Dispersal sale of high quality contracting machinery draws widespread interest
It seemed that the world and his wife descended on a field in Dorset when Symonds & Sampson held…
The long-term value of hedge-laying
The Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt’s 25th annual Hedge-laying Competition took place at Manor Farm, Milborne Wick on Sunday…
“Local farming at risk” says Sherborne CPRE Chairman
The Chairman of Sherborne CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England), Air Marshal Sir Christopher Coville, has expressed serious concern…
Lambing special: Part one – pre-lambing preparation
Many of the flocks we look after are embarking upon their busiest time of year, which is lambing. As…
Birds keepers urged to remain vigilant after first case of bird flu transmission to people
Following the first confirmed case of bird flu in a human, in the south west of England, the UK…
The vet’s role in preventative health planning continues to grow
The role of the farm vet has evolved over generations. Traditionally, vets like James Herriot, were largely treating sick…
Calving tips: III. Assisting the newborn calf
By Alice EJ Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS Friars Moor Livestock Health This…
Farmer’s future now in safe hands as couple’s share opportunity bears fruit
By Miranda Robertson A young farmer has been given a huge boost for his future in the industry after a…
The inspiring Dorset farmer who was a pioneer in the field of vaccination
A headstone in a church graveyard in Worth Matravers bears an epitaph for Dorset farmer Benjamin Jesty. “He was…
Green team celebrating great first year
An environmental group is celebrating a great first year after planting 250 trees and making 200 bottles of apple…
