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Wildfires: will this be the Burn’em government?
Andrew Gilruth, Jo Pearson and Richard Bailey explain to Charlie Jacoby where the Westminster government is going wrong on upland wildfires.
The Parochial Cow
The cow that saved hundreds of millions of lives
Two Ways to Earn Your Boots
A forestry dispute, a very old campfire, and the uncomfortable truth that tribalism isn't something other people do
A new chapter for Scribehound
Scribehound Countryside is entering a new era - same team, same content, different owners
Red Kites, Rachel Carson, and the Power of Speaking Out
Rachel Carson's truth-telling teaches us why we still need bold voices to secure our planet's biodiversity.
Why Britain’s Wildfires Rage Despite ‘Expert’ Advice
New conservation policies are turning the UK’s moorlands into tinderboxes? Fre crews and local communities say traditional land management is being dangerously ignored.
What Does 'Wild' Actually Mean?
In Britain, the idea of 'wildness' is a slippery concept to pin down. How we define it, think about it, and feel about it has changed over time, so what does it mean today?
From Donkeys to Highland Cows: How Customer Experience Has Evolved
Discover how a passion for rare breeds and visitor experience turned Cotswold Farm Park into a world-class, ever-evolving attraction—find out what makes this rural gem so unique!
Conservation: why farmers need to do more
The NFU might say "farmers are the original environmentalists" but are those just words?
Why Woodcock Choose Quiet Moors Over Woodlands
Unlock the hidden world of woodcock, as firsthand stories and unexpected discoveries reveal why protecting undisturbed moorlands is vital for these mysterious, misunderstood birds.
The Quietly Smiling Elephant
Trees = carbon = big profits, are we sure? because it all depends on whether the woodland carbon code is keeping up with the latest science.
On the Haggs
It's almost taboo to think of cutting peat for the fire, but some old traditions are too valuable to ignore.
The Cosmic Battle between Cereals and Groundswell
There is a great struggle for the future of our industry that we can't afford to ignore
Rethinking Farm Sustainability: Beyond Carbon Tunnel Vision
From heat-stressed cows to the hidden benefits of messy hedgerows—see why one vet urges farmers to rethink everything they know about sustainability before it’s too late.
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Ground Cry: The Last Stand for Ground-Nesting Birds
Join the campaign to save Britain's meadow birds, waders and other ground nesting birds, before it's too late.
The world outside my window
When the DIY stables closed, the departure of the horses from a bustling barn sparked an explosion of wildlife, offering a rare glimpse into nature’s resilience.
10 Things You Need to Know About Food Poverty
Food inflation could hit 10% by the end of 2026, but more than 6 million people already live in food poverty. What does that actually mean when they also have 'big TVs and iPhones'? We'll tell you.
Keeping our cool
We can't control the weather. We can change how we farm. Reflections on heat, drought, wildlife, wildfire, livestock and preparing for whatever comes next.
A Country Mile From Manchester
Could Andy Burnham's Manchersterism work in the countryside?
Demonised and Proud: My Life as a Hunted Hunter
Is hunting truly the domain of 'sociopathic thugs,' or is this just another case of demonizing an entire community? Discover the reality behind the myths and meet the misunderstood tribe at the heart
At The Top Of The Year
Today is the longest day. The shortest night. The top of the year. And the quiet insult of midsummer is that the light starts retreating the moment we arrive.
Dartmoor Pony-gate: a very British Crisis
What the row over Dartmoor Ponies really says about modern Britain
Lyme disease: the horror
Antibiotics are meant to cure Lyme disease but what happens when they don't?