It will be no surprise that I am beginning with this constant topic of conversation, the weather, especially as the green green grass of home is a yellow, burnt crisp exposing the shallow soil.
We have been experiencing a more typical British summer than the past three years of scorching sun and high temperatures.
I have recently returned from an interesting few days visiting farms and conservation projects in Latvia.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is turning into one of the most shocking episodes in recent European history, creating unexpected waves across global supply chains.