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Autumnal catch up with the FCN

Farming is ruled by the seasons… but this year seems to have gone from spring into winter, missing out on summer and autumn altogether....

Harvest wraps up but there’s always a new challenge

A challenging harvest done but new TB cases to consider, and James Cossins pushes Rawston Farm through to finish planting for next season The final...

The controversial tenant farmer: George Hosford on the inequities of land ownership | BV Podcast

In this episode of the BV Podcast, hosts Terry Bennett and Jenny Devitt dive into some of the hottest topics affecting Dorset’s communities. From...

Government caught with its flock down

Coughs, colds and costly outbreaks … Andrew Livingston asks if government delays and IT blunders are leaving farmers vulnerable It’s that time of year, and...

Farms to the slaughter

It’s the final nail in the coffin of every family farm – a shocked Andrew Livingston responds to the Budget’s tax reforms Is this the...

A sticking plaster budget from a ‘rurally ignorant’ Chancellor

The Chancellor’s budget is urban-centred, will hit small businesses hard, potentially threatens the future of small family farms across the region, has nothing for...

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Mama mare, here you go again

Breeding from your mare is a step many owners consider – Sara Greenwood shares the pitfalls and her experienced tips to make it work Your...

Solar success for Wimborne’s century-old Dacombes

Wimborne’s much-loved independent home electronics store, Dacombes of Wimborne, is celebrating national recognition after winning not one but two top titles at the 2025...

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