Category: Dorset Farming

‘Flip-flopping is killing confidence’

Farming’s future demands clarity not chaos, says Minette Batters, as she warns of political drift, food insecurity and farmers close to walking away Former NFU...

Carbon offsets: a distant dad’s apology

Buying rainforest offsets isn’t cutting it – how about UK firms funding their local farms to fight emissions and grow food sustainably Accountability: ‘the fact...

From borne to Billingsgate

Once a trade secret and loved by the UK’s top chefs, world-class trout from Dorset’s quiet Winterborne valley are being championed by a local...

Warm welcomes and cold realities

Open Farm Sunday drew 3,000 visitors to Rawston Farm, but the shadow of TB returns with fresh tests ahead for James Cossins At Rawston Farm...

Calling all farmers – is regenerative agriculture right for you?

Have you been to the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival recently – or know someone who did? Maybe you're starting to wonder what it's...

From saviours to scapegoats

Open Farm Sunday was a huge success, with around 3,000 people visiting the farm for a day of education and enjoying local, home-made (additive...

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Return to the ring

The equestrian summer season has been resoundingly normal this year – Sally Cooper spoke to competitors at the County Show to see why they...

Spring sausage casserole

‘A super simple supper that I call a transitional casserole: perfect for early spring. It’s not that heavy I-need-the-warmth-and-carbs type, nor is it ‘oh...

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