Author of the Haynes Pig Manual; currently working on the Haynes Smalholding Manual. Agricultural writer, broadcaster, and photographer contributing to publications and programmes in English and Welsh. Specialist areas: farming, wildlife, and countryside matters. Journalist for 20+ years, working in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, and online services. Ex-BBC staffer. Part-time smallholder, breeding prize-winning pedigree Tamworth pigs. Resident pig expert for Country Smallholding magazine and writes for a variety of publications on rural matters. Has a weekly column in the Western Mail, the national newspaper of Wales. Author of the Haynes Pig Manual and the The Practical Guide to Buying and Running a Smallholding in Wales (University of Wales Press). Started as a newspaper reporter, then worked as a producer/director in TV for six years; 10 years with the BBC in radio, news online, and producer of the BBC Food website. Worked as a presenter on a gardening programme. Extensive broadcasting experience. Frequently interviewed as a commentator on farming/ "Good Life"/ downshifting/general agricultural issues. Willing to sell soul to organisations in need of specialist PR support. Prepared to travel – distance no problem.