The Last Grown-ups in the Room?

When all else fails, try the parish council

The cloud that nearly ate me

Joni Mitchell described clouds as "Rows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air", now come and look at some interesting clouds from both sides with me.

Into the Ring

Rural people often feel like they're being pushed around by lazy prejudice - a trip to the bullring in Bilbao is a reminder to look harder and make up your own mind...

From Partying to Planting: The Millennial Hobby Revolution

From plant parenting to sourdough starters, find out why traditional hobbies are making a comeback—bringing purpose, calm, and a sense of control to modern millennial life.

The Law of Interdependence- Part Two

Trail hunting faces extinction. Why did farmers win their PR battle, but hunters didn't?

Regenerative: The most divisive word in the English language?

Challenging groupthink, saving ecosystems, and facing controversy: Allan Savory is regarded by some as a pioneer of regenerative agriculture, but as a crank by others

Jockey Dreams and Sibling Rivalry: Meet Michael Treneer

Meet Michael Treneer: a Devon-based amateur, whose family roots, riding ambitions, and sibling rivalry make for an inspiring and entertaining story in the heart of rural racing.

How a 1970s Nightmare Film Still Saves Lives Today

From TV revolutions to farm tragedies, explore how the way we communicate safety has changed—yet why UK farming remains the country’s most dangerous job.

Ban banning stuff

A ban is a lazy and crude way to deal with complicated issues and doesn’t solve the thing it was intended to. The consequences though, especially for people in the countryside, are huge.

Moments That Stop Time: Finding Magic in Nature

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the quiet, extraordinary moments that nature offers. In this month's article I'm exploring the moments in nature that stopped people in their tracks.

The Law of Interdependence

At School I learned there is a positive for every negative. In this two part article I highlight why a partial victory for the farmers is not a total win for the countryside.

How Will Thirlby Hopes to Revive Pointing’s Farmer-Trainer Tradition

Meet Will Thirlby: the modern-day farmer, trainer, and jockey defying the odds—and the clock—to keep point-to-pointing’s spirit alive. Discover his unique journey and how love, family, and goats keep