Dorset

West Dorset MP Edward Morello writes exclusively for Farmers Guardian on the importance of events such as Open Farm Sunday in connecting consumers with where their food comes from

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This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Caroline Millar, who grows malting barley, oats, and wheat on the family farm in Angus, as well as producing Scotch Beef and Scotch lamb. She is also sector lead for Scottish Agritourism

Gov urged to address causes of stress to prevent more farmers exiting the dairy sector

"Though Mr Pearson was offered the opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction, he chose to ignore that, leading to this hearing"

"It’s pretty dark, but definitely a story worth telling”

Dorset Council said the publication of its Farm and Rural Estate Strategy, yet to be finalised and approved, could suggest the future direction of its 'specific approach' and 'future management' of the estate

"We will continue to share intelligence and resources, making it harder for criminals to operate across the region"

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said remains of the lambs had been found close to the farm

The local authority said the use of Middle Farm in its current state as a dairy was 'not ideal'