Devonshire farmer charged over £15,000 due to breach of illegal slurry store
Derek Dyer, a 74-year-old farmer from Yarcombe, Devon, fined £15,000 for contaminating water supply with illegal slurry store.
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Kate is a news reporter for the Scottish Farmer, growing up on a family farm with a passion for agriculture and journalism she provides engaging and informative updates to the farming community.
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