns remain about the…
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Wales YFC calls on industry to halt 'alarming' farming injuries and fatalities
Wales Young Farmers' Club (YFC) has called on the industry as a whole to put a halt on the 'alarming' number of farming related injuries and…
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Nearly 70 animals face being 'disposed of' in tenancy dispute over farm land
A dispute over the tenancy of land has meant that around 70 pigs, goats and chickens face the risk of being 'disposed'. Having been their home for…
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Minimum wage compliance checks underway in rural sector
The Government has launched a £1.7 million campaign in January this year to ensure that workers know how much they are legally entitled to be paid…
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NFU raises livestock worrying concerns with MPs and Peers
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has told MPs and Peers at Parliament that livestock worrying remains a 'major concern' for the industry. Farmer and…
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Cross-county police initiative vows to close legal loopholes against dog attacks on livestock
A cross-county police initiative has been launched to close legal loopholes against dot attacks on livestock. With the lambing season underway, five…
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Tractor driver sentenced to 18 weeks in prison for being five times over drink drive limit
A tractor driver who was caught by police almost five times over the drink drive limit has been jailed for 18 weeks. Leicestershire Police spotted…
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Police called to farm in Northumberland after sheep killed by dog
Police were called to an area of Hexham, Northumberland after reports were made of several sheep being killed after being attacked by dogs. Officers…
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Rising suicide rates among European dairy farmers scares industry
Growing financial pressures coupled with a lack of prospects are pushing more European dairy farmers to commit suicide. Farmers are concerned after…
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RPA makes top up payments to over 2200 hill sheep farmers for 2015 BPS
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has now made top up payments to over 2200 commoners for their 2015 BPS. Last October it became clear that significant…
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