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Undecided, uninspired and unimpressed

Fearing for the future and no inspiration from politicians, how can farmers stay positive? Andrew Livingston attempts optimism. It doesn’t entirely go to plan I’ve...

Grand harvest festival in Sherborne Abbey to mark 30 years of the FCN

The Farming Community Network (FCN), will mark its 30th anniversary with a traditional Harvest Festival Service at Sherborne Abbey, at 6.30pm on Sunday 28th...

Frome Agricultural and Cheese Show 2025

Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show dodged most of the rain this weekend – and when it didn’t, the marquees more than earned their keep....

A smooth harvest soured by TB

Early harvest, fuel costs down, yields beat expectations … but another wave of TB positives has overshadowed everything for James Cossins Here at Rawston Farm,...

Never thought I’d be telling you to listen to Trump …

As British farmers warn of suicides over IHT, Trump delivers a rare moment of truth – and exposes Starmer’s deafening refusal to engage ‘We were...

The ley of the land

Regenerative farming is full of trade-offs: leatherjackets love ley fields, birds love the worms and schemes shut before you can apply The picture below, taken...

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Rodney’s rough ride

This month, Sally Cooper shares Rodney’s recent medical saga, with a stunningly swift, unexpected diagnosis and treatment This month I was contemplating what to write...

HR Officer | Milton Abbey School

Start As Soon As Possible We have an exciting opportunity available to join Milton as the School’s HR Officer. This is a full-time role based...

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