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The UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals begin amid agricultural industry concerns and severe labour shortages. Andrew Livingston reports The seventh anniversary of the British people’s...

Sewage and pollution in our rivers – who can be held responsible?

Farmers can be prosecuted for damaging short stretches of river, but when will water companies be held accountable for their actions, asks Andrew Livingston From...

Meet your local farmer, learn about your food – attend Open Farm Sunday

Love Local, Trust Local founder Barbara Cossins is passionate about the benefits and opportunities from Open Farm Sunday I would like to start by congratulating...

The law of unintended consequences

Should we be rethinking wildlife protection, asks Andrew Livingston, as we attempt to balance biodiversity in the UK’s struggling ecosystems n last months edition of...

AKC bolsters its agricultural consultancy services with new skills

It’s an exciting time for AKC as we welcome Richard Hooson and Adam Langford to the team, each of them bringing new skills...

Food security: making British farming a national priority

The NFU has raised a clarion call, demanding action on food security – and your support will count, says county advisor Gemma Harvey Now, more...

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One man, his horse, his birds -and the spirit of freedom

Moving crowds to tears is all in a day’s work for Jonathan Marshall, the horseback falconer starring at the new Spring Countryside Show. Talking to...

Metamorphosis theme for Dorset Art Prize

The 12th annual Dorset Art Prize is now open for entries, with Poole Museum announced as this year’s host venue. Founded in 2014 by Bournemouth...

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