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Little is known about where bees go or where they forage - but scientists at Bangor University have been trying to change that.

Matt gets to see up close the new tech that could give us more of an insight into the world of bees and how to better protect them. 

Senior lecturer and PHD student Jake Shearwood unveils some extraordinary technology that could revolutionise our knowledge of the world of bees.

Margherita dons her hard hat to go deep underground at Llechwedd Slate Caverns to discover an unusual method of maturing cheese.

But first Margherita pitches in to help out with the morning delivery of cheese before taking it down on the old slate train that used to carry miners to their work.

It’s the steepest cable railway in the UK and Margherita descends to a depth of 500ft...and once there it's a chance to have a taste of this unusual cheese.

It's time to judge the thousands of entries into our "Seasons in the Sun" Countryfile Photographic Competition.And six of our previous winners and finalists have come along to Bowood House in Wiltshire to help reduce the mountain of pictures down to just one thousand.John, wildlife cameraman and presenter Simon King and broadcaster and musician Cerys Matthews then sit down to pick their favourite 12 images.And the overall winner? Well, that's down to you...

Adam's off to learn about a very different type of cattle - Lowlines,
Known as the 'belt buckle' cows, this breed is 60% shorter at all stages of life than native and continental breeds.

And farmers like them because they convert minimal grass to quality meat more efficiently than most.
Adam visits one of the largest herds in Europe to find out more.

Margherita goes for a train ride on the Ffestiniog Railway from Porthmadog to Tan Y Blwch for a journey with a difference.

This is a first-time event organised to offer people living with dementia a day out to experience the beautiful scenic journey through Snowdonia and a chance to reconnect with nature.

Margