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Dramatic night-time rescue saves cow after embankment fall
A stranded cow has been rescued in a dramatic late-night operation after plunging down a steep embankment in rural Carmarthenshire. Two fire crews —…
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One in five farmers still without decent internet, survey finds
Farmers across Britain are still battling poor broadband and mobile signal, leaving many cut off from essential services and business tools, a new…
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Scottish farmers praised for bravery in fighting devastating wildfires
A new report hails farms, estates, and rural businesses as heroes for their extraordinary role in battling Scotland's largest-ever wildfires. The…
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Record-breaking shear: Welsh duo clip 1,364 ewes in 8 hours
Two Welsh shearers have smashed the British Two-Stand Ewe Shearing Record, clipping an incredible 1,364 ewes in just eight hours on the hottest day…
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From ice to ewes: Beth Farmer swaps curling glory for life on the land
At just 25, Beth Farmer has already lived a life packed with achievement—swapping a promising international curling career for a full-time role in…
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Family raises £88k in powerful tribute to farmer lost to suicide
A family has raised more than £88,000 in a tribute to a much-loved farmer, turning grief into action to highlight the urgent need for better mental…
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NFU unveils vision to save upland farming from collapse
Britain’s iconic upland landscapes face an uncertain future unless urgent steps are taken to support the farmers who maintain them, the NFU has…
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Lead shot to be outlawed for game and clay by 2029
Lead shot will be outlawed for game and clay shooting across Britain from 2029, marking a major shift in shooting regulations following Defra’s…
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NSA adds extra ram sales to beat bluetongue restrictions
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced it will hold additional early ram sales this summer in response to bluetongue regulations that…
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Scottish landscapes saved as telecoms mast rollout gets major cutback
Rural Scotland has achieved a significant victory with the scale-back of planned 4G masts from 258 to just 44, safeguarding much of its countryside…
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