April, 2004 | Farm Radio

10th April 2004

It seems that finding a niche market is increasingly necessary. In our “Shout Your Wares” section, Helen Wallbridge talks to Peggy Darvill at Toller Whelme, where she keeps rare breed pigs.

If you’d like to “Shout Your Wares”, you can record a message on 01963 824458 or go to “Contact Us” for all our details.

Edition 5 (April 04)

10th April 2004

Farm Radio”, like many projects in Dorset, receives funding from “Chalk and Cheese”, the organisation that manages the EU “Leader+” plus funding in Dorset.

“Farm Radio’s” Trevor Bailey interviewed the people behind “Chalk and Cheese”, Sarah Watson and Heather Kiel to find out more and how Dorset farmers could benefit.

Edition 5 (April 04)

10th April 2004

“The Art of Craft” is an Artsreach project, bringing together traditional craftspeople and contemporary artists. Roger Crisp visited the opening of the first exhibition at the Anne Biddlecombe Hall, Tarrant Keyneston to talk to some of the participants. For details of the exhibitions and workshops contact Artsreach on 01305 269512, or email

www.shalimardesign.freeuk.com

Edition 5 (April 04)

10th April 2004

Graham Harvey and our new correspondent, Julie Plumley from Iwerne Minster, sound out the opinions of farmers in Dorset to the advent of genetically modified maize. As you will hear there is a wide range of opinion about this and, as ever, we are very keen to hear what your thoughts are on this subject. Either give us a call on 01963 824458 and leave a message or send us an email. Take a look at the “Contact Us” page for all our details.

Edition 5 (April 04)

10th April 2004

Geoff King presents what we hope to be the first monthly item from the Kingshay Trust with information of particular interest to dairy farmers.

www.kingshay.com

Edition 5 (April 04)

10th April 2004

Roger Crisp talks to Jan Andrews of Roebuck Deer Management Service about her work.

Edition 5 (April 04)

10th April 2004

Fiona Gerardin gets some timely information about the implications of the forthcoming Mid-Term Reform from David Cross of Land Agents, FPD Savills.

www.fpdsavills.co.uk

Edition 5 (April 04)

10th April 2004

Roger Crisp has a day at the races at Badbury Rings, where he meets Monica Tory of Winterbourne Whitechurch who tells him all about Point-to-Point racing.

Edition 5 (April 04)

10th April 2004

Jack Dimond reads part one of chapter 5 of his local bet-seller, “Dimond Gems”.

Edition 5 (April 04)

10th April 2004

Geoff King goes to Bridport, looking for signs of rural regeneration and ends finds himself having lunch with Amanda and George Streatfield of Denhay Farms.

www.denhay.co.uk

Monthly Archive: April 2004

It seems that finding a niche market is increasingly necessary. In our “Shout Your Wares” section, Helen Wallbridge talks to Peggy Darvill at Toller Whelme, where she keeps rare breed pigs.

Farm Radio”, like many projects in Dorset, receives funding from “Chalk and Cheese”, the organisation that manages the EU “Leader+” plus funding in Dorset.

Geoff King presents what we hope to be the first monthly item from the Kingshay Trust with information of particular interest to dairy farmers.

Roger Crisp talks to Jan Andrews of Roebuck Deer Management Service about her work.

Fiona Gerardin gets some timely information about the implications of the forthcoming Mid-Term Reform from David Cross of Land Agents, FPD Savills.

Roger Crisp has a day at the races at Badbury Rings, where he meets Monica Tory of Winterbourne Whitechurch who tells him all about Point-to-Point racing.

Jack Dimond reads part one of chapter 5 of his local bet-seller, “Dimond Gems”.

Geoff King goes to Bridport, looking for signs of rural regeneration and ends finds himself having lunch with Amanda and George Streatfield of Denhay Farms.

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