Adam Henson
Born and raised on the family farm in the Cotswolds, Adam Henson’s wealth of rural knowledge has seen him present for Countryfile and various other programmes, including Lambing Live, BBC Radio 4’s On Your Farm, and Farming Today. Following an HND in Agriculture from Seale-Hayne Agricultural College in Devon, Adam travelled to New Zealand, Canada and Australia before returning home to the farm, which his father Joe gave him the running of in 1999. Adam also inherited Joe’s interest in rare breeds at a very young age. The two of them ran the business together, and Adam began presenting on Countryfile in 2001. Sadly Joe died in October 2015 and Adam currently divides his time between filming, working on the farm and spending time with his family.
Recent articles by Adam Henson
“Succession has always been a thorny issue.” BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson on how farming is changing – and why it’s good news
Agricultural careers are more diverse than ever before, says Adam Henson
It's big, docile – and known as the Cotswold Lion
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson explains why the docile Cotswold is a favourite among the rare breeds on his Gloucestershire farm.
“It makes them look like a living breathing hat stand.” Meet the bizarre farm animal that looks more deer than sheep and doesn’t need shearing
This rare breed is native to the Isle of Man and is now considered 'at risk'. Here's why we need to show them some love, says Adam Henson
160 woolly pigs were released on a Scottish farm – and they’re disrupting the landscape in a very significant way
Pigs are environmental engineers, not architects of destruction, says BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson
BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson reveals new farming business plan – and it involves something that is hundreds of years old
The farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson is embarking on a new farming adventure – 40 hectares of hilly countryside containing veteran trees
‘Scratch Gloucestershire and find Rome’ – from sheep to byways, here’s how the Romans changed Britain’s countryside forever
The legacies of the Romans are all around the British countryside, as Adam Henson discovers
It’s low in fat and high in protein – but you won’t find it on many supermarket shelves. So why aren’t we eating more venison, asks Adam Henson
Eat more wild venison and do the countryside a favour, says farmer and BBC Countryfile TV presenter Adam Henson
Meet the bizarre blue-egg laying chicken taking over British backyards
Charles Dickens, Hollywood and Adam Henson: The surprising history behind London’s Smithfield Market
After 800 years, London's Smithfield Market is closing. Farmer and BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson delves into its rich history.
Is this the end of the great British pint? Why concern is growing over the future of this centuries-old tradition
Pub closures and fewer hops leave UK brewers in a fight for survival, says Adam Henson
"Could jobs be wiped out?" Adam Henson on the rise of AI in agriculture
Farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson on how AI is already transforming the future of British farming
'No presents until all the cows have been milked' – the harsh reality of being a farmer at Christmas
While you're busy unwrapping presents and tucking into turkey, spare a thought for the farmers on duty, whatever the weather, says Adam Henson
Meet the extraordinary sheep that had to eat seaweed to survive
Adam Henson explains why the sheep on a tiny Orkney Island had to turn to seaweed to survive
How much room do pigs need?
Pigs are best kept outside, where they are happiest says Adam Henson
What should you feed pigs?
Thinking about keeping pigs? Here is some feeding advice from Adam Henson
Is it true that if a sheep lies on its back it will die?
Why a sheep rolling onto its back to ease an itch could cause its death
Why do lambs get their tails docked?
Wondering why lambs have their tails docked? Adam Henson explains
Jail the polluters ruining our rivers, urges Adam Henson
Adam calls for action and explains what needs to be done to protect our vital waterways.
This TikTok crime craze is targeting farmers – but we’re fighting back, says Adam Henson
Adam explores the impact of a new law aimed at curbing the alarming rise of 'dinger' crime, a dangerous trend plaguing farms and rural communities.
"There are 180,000 miles of drystone walls in the UK; let's show them a little love," says Adam Henson
Drystone walls are an essential part of Britain’s countryside, offering protection for our landscape and wildlife. Farmer Adam Henson explains why we need to keep the skills of drystone walling alive.
Farming lingo: a glossary of farming terms
Want to learn some farming lingo so you can converse with the local farmers? Never fear here's Adam Henson to translate
What does a combine harvester do? And how does it work?
Ever wondered what combine harvesters do and how they work? Adam Henson explains
"It won’t be long before it’s normal to run an entire farm from a phone." Adam Henson explores what's next for AI in farming
New developments in Artificial Intelligence are already changing farming practices, and British agriculture is at the forefront of innovation, says Countryfile presenter Adam Henson.
What is common land?
What is common land? Who owns common land? Adam Henson explains