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Family celebrate winning farm environment awards
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Storms spark community action through catchment group
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Farmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'
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Home grown: Couple launch jersey business with their own sheep's wool
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'Mad cow' disease restrictions on blood donations to be lifted next week
After more than 20 years, the restriction will be removed on February 29.
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