13/07/2011
Sheep have been shot and left for dead in a field in Northamptonshire. 12 animals were found wounded and almost all had to be destroyed after thieves targeted the wider flock.
A herd of sheep have been shot and left for dead in a field in Northamptonshire. Police say 12 animals were found wounded and almost all had to be destroyed after thieves targeted the wider flock. One of the biggest agricultural insurance companies says there has been a sharp rise in animal theft across the UK in the past twelve months. NFU Mutual are due to release figures at the end of the month. Meanwhile, in East Anglia as the barley harvest gets underway there are concerns that there could be a 70% drop in some yields. Also in the programme, a Muslim health organisation says some Muslims will boycott chicken if EU plans to feed the birds pig products are approved - and ahead of three special Farming Today programmes from England's biggest agricultural show, reporter Melvin Rickarby talks to Bill Cowling, the Great Yorkshire Show's Director.
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