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  "id": 1395992,
  "title": "Farmer left 377-acre wheat field wild in 1988 — it’s now a major wildlife refuge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/farmer-left-377-acre-wheat-field-wild-in-1988-its-now-a-major",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-16T19:51:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/in-1988-an-english-farmer-stopped-cultivating-his-entire-377-acre-wheat-farm-35-years-later-it-became-one-of-central-englands-biggest-refuges-for-scrub-woodland-and-rare-wildlife/articleshow/133280872.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "An abandoned wheat farm in England has been transformed into a thriving nature reserve after decades of neglect. Following a dedicated public campaign, £1.5 million was raised to acquire the land, ensuring its protection for future generations. This 377-acre area now boasts a rich variety of wildlife, including numerous endangered bird species, and will be overseen by the Wildlife Trust as a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}