George Browne

Clarkson Was Right: We Should Put Teenagers to Work on Farms

Working summer jobs on farms did me a world of good. Could a programme to put 18 year olds to work on farms make the country a better place and help to fix our food systems?

The Art of the Bodge: Rural Problem-solving at its Finest

Living and working in the countryside often requires a creative approach to problem-solving, best demonstrated by the improvised solutions we come up with. They may not be pretty, or even terribly safe, but they get the job done

I Thought I Knew My Pheasants, Until I Had a Mysterious Garden Visitor

The arrival of Frankie The Pheasant outside my window led me down an internet rabbit hole of discovery, learning about the weird and whacky pheasants of the world.

A Beginner's Guide to Breeding Chickens in Your Smallholder Flock

Every chicken keeper with a backyard flock dreams of breeding and hatching chicks. It can be incredibly rewarding, but there are plenty of factors to consider before you dive in

The Taxonomy of Salmon Anglers: A Cast of Eccentrics

After years of painstaking, arduous and disagreeable research I have identified the fifteen archetypes found in any salmon fishing party. On the move? Listen to me read my article using the audio player.

Ancient Hunting Stories: The Origins of Human Culture?

Could our early ancestors' urge to boast about their hunting prowess have contributed to the emergence of human culture?

The Best Chicken Breeds for Eggs, Eating and Entertainment

If you’re thinking about getting some chickens, or expanding your flock, you need to give some thought as to why you’re getting them and choose the right breed for what you want from your birds

A Father's Advice: The Fieldsports Tips I'll Tell My Kids to Ignore

While most advice is well intentioned, when it comes to shooting and fishing, some of it is best ignored.

Why My Picking Up Team is Better Than Yours

I don't care how well trained your pack is or how many fieldtrials you've won - my picking up team is the best in the country.

8 ways YOU can improve public understanding of the countryside

We must take personal responsibility for the rural way of life, by engaging with the public one at a time

This is the perfect item of country clothing... but you won't like it

I have discovered the most practical (and stylish) item of clothing for someone who spends a lot of time outdoors... but it takes some getting used to, at least for those around you.

What they forget to tell you when you take up fly-fishing

Forget about fancy casts and an encyclopaedic knowleldge of entomology - this is what you really need to know if you want to be a fly angler