If a walker is using a public footpath on your land, can you as the landowner request they put their dogs on leads? Follow The Field’s guidance on your rights…
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Black forest brownies
Social distancing requires innovative shoot lunches this season. Philippa Davis recommends a pandemic compliant picnic. These indulgent black forest brownies, with brandy and cherry jam, make the perfect pud. For…
Hound puppy walking: the next generation
Hound puppy walking is not for the faint-hearted. A foxhound puppy is a born mischief-maker. But puppy walkers are absolutely essential, both for bringing on the next generation and for…
How to keep rabbits out of your garden
Long summer evenings are best spent bagging bunnies, but you cannot patrol all day and night. If evenings with the airgun are proving insufficient, rid your lawn of the bunny…
Victoria Maloch, sporting Diana
A passion for rural interests pushed Victoria Maloch to pursue academic and professional paths to ultimately advocate for rural voices in the policy process. And it was a two-year scholarship…
Grouse ravioli with grouse broth
It might seem like a laborious task to make your own pasta, but the first brace of grouse is certainly deserving of the attention. Try something different with Philippa Davis’…
Setters: a sight in heather
Setters are one of our oldest sporting gundog breeds and to shoot over them is widely regarded as the greatest sport in these islands. But now, competition on the Continent…
Ginger ale ham with soft rolls
Hearty fare that can be served from a pocket is required for a day on the hill. Philippa Davis’ ginger ale ham with soft rolls are simple to put together…
How to live off the land: The Field’s month by month guide
Modern takes on how to live off the land is often heavy on edible flowers and common weeds and light on fur, feather and fin. Adrian Dangar suggest a modern…
How to make homemade compost with newspaper
Bulk up the compost heap by using your old newspapers. Follow our advice on how to make homemade compost with newspaper. It is very simple and will put the used…