Springtime for the Shepherd

The how, when, where, why and what the hell of lambing. An attempt to explain this uniquely peculiar time of year.

Debunking the Myth: Wolves, Trees, and Carbon Sequestration

A recent study suggested that reintroducing wolves could help sequester 100 millions tonnes of CO2... can that really be true?

Time For The Dark Arts

In the wake of the Labour government's attacks on family farms we have protested, lobbied and blockaded, yet to no avail. Is it now time to adopt a new strategy to win our battle with the Starmer regime?

Paradise Lost

The irony is that Scottish foxes have lost too

The Cotswold Lion: Wool, Wealth, and the Wonders of Spring

‘In like a lion and out like a lamb.’ That ancient piece of weather lore about March seems to ring true every year...

It's not about the fish - it's about the fishing

Why is it, that I for one is a passionate fly fisher. How can I mobilize the joy of expectation and the sleepless nights before a day by the river? I rarely catch a fish

Steve Reed's Land Use Framework Consultation

The Government's Consultation on future land use is fatally flawed as the assumptions it uses it are, in the main, false.

Broken Promises: The Sudden Demise of Sustainable Farming Incentive

The Sustainable Farming Incentive wasn’t perfect. But it was a lifeline for farmers, pointing the way towards a more

Creating Memories: 35 Years of Hosting School Visits

The pleasures of showing children where their food comes from.

From Wagers to Ratings: Spanish and Victorian Shooting Traditions

There has been a revolving door of influence between Spain and Great Britain, but as AYA closes its factory doors it is time to take stock.

Farming in the land of extremes: preparing for drought

Australian farmers are locked in a constant battle with the elements. From droughts to cyclones, the unpredictable weather demands adaptability, resilience, and tough decisions that shape the lives of those who grow our food.

Lead shot, longjohns, and the radiology department

I'm suffering from a sore hip which is probably not unrelated to many long hours crouched on wet marshes in filthy weather. The NHS, however, thinks differently... very differently