Farming

Meet the island community that saved an ancient sheep Members only

In 1971, a boatful of feral sheep was transported from St Kilda to the Scottish mainland. Their descendants then vanished. This is the story of the Lost Flock – and the Orkney residents who saved their primitive genes.

Eva Clifford Ameena Rojee
Eva Clifford / Ameena Rojee
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The ancient crop providing hope to islanders – and humanity Members only

Adam Weymouth visits the Outer Hebrides to learn about bere barley, a Bronze Age crop that is helping farmers adapt to climate change and resist depopulation.

Adam Weymouth
Adam Weymouth
Farming

Buain Members only

Air Ghàidhealtachd, thathas a’ buain seann arbhar is ruitheam nan òran Gàidhlig mun cuairt son a’ chiad turas ann an còrr is linn. Dè dh’innseas seo dhuinn mu ar dàimh ris an fhearainn?

David Lintern
David Lintern
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The Reaping Members only

In the Highlands, people are harvesting ancient grains in time to Gaelic songs for the first time in over a century. What can they teach us about our relationship to the land?

David Lintern
David Lintern
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Can hedgelaying survive the 21st century? Members only

People have laid hedges since the Bronze Age – but fresh thinking is required to ensure the craft continues into the future.

Ginger Rose Clark Sophie Yeo
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In grey city spaces, a greener future is growing Members only

Urban agriculture is springing up in London's wastelands. But will the city ever be able to feed itself?

Gaia Lamperti Sophie Yeo
Gaia Lamperti / Sophie Yeo
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The grand plan to rewild Somerleyton Estate – including the return of the lynx Members only

The Knepp Estate may hog the limelight, but another rewilding project of a similar scale is unfolding in East Anglia.

Tomé Morrissy-Swan
Tomé Morrissy-Swan
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Photo essay: How the English engage with nature Members only

In his photo series, In a Green Shade, Michael Wharley seeks to portray what nature means in England today.

Michael Wharley
Michael Wharley
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