To Bee or not to Bee
The journey of restoring the derelict family bee hives...
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Three untruths that have poisoned the Beef Debate
Shining the spotlight into why the last fifty years have not just been unfair to the beef industry, but also thoroughly disingenuous
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A Feast for the Senses: Discovering the Local Agricultural Show
Cattle, Cakes & The Tallest Nettle
No company is better than bad company
Who you choose to fly fish with is just as important as where and when you choose to fish, arguably more so.
Our Intriguing and Complex Relationship with the Fox
The fox has long been woven into the fabric of rural life, conjuring a mix of views and feelings from all quarters. Today, he continues to fascinate so many of us – but why, exactly, is that?
Rewilding vs Conservation: A Debate that Almost Emptied the Piggy Bank
No one seems to know what re-wilding is, or isn’t. At first Natural England were delighted with our approach to woodland management, but then they came for our bacon.
Starmer’s honeymoon is over. This is terrible news for fieldsports
A Westminster sleaze scandal means tectonic plates are already shifting. To paraphrase a well-worn Labour anthem, I fear that things can only get worse
Does clay shooting make you a better game shot?
You wouldn't have a six months off golf and expect to play to your handicap, so why don't more game shots practice for the season?
An Dàmhair: Reflections on the Roaring Time
How something as simple as the faint call of a red deer can open up years of memories of stalking seasons gone by
What can a little known curlew teach us about ourselves?
Look at these photographs of the Slender-Billed Curlew, because you will never see this bird again, ever.
National Parks: public good or Trojan Horse?
Could Galloway prove to be a bridge too far for the national park movement?
Sharing the Joy: Reviving my Passion for Game Shooting
Often one can have too much of a good thing. A recent day out with a first time game shooter reminded me of what it once felt like!