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Give a cow a show

Jason Bennett is dedicated to preserving England’s oldest cattle breeds and is committed to educating the public about meat quality British Whites and Gloucesters are...

Insect adventures, a tricky harvest and sustainable farming

Dorset farmer and BV Magazine columnist George Hosford gives to show visitors an insight into modern farming with his July farm diary Grasshopper:long word –...

Exciting debut for 2023 – a G&S Sheep Shearing Competition

First he introduced the Wool Village, and now Matt Cradock, chairman of the Sheep Section, has launched the first G&S Sheep Shearing competition This is...

A very modern tradition – what is clean boot hunting?

The clean boot hunting South Downs Bloodhounds will be demonstrating a different type of hunt at this year’s Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show This year, the...

Celebrating North Dorset’s best

The G&S honours North Dorset’s vibrant sectors in a showcase of tradition, innovation, and community says MP Simon Hoare The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is...

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

This year the G&S show has taken on a new format, moving from one day to two. The ever-increasing cost associated with putting on...

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Lessons from a yearling (pt2)

In the second part of her series, Tamsin Doar is heading out for a mooch, cautiously trying out loading, and surpassing all expectations at...

The BV puzzles – January 2026

Welcome to January'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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