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120 farms hit with Bluetongue meaning restricted zone is expanded
The restricted zone set up to curb bluetongue virus has been expanded, as over 120 farms have now recorded a case. The restricted zone and infected area have been extended, covering 16 counties and one city authority across England. The zone
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Parents pay tribute to 'loving' son Jay Cartmell, 8, after farm tragedy
THE parents of a young boy who died after being shot at a farm in Cumbria have paid tribute to their 'perfect' son. Frizington boy Jay Cartmell, 8, died on September 28 at the farm near Warcop. A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of
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Survey results revealed as part of National Young Farmers' Week
TO celebrate National Young Farmers Week (October 7 until October 11), the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has released some early results of its membership survey. The survey highlights a range of benefits of young farmers
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'Not for EU' labelling plan dropped by Defra after review
The previous Conservative government's 'not for EU' labelling scheme for meat and dairy has been dropped, Defra has confirmed following a review. The controversial plans were put on pause over the summer and were under review after warnings that
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REVIEW: Why you should try alpaca trekking in Somerset
ALPACA trekking might sound rather unconventional, but it’s becoming an increasingly popular activity in Somerset. It’s a relaxing experience and is known to reduce stress. I headed to one of the county’s leading rare breed farms to try my hand
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Fire service warning following callout to suspected barn fire
Firefighters were called to reports that a fire had broken out in a barn in a West Dorset village. Crews from Bridport Fire Station, Charmouth Fire Station and Lyme Regis Fire Station were called to a suspected barn fire near Wootton Fitzpaine.
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Dog owners warned after 'rise in sheep worrying' in town
Farmers in the Bradford on Avon area have reported an increase in 'sheep worrying incidents' in the last week. Dog walkers are reportedly letting their pets off the lead in fields that contain sheep, with some being chased into a river and some
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Countryside walk to cross where 'sheep stealer was hanged'
This five-and-a-half mile Dorset countryside walk will take you to Jackman's Cross, where a sheep stealer was rumoured to have been hanged. Click into the photo gallery above to see the route map full-sized Located at 585ft on Grimstone Down
