Countryfile Presenters
Do storms affect our mood and mental health? If you enjoy them, then you're not alone
The unstoppable power and might of stormy weather can remind us of our place in the world. Ellie Harrison explores why rain falling on a roof calms us down and why the sound of wind stimulates us...
Who is Matt Baker? Everything you need to know about the television presenter
Former Blue Peter presenter Matt Baker is well known for BBC Countryfile and The One Show. Here is all you need to know about him
Who is Michaela Strachan? Everything you need to know about the Springwatch presenter
You'll recognise Michaela Strachan from her regular appearances on Springwatch, but did you know she started her career as a pop singer and kids' TV presenter?
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.
"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.
Who is Helen Skelton? Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter
Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton doesn't do things by halves, from kayaking along the Amazon to walking the tightrope!
Why is Ellie Harrison leaving Countryfile?
After 13 years, Ellie Harrison has decided to leave Countryfile. In her final column for BBC Countryfile Magazine, she reveals what she'll miss and why she has chosen to leave...
Does new housing have to put waterways at risk?
In a bid to speed up homebuilding, the Government is trying to scrap rules that require developers to protect waterways. Countryfile's John Craven reports...
Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need: how to organise or join a Ramble and how to donate
This year's Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need is taking place in October 2023. Our Countryfile Ramble guide explains how to organise your own Ramble with a selection of walking routes, plus how to donate and buy your Countryfile Ramble hat.
Ellie Harrison: How small acts can save Britain's birds
The only living link to dinosaurs, birds are a daily wonder in Britain’s skies, lands and seas. Small acts can save them, says BBC Countryfile's Ellie Harrison
John Craven: Could more of Scotland be community owned?
It’s thought that 2.6% of Scotland is community owned but a new land reform bill, due before the Scottish Parliament this year, will herald changes, says BBC Countryfile's John Craven
Matt Baker: My childhood of adventure
Growing up on a farm brought adventure and discovery for Countryfile presenter, Matt Baker, with few sharp lessons about life along the way.
John Craven: Bison and pigs are natural agents of rewilding
Curly-coated pigs on Dorset grasslands and bison roaming in a Kent woodland are showing just how livestock can transform rewilding projects, says the Countryfile presenter.
Ellie Harrison: True luxury is a simple picnic with nature for company
Offering peace, freedom and the company of nature, a simple picnic in the great outdoors is the height of the dining experience, says the Countryfile presenter
Adam Henson: Why farming is in the limelight during the busy harvest season
In the long days of late summer, when the harvest is underway and it's the season of agriculture shows, farming is visible to the public more than at any other time of year, says the Countryfile presenter.
John Craven: The frightening and costly reality of coastal erosion
As sea levels rise, it's time for a national debate about the long-term future of our coastline, says Countryfile presenter John Craven.
Adam Henson: Our seaside harvests are as important as ever
As an island nation, fishing and our coastal harvests are as culturally and politically important as ever, says the Countryfile presenter.
Ellie Harrison: A whale's death brings more life to the ocean
After years of complex preparation, we finally filmed the UK’s first whale-fall experiment in the Celtic Sea, reveals Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison.
Ellie Harrison: Nature is felt, not named.
As the Brecon Beacons National Park is renamed Bannau Brycheiniog, our appreciation of nature carries more weight than a name, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison
Who is Hamza Yassin? Everything you need to know about the BBC presenter and wildlife cameraman
From humble beginnings living in a car in Scotland to dazzling the nation on Strictly Come Dancing and being a judge in the Countryfile Calendar competition, 'Ranger Hamza' is fast becoming a national hero. Here's all you need to know about the wildlife presenter and photographer.
John Craven: the Ramblers' new president will break down barriers
In an inspired choice, Ramblers walking charity has appointed 'Blind Adventurer' Amar Latif as its new president, reports Countryfile presenter John Craven
Ellie Harrison: Ordnance Survey maps preserve the history of our ancient trails
Ordnance Survey’s meticulous maps not only guide us but also preserve the history of our rights of way, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison
John Craven: Investing in foresters
If Britain is to plant more trees successfully, we need to train more people in the craft of forestry, says the Countryfile presenter.
Ellie Harrison: My reluctant admiration for dogs
Dogs are much loved in Britain and they enrich our lives immeasurably, but not all of us are enamoured, says BBC Countryfile's Ellie Harrison