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Rural Crime Report: GPS receivers worth more than £14,000 stolen from farm
A COUPLE had GPS receivers worth more than £14,000 stolen last June - and just eight months later, a second theft was attempted at the farm. The couple, who have asked not to be named, farm on a mixture of land they own and rent in North Devon
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Results are in for popular farms and crops competition
THE results are in for the annual Melplash farms and crops competition. Melplash Agricultural Society organises the annual competition for farms within a 12-mile radius of Melplash Village Church. The winners will be presented with their cups
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Wildlife groups call for increase in nature-friendly farming budget
Conservation and wildlife groups have issued a joint plea to the government for a significant increase in the budget for nature-friendly farming. A new report commissioned by the RSPB, National Trust and The Wildlife Trusts calls for long-term
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Farmers out in force at council meetings with banning meat and dairy on agenda
FARMERS across the south west have been out in force at meetings this month - as councils debated a motion to ban meat and dairy. Devon farmers headed to North Devon Council's meeting on July 17, where the motion was voted against by 34 votes