Country Careers

Wanting a greater insight into countryside careers? Be inspired as we take a look at some of the phenomenal men and women, smashing it in their field. From gamekeepers to gin makers, countryside jobs can be as diverse as the people doing them!

A Day In The Life Of A Farm Advisor

Video By Caz Raine

Join our ambassador Caroline Raine during her day job as a Farm Advisor. Take a look at what she gets up to on a day to day basis when she… Read more »

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An insight into the UK Poultry Meat Sector

Written by Cat Hart

Approximately one billion birds are reared for meat every year in the UK, with poultry accounting for around 50% of total consumed protein (Britishpoultry.org.uk). However, it is an industry that… Read more »

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A day in the life of a shooting coach

Video by Nicki Wakeford

Join Nicki Wakeford as she tells us all about her role as a shooting coach including the kit involved and top tips for success.

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A day in the life of a crop technician

Video by Hannah Hetherington

Join our member Hannah on her day in the life of a Crop Management Technician video. Tune in to hear what’s involved in her role, what she gets up to… Read more »

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“For the times they are a-changin” B. Dylan

Written by Matthew Horn

Wow…what a year. Pretty sure you have heard this at least four to five times a day, but I’ll say it again anyway. For me, that which c(ovid)can’t be named,… Read more »

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A day in the life of an arable farmer by Tania Coxon

Video by Tania Coxon

Join our founder Tania Coxon more commonly known on instagram as @countrygirl_andlabradors as she takes us round her average day in the middle of harvest.

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October is breast cancer screening awareness month

Written by Dr Rebecca Suttie GP

I have been invited back to write a blog to give you the facts and make you feel more comfortable with looking after yourself. Whatever you call them, breasts, boobs,… Read more »

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Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Week 2021

Written by Dr Rebecca Suttie

Cervical cancer screening or; the ‘smear’ is something that we, as women, know is on the to do list but it isn’t usually at the top. This is sometimes due… Read more »

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Mental Health in Field Sports

Written by Julia Newman

Mental health has always affected many people, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year and 1 in 6 people report experiencing one… Read more »

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A day in the life of a land agent

Video by Sophie Handley

Follow Sophie Handley as she shows us what a day in the life of a land agent is like in the Highlands and Islands in Scotland predominately based in Oban.… Read more »

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