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Farmers plan Stormont protest over cattle shooting

Farming groups and politicians demand action following 'inhumane' cull of cows as they roamed in fields

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Andrew Muir - Northern Ireland farming ministe has come under attack over a cull near Fivemiletown. Credit: DAERA
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Andrew Muir - Northern Ireland farming ministe has come under attack over a cull near Fivemiletown. Credit: DAERA

Farmers are leading a protest outside government buildings in Northern Ireland after official's reportedly shot dead 51 cattle while loose on a farm. According to Department of Agriculture, Environment...

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