Best of British
Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire air ambulance to the rescue
THE air ambulance is a charity close to the hearts of many farmers and rural communities thanks to their ability to reach anyone, anywhere.
On the farm
Family farming against the odds in Meirionnydd
With major Common Agricultural Policy changes on the way and public purse strings tightening, there are mounting fears over the future of farming in the hills and uplands. Barry Alston reports from a Meirionnydd family farm.
In Your Field
William and Andrew Cowx: Counting the cost of a difficult spring
I had hoped all the cattle would be turned out and the daily routine of feeding stock had finally ended, but this is not so.
Rural Life
HS2 compensation must be paid promptly, say land experts
MEASURES to compensate rural home and business owners affected by the High Speed Two (HS2) rail line have been welcomed, but experts say compensation must be made promptly to those suffering losses.
Best of British cookery
All rise for the humble loaf
FG cookery editors Sue and Leah Stevenson on bread, breakfasts and baking.
Working dogs
Victory for Richard and Fly at Quernmore open
Despite the wet weather, the turnout was greater at the two annual open trials held in North West Lancashire.


BETTER late than never is a phrase which seems oddly appropriate when applied to British farming at the moment.