The skin on the palms of hands tingles and my fingers burn in the way that only happens when the first real cold of the season comes upon us. This weekend it well and truly arrived. I had promised myself that I would make it down to the Mendips, but, with a few things sadlyContinue reading "Autumn walk"
Cold, bright weather – a perfect time for walking
It looks as if we are heading into a spell of cold and bright weather here in the west country. Especially at this time of year it provides a wonderful climate for walking and I intend to make the most of it this weekend, heading out to the Mendips for a ramble. Exact destination notContinue reading "Cold, bright weather – a perfect time for walking"
Conservation 21: the ‘new’ conservation strategy for the 21st century
Last month, Natural England published their new strategy (available here). In essence, many of the things included within it have been said before, either by them or by the environmental NGOs. However, it comes as a breath of fresh air to see everything in a single NE document, and one that gives us a clueContinue reading "Conservation 21: the ‘new’ conservation strategy for the 21st century"
What’s the future for Oil Seed Rape?
It won't come as a shock to many to hear that the year thus far has been incredibly warm and dry, particularly in the south and east of the UK. Back in September, Gravesend in Kent faced temperatures of 34.4 degrees celsius, the hottest September day in more than 100 years. Other areas have sufferedContinue reading "What’s the future for Oil Seed Rape?"
Scottish Farmers, Brexit and Subsidies
Scotland's population is about 5.4 million people, or 8% of the UK total. However, Scottish farmers receive 18% of the UK's overall common agricultural policy funding, including 85% of the less favoured area payments. They face the prospect of immense uncertainty and a huge shake up of the industry over the coming years. At the topContinue reading "Scottish Farmers, Brexit and Subsidies"
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