Northern Ireland badger cull rejected by High Court judge

Ulster Farmers' Union president said the decision was a 'major blow' for livestock farmers, adding farming families have been on their knees due to this disease for generations

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Northern Ireland badger cull rejected by High Court judge

Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has called the High Court decision to pause plans on tackling bovine TB (bTB) in wildlife in hotspot areas in Northern Ireland as a 'major blow' for livestock farmers. UFU...

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