Countryside news and country social events

Honeybees in decline

The Field
August 18, 2008

The honeybee population has experienced a sharp decline this year. This is due, in a large part, to the wet summer of 2007 and spring of 2008 and will not…

Farm shops are fastest growing retail sector

The Field
August 4, 2008

Recent research shows that farm shops are the fastest-growing retail sector.

Wade in to save Britain’s birds

The Field
July 7, 2008

Britain's wading birds are at risk because of the refusal of some conservation bodies to carry out effective predator control, says the Countryside Alliance (CA).

Bleak future predicted for brown hares

The Field
May 2, 2008

The removal of set-aside could mean a bleak future for our brown hares, according to the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Salmon saved by project on the River Aire

The Field
April 28, 2008

Salmon have returned to Castleford's river Aire after recent projects have helped their return.

Irish Setter Association celebrates centenary

The Field
April 28, 2008

The Irish Setter Association is celebrating its centenary with an exhibition at The Kennel Club, a championship and open show and an international field trial.