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Farmers’ leader on energy support package

New Prime Minister Liz Truss set our her energy support package for households and businesses last week. Responding to the…

Stars of the season combined

by Rebecca Vincent In this colourful dish I’m combining two bright stars of the season, butternut squash and sweetcorn. Sweetcorn is…

Ultrasound scanning in farm vet work

As farm vets out on the road, we carry our office and pharmacy with us in our vehicles. One…

Perfect weather for English wine growers

by Barbara Cossins Most people think we Brits drink wine rather than produce it. Well, how wrong they are! Over the…

Thick hedges are home to a huge variety and quantity of wildlife

The long-awaited rain has given us to date three-quarters of an inch – well, it’s a start! Calving season has…

How to feed for a healthy weight

by Lynn Broom, Longmead Veterinary Practice Maintaining a healthy weight optimises an animal’s ability to remain healthy. We have control over…

Roses all the way

by Sally Gregson After the roasting-hot, roller-coaster ride that was this summer, late September days bring a little relief. It…

Ornamental grasses

by Sally Gregson Many gardeners have been growing fashionable, ornamental grasses in their gardens since the turn of this century….

Landseer to Frink pieces in auction

Duke’s Autumn Auction and Art & Design Post-1880 Auction are both online with fully illustrated catalogues. The more ‘traditional’ antiques…

Taxidermy collection for sale

Clarke’s Auctions at Semley saw good prices in its September sales. A 19th century Chinese ebonised hardwood table screen with…