Country Focus Episodes Episode guide
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Connectivity in the Countryside, Osprey Poles and Apples
Mobile phone coverage in rural areas, power pole protection for birds and fruit juice.
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Fungi, Seaweed Crisps and Helping Hedgehogs
Looking for mushrooms and learning how to help a prickly garden visitor.
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Law Courts, Mutton and a Blooming Town
Eleven law courts in Wales up for closure, bringing mutton back and blossoming Usk.
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The Ram Sale
Rachael Garside visits the National Sheep Association's Wales and Border Ram Sale.
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The Ins and Outs of the Dairy Industry
Exploring the state of the dairy industry.
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Ponies on the Pill, the Shepherds' App and Growing Garlic
Foals born on common land, modern technology and shepherds and garlic on Anglesey.
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Cockles, the Waverley and Breeding Goats for Meat
Exploring cockle picking, the last seagoing paddle steamer and South African goats.
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Auks, Gulls and Island Life
Rachael Garside visits Skomer island off the Pembrokeshire coast.
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I scream, you scream... everyone for ice cream!
Rachael Garside takes a look at ice cream producers in Wales.
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Live from the Royal Welsh Show 2015
Live from the Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd.
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That Strange Bird, a Heritage Cruise and Curry
Rachael Garside investigates strange bird sounds in Builth Wells.
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Mold Mart, Lake Habitats and Counting Orchids
The future of Mold livestock market and what lies beneath the surface of Wales's lakes.
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Hydro, an Eco Farmhouse and Spiders
Why are there fears for the future of small-scale hydroelectric schemes in rural Wales?
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Shooting Game, the Living Taff and Eccentric Gin
Shooting in the countryside, the beauty of the Taff and distilling a natural gin.
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A Sailing Academy, the Chain Bridge and Cute Sheep
Featuring the Welsh National Sailing Academy and Llangollen's chain bridge.
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07/06/2015
Rachael Garside meets chief vet Professor Christianne Glossop.
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Orienteering
The rural news magazine for those who live and work in the Welsh countryside.
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24/05/2015
The rural news magazine for those who live and work in the Welsh countryside.
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17/05/2015
A look at how one council tackles irresponsible dog ownership.
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10/05/2015
Exploring the unused plots of land that are being turned into communal vegetable gardens.
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03/05/2015
Rachael Garside interviews the leaders of the two main farming unions.
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26/04/2015
Rachael Garside looks at the recent grass fires and the implications for wildlife.
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19/04/2015
Rachael gets into the gardening spirit with a visit to the RHS Cardiff Show.
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12/04/2015
The story of Dream Alliance, the horse from an allotment in Caerphilly who ran in 30 races
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Glamping
The rural news magazine, combining a visit to the countryside with a few home comforts.
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29/03/2015
Rachael Garside is at the RSPB Conwy Reserve as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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22/03/2015
Rachael Garside visits the Food Technology Centre at Llangefni on Anglesey.
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15/03/2015
A North Wales camera project which gives people a glimpse of hidden wildlife.
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08/03/2015
Rachael Garside explores ways of managing coastlines for the future.
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01/03/2015
Includes Rachael Garside on falling grouse numbers and the National Park Monitoring Scheme