Owen Williams’ work is inspired by watching wildlife at a time that belongs to nature, rather than humans. He explains his affinity for to Janet Menzies, and why he has…
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Clutching at straw: rising demand for straw
Straw used to be an inconvenient by-product, but now demand is rising as it is used for everything from animal fodder to fuel, says Tim Field. For more on farming,…
Dr Nina Krüger, sporting Diana
Dr Nina Krüger’s passion for hunting was sparked by a trip to a high seat with her father. With a degree in biology and PhD in molecular biology, she now…
Mercedes Benz E-Class All-Terrain
Few cars will be greeted with as much joy as an estate car with off-road ability. The Mercedes Benz E-Class All-Terrain ticks all of these boxes. But Charlie Flindt will…
Luxury country house bathrooms: guests getting into hot water
From drafts, cold water and wooden tubs to decadent levels of comfort today, country house bathrooms have been transformed says Jeremy Musson. But what are the essentials of luxury country…
Juliet Cursham, sporting artist
From creating model ponies from plasticine and felt to crafting the trophies for the World Elephant Polo Association, Juliet Cursham explains to Janet Menzies why travelling was the best form…
Conservation farmers: working conservationists
The achievements of the RSBP’s nature reserves are well known, while the excellent conservation work happening on private land and individual farms and estates is often forgotten. Joe Dimbleby tells…
Sporting Dianas: Polly Portwin
A former Master and hunting editor, Polly Portwin started campaigning when the right to hunt was being threatened. Now as the Countryside Alliance’s campaign manager, she is encouraging and helping…
Traditional cropping and grazing on moorlands: good old bad old graze
August is here and the moorlands look glorious, cloaked by the heater’s purple glow. But these are vital habitats that require traditional cropping and grazing to remain healthy. Tim Field…
Skoda Karoq. An appealing SUV
Charlie Flindt looks past the silly spelling and two-wheel drive, and finds he quite likes the new SUV on the block. But is the Skoda Karoq really an SUV? Part…