Bovine TB 'misinformation' will harm farmers' mental health, warn experts

Following the Brian May documentary broadcast on BBC last week, Farmers Guardian looks at the impact of the programme on the farming sector.

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The farming industry says programmes such as the one hosted by Sir Brian May is putting farmers' mental health at risk
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The farming industry says programmes such as the one hosted by Sir Brian May is putting farmers' mental health at risk

The farming industry has expressed ‘deep concern' following the BBC's broadcast of Brian May: the Badgers, the Farmers and Me, accusing the rock star of pedalling ‘misinformation'. Sarah Tomlinson,...

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