Category: Dorset Farming

Harvest complete, but TB lingers

James Cossins reflects on navigating a challenging harvest, balancing the crop quality against the costs of drying grain during the erratic summer weather As I...

A sting operation bee-hind enemy lines

The challenges facing pollinators are very real – but Andrew Livingston, the son of beekeepers, has a jaundiced view of the little stingy guys I...

It’s the official pre-show magazine for Frome Cheese Show!

We’re excited to bring you the very first official pre-show magazine for Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show! It's been a special one for us...

Walk and talk with the FCN

This Summer seems to have been a long one, with very erratic weather. Having said that, most of us are now drawing to the...

Labour’s subsidy silence is a worry

From a blue family to red concerns: Andrew Livingston discusses Labour’s approach to farming subsidies and potential pitfalls ahead ’m not going to disclose how...

Farm walks with the FCN

Dorset FCN have been busy this summer, with plenty of activities to bring our local farming community together.Alongside our regular Walk & Talk events...

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Honeysuckle reigns supreme, and it’s a busy foaling season at the stud

Mother’s Day was not the day of rest and relaxation Lucy Procter might have planned - but the unusual daytime foalings were special to...