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51AVÊÓÆµfires increased by over 20% last year

The fires ranged from crops, building and farm equipment and was an increase from 1,800 fires reported in 2021

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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51AVÊÓÆµfires increased by over 20% last year

New figures from NFU Mutual confirmed the insurer dealt with over 2,000 farm fire claims last year, with a total cost over £83.5 million pounds The fires ranged from crops, building and farm equipment...

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