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Back British Farming

November saw the seventh annual Back British Farming Day with support across Westminster, says NFU county advisor Gemma Harvey On Wednesday 2nd November, the NFU...

The great British turkey gamble

Guaranteeing a fresh turkey for your Christmas table may be a tricky call this year, says Andrew Livingston Sadly, this year will be the first...

A bugger’s muddle

A swift look at the baking aisle in your local supermarket will tell you that the UK egg industry is in crisis. Andrew Livingston...

The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is to become a two day show!

North Dorset's annual agricultural Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is a beacon in the local calendar, and has traditionally been a single day event on...

Dorset farm fined £52,000 for causing unnecessary suffering to cows

A recent case of animal neglect on a Dorset farm has highlighted red flags with the Red Tractor accreditation systems, says Andrew Livingston Once again,...

Avian influenza – what you need to know

Alarmingly, bird flu is on the rise – new laws apply to backyard poultry keepers too, says NFU county advisor Gemma Harvey The 2021/22 winter...

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Point-to-point is back at Badbury!

Tickets for the ever-popular Countryside Alliance point-to-point, which will take place at Badbury Rings on Sunday, 19th February, are now available to buy online...

The BV puzzles – February 2026

Welcome to February's BV Puzzles page – your free spot for a quick brain workout. Complete the crossword, test your logic with a classic...

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