Waxcaps: Old pastures and the brave new world

Grassland fungi: waxcaps, colourful treasures of old fashioned pasture. Overlooked and in danger due to our race to improve or change our land.

River Wye’s Real Story: Beyond Chicken Farms and Lawsuits

They say it's a dead river - but is the River Wye really finished thanks to pollution from chicken farms? And could a multi-million pound lawsuit derail the campaign to save the river as anglers show all may not quite as bad as it seems!

How Ed Vaughan Became Wales’ Hottest Point-to-Point Talent

He may only be about to embark on his third campaign, but 18-year-old Ed Vaughan – son of leading National Hunt trainer Tim – has already established himself among the leading riders between the flags.

Vanishing Clarity: Chalk Streams and the Fading Art of Scrutiny

Chalkstreams are silver threads of English treasure. But their future, and that of those who champion them, is hanging by a thread.

My BBC: The bit you don’t see on the news

I can’t defend what Panorama did or deny the mistakes, but I can tell you about the BBC I know, how it changed my life, and why I won’t give up on it.

Why most rural stories never make it into the mainstream media

How the countryside can get better at making its case

When farming is in your blood, not on your land.

I'm a 'new-entrant' farmer, but I'll still tell people that I come from a farming family

Sawdust and serenity

Craft and craftsmanship are the antidote to our breakneck culture

Luck or destiny? You decide. - A Remarkable River Tale

We no longer hunt to survive. As apex predators, we have the luxury of simply observing nature, rather than chasing it. So what drives us in 2025 to still be in the chase?

What an 80-acre fire taught me about land access

A wildfire in 2022 highlighted the inherent tension between public access and ecological integrity. This article explores the Right to Roam debate, seeking practical solutions.

Autumnal Brilliance at Strickley

Before winter arrives, we get to marvel at and enjoy the natural wonders of autumn on our farm

Rising Star Justin Brotherton Shares his Secrets

In the past two seasons, Justin Brotherton has proved that he is a trainer to watch, with multiple successes from the likes of Horizon D’Ainay and Kayf Hernando.