More Devon farmers will be starring in tonight's episode of More 4’s ‘Devon and Cornwall’ series. The series celebrates the lives and histories of people living and working in the rural landscapes of the two counties. Tonight's episode will feature
A lecturer in horticulture and author says that the amount of organic matter in soils effects their smell, and how good that smell makes us feel. Julie Kilpatrick is sniffing soils as part of the research for her new book 'The Plant City'. She
The Comma butterfly disappeared from Scotland nearly 150 years ago, but is now making a comeback. Thanks to climate change, it is now regularly seen in the south of the country. Butterfly Conservation (BC) want to know where it has been seen this
Following 2018's challenging season for maize crops, growers are being encouraged to take a considered approach this year. Planning ahead of maize planting will ensure maximum return on investment, advises Dr Simon Pope, Wynnstay crop protection
As spring approaches so does the threat of blowfly strike, leaving farms across the country vulnerable and at risk. A National Farm Research Unit study showed that only 51 percent of farms have incorporated preventative treatment earlier in the
