Family demands overhaul on farm inspections after tragic death of farmer

Rocky Poulson ended his life four days after a farm inspection which found 18 sheep had been tagged with incorrect-coloured ear tags

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Family demands overhaul on farm inspections after tragic death of farmer

The widow and son of a farmer who took his own life following a farm inspection are calling on the Government to overhaul its ‘inflexible' approach to regulation and enforcement. Rita Poulson said her...

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