The major shooting organisations have decided to endorse a move away from lead shot to alternatives. Since lead shot has been used for centuries we know a great deal about…
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Venison salad niçoise
Even without chairs, a table or pressed linen, don’t let your culinary standards slip alfresco. Game makes excellent fare for summer suppers, so include it in your picnic. Philippa Davis’…
Cockerpoo gundogs: the rise of the cockerpoo
There are no official Kennel Club figures, but the popularity of cockerpoos is undeniable. Now is the time to consider a cockerpoo gundog, says David Tomlinson, especially if the family…
Aoife Bakonyi Byrne, sporting Diana
With two inspirational sporting Dianas in her family, Aoife Bakonyi Byrne discovered her passion for hunting as a child in Ireland. Today, when she is not working as a vet…
Three spectacular Scotland properties on the market now
The Field’s pick of Scotland properties for sale now includes three unique homes in breathtaking locations. A lovingly restored steading on the shores of Loch Ness offers both charm and…
Pasta alla Norma: pasta for picnics
Recreate a night of open-air opera in your own garden with an al fresco feast and family talent. Philippa Davis’ pasta alla Norma hails from Catania in Sicily and is…
The perfect sporting estate: what makes the best playground?
Is the perfect sporting estate a short drive from London, entirely remote in Scotland or overseas? Does it have a range of sport and luxury accomodation? Anna Tyzack speaks to…
Shooting clays in the summer
Last season is a hazy memory, the spring crops have been drilled, and warm evenings permeate with the smell of barbecue rather than gunpowder. If you are missing your sport,…
How to stop weeds growing in borders
To get your borders looking their very best, follow our simple tips on how to stop weeds growing in borders. And attract more insects to your flower beds instead with…
Three charming East Anglia properties for sale now
The Field’s pick of the best East Anglia properties on the market now offer charm and character aplenty. A beloved building in Lavenham, famed as England’s best preserved medieval village,…