Saturday 10th August
Farmers still to decide on protest action
Farmers in the region may still go ahead with Monday's
planned protest, despite a Government pledge to relax the
20-day ban on livestock movements.
Friday 9th August
Relaxed livestock curb 'not enough'
Farmers were still debating last night whether to press
ahead with their day of traffic chaos after the Government
announced a relaxation of the controversial 20-day rule.
Tuesday 6th August
Rural firms to sue over effects of animal virus
Rural firms which were devastated by the indirect effects
of the foot-and-mouth crisis are planning to sue the
Government for allegedly neglecting their plight.
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