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Farmers warned to check operator licences when running farm machinery

Farmers have been urged to check driving licences, as well as the right to work in the UK for seasonal staff

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Farmers warned to check operator licences when running farm machinery

With harvest fast approaching farms up and down the country are looking for staff to operate machinery. One area that is often overlooked is ensuring staff operating machinery and agricultural vehicles...

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