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Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Thursday, 7 December 2023
Firefighters save cattle from barn fire in Wales
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said 20 firefighters attended an incident at a farm in Ceredigion involving over 50 bales of hay and a Bobcat machine
National
Thursday, 7 December 2023
Over 250 farmers hailed for efforts in boosting turtle dove numbers
Hundreds of farmers and landowners have been hailed for their efforts in boosting turtle dove numbers, with hopes the iconic species may start to rise across the UK.
Sussex Police
Thursday, 30 November 2023
On-farm school conference brings 150 students closer to their food
Over 150 students have gained first-hand experience of farming as part of a new conference seeking to educate young people about food provenance.
National
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
RSABI launches new mental wellbeing app for farmers
A new app offering free mental health care and advice to farmers, is being rolled out by the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution
National
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
UK agricultural scientists donate 8,000kg of potatoes to food charity
The James Hutton Institute has donated nearly 8,000kg of potatoes - worth an astonishing 932 bags - to a food charity helping communities in need.
National
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Warwick Student Union decision to ban meat and dairy criticised after ‘tiny minority’ vote to impose vegan catering
Warwick Student Union's decision to ban meat and dairy has been criticised by rural campaigners after a 'tiny minority' vote imposes vegan catering.
Thames Valley Police
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Oxfordshire council raises littering and flytipping fines
Fines for fly-tipping, littering and other environmental crimes are being increased, a council has said.
Lincolnshire Police
Monday, 27 November 2023
McCain Foods fined £700k after employee loses fingers in machine
A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found that McCain Foods had failed to provide appropriate guarding to prevent access to the dangerous parts of machinery, namely the rotary valve.
National
Friday, 24 November 2023
New £500k funding to help Scottish women gain agricultural skills
New funding of over £500,000 has been announced by the Scottish government to help women and young people develop new agricultural skills
Police Scotland
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Grants of up to £30k for Scottish farmers hit by severe flooding
Scottish farmers who were impacted by severe flooding this autumn will be able to apply for grants of up to £30,000 to help repair man-made flood banks.
National
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Bristol Uni students reject meat and dairy ban at union-run outlets
Students at the University of Bristol have voted against a motion to ban meat and dairy at its Students’ Union (SU) outlets.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Peterborough council tracks fly-tippers with AI cameras
Cameras fitted with artificial intelligence (AI) are being used to catch people who illegally dump waste.
National
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
NFYFC creates new course for Drive it Home initiative on rural roads
Young drivers are being targeted with a course which aims to highlight the risks of driving dangerously on rural roads.
National
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Weetabix campaigns to create UK's newest county in honour of farmers
The makers of Weetabix are campaigning to create the UK's newest county - Weetabixshire - in honour of its 150 farmer suppliers.
West Mercia Police
Monday, 20 November 2023
Farmer teams up with police for drink-driving campaign
As the festive season gets under way, Shropshire farmer Matthew Orme has teamed up with West Mercia Police to launch a new campaign to tackle drink-driving.
