Finding a functioning water meadow in England is rare these days, but good water meadow management is a bonus for waders and grazers, says Tim Field. For more on farming,…
THE FIELD
Warm partridge salad with pear, brandy and walnuts
Add a game twist to your festive table with Philippa Davis’ warm partridge salad with pear, brandy and walnuts in parmesan bowls. This impressive starter is laced with spirit and…
Dacia Duster: the revamped version
The Dacia Duster has done fantastically well, as a competent, cheap’n’cheerful off-roader. Now it has undergone a revamp. Charlie Flindt finds the ride comfortable and looks sophisticated – but could…
January 2019
Working a family gundog – how pets can star on a peg; Muzzle-loaders on driven game – old guns that still make the bag; Ancient families in ancient seats –…
Christmas Eton mess
If you have a crowd to feed on the 25th, you can guarantee there will be a few figgy pudding nay-sayers. Having an alternative to hand is essential to keeping…
The Country Food Trust Winter Appeal: donate this Christmas
This Christmas, the Country Food Trust Winter Appeal has launched – and they need your support. With over 8.6 million people in Britain struggling to afford food, the Country Food…
Browning 725 Grade V
Micheal Yardley is pleased to test another Browning 725, an old friend featured several times in The Field. This time it is the ‘bells and whistles’ version, the Browning 725…
Fillet of venison with sloe gin and anchovy sauce
Use Christmas as an opportunity to serve your guests game. Philippa Davis’ fillet of venison with sloe gin, anchovy sauce and warm roasted sprout, chestnut and pancetta salad is the…
Geoffrey Sparrow, sporting artist
Geoffrey Sparrow served in the trenches, worked as a country doctor and was a true Corinthian sportsman. He painted ceaselessly throughout it all, offering hunting and country scenes from an…
Training with treats: chewing over rewards
Though edible rewards are banned by many professional trainers, or viewed as bribes by others, some advocate the use of gundog training with treats. David Tomlinson decides whether reward-based training…