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Meat tax, tofu tyranny

The climate change committee wants us to eat a lot less meat, but Andrew Livingston isn’t confident the public will stomach the idea Last week,...

Spring is finally springing

Dorset FCN has been very busy hosting our two winter quizzes – more than 250 people joined us at Symondsbury Barn and the Udder...

Frustrating times for Rawston Farm

Red tape, red tractor, and no red cards … James Cossins has had a winter of TB testing, audit headaches, and a well-earned break...

Dorset Cultivation Event Returns in 2025 – The Ultimate Live Action Machinery Show

The Dorset Cultivation Event is set to be the standout Agri-Business Trade Event of 2025 in Dorset. Following its successful debut in 2021, the...

Farming’s future needs more than a freebie

Andrew Livingston says LAMMA revealed more than just the latest tech, and takes a look at government land grabs and vertical farming If you are...

Frustrations grow with flawed flood plans

George Hosford on beavers, bureaucracy … and Ronnie, the short sheep who’s now a ram with a reputation The Stour valley has been busy accommodating...

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Beautiful, record-breaking Honeysuckle!

Breeding stock sales, tracking horses and the glory that is the matchless Honeysuckle - Lucy Procter reflects on November at the Glanvilles Stud. Here on...

Solar success for Wimborne’s century-old Dacombes

Wimborne’s much-loved independent home electronics store, Dacombes of Wimborne, is celebrating national recognition after winning not one but two top titles at the 2025...

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