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Young farmers take part in annual dairy stock judging competition
A YOUNG farmers stock judging competition took place this month in Dorset. The Melplash Agricultural Society's annual dairy stock judging competition took place at Pilsdon Dairy Farm near Bridport by kind permission of Simon Bugler. There
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Human health at risk due to sludge use on farmland, High Court told
HUMAN health is being exposed to “unacceptable risks” by harmful substances spread over farmland, the High Court has heard. Campaign group Fighting Dirty is taking legal action against the Environment Agency (EA), claiming it unlawfully removed
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Labour lifts onshore wind ban, aims to double capacity by 2023 despite challenges
The new Labour government, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has already made moves in the renewable energy sector by lifting the de facto ban on onshore wind projects. While this is a positive development for the onshore wind market, which has
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England representative in endurance riding competition announced
A Somerset resident has been selected to represent England at a prestigious equine event. Amanda Hamley will compete in the upcoming Home International Endurance Championships. The selection of the Wheddon Cross resident was made by the Endurance
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Mounted police and safety director visit horse riding club
Quantock Riding Club hosted Avon and Somerset Mounted Police and BHS director of safety, Alan Hiscox. Mr Hiscox provided an engaging talk of his time in the Metropolitan Police, highlighting the essential role horses play in modern policing and