“Charlie Pye-Smith’s Land of Plenty… captures the spirit of the English countryside. This is no sentimental journey, but a real reflection of rural life by a formidably well-informed commentator, yet it’s the easiest of reads, with memorable characters, surprising statistics and incisive reflections. Even those of us steeped in agriculture will find new insights in every chapter.” — John Deben, Country Life
“A brilliantly well observed story of the British countryside, its history and its future … a Rural Rides for the 21st century” — Western Morning News
“We need to take where our food comes from seriously. Pye-Smith’s investigation is thorough and at times remarkable” — Clive Aslet, The Times
“Thoughtful … the story he tells is both full of hope and trepidation” — Tom Fort, Literary Review
“It’s not just recommended reading for all those who have a special affinity with rural Britain, warts and all, but it should be top of the summer reading list for every Cabinet minister” — Yorkshire Evening Post
“Personal and passionate … Its great strength is that it is neither a manifesto or a jeremiad” — The National
“Pye-Smith’s writing… will be enjoyed just as much by someone who has been farming all their life as somebody who knows little about agriculture but is looking for an enjoyable non-fiction read” — Ben Eagle, thinkingcountry.com
“Land of Plenty is a must-read… a nuanced account of the countryside that is neither romantic or damning but refreshingly balanced” Farmdrop, the ethical grocers