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Farming Today: A Freedom of Information request has released in error the names of farms involved in a badger cull in Wales

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26/07/2018

A Freedom of Information request has released in error the names of farms involved in a badger cull in Wales

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, A Freedom of Information request has released in error the names of farms involved in a badger cull in Wales

An animal rights group has published details of farmers taking part in a badger cull.

An animal rights group has been criticised for publishing details of farmers taking part in the Welsh badger cull. The data was released by mistake by the Welsh government.

An animal rights group has published the names and addresses of farmers taking part in the Welsh badger cull. Their personal data was released by the Welsh Government under a Freedom of Information Request. It was a mistake due to an administrative error. Farming Today hears from farmers and a lawyer specialising in data safety and security. 
Hill farmers are struggling to feed livestock and grow fodder due to the dry conditions. After weeks without any significant rainfall, the lack of grass has also left some unable to make enough silage. Without enough feed supplies, they'll struggle to make it through the winter. Farming Today reports from the North Coast of Sutherland in Scotland. 
All this week we're looking at rural tourism. For many businesses, it's a vital financial lifeline - but what happens when the tourists vastly outnumber the locals?

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