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The article provides information on mitigating the cost of car insurance in England as of April 2011. It cites studies which show that car insurance policies have risen by over 40% in the past year, 64% for those between 17 to 22 years of age. This is because this group is seen as being more likely to file false claims, be uninsured, and are more prone to accidents. It advises selecting a car with an affordable premium, not adding special features, and availing of pay-as-you drive insurance.

The article focuses on the lucerne grown on the fields of Ian Sadler in Staffordshire, England which are being supplied to Dudley Zoological Gardens. The zoo will receive its first delivery of lucerne in the autumn and signals the start of media executive Jill Hitchman's hopes for a long-lasting relationship. According to Hitchman, they have to get the best possible value for money since they have to find funds regardless of a poor season. Sadler suggests focusing on quality and not to compete on price for those who want to supply lucerne to the zoo.

An interview is presented with businessman Gareth Powell, who specializes in umbilical slurry injection in the English counties of Wiltshire, Somerset and Berkshire. He talks about purchasing a basic slurry injection system from a local contractor and his investment in a shallow slot injector. His investment of the majority of his company's profits back into the business is mentioned. He says that his contact with dairy farmers and advertising of his services helped grow his customer base.

The article reports on the 40-meter (m)-wide grass moustache that was grown by the British Seed Houses (BSH) in Somerset, England in support of the annual November charity event. The event raises awareness and fund for men's prostate and testicular health. The grass moustache was grown by BSH agricultural sales manager for southern England, Andrew Cook.

The article profiles British hockey player and farmer Richard Alexander. According to the author, Alexander, who has a farm in Norfolk, England, has achieved 183 caps playing hockey for England and was one of the candidates for the British Olympic team in the 2012 Olympic Games. The author adds that Alexander is preparing for his role as ambassador in the London Olympics and is looking ahead to the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Photographs related to farming are presented, taken by Jean MacDonald in and around Shropshire, England.

The article discusses the success of the giftware brand Herdy established by couple Diane and Spencer Hannah in the Lake District, England. The character of Herdy was designed based on the Herdwick sheep breed, which represents fellside farming. The couple also established the Herdyfund which offers grants and funding to encourage conservation of the Herdwick breed and upland fell farming in Cumbria and The Lakes. The brand has become popular worldwide particularly in Japan.

The article previews the exhibition "Pastures New - The Sheep and the Cow" at the Llewellyn Alexander Gallery in Waterloo in London, England which opened in January 2012 and will continue until February 7.

The article features chef Ivan Day and Historic Food, his food school located in Cumbia, England that aims to recreate and revive traditional British culinary practices. According to him, meat curing and smoking techniques are similar to agriculture and farming. He alleges that British people lack appreciation of their own culinary traditions. According to the article, instead of modern kitchen appliances, his food school uses antique kitchen tools and even a 17th century cookbook.

The article focuses on the Newborough Young Farmers' Club (YFC) in Cambridgeshire, England. It details how the Newborough YFC was revived after years of declining membership. It highlights the role played by young farmer Stacey Stringer in resurrecting the club. Stringer describes the meetings, preparations, and research that were done to create a fully functioning club.

The article reports on the victory of a team of young agriculturists from Newcastle University, England at a national debating competition in London, England in 2011. The team consisted of Aimee-Rose Sharp and Charlotte Flint has impressed the judges with their positions on the positive effect of global free trade on British farming. According to British farming Minister Jim Paice, the agriculture industry needs people who advocates the welfare of British farmers.

The article provides information on the radio station Lincs FM as one of the few commercial radio stations that broadcast a dedicated farming program in Lincolnshire, England, which is presented by Sally Elkington. It says that all the show contributors offer their time freely, which reflects how the community values the program. The future of farming on the radio is also discussed.