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Many young farmers took part in competitions at the Dorset YFC Rally.

Young farmers take part in competitions for annual rally day

Auctioneers Greg Ridout and George Russo of Symonds & Sampson, Dr Dr Geoffrey Guy from Chedington Court Estate, and Will Wallis, Symonds & Sampson.

Auctioneers Greg Ridout and George Russo of Symonds & Sampson, Dr Dr Geoffrey Guy from Chedington Court Estate, and Will Wallis, Symonds & Sampson.

Sun shines as Symonds & Sampson host farm dispersal sales in Dorset

Charming residential farm on the market for just under £2million

Winners of the 2024 South West Farmer Awards.

Winners of the 2024 South West Farmer Awards.

South West Farmer Awards

South West Farmer Awards 2024: Nominate hardworking farmers who deserve recognition

Glebe Farm at Calbourne on the Isle of Wight. Image: Symonds & Sampson

Glebe Farm at Calbourne on the Isle of Wight. Image: Symonds & Sampson

Diversified 53-acre grassland farm for sale on the Isle of Wight

Columnist Bec Hill, with a farm in the background.

Columnist Bec Hill, with a farm in the background.

'Working, living and being with family members can be a strain at anytime'

Trailhunting, stock image.

Trailhunting, stock image.

'There is no tradition of trail hunting in the UK. Trail hunting is a ruse.'

Visitors listening to a presentation at the farm safety day.

Visitors listening to a presentation at the farm safety day.

Event highlights importance of health and safety on the farm

Special Constable 3071 from Dorset Police , and a vehicle siezed by the team.

Special Constable 3071 from Dorset Police , and a vehicle siezed by the team.

Man arrested after farm burglary in early hours of Tuesday morning

The Fernie Hunt at the trail laying demonstration day in Leicester last October.

The Fernie Hunt at the trail laying demonstration day in Leicester last October.

Trail hunting demonstration day to take place next week

Senior Member of the Year winner with County Chairman Amy Wonnacott and County President Mr Andy Seare.

Senior Member of the Year winner with County Chairman Amy Wonnacott and County President Mr Andy Seare.

Young farmer from Dorset comes first in Senior Member of the Year competition

Farm safety, stock image.

Farm safety, stock image.

Free farm safety day - with lunch included - in Dorset next week

Badger, stock image. Inset: Richard Drax, South Dorset MP

Badger, stock image. Inset: Richard Drax, South Dorset MP

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'Just pure common sense': South West MP calls for ‘all wild animals’ to be culled

Kimberley Glover.

Kimberley Glover.

ForFarmers welcomes new specialist to cover south of England

Roughmoor Farm.

Roughmoor Farm.

Rural retreat for sale on Devon border is mixture of old and new

Public footpath, stock image.

Public footpath, stock image.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY: What are you responsible for?

Tractor on a road, stock image.

Tractor on a road, stock image.

'What I do like to do is get from A to B in a reasonable time'

A tractor has been stolen from Dorset.

A tractor has been stolen from Dorset.

Appeal for information after tractor stolen and set alight in Dorset

Symonds & Sampson.

Symonds & Sampson.

Stunning 170 acre commercial farm comes to the market

Sunnyside Farm, Lower Kingcombe, Dorset

Sunnyside Farm, Lower Kingcombe, Dorset

Stunning farm with wildflower meadows and pastureland for sale in Dorset

Tom Thatcher joins Rural and Business Specialists.

Tom Thatcher joins Rural and Business Specialists.

Agricultural banker joins mortgage consultancy to cover south of England

Current Dorset YFC County Chairman, Amy Wonnacott, taking part in the ploughing match last year.

Current Dorset YFC County Chairman, Amy Wonnacott, taking part in the ploughing match last year.

Young farmers club to host ploughing match next month

Kristen Cooper and Todd Cooper.

Kristen Cooper and Todd Cooper.

Two sentenced for causing 'sickening acts of cruelty' to animals

Police patrol River Frome, Dorchester Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Police patrol River Frome, Dorchester Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Two men charged following 'assault and theft' at Dorset hunt

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team recover stolen plant vehicles

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team recover stolen plant vehicles

Stolen farming machinery - including a tractor - found and returned to owners

The stolen pygmy goats were found.

The stolen pygmy goats were found.

Baby pygmy goats stolen from property in Dorset found in Somerset

Two goats were stolen from a property in West Dorset.

Two goats were stolen from a property in West Dorset.

Appeal after two pygmy goats stolen from rural property

The scene at midnight in Wiltshireon the Bradford Road and Brook Road roundabout with cars stuck in the flood water.

