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Support builds for ATV safety rethink

'There should be no excuses when it comes to safety,' says one farmer

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²ÝÁñÉçÇø have spoken out about the need for more safety measures
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø have spoken out about the need for more safety measures

Support is growing to enhance ATV safety measures following an appeal launched by prominent farmer John Geldard last week. The National Sheep Association vice-president has now formally written to Defra...

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