Dorset FCN have been busy this summer, with plenty of activities to bring our local farming community together.
Alongside our regular Walk & Talk events around the county (see dates for the upcoming ones in the poster below), we have held two wonderful farm walks. The first at the Crutchley’s family farm at Nettlecombe near Bridport. We met on the most idyllic evening to explore the farm nestled under Eggardon Hill. We looked at the dairy, and a lively discussion centred around stewardship schemes and the diversification of redundant farm buildings.
Our second walk was courtesy of the Martin Family, at Milborne St Andrew. The farm is all arable, and we discussed machinery needs and how to keep fixed costs down. The farm is close to a Wessex Water borehole, and the family works closely with the water board. With much of Dorset acting as a catchment for phosphates and nitrates, hearing first hand how farmers can help was very useful.
And a quick note for non-farmers when they’re out and about – as harvest gains momentum, please be patient with the increased farm traffic on the roads. We hope for a fine month for both the farmers and holidaymakers alike.
Farming is testing at the moment and myself and our volunteers are always here to listen and help when required. – Bec Hill
FCN is here for you.
The confidential, national helpline is open every day of the year from 7am to 11pm and volunteers provide free, confidential support to anyone who seeks help:
Call 03000 111 999