The scene at midnight in Wiltshireon the Bradford Road and Brook Road roundabout with cars stuck in the flood water.

Serious flooding in the south west thanks to Storm Henk

The rural crime team and rural mounted volunteers.

The rural crime team and rural mounted volunteers.

'We will be ready to catch you': PCC on why he is passionate about rural crime

Horses at Horserenity, Kites Farm

Horses at Horserenity, Kites Farm

Horses to help heal service men and women

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset.

MP urges farmers to 'make the most' of upcoming fund worth £45million

Plant-based food, stock image.

Plant-based food, stock image.

Council votes to support farmers and source meat and dairy from local producers

George Hosford's farm, near Blandford Forum.

George Hosford's farm, near Blandford Forum.

Dorset farmer uses regenerative techniques to benefit his cattle - and his soil

The WillDoes Christmas tractor run made its way through Dorset villages

The WillDoes Christmas tractor run made its way through Dorset villages

Crowds lined streets to watch festive tractor run and raise money for charity

EFG founders Teresa Dent CBE, GWCT Chief Executive, and Rob Shepherd, Chair of EFG and farmer from Wiltshire.

EFG founders Teresa Dent CBE, GWCT Chief Executive, and Rob Shepherd, Chair of EFG and farmer from Wiltshire.

Farmer-led cooperatives expand to cover more of south west

Plant-based meat, stock image.

Plant-based meat, stock image.

Council set to back farmers by rejecting plans for plant-based menus

Leading badger Face Texel trade at 800gns was a ewe lamb from Steven Ley and Hannah Payne’s Tordown flock.

Leading badger Face Texel trade at 800gns was a ewe lamb from Steven Ley and Hannah Payne’s Tordown flock.

Ewe lamb is top seller at popular Christmas Present Sale at weekend

Jim Chapman, aka JimLad.

Jim Chapman, aka JimLad.

South west farmer becomes internet sensation thanks to cookery skills

Charlotte Seare handing over to new Chairman Amy Wonnacott.

Charlotte Seare handing over to new Chairman Amy Wonnacott.

PICTURES: Young farmers receive trophies at YFC's annual meeting

Chris Loder MP; Luke Rake, Principal of KMC; Wakely Cox, Chair of Dorset County NFU; Mark Spencer MP, Farming Minister; and Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset.

Chris Loder MP; Luke Rake, Principal of KMC; Wakely Cox, Chair of Dorset County NFU; Mark Spencer MP, Farming Minister; and Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset.

MP hosts summit with Farming Minister to discuss issues affecting Dorset farmers

South West Farmer 2023 award winners.

South West Farmer 2023 award winners.

South West Farmer Awards

REVEALED: Winners of the South West Farmer Awards 2023

Jennifer Horsington and Julia Stantiford on their way to the handicraft marquee at the Melplash Show.

Jennifer Horsington and Julia Stantiford on their way to the handicraft marquee at the Melplash Show.

Agricultural society receives Kings Award for Voluntary Service

Tractor on road, stock image.

Tractor on road, stock image.

LETTER: 'Tractor drivers - pull over and let others pass!'

Volunteers and service users at Tumbledown celebrating the grant award

Volunteers and service users at Tumbledown celebrating the grant award

Community farm celebrates massive £100,000 boost

A man drinking a pint of beer

A man drinking a pint of beer

Plan revealed for mini brewery on farm site

The new Ev Chargers at Udder Farm Shop in Gillingham

The new Ev Chargers at Udder Farm Shop in Gillingham

New electric vehicle charging points installed at farm shop

Kubota Mini Excavator found in woodlands.

Kubota Mini Excavator found in woodlands.

CRIME TEAM 1, THIEVES 0: Stolen excavator found in woodlands

Leweston School

Leweston School

New school equestrian centre given go ahead

Six new cohorts are from the South West.

Six new cohorts are from the South West.

Trust announces new scholars - and SIX are from the south west

Alexandra from Puddletown YFC at the Young Stockman competition.

Alexandra from Puddletown YFC at the Young Stockman competition.

Dorset young farmers take part in two national competitions

Folds Farm in the New Forest

Folds Farm in the New Forest

Company fined for tractor accident apologise after boy seriously injured

Dorset YFC County Ball poster.

Dorset YFC County Ball poster.

BALL, AUCTION & AGM: Here's what one young farmer's club has planned

16-year-old's life changed 'forever' after becoming trapped under tractor

Farm dispersal sale at Preston Farm near Blandford.

Farm dispersal sale at Preston Farm near Blandford.

Very busy day at farm dispersal sale - with 500 people following online as well

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