What farmers need to know: Government Emergency Alert scheme to be tested

Farmers and rural communities are being reminded that the Governments new Emergency Alerts system will be tested at 3pm on Sunday April 23.

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What farmers need to know: Government Emergency Alert scheme to be tested

Farmers and rural communities are being reminded that the Governments new Emergency Alerts system will be tested at 3pm on Sunday April 23. Taking place on St Georges Day, the test alert will be received...

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