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CCTV shows gang of men stealing livestock in middle of night
CCTV footage has emerged showing six men stealing livestock from a Warks farm.
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Farmers call on MPs to consider implications of voting down May's Brexit deal
The British sheep sector is calling on MPs to carefully consider the implications on farmers if the Prime Minister's Brexit deal is voted down…
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'Alarming upward curve' in sheep theft as 71 pregnant ewes stolen
Police have highlighted an 'alarming upward curve' of livestock rustling in Derbyshire following the theft of 71 pregnant ewes. Police are asking the…
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Nearly 10,000 sheep stolen last year results in just one police charge
Nearly 10,000 sheep stolen last year by livestock rustlers in England and Wales has only resulted in one charge by the police. Livestock theft is…
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Lamb becomes permanent fixture for Scottish schoolchildren
Lamb is now a permanent fixture in schools across Scotland following a successful pilot spearheaded by farmers and the wider industry. Scotch Lamb…
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Farmers told to report suspicious activity after spate of illegal butchery
Rural communities have been told to report any suspicious activity following a spate of illegal butchery across the UK. On February 28, police…
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Welsh hill farmers urged to take part in Hill Ram Scheme
The expression of interest window to take part in the Hill Ram Scheme is now open for Welsh hill farmers. Farmers who are interested have until 31…
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Likely U-turn on promised changes to carcass splitting rules
Defra’s announcement that a fixed cut-off date for carcase splitting will no longer be implemented in time for the 2019 season has been criticised as…
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Defra have no Brexit impact assessment for sheep farming
The government has not conducted any analysis of the potential impact of leaving the EU on British sheep farming, it has been revealed. Defra has…
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Three lambs bought for primary school 'skinned and slaughtered'
Three lambs bought for a local primary school have been discovered 'skinned and slaughtered' in a field opposite a farm. Three four-week-old lambs…
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