Rock off down to the Whitstable Oyster Festival and be seduced by the produce of Kent's pearl. Katie Dashwood's desire to find out more is aroused.
The Field
Farm shops are fastest growing retail sector
Recent research shows that farm shops are the fastest-growing retail sector.
Wade in to save Britain’s birds
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).
Pigeon shooting: a master class
There are few exceptional pigeon shots around. Elizabeth Walton spends a day with the best of them.
Butterflies that are doing well
Deirdre Shields lists butterfly species that have done well in the past 40 years.
Butterflies in decline
Deirdre Shields lists 10 butterfly species that have declined over the past 40 years.
The plight of the butterfly
Many of the UK’s butterflies are under threat but, thanks to Butterfly Conservation, it is not all doom and gloom. Deirdre Shields is all of a flutter.
Classified Advertising Feature
Browse the online shop for shooting goods and accessories.
Farming mint
Sir Michael Colman is as keen as mustard to keep his farm in mint condition and produce single-estate peppermint oil and tea.
Where to see ancient trees
Thanks to lack of revolution and invasion, Britain has more ancient trees than any other country in northern Europe. Why not visit them?