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'I have every sympathy': Somerset MP shares views as farmers protest across UK
A SOMERSET MP is warning that 'unrest' could spread through the farming community if the government does not start to take notice of their views. Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset, has expressed his concerns after the recent
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Farmer banned from driving for causing crash on A376
A farmer has been banned from driving after he drove his car onto a main road from a country lane without looking and caused a serious accident. Retained firefighter James Zeale was exiting Marsh Lane onto the Exeter bound A 376 at a point where
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Another south west council to vote on if it opposes vegan menus
Wiltshire Council is set to vote on whether it should be vocal about opposing attempts to diminish the role of meat and dairy in its “rural way of life.” The motion, submitted by Conservative Councillors Nabil Najjar and Elizabeth Threlfall, suggests
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Tributes flood for popular young farmer, 23, found dead in Derbyshire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a popular young farmer was shot dead in a field near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Derbyshire Police said the body of Charles Kinston, 23, was found on 29 January. Tributes to Mr. Kinston poured
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Martin Clunes takes academic role at top agri-specialist university
Actor and farmer Martin Clunes has taken up the role of chancellor of agri-specialist institutes Hartpury University and Harpury College. The Gloucestershire University and College offers specialist undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and diplomas
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UK authorities approve methane-reducing feed additive already in global use
UK authorities have granted approval for a methane-reducing feed additive, which is currently being utilised in 57 other countries. DSM-Firmenich, a Dutch-Swiss company specialising in health and nutrition, has obtained market authorisation for
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Farmers warn food security ‘really under threat’ amid supermarket protest
Farmers in Kent stationed their tractors in a supermarket car park to protest against cheap imports and “win over” the British public. Around 20 tractors parked at Tesco Extra in Whitfield, near Dover, to raise awareness of the threat to food security
