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Livestock market fined over £80k after man was killed by escaped cow 

A Welsh livestock market has been fined over £80,000 following a tragic incident and the death of a 75-year-old man. 

Straw poll conducted at ScotSheep 2024 reveals farmers’ worries

In a straw poll conducted at ScotSheep 2024, 80% of farmers considered thin ewes to be a problem in their flock, 86% had heard of Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD), however, only 49% had received advice from their vet, and 54% were considering testing. 

Eco-conscious Cooil brothers recognised for their commitment to conservation

A dairy farming duo from the Isle of Man, David and Rob Cooil, scooped a major international award for their “outstanding commitment” to conservation within a commercial business. 

Farmers urged to protect combines from fires this harvest

Farmers and agricultural contractors have been warned to take extra measures before this year’s harvest to protect their farms against devastating fires.   

Warning issued as warm weather increases risk of Bluetongue virus transmission

Bluetongue virus (BTV) transmission is now possible in high-risk counties across England due to recent warm weather, an expert warns.

GALLERY: See best photos from Royal Highland Show 2024

The 202nd edition of the Royal Highland Show marked a record-breaking year, with more than 220,000 people attending the event over four days. 

RSABI launches its health hub at Royal Highland Show   

Visitors to this year’s Royal Highland Show are being encouraged to use their time away from the farm to visit RSABI’s health hut.

Search launched for new tenant to take over traditional Cornish farmstead  

A traditional Cornish farmstead surrounded by productive farmland has been put up for rent on long-term tenancy. 

Tractor driver taken to hospital after trailer overturned

A tractor driver was taken to hospital after the trailer it was pulling overturned. 

Breeder welcomes changes to UK sugar beet seed model: ‘It’s a positive step forward’ 

Changes to the UK sugar beet seed model that were announced last week have been warmly welcomed by breeder, SESVanderHave.

Midlands Machinery Show gears up for its tenth anniversary with support from exhibitors

The Midlands Machinery Show will return later this year for its tenth anniversary, with 150 stands already booked at the Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire. 

Check out how volunteers help Swiss farmers save fawns and deer by using drones

Volunteers in the Swiss town of Forel have come up with the idea to use drones to find fawns or young deer nestled beneath tall grasses, preventing farmers from accidentally harming them with heavy agricultural machinery. 

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