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Work to start on building 274 homes on farmland Work is set to start on building 274 energy efficient homes on the outskirt of Truro after developer Wain Homes completed the purchase of the site Major retailers falling short of 2016 pledge to end caged hen eggs Retailers pledged to ditch caged eggs by 2016. Many are falling behind, sparking concerns over animal welfare and food industry ethics. Agriculture students celebrate successes at graduation ceremony Students from The Cornwall College group took part in a graduation ceremony at Truro Cathedral earlier this month. More than 100 tractors attend rally against family farm tax in Cornwall The event, organised by Farmers' Movement Cornwall, saw members of the public join in the protest, showing their support for farming. Concerns raised about suicide risk among farmers after inheritance tax changes Concerns have been raised in Parliament about the suicide risk among farmers after changes to inheritance tax on agricultural land were announced in the Budget. Ponies seized after concerns raised over welfare Seven ponies have been seized to prevent their unnecessary suffering Two sheep missing after firefighters called to rescue herd off riverbank Firefighters were alerted to reports of around 70 sheep that were stuck on a riverbank this morning (November 24).

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