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Navigating change with resilience in farming

James Cossins reflects on Rawston Farm’s adaptive strategies in response to climatic shifts and evolving agricultural policies As I write this in the farm office,...

So long, Thérèse | Farm tales

Andrew Livingston considers Thérèse Coffey’s exit – an end to a contentious stint, overshadowed by water pollution debates and strained farmer relations Oh Thérèse, how...

Find Your festive bird locally with NFU’s Turkey Finder

Embrace a locally-sourced Christmas with the NFU’s push for British turkeys, offering a sustainable and economical choice amidst the cost of living crisis As Christmas...

Autumn farming:happy slugs, pudding soil and sowing sagas

From slug battles to seedbed dilemmas, George Hosford looks back at the trials of autumn sowing and the effects of heavy rains The rain rendered...

Just how much more can our British farmers take?

As the Red Tractor scheme stirs debate, Love Local Trust Local steps up to restore confidence in local, traceable British produce, says founder Barbara...

NFU Education sparks passion for farming at Number 10

Young learners explore farming and food at 10 Downing Street in a special Lessons at 10 event connecting children with British produce Forty local schoolchildren...

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Rescuing Blackberry

Rescued Shetland pony Blackberry may be small, but overcame neglect to rule as the farm’s feisty leader with a big personality beloved by all Blackberry...

It’s the Hoosiers! 90s favourites head to Blandford for Teddy Rocks 2026

The award-winning Teddy Rocks Festival has unveiled its first wave of acts for 2026, with The Hoosiers confirmed as Saturday headliners – marking ten...

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