Rian Corcoran: Rising Star in the Pointing World

17-year-old Rian Corcoran is undoubtedly one of the most promising young riders on the point-to-point circuit and a leading contender for the novice jockeys title this season.

The Rise of the Temperate Rainforest

Only five years ago no one knew Britain had any Temperate Rainforest. Now it is all the rage. This is the story.

World Curlew Day - Extinction by changing the subject

On World Curlew Day, it makes sense to examine the causes of population decline in wading birds, but the uncomfortable truth is often sidestepped. Despite overwhelming evidence pointing to predator pressure, meaningful action remains stalled. Why are we still avoiding the real issue?

Can Starmer hold the line on hormone beef?

In 2025, your biggest mistake is thinking anything is unthinkable. I reckon more American beef is on the way to Britain. And newly hormone-free ranchers like my Trump-voting friend Larry are just waiting to serve you the good stuff.

From Tasmanian Tigers to Bakewell Blues: Bringing Back Extinct Species

The dodo was a curious creature. A bird that couldn’t fly with dowdy dull grey-brown feathers and a large ugly beak. It’s got a reputation for being fat, gullible and clumsy although sympathetic scientists argue that it’s simply had a bad press...

Fortesque and the Russian Bear

The journals of Victorian sportsman, reluctant hero and seducer Sir Charles Fortesque were recently unearthed. His diary reveals some of the lowlights of the era. In this extract he finds himself recruited to foil a dastardly plot at a shooting party

How do you make a racehorse?

From choosing a stallion to helping a foal to take its first steps; breeding a racehorse isn't simple, but it does come with its own rewards

In Search of the Nightingale's Vanishing Symphony

Each April I eagerly await the song of the nightingale from the hedge by my window... but this year I'm still waiting

Champion Jockey James King Reflects on Past Success and Future Goals

28-year-old James King was champion jockey for the third time last season, a round total of 50 winners taking his career tally to 238, plus 50 under rules.

The Cluck Stops Here: A Tale of Eggs and Anglers

There are plans to build an egg production facility on the banks of the hallowed River Kennet. But locals, anglers and environmental groups are fighting plans which its feared could decimate a famous chalkstream.

Nature Writes and Nature Wrongs

There is talk about a revolution coming in nature writing. With my book about to be published, I explore what the future holds for literature and the natural world.

Navigating the demise of SFI - Lessons and reflections

What went wrong and how do we move on from the latest shock in agriculture.