A TRACTOR has been completely destroyed by fire, writes Jennifer Mulcahey. Firefighters were called to a field in Misterton on Tuesday, August 20 where they found the vehicle well-alight. Officers from Beaminster, Crewkerne and Yeovil rushed
Stags of South Molton reports an expected down turn in both numbers and trade following last week’s trade for the Qurbani Festival. A decent entry met a better trade than expected which appears to be dearer than many other centres this week.
By Josh Thomas, PA Parliamentary Staff Jeremy Corbyn will pledge to do "everything necessary" to stop "no-deal carnage" amid fears a no-deal Brexit could lead to the slaughter of millions of lambs. The Labour leader is expected to visit a farm
By Emily Beament, PA Environment Correspondent Badger culling to prevent the spread of TB could be expanded into areas where the government has been funding vaccinations of the animals, wildlife campaigners have warned. New areas could get
After a series of record-breaking heatwaves hit the UK – and another forecast for the Bank Holiday weekend – an agricultural expert is warning about the potentially fatal impact of heat stress on livestock and outlined steps farmers can take to reduce
Real estate services adviser, Savills, has extended the scope of its south west business to include food and farming consultancy alongside energy. The two new services will be run from Taunton, one of the firm’s four offices in the south west. Experienced
Scientists are working to develop a vaccine to help guard the world's pork supply as a deadly virus ravages Asia's pig herds, write Sam McNeil and Candice Choi. Farmers have long contained the spread of African swine fever by quarantining and killing
Another excellent Okehampton Show was enjoyed by hundreds of visitors on Thursday, August 8 at Stoney Park Showground. Despite changing forecasts and from lunchtime the rain appearing to be all around the show, it held off, giving fabulous show
