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War and water (or lack of it) | Voice of a Farmer

Rising costs due to the Ukraine war combined with dry weather spell challenges for farmers, says James Cossins. As has been well publicised April was...

Clamping down on rural crime

Rural crimes can be violent, costly and yet are often misunderstood, requiring an entire community approach reports Andrew Livingston. For over two and a half...

It’s a steaming pile …

Dorset NFU County Chair George Hosford reacts to the recent comments of Environment Secretary George Eustace on not needing artifical fertiliser. I hope George Eustace,...

Fast & the farmer-ish? | Farm Tales

Dull tractor driving tests completed by annoying young farmers do not ‘prime time exciting entertainment’ make, says a disappointed Andrew Livingston. I was a teenager...

Tricky times on the farm | Voice of a Farmer

The arrival of good weather has meant a busy but productive month on the farm, but James Cossins says in 40 years he’s never...

UK agriculture feels the squeeze as the war in Ukraine hits home

Many are talking about the atrocities in Ukraine - but UK farmers are already fearing the repercussions of the war in Europe’s largest granary,...

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Rolling fields, raising dreams

Spring brings dry fields, quiet sunrises and the patter of new hooves – for Lucy Procter, it’s the season of hope for the futures...

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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