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Bovine TB at Westleaze

Last month we had the dreaded news that our herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle had gone down with Bovine Tuberculosis. This was the first...

Voice of the Farmer | June 2021

I think after last months article where I mentioned  that during the month of April, we had not received any measurable rainfall and that...

It’s Eggism

When I began writing for The Blackmore Vale, I’d promised myself that I wouldn’t talk about chickens every month - I have enough abuse...

Voice of the Farmer | May 2021

The main topic of conversation in the UK farming world at the moment has been tha lack of rain this spring with virtually no...

Chooks in Lockdown

After three and a half months of their own lockdown, poultry birds across the country on the 1st of April were allowed to finally...

Voice of the Farmer | April 2021

The Farming View The month of March has been very productive at Rawston, with most  of the spring planting completed. Spring beans have been sown providing...

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Joe Tizzard on Cue Card, the Gold Cup and a Guinness or two

Ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, editor Laura spoke to the ultimate insider Joe Tizzard: from festival memories to Gold Cup predictions, he shares his...

Sherborne Douzelage Young Musicians Competition returns for 2026

After a pandemic-enforced pause, Sherborne Douzelage is delighted to announce the return of its Young Musicians Competition on Friday 14th February 2026. The event will...

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