How some farmers are breaking the rules on river pollution - but escaping prosecution

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The pollution of our rivers has come under heavy scrutiny in recent months, with much of the focus on how water companies discharge sewage.

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But farming also plays a significant role - with run-off from fertilisers and pesticides.

An investigation by Channel 4 News can reveal that there have been more than 1,300 breaches of the rules brought in to deal with water pollution from agriculture but not a single prosecution.

The Environment Agency says they take a proportionate approach that uses advice and guidance first.

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