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Sarah Dyke MP backs this year's Farm Safety Week

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Sarah Dyke MP backs this year's Farm Safety Week

Andrew, Tracey & Robert Speed on their farm, Briddicot Farm, Somerset.

Andrew, Tracey & Robert Speed on their farm, Briddicot Farm, Somerset.

Somerset farm nominated in top farming awards

The cow stuck in the river near to the fire station pictured this morning.

The cow stuck in the river near to the fire station pictured this morning.

Residents of Somerset town urged NOT to call 999 about cow stuck in river

Image for illustrative purposes only

Image for illustrative purposes only

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Somerset chicken farmer fined £50k for falsifying salmonella reports

Adam and Rita with Rose Pitney.

Adam and Rita with Rose Pitney.

South west growers come out top in 2024 organic awards

Layla Moran and Sarah Dyke campaigning outside Langport Library.

Layla Moran and Sarah Dyke campaigning outside Langport Library.

General Election 2024

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General election 2024: Lib Dems promise to fight for Somerset farmers

South West Farmer Awards 2023.

South West Farmer Awards 2023.

South West Farmer Awards

LAST CHANCE to nominate hardworking farmers for 2024 awards

Dairy Interbreed Champion.

Dairy Interbreed Champion.

Champions at the Royal Bath & West Show 2024 revealed

Somerset YFC members at the Royal Bath & West Show.

Somerset YFC members at the Royal Bath & West Show.

'I think there is a lot of change to come' Young farmers share views at show

Mushroom stall at the Royal Bath & West Show.

Mushroom stall at the Royal Bath & West Show.

Cookery demos, livestock competitions, dog shows and more at the Bath & West Show

Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset.

Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset.

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MP writes to Defra secretary in bid to keep TB cow alive for four months

The Royal Bath & West Show.

The Royal Bath & West Show.

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Bath & West Show responds to PETA’s call to go vegan

Katherine Williams (Network Manager) and Ian May (chairman).

Katherine Williams (Network Manager) and Ian May (chairman).

Buckingham Palace

Farm support group representatives attend Buckingham Palace Garden Party

Using the GPS tracking technology.

Using the GPS tracking technology.

Cows controlled with GPS tracker which plays Waltzing Matilda

Butchery counter at Newton Farm Shop.

Butchery counter at Newton Farm Shop.

Muddy Stilettos

Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024: Best farm shop in Somerset revealed

Some of the team at Rumwell Farm Shop celebrating their Taste of West eight 2024 Awards.

Some of the team at Rumwell Farm Shop celebrating their Taste of West eight 2024 Awards.

Farm Shop scoops EIGHT Taste of the West Awards - four gold and four silver

Ian Liddel-Grainger, inset, with the Somerset Levels behind him.

Ian Liddel-Grainger, inset, with the Somerset Levels behind him.

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MP accuses Natural England of trying to 'wipe out' livestock farming in Somerset

Equine entry from a previous Royal Bath & West Show.

Equine entry from a previous Royal Bath & West Show.

'Top class' horses to enter competitions at Royal Bath & West Show

The fire broke out in a field in Creech St Michael.

The fire broke out in a field in Creech St Michael.

Crop fire near Taunton extinguished by firefighters with help from local farmers

Emily Finkill, Zoe Gascyone and Nick Braggs.

Emily Finkill, Zoe Gascyone and Nick Braggs.

Somerset farmer to cycle 1,000 miles alongside forage harvester for charity

Winners of the 2024 South West Farmer Awards.

Winners of the 2024 South West Farmer Awards.

South West Farmer Awards

South West Farmer Awards 2024: Nominate hardworking farmers who deserve recognition

William Eustace.

William Eustace.

13-year-old champion showjumper 'blissfully happy' as he enrols in online schooling

Frogmary Green Farm in South Petherton, Somerset. Image: Carter Jonas

Frogmary Green Farm in South Petherton, Somerset. Image: Carter Jonas

Stunning farm with wedding venue, restaurant and spa on the market

The damaged barn after the arson attack

The damaged barn after the arson attack

Arson attack on farm near Taunton causes £100,000 damage

Potatoes being harvested.

Potatoes being harvested.

Early season Jersey Royals hit supermarket shelves in south west

Snowdrop, supreme champion at the British Cheese Awards.

Snowdrop, supreme champion at the British Cheese Awards.

British Cheese Awards

Results: Supreme Champion of British Cheese Awards 2024 is revealed

A previous Bath & West Show.

A previous Bath & West Show.

Entries now open for competitions at one of regions most popular shows

Jamie Montgomery, of Montgomery's Cheese, from Somerset.

Jamie Montgomery, of Montgomery's Cheese, from Somerset.

Nation's finest cheesemakers congregate in Somerset for British Cheese Awards 2024

Arrigo, a 16-year-old son of outstanding stallion Shirocco.

Arrigo, a 16-year-old son of outstanding stallion Shirocco.

Thoroughbred stallion comes to Somerset for 2024 breeding season

The Quantock Hills National Landscape and Somerset Council.

The Quantock Hills National Landscape and Somerset Council.

