County tenancies
County tenancies are still a significant part of the farming scene in Dorset. Graham Harvey talks to three people about their current experiences of tenant farming. Two are tenant farmers: Martin Kendall at Braitch Farm,...
Category: Edition 6 (May 04)
DEFRA initiative
At Graston Farm, Burton Bradstock, Margery Hooking went to a meeting about a new type of training run under a DEFRA initiative. Contact info: Andrew Bailey 01308 897603
Life past & present
Farm Radio is always interested in how farming life past and present run together. Bessie Wrixon, who is 81, invited Helen Wallbridge to Frogmore Farm at Toller Porcorum to go back over some of her...
Rural Leader
Andrew Dyke of Pineapple Farm, Solway Ash has taken on a new rôle; that of a Rural Leader. He talks to Farm Radio’s Geoff King.
Jack Dimond
Jack Dimond reads Chapter 5, part 2, of his own book, Dimond Gems
Silage-making
Timely silage-making tips from Duncan Forbes of the Kingshay Trust. www.kingshay.com
Children’s views
Children’s views on farming are heard all too rarely. To redress the balance, Julie Plumley went to a family farm at Bedchester.
Foster Care
National Foster Care Fortnight runs from May 10th – 23rd. Roger Crisp talked to Simone Harty of Dorset Social Services about the many advantages that farming families can offer to children who require care and...