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Devon family firm with £48m turnover still bossing it after 40 years
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Masons Kings continues to revolutionise the agricultural machinery industry with its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction
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Dartmoor farmer's painstaking rescue after distressing discovery
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The animal had been separated from its herd and spent a fateful night in the freezing rain
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Horror dog rampage leaves over 40 sheep dead on Devon farm
Devon and Cornwall Police
Police are investigating the incident that happened on a farm last Sunday
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North Devon farmers demand a fair deal from council and government
North Devon
Farmers in North Devon are calling for more support and engagement from the council and the government as they struggle to cope with the end of the basic payment scheme and the shift to environmental payments
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Farmers say ‘we are befuddled by Brexit and ELM’
Exmoor
Exmoor farmer and writer Victoria Eveleigh shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities facing South West farmers in the wake of Brexit and the new environmental land management scheme
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Devon farmer vows to 'die in prison' rather than pay fine for knocking down wall
North Devon
He has now been in court four times and racked up thousands of pounds in fines he said they can not afford to pay.
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Christmas dinner fears due to shortage of must-have items
Christmas
UK farmers have had a harsh year where crops have plummeted to a record low leaving supermarket shelves bare
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Record-breaking year for Devon young farmers
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It's now the largest YFC federation in England and Wales
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Handsfree is supreme champion at Agrifest South West
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The event has been run by the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) since 2016
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Exmoor pony group pays tribute to its founder
Horses
Nick Westcott died earlier this year following a long battle with pancreatic cancer
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Flag is raised as Devon course to host first meeting of new point-to-point season
Horse Racing
Point-to-pointing's summer recess has now ended and fans of the sport will be heading back to the race track once again as a new action-packed season begins
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Distinguished Devon dairy to expand with new farm shop
Farming
People already buy milk and ice cream from a shed there
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Native farm breeds can insulate against rising costs, survey reveals
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The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) spoke to 200 farmers in the South West
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New drive to protect the future of farming in Devon
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Farmers will be paid a higher than market value price for their high quality wool
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South Devon females in strong demand at autumn sale
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New and returning buyers outstripped supply
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Jersey joy for Devon family who win supreme champion at Dairy Show
Tiverton
A Jersey cow from Westcott Farm in Tiverton has been crowned supreme champion at the Dairy Show, marking a milestone for the family who have been breeding Jerseys for 20 years
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Taste-off sees Devon cheddar win public vote
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The Quicke family has a long history of making incredible cheese
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Couple want to live in Devon field with alpacas
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They need constant monitoring
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Agrifest South West returning to Westpoint Exeter
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Agrifest South West presents a jam-packed agenda for farmers and agricultural professionals
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Devon Closewools reach record price highs
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History was made
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South West pedigree breeders triumph in Devon Cattle Breeders’ Society
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Judges said they were “humbled by all of the competitor’s generosity with their time, hospitality and their willingness to share their knowledge and inner workings”
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Michael Morpurgo farm diary republished to mark 80th birthday
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The book reveals the daily hardships and rewards of such a life
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Mole Valley Farmers blames IT incident for sudden closure
Farming
While all Mole Valley Farmers and Mole Country Stores have reopened, the 'operational challenges' they face means reopenings are limited.
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Devon residents fume over landfill plan's 'alarming threat'
Environment
A proposal to fill a site with 350,000 tonnes of inert waste has sparked outrage among locals who fear it could ruin their peaceful neighbourhood and endanger their safety
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