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Police appeal after 64 ewes and lambs taken in Cornwall
A flock of 64 ewes and lambs has been stolen from farmland in Cornwall, prompting police to appeal for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage. The…
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Farm injuries hidden by culture of underreporting
Thousands of farm injuries and near misses may be going unreported each year, with new research suggesting fear of enforcement and routine…
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NFU Scotland demands milk price rise as spot values hit 50p
NFU Scotland has called for urgent milk price rises after spot values climbed to around 50p per litre while some producers were paid as little as…
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Sainsbury's signs 10-year deals to boost British salad crops
Sainsbury’s has signed two 10-year supply agreements aimed at increasing year-round availability of British-grown tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers…
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NFU tells new Defra Secretary farming reform cannot wait
The NFU has urged the new Defra Secretary of State to accelerate action on water shortages, planning delays and farm investment. NFU President Tom…
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Tributes paid after sudden death of NFU livestock board chair
The NFU has paid tribute to Livestock Board Chair David Barton following his sudden death at the age of 58. Mr Barton died unexpectedly at his family…
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Rare RAF airfield sale offers farming and commercial potential
A former RAF airfield in Cumbria, complete with runways, farmland and income-producing aviation businesses, has gone on the market for £1.5 million…
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Billboard campaign tells Burnham to listen to rural Britain
Rural campaigners have launched a mobile billboard in Peterborough urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reset the government’s relationship with the…
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Farmers urged to open gates for one million young visitors
Eighty farmers in England and Wales are being offered fully funded training as part of a drive to give children and young people one million on-farm…
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Sheep abortion diagnoses hit six-year high
Sheep abortion diagnoses submitted to the Wales Veterinary Science Centre have reached their highest level since 2020, prompting vets to urge farmers…
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