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Prime Minister visits farm in north Devon and hosts Q and A session with farmers
THE Prime Minister visited a farm in north Devon this afternoon (Tuesday, June 18) as part of a campaign visit. Rishi Sunak and Lord David Cameron visited a farm where they fed sheep, and took part in a Q and A session with farmers. However
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Butcher responds after farm sentenced for 'inhuman' treatment of pigs
A butcher in Wiltshire has cut ties with a local farm that pleaded guilty to mistreating its pigs. On Tuesday, June 11, Roger Keen Farms Ltd, of Sandridge Farm in Bromham, was fined £25,000 after pleading guilty to failing to meet the needs of
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Dogs 'attack' cattle and cause 'significant disturbance'
DOGS have 'attacked' a herd of cattle in north Dorset - causing 'significant disturbance'. Dorset Police will be interviewing a suspect in relation to a report of livestock worrying and criminal damage after a farmers cattle was attacked. Officers
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Police issue warning as quad bike and trailer stolen
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a quad bike was stolen from Somerset in April. A red Honda TRX 420 was taken between 11pm and 7am on Monday, April 29/Tuesday, April 30 from a property in Fivehead, Taunton. Avon and Somerset Police
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FREE workshop for farmers on importance of soil health
FARMERS and land owners in the south west are being invited to a free event to learn about soil health. Joel Williams, an independent plant and soil health educator, is giving a talk in Cornwall next month all about soil structure and health,
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New bull joins oldest pedigree herd of Red Ruby Devon cows
THE oldest pedigree herd of Red Ruby Devon cows has been joined by a new bull at Kingston Lacy. The bull, called Priorton Usher, has come from a prize-winning breeder in Devon. Rob Groves, farm manager, said: "We are constantly looking to improve
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AI tool could use photographs to predict harvests, researchers say
A NEW artificial intelligence (AI) system that counts flowers on fruit trees could help farmers boost crop yields and reduce waste, researchers have announced. The system, developed by researchers at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh, can accurately