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Agrifest is back: Popular one-day show to be held next month
A POPULAR one-day show in Devon is back next month. Held at the Westpoint Arena in Exeter, nearly 200 animals will be paraded in an attempt to win a share of £5,000 at Agrifest. Agrifest, which will be held on November 6, will include competitions
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Farmers warned 'not to take chances' and prepare for flooding
FARMERS are being warned to plan for heavy rainfall as we head towards the winter months. The Environment Agency are warning farmers not to 'take chances' and 'gamble high risk crops' in Devon and Cornwall, as part of their Flood Action Week (
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MPs call for debate greater support for mental health in farming communities
An MP has called for a debate on mental health in farming communities as she said challenges in the industry are contributing to mental health problems. Aphra Brandreth, Conservative MP for Cheshire South and Eddisbury, paid tribute to Paul Reeves
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Inquest: Eight-year-old boy died in rabbit shooting incident on farm
AN inquest into the death of an eight-year old boy from Frizington who was killed during a shooting expedition in Warcop has been suspended pending police investigations. Jay Cartmell died on September 28, 2024 at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in
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Farm diversification grows: Renewable energy among top choices from UK farmers
New research conducted by NFU Mutual has revealed that more farmers are planning to start diversifying activities. The diversification investigation shows that the number of farmers planning to start diversifying in the next five years has risen
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Creation of new Devon wetlands will not unlock new homes, council confirms
The creation of new wetlands in a Devon coastal town will not allow new homes to be unlocked in Chard, Somerset, the council has confirmed. Around 12,000 new homes in Somerset are being held up by the ongoing phosphates crisis, with developers
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ONE WEEK LEFT left to get your tickets to the South West Farmer Awards
THERE is just one week left to buy tickets to this year's South West Farmer Awards. Now in their eighth year, our farming awards give those in the West Country a chance to stand up and be recognised for putting food on our plates. Our 2024