Farming retains reputation as Britain's 'deadliest' job

Farming has been named ‘Britain’s deadliest job’, after it was revealed that 27 workers die each year from injuries sustained on farm.

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Farming retains reputation as Britain's 'deadliest' job

Farming has been named Britains deadliest job, after it was revealed that 27 workers die each year from injuries sustained on farm. A total of 133 people have been killed in the agricultural sector...

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