Category: Dorset Farming

Beware the slurry shuffle | Farm Tales

Dorset’s daring rescues – but Andrew Livingston points out the very thin line between humourous mishaps and farming tragedies You may (should?!) have already read...

From hedges to hay

From kitchen classrooms to hedge health: farmer George Hosford dives into hedge surveying for new farming incentives, and the latest school visit At the end...

Bootifully shocking, Bernard | Farm Tales

Andrew Livingston highlights a recent Channel 4 documentary exposing the concerning food safety and standards at a Bernard Matthews’ factory https://youtu.be/fwwzEBnXFuA?si=GRsuaMzhlI1uWOFV Talking turkey in January is...

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...

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The breeding season winds down

Doug and Lucy reflect on the enormous joy of an ‘I made that!’ moment - even as they teach foals to pick up their...

Final call for young netballers – Bryanston trials close soon

Young netballers across Dorset and the South West have just a short window to apply for trials at a new Netball Centre of Excellence...

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