The decision could eventually create six jobs. Slapelands Farm at Slape Hill, has been given approval by Dorset Council for a change of use to an agricultural building for the production of cider, wine and beer. The family business says that as part of diversification, the farm has moved from a traditional dairy and beef small holding to growing higher value crops to improve its economic sustainability, split into approximately 25 acres of grazing, 4 acres of vines, 6 acres of cider trees, 1 acre of hops, 2 acres of seasonal barley and 20 acres of native woodland. It says that 5000 vines were planted in May 2018, with a further 3000 vines due to be planted in 2022. When mature, these vines will allow the production and sale of approximately 6000 bottles of still and sparkling white wine from the site.