Will The Batters Review Really Save British Farming in 2026?
Minette Batters pulls few punches in her review, exposing the looming tax and subsidy crisis threatening family farms—yet is it enough to change the odds for UK agriculture in 2026?
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Do we really need costly mega reservoirs?
Everyone agrees Britain needs more reservoirs, but Sarah Rundell asks if big is always better
Why historians may be hard on Chris Packham
Although there have been some recent positives for rural folk, Jamie Blackett believes there have also been some setbacks, especially for hunters
How to become a proper rustic
Handy hints to help you look as though you belong in the countryside
Looking after ‘The Woods’ – and those who care for them
How do you feel about your local woodlands and the way they are managed?