Council drops bid to purchase dairy farm for 'rewilding'

Dorset Council had previously wanted to purchase the farm for nature recovery, claiming the business was 'no longer viable' as a dairy operation due to 'pollution'

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Middle Farm in Higher Kingcombe (Google Maps)
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Middle Farm in Higher Kingcombe (Google Maps)

Dorset Council has confirmed it is no longer seeking to take over a dairy farm for 'rewilding'. Back in June, the local authority had confirmed its intention to purchase Middle Farm in Higher Kingcombe...

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