New figures show three times more deaths on rural roads than urban ones in south west NFU Mutual analysis shows that there are three times more deaths on rural roads than on urban ones in the south west.
https://www.southwestfarmer.co.....uk/news/24765948.nf

Watchdog: Defra may have failed to comply with law over pesticide The Government may have failed to comply with environmental laws when it granted use of a banned pesticide toxic to bees, a watchdog has warned.
https://www.southwestfarmer.co.....uk/news/24765756.wa

Crowds flock to Christmas fair at farm The Abbey Farm Christmas Fair, held this past weekend, proved to be a resounding success, drawing in families and festive shoppers from near and far. The event was a heartwarming showcase of inclusivity, creativity, and community spirit.
https://www.southwestfarmer.co.....uk/news/24767411.cr

Dog described as 'very friendly' attacks alpaca A dog described as being “friendly” attacked an alpaca on a farm that ended up needing stitches.
https://www.southwestfarmer.co.....uk/news/24767471.do

Actor 'can't retire' due to 'too many horses' on his Dorset farm Actor Martin Clunes, who owns a farm in west Dorset, has said he can't retire as he has too many horses on his farm
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