Farmer issues lone worker warning after suffering medical emergency

Agricultural industry urged to 'prepare' as lack of mobile service puts those working in isolated areas at risk

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Graham Bannister has said a lack of mobile signal is posing a threat to farmers' lives
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Graham Bannister has said a lack of mobile signal is posing a threat to farmers' lives

A farmer has urged others to ‘open their eyes' to the dangers of lone working after suffering a horrific accident while at home. GB Potatoes adviser Graham Bannister struggled to get help after impaling...

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