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NI farmer sentenced to prison after 'shocking' animal neglect
A Northern Irish farmer has been sentenced to prison for nearly one year after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to cows. Maurice…
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Recruiting staff on dairy farms now harder than ever, survey shows
More than half of dairy farmers have warned that it is now harder to recruit staff than ever before, with some even considering leaving the sector…
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Fifty years of arable disease data now accessible to farmers
Fifty years of arable disease data is now accessible to farmers and the wider public following the launch of a new online platform. The interactive…
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Hill farm resorts to heavy diversification amid subsidy removal
A young couple say they are securing the long-term future of their traditional hill farm by heavily diversifying following the post-Brexit shakeup of…
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Man charged after hitting cow while under influence of alcohol
A man has been charged after he collided with a cow while driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, police have said. Phelim O’Hara, a…
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Scottish prime cattle prices reach record amid strong demand
Prime cattle prices in Scotland surged to unprecedented levels in the first half of September, driven by a seasonal reduction in beef production and…
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Welsh government seeks farmers' views on new national park
A consultation has launched looking at the possibility of creating a new national park in Wales, with farmers and rural businesses urged to…
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NFU seeks further six years on National Trust's council
The National Trust's 5 million members will soon decide the organisations they wish to be appointed to the trust's council, with the NFU urging…
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Crimestoppers teams up with six police forces to tackle rural crime
Crimestoppers have launched a new partnership with six police forces in northern England to help fight the scourge of rural crime. Cumbria…
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Field lab explores willow as natural supplement for young lambs
A new farmer-led field lab taking place in Northumberland is identifying whether willow can be used as a natural supplement for young lambs. The…
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