DEFRA today issued a new code for the welfare of birds produced as quarry for shooting enthusiasts.

Oakbank work with a number of Estates to assess different crop types to see which produces the most insects for wild game

Hilary Benn has proposed funding a voluntary form of Set Aside to encourage farmers to leave some uncultivated land.

Oakbank have pioneered the use of Perennial Chicory as a gamecover crop. This short video gives an excellent view of what growers can expect from this versatile, inexpensive crop.

This film shows a successful Wild Bird Seed Mix from our Demonstration Farm, Midloe Grange at Southoe. Grown in 2007 it shows that Spring Triticale can be successfully sown quite late and still produce a good weight of seed.

Wet conditions have caused significant levels of Eyespot to appear in Maize crops, particularly in the South West

Martin receives well-deserved recognition at the Gamekeeper of the Year Awards

Oakbank have been delighted to welcome Danish Habitat Specialist Kristian Kolln

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust have produced some excellent new identification guides - Available here

DEFRA Makes a clear statement in response to questions over the classification of Wild Bird Seed Crops

SFP Rules have a potential sting in the tail for Game Crops

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Pat "The Warrener" Carey comes to Essex to entertain 160 guests

DEFRA has removed Management Plans from the ELS Options Menu and back dates this action for all "Provisional" agreements.

Oakbank Game & Conservation Ltd colaborates to produce new management guidelines for Game Cover and Stewardship Crops.