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A greener future for agriculture?

With landmark global announcements protecting forests, acceleration of green technologies and methane pledges this UN Climate Change conference is focusing on the shift from...

Voice of a farmer | Buckling down for winter

October was a good month for farmers but there’s important work to be done for next year - and our children’s future, argues James...

Here comes Martha | Farm Tales

Farming recently became the second love of my life - last month saw the introduction of my first child to the world. I’m not...

Voice of a Framer | The Great British Sowing… Bet

The annual gamble is upon farmers – when do we sow next year’s crops? As we move into October our main activity is planting autumn...

Help secure the future of British food

Back British Farming! That’s our over-riding message – whether it’s to the public, Government or any policy holder who‘s decisions impact our farming businesses. It’s...

The Dorset farmer whose pregnant Highland cow was chased to its death by dogs has been gifted nine Highland cattle by a fellow Dorset...

In June we shared how Cameron Farquharson’s cow Gladis sadly made national news when she fell more than 30ft on Eggardon Hill in May. She was...

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A million reasons to aim higher

The rain’s arrived, the horses are stepping up – Tizzard Racing’s Chris Wald is building towards Owners’ Day and dreaming of a Cheltenham contender We’re...

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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