Category: Dorset Farming

Flats, bats and gaps

Tractor troubles during critical sowing – George Hosford gets a flat during spring planting … handily while he was outside the brewery! The scene below...

Can wildlife at Lyscombe aid the housing crisis?

How the Nutrient Neutrality Scheme bought Lyscombe: Andrew Livingston looks at the strategic approach to saving Poole Harbour Take a walk alongside Poole Harbour: you...

Wakely Cox on lonely farming & the Squat Thrusters of Sherborne | BV Podcast

In this BV podcast episode: Terry speaks to Ian Girling to discover just what the Dorset Chamber of Commerce does – and also to find...

Seb the 13 year old pig breeder and Jess on balancing books and bridles

As always we kick off the month with the letters - editor Laura is looking at the allure of business awards, followed by all...

Boots, blisters and big hearts | Farm Tales

Andrew Livingston shares the teenage grief which led him to take on a 150-mile trek in 2011, and is reminded to get outside more After...

Soggy fields and fresh starts

Navigating a challenging spring after the wet winter has meant late plantings and livestock turnout, but it could be worse, says James Cossins At long...

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Shaftesbury Food Festival returns for 2026

Highlights this year include the annual cheese race – enjoy the spectacle of people racing 23kg cheeses UP Gold Hill – plus MasterChef stars,...

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