Farmwashing: A new buzz word or a cause for concern?

Off the back of the Riverford campaign tackling supermarket transparency, this article explores how deep the problem runs.

Early-season Tales of Porous Shooting Kit and Multiple Coat Hooks

Living in a huge farmhouse has many advantages, among them its ability to cope with an ever-growing stockpile of countrywear in varying states of repair - and waterproofing.

The code of the stiff upper lip

It doesn't matter if you've lost a good fish or shooting so badly it's embarrassing: the code demands you appear cheerful. At all times

"Silver bullets" and silenced science

The space between science and policy making has been invaded by campaigners with no interest in evidence-led conversations. It is never good when scientific evidence is roundly ignored because it contradicts groupthink.

Land, Loss, and Legacy: The Resilience of Zimbabwean Farmers

Zimbabwean farmers faced unimaginable hardship during land reform under Mugabe. The resilience of those who chose to stay serves a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of farmers everywhere—and that messing with them can risk collapsing a nation.

Horns of a dilemma

The battle lines are drawn. The antis are gearing up to launch another offensive against hunting. Their big push? home decoration.

Birds, Booze and Bangs

When it comes to the mixing of drinks with things that go bang, caution is advised, but a drop of something at elevenses does help to get into the spirit of the thing

Unmasking Hyperbole: The Truth About UK Mammal Extinction Claims

According to a number of conservation organisations, 25% of the UK's terrestrial mammals are in danger of extinction, but can that really be true?

French Rabbits, and "The Best Food You Can Buy"

A visit to Northern France provides a crash-course in manners, language and down-to-earth game cookery - but are we too frightened of being criticised in the UK, and should we learn from the French and care less about what people think?

Hounds are Running!

Hunting has been beautifully served by literature, and it is hoped that this article will inspire readers to turn (or more likely return) to all the great foxhunting authors to remind them of the eternal joys of our wonderful sport.

Silenced by Cancellation: NFUM Insurance Nightmare

My unhappy experience of dealing with the new super woke NFUM insurance company

Designing a Regenerative Future - with Clare Hill

I speak to Clare Hill, Co-founder of Planton Farm in Shropshire, about the barriers to regenerative agriculture, the challenge of UK food security, and the impact of sustainability initiatives by big corporates