A Warning from History

Uncle Giles offers some seasonal advice... in terms a chap might understand.

The noisy debate on the nature of 'nature'

While rural life is under existential threat, the new generation of countryside 'experts' are arguing over something that has no answer. It sounds like 1453 all over again.

Keeping your Chickens Happy and Healthy in Winter with Layer Mash

In the colder months, hens need extra help to stay warm, healthy and productive

The Silver Tourist vs The Silver King: A Fishing Dilemma

In this article I examine a dilemma posed to me as to which is more exciting to pursue on a fly rod: Atlantic salmon or the mighty tarpon. Its not an easy one to answer as there is far more to it than a comparison.

Arla's Bovaer Backlash: The Truth Behind Dairy's Methane Problem

Why has new additive Bovaer prompted people to throw Arla milk away and caused another food and farming scandal?

The Price of Progress: Upland Farms and Carbon Capitalists

Is Labour's landing an inheritance tax bombshell on farming families at the same time they are being asked to deliver on climate and nature, ineptitude, or is there a cleverer game being played out here?

Storks: A Brand New Generalist Predator. Whether You Want It or Not

White Storks have successfully nested in Britain for the first time in centuries... but is that something that we should celebrate?

Inheritance Tax and Farming: A Personal Perspective Revealed

Are we about to loose growing up on a farm? Growing up on a farm has given me so many great memories, skills and experiences. Are we about to loose that way of life for many of our farms?

Chaos and Mayhem at the World Kökpar Championships

Modern twists on an ancient sport as Russia takes on Kazakhstan in the 2024 World Nomad Games, featuring a surprise appearance from a rubber goat...

All I really want for Christmas. Well, mostly

Forget the socks, after-shave and loo books - this is the sort of stuff shooting and fishing fiends would love to receive on December 25

Winter's Weight: The Struggles and Strength of Rural Life

As winter grips the countryside, those who work the land face relentless challenges—biting winds, economic uncertainty, and mental health battles. Yet their connection to the land fuels resilience.

Widget - Not As Others

How a very special dog weaved her unique magic into our hearts