Collaboration seeks to unlock Somerset farm's full potential

Photo from a previous British Cheese Awards event.

Photo from a previous British Cheese Awards event.

More than 600 cheeses to be judged at prestigious awards

Rachel Gilmour, parlimentary candidate for Tiverton and Minehead.

Rachel Gilmour, parlimentary candidate for Tiverton and Minehead.

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Former NFU director slams government after FOI by The Guardian newspaper

Cow with a mouthful of clover.

Cow with a mouthful of clover.

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Curious about clover? Find out more at talk in Somerset next month

James Willcox, who runs a small holding in South Molton.

James Willcox, who runs a small holding in South Molton.

New device to detect lameness in dairy cows being trialled on farm in Somerset

Giacomo and Matteo, at Higher Farm in Somerset.

Giacomo and Matteo, at Higher Farm in Somerset.

Farmer to run three marathons BAREFOOT to raise funds for kitchen gardens in schools

The EHFN breakfast at Winsford Village Hall.

The EHFN breakfast at Winsford Village Hall.

More than 150 attend pre-lambing breakfast - and raise £1,191 for charity

Sheep grazing in a field in Somerset. Inset: Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP.

Sheep grazing in a field in Somerset. Inset: Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP.

Livestock health

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MP says dogs should face 'destruction' after attacking livestock

Wells and Glastonbury YFC Charity Tractor Run.

Wells and Glastonbury YFC Charity Tractor Run.

Somerset tractor run raises incredible £1,527 for mental ill health charity

Willow Farm Bridge in Burrowbridge, Somerset.

Willow Farm Bridge in Burrowbridge, Somerset.

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Farmer travels 16 miles every day as bridge has been closed for TWO YEARS

Experts in agricultural activities, including the safe handling of all-terrain vehicles, tractors, and a cattle crush, are scheduled to attend

Experts in agricultural activities, including the safe handling of all-terrain vehicles, tractors, and a cattle crush, are scheduled to attend

Farm safety event on managing cattle on footpaths in Cannington

Sarah Dyke, MP.

Sarah Dyke, MP.

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Somerset MP hosts event to highlight mental health in agriculture

Somer Valley Butchers.

Somer Valley Butchers.

Farming business wins THIRTEEN Taste of the West Awards

The Royal Bath & West Show.

The Royal Bath & West Show.

'Grand celebration of rural life' returns to region this summer

Andrew Pugsley (EHFN Director), Peter Huntley ,Olivia Winterton, Katherine Williams, Richard Webber (ERHH Chairman) and Iona Leckie at Cutcombe Market.

Andrew Pugsley (EHFN Director), Peter Huntley ,Olivia Winterton, Katherine Williams, Richard Webber (ERHH Chairman) and Iona Leckie at Cutcombe Market.

Life-saving devices now installed at two livestock markets

LettUs Grow is leading a project linking AI with farming.

LettUs Grow is leading a project linking AI with farming.

Indoor farming sustainability project receives more than £700k from Innovate UK

Yeo Valley, independently owned by the Mead Family, is deeply rooted in Somerset

Yeo Valley, independently owned by the Mead Family, is deeply rooted in Somerset

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Yeo Valley returns to TV screens for first time in 10 years with new advert

The free tests are being carried out at Sedgemoor Auction Centre. Picture: Newsquest

The free tests are being carried out at Sedgemoor Auction Centre. Picture: Newsquest

Free prostate tests for men in health room at Sedgemoor Auction Centre

More French and German bulls breeding heifers like this VG 2yr daughter of Solito Red EX92 will be coming to the UK through Synetics UK.

More French and German bulls breeding heifers like this VG 2yr daughter of Solito Red EX92 will be coming to the UK through Synetics UK.

Cattle breeding company rebrands and joins forces with French genetics giant

MP Sarah Dyke and Guy Singh-Watson, Riverford founder.

MP Sarah Dyke and Guy Singh-Watson, Riverford founder.

Somerset MP calls calls for 'fairness' in the grocery supply chain

Free Farm Valuation Week runs from February 5 until 9.

Free Farm Valuation Week runs from February 5 until 9.

Thinking of selling? Get your farm valued for free during farm valuation week

Bridgwater & Taunton College student Olivia Parker and University Centre Somerset student Zoe Stanbury.

Bridgwater & Taunton College student Olivia Parker and University Centre Somerset student Zoe Stanbury.

Somerset agricultural students receive share of £1,250 to support studies

Richard Johnson, head cider maker at Thatchers, with James Pullen, recipient of Thatchers’ Apple Grower of the Year award, presented at the recent annual Wassail.

Richard Johnson, head cider maker at Thatchers, with James Pullen, recipient of Thatchers’ Apple Grower of the Year award, presented at the recent annual Wassail.

Somerset farmer is crowned apple grower of the year at wassail event

Officers stopped vehicles and trailers as part of an operation to target machinery theft.

Officers stopped vehicles and trailers as part of an operation to target machinery theft.

Police teams target agricultural plant and machinery thefts

Candles burning in a church.

Candles burning in a church.

Tributes paid as 'top-class' farmer and former NFU chair dies

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