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Further arrest over cattle stolen from farm near Harrogate
Police investigating the theft of cattle from a farm in North Yorkshire have made a further arrest. Seven cattle were taken from the Ripley area on Sunday. A man in his 30s from West Yorkshire was arrested on Wednesday night on suspicion of…
Taylor Farms class action seeks $200 for Taco Bell customers
A proposed class action lawsuit is seeking damages of at least $200 for customers in West Virginia who purchased Taco Bell items containing lettuce that has been linked to a widespread outbreak of cyclospora, a diarrhea-causing parasite. Attorneys…
Have Mass. farms seen an increase in sales due to cyclospora fears? It's a mixed bag.
At Hutchins Farm in Concord, the lettuce is flying off the farm stand. “Normally for the farm stand on an average day we're picking 200 heads of lettuce to feed the farm stand, and now I'm like, oh, that's not enough,” said Liza…
Farm machinery spark caused Pointon blaze, fire service says
A large agricultural building fire was accidentally started by a spark from farm machinery, the fire service said. A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews left the scene of the fire in West Road, Pointon, near…
Big Feastival returns to Blur's Alex James' farm - line-up in full
The Big Feastival is back for 2026 with a summer of great music, delicious food and family fun. Hosted on Alex James' farm in the Cotswolds from Friday August 28th to Sunday August 30th 2026, the Big Feastival brings together music, food and…
Kelvin Fletcher opens up on move away from farm after 'challenging year
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher opened up about their 'most challenging year' on their farm. During a repeat episode of Fletcher's Family Farm, Kelvin left his wife, Liz, in shock after he sold their goats without telling her. However, after overcoming the…
How intensive poultry farming accelerated the evolution of Campylobacter
Genomic analyses reveal that the rise of industrial poultry farming has transformed the ecology and evolution of Campylobacter jejuni, increasing host switching and expanding poultry-adapted strains that could influence foodborne disease risk. A…
Kelvin Fletcher reflects on future and leaving farm after 'hardest year
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher have opened up about the highs and lows of life on their 120-acre Cheshire farm and where they see themselves in the future. During the latest repeat episode of Fletcher's Family Farm, Kelvin Fletcher shared his dream of one…
Firm behind major Oxfordshire chicken farm plan silent amid industry criticism
P D Hook Group, which is behind a plan to create a major chicken farm near Bampton, has not responded to questions when asked by this paper about recent claims regarding the chicken farming sector. This week, an Oxford study found that industrial…
Dead cattle on Staffordshire farm 'without adequate access to feed or water
A Staffordshire farmer has been sentenced after serious and prolonged animal welfare failings were found involving a herd of almost 100 cattle at a farm. Jennifer Bennett, of Brookside View, Hodge Lane, Birchcross, Uttoxeter, appeared before North…
Two men arrested after cattle stolen from North Yorkshire farm
Two people have been arrested after seven cattle were stolen from a North Yorkshire farm. North Yorkshire Police launched a search for seven missing cattle in North Yorkshire earlier this week. They were stolen from the Ripley area on Sunday night.
Singapore's aquaculture farms get productivity boost through digital technology
SINGAPORE: Singapore's aquaculture sector is increasingly adopting digital technology and artificial intelligence to improve productivity, modernise farm operations and strengthen the country's food production capabilities. Among the latest…
The Manchester park with a play area, cafe and a free farm you have to visit
During the summer months Greater Manchester's parks become a haven for families, especially during the school holidays. Free to visit, these spaces allow kids to run free, burn up energy and use their imagination. You'll find a range of attractions…
This Mariners-Cubs Trade Could Fix Seattle's Offense Without Gutting the Farm
The Mariners have made it to the point where they've stopped admiring their pitching depth and are ready to cash in. The name with the highest value they're reportedly willing to discuss is Emerson Hancock as they search for a right-handed hitter…
US House GOP launches process to provide $60B for defense, up to $12B for farms
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released their latest budget resolution Wednesday, the first step in a long and complicated process that could allow Congress to approve a third party-line bill. The 47-page document, once adopted by both…
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