food
Best fish and chips in Britain – find out if your local makes the top 10
What better way to clear the cobwebs than a brisk walk along the seaside followed by a fish and chip supper. Do you agree with our pick of the top 10 fish and chip shops in Britain?
Elderberry guide: where to find, health benefits and recipe ideas
Late summer and early autumn are the perfect seasons for heading into the British countryside in search of elderberries. Learn how to identify, where to find, the health benefits and how to cook elderberries with our expert guide.
September foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas
Make the most of the late summer bounty found in Britain's woodlands and hedgerows. Here is our expert guide on the best nuts, seeds and berries to forage for in September.
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Seasonal recipes to celebrate National Vegetarian Week
Celebrate National Vegetarian Week, which runs from 15th-21st May in 2023, by rustling up a vegetarian feast with our pick of seasonal and easy vegetarian recipes.
Walk: Alresford, Hampshire
Discover the clear streams that have made Old Alresford and New Alresford England's watercress capital.
Ellie Harrison: I've come to realise I am not a foodie
Reflecting on her most memorable culinary filming moments, the Countryfile presenter believes that fine dining is not necessarily about what is eaten
Podcast: A walk with Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall at River Cottage
Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall talks about the power of eating for health and happiness in episode 3, season 14 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Best blackberry recipes
If you've been out picking early autumn's glut of blackberries, whip up one of these delicious blackberry recipes with your hedgerow bounty
Best summer recipe ideas
Enjoy fresh and delicious seasonal meals with our pick of the best summer recipes, including tasty light bites, summer salads, sweet treats and refreshing drinks.
Farmers and mental health: where to go for help
As reported on Countryfile back in 2015, suicide rates are considerably higher among farmers. Where can the farming community seek help with mental illness?
Native British pig breeds and how to recognise them
Do you know your Gloucester Old Spot from your British Lop? Learn more about the UK's most popular native pig breeds in our handy guide.
Day out: Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland’s first official Food Town has all the ingredients for a fabulous alfresco feast
How to make real beer
Brewing your own beer is easy, enjoyable and can save you money. Our expert guide explains the history of beer and how to make your own
No-deal Brexit would be catastrophic for UK farming, warns NFU
A no-deal Brexit will increase food prices and damage the industry, according to NFU President Minette Batters.
Sara Maitland: The uncertainty surrounding Brexit is doing Britain’s farmers no favours
Farmers urgently need clarity and a more open discussion around Brexit
The best food festival in the land: Abergavenny
For two days every September, thousands of people descend on a small market town in the Welsh Marches for the finest culinary celebration in the land. Local resident (and editor) Fergus Collins went to explore
How to get into farming
Is it wise, or even possible, to join the farming industry? Here is our guide on how to get into farming in the UK.
Food party in Abergavenny
The sun shines on a small Welsh market town and its magical annual food festival, as editor Fergus Collins visits Abergavenny Food Festival.
Food Connections: free festival returns to Bristol
Foodies will be taking over Bristol for nine days in May as the city hosts Food Connections, a celebration of all things food and farming.
Foraging in the Forest of Dean
Production editor Maria Hodson journeys into a world of incredible edibles hiding in plain view.
More of us are buying organic food, finds report
Sales of organic produce grew by almost five per cent in 2015, making the industry worth £1.95 billion - with the independent sector leading the way.
5p plastic bag charge: all you need to know
From Monday 5 October, large retail businesses in England will be required to charge customers at least 5p for each single-use plastic bag. BBC Countryfile Magazine has the lowdown on what that means for you or your business.
Badger cull could be extended to more counties
The badger cull may extend to counties such as Devon and Hertfordshire, the farming minister has told the House of Commons. Applications may also be submitted by "many other interested parties", George Eustice says.
Get into seashore foraging
Enjoy a taste of seashore foraging on the coast of Dorset with editor Fergus Collins and wild food expert John Wright