Category: Dorset Farming

Dorset Farming is a highly regarded and sought-after section of the BV, that provides insightful, informative and entertaining farming news.

Every month, several columnists contribute their unique perspectives on farming, ensuring that there is always something fresh and exciting to read. In addition, the Dorset NFU provides monthly contributions, sharing the most recent industry issues and news with readers.

Personal farm stories from two Dorset farmers, James Cossins and George Hosford, add a personal touch to the farming column. James, a fifth-generation farmer in the Tarrant Valley, shares his experience and thoughts on current issues, while George, who farms near Blandford, provides a farm diary and his take on the current issues facing farmers. James also shares captivating images from Rawston Farms’ past, as well as tales of bygone farming practices.

Andrew Livingston, a journalist farmer, provides investigative news and insight into both Dorset and national farming issues, bringing his unique perspective to the table. This diverse group of contributors ensures that readers receive a comprehensive view of the latest news and developments in the Dorset farming community.

The Dorset Farming section, is a must-read for anyone interested in the latest developments in the farming community. With a variety of perspectives and insights, readers can stay informed on the most recent industry news and issues.

Dorset Farming

Serious sheep worrying in Dorset

The Easter weekend is synonymous with the return of leaves to the trees, the flowering of daffodils and the birth of new life on...
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Fowl play or cluckonomics?

Andrew Livingston explores the implications of proposed welfare legislation changes and the ripple effects on food supply and pricing Once upon a time – in...
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Dorset Farming

The end of an era:Minette Batters bows out

Passing the torch: as Tom Bradshaw steps into the pivotal role, he faces the daunting task of upholding farming’s future. Andrew Livingston reports I cannot...
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Much ado about many things

Though there’s been TB testing at Rawston this month, James Cossins’ thoughts are fixed firmly on the national picture and finding a way forward As...
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Beware the tractors in town | Farm Tales

The public perception challenge: how British farmers’ protests could risk alienating the very people whose understanding they need Despite being borderline Gen Z, I have...
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NFU Education reached half a million schoolchildren in 2023

Sowing seeds of agricultural knowledge, the NFU programme is connecting students with the vital role of farming in food production and sustainability In a landmark...
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