Category: Dorset Farming

Frustrations grow with flawed flood plans

George Hosford on beavers, bureaucracy … and Ronnie, the short sheep who’s now a ram with a reputationThe Stour valley has been busy accommodating...

Greenwashing land grabs

The Grumbler – the open opinion column in The BV. It’s a space for anyone to share their thoughts freely. While the editor will...

February quiz night | FCN

January and February really know how to drag, but I always look forward to spring: new growth, new hope and the joy of seeing...

47 Healthy Cows Slaughtered – James Cossins’ TB heartbreak

In the first BV Podcast of 2025, Terry and Jenny get straight on with tackling some of rural Dorset’s biggest issues. We start, as...

The 47 cow heartbreak

From devastating tests to tax protests, James Cossins sees resilience and unity as the driving forces behind such challenging times in farmingSince my last...

Is it the year of the egg? |Farm Tales

Pessimism, promises and poultry: Andrew Livingston asks if 2025’s lofty food and farming goals may already be slipping through our fingersWhen you return to...

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Bees to borders – February’s jobs

February’s the last month to really prep the winter garden for spring, says Pete Harcom, and it’s time for some tidying up and getting...

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