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Emily Ashworth

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Dairy farm switches to robots to keep it a family business

Dairy farm switches to robots to keep it a family business

clock 22 September 2021 • 7 min read
This month on the family farm: 'straw is much more fun for the kids, but my husband would like it left in its neat rows ready for baling up'

This month on the family farm: 'straw is much more fun for the kids, but my husband would like it left in its neat rows ready for baling up'

clock 16 September 2021 • 5 min read
Farming from scratch: Matt Styles: 'farming is more of a lifestyle choice - is there anything wrong with working seven days a week?'

Farm Life

Farming from scratch: Matt Styles: 'farming is more of a lifestyle choice - is there anything wrong with working seven days a week?'

clock 09 September 2021 • 5 min read
Shearer breaks world record in memory of young daughter

Shearer breaks world record in memory of young daughter

clock 31 August 2021 • 5 min read
Doddie Weir says hope is key for those suffering with motor neurone disease

Farm Life

Doddie Weir says hope is key for those suffering with motor neurone disease

He swapped his rugby boots for wellies, but after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, Doddie Weir is determined to help others in the same position. Emily Ashworth finds out more.

clock 23 August 2021 • 6 min read
Ag in my Land: Life on a Canadian dairy farm

Farm Life

Ag in my Land: Life on a Canadian dairy farm

clock 23 August 2021 • 5 min read
This month on the family farm: 'Hay making season means solo parenting'

This month on the family farm: 'Hay making season means solo parenting'

clock 19 August 2021 • 4 min read
Farming history Facebook page unites community - 'It's almost the replacement for the market cafe'

Farming history Facebook page unites community - 'It's almost the replacement for the market cafe'

clock 13 August 2021 • 5 min read
Farming from scratch: A few weeks before we were due to start lambing the world shut down

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Farming from scratch: A few weeks before we were due to start lambing the world shut down

clock 12 August 2021 • 4 min read
Dorset farm create unique food label to honour local producers

Dorset farm create unique food label to honour local producers

clock 10 August 2021 • 4 min read