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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone lifted across England

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone lifted across England

Keepers of poultry or captive birds should continue to follow good practice on biosecurity and all disease control measures will be kept under review based on the latest scientific and veterinary advice.

Recipe: Strawberry Chia Jam and Almond Muffins

Recipe: Strawberry Chia Jam and Almond Muffins

We don't need another reason to eat strawberries, but this recipe courtesy of Seasonal Berries has got us in the baking mood!

Get set for juicy British strawberries this summer

Get set for juicy British strawberries this summer

Warmer days and lighter evenings mean only one thing - summer is finally here! With that comes the official start to the British strawberry season, welcome news to strawberry lovers around the UK.

Celebrate British Dairy

Celebrate British Dairy

This is why it's important to buy British dairy produce.

£15billion - the cost of food waste in Britain

£15billion - the cost of food waste in Britain

British households throw away £15 billion worth of food every year, new figures from food waste charity Wrap reveal.

Back British Farming

Back British Farming

British farmers are passionate about providing a huge variety of quality British food for us all to enjoy. But farming is about much more than growing great food.
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What's in this month's issue

What's in this month's issue

Countryside magazine – our May issue


Food for thought: Why we should speak up for farming’s future

Flower power: How one farmer is making a difference for the birds and pollinators on his farm

Eat it: Meet the salad growers and try three delicious recipes

Test it: Lawnmowers are put through their paces

Wildlife and adventure issue:

Feisty, fearless and feathered: Meet the charmingly grumpy little owls

Go wild in the Lakes: Lorna Maybery goes in search of adventure in the Lake District

The art of survival: British explorer Megan Hine reveals her adventure secrets

Gardening on the wild side: Tips on creating the perfect wildlife-friendly garden

On the cover:

We look at how food and farming fills the nation’s larder and why we should be proud of bountiful Britain and the farmers and growers who produce our food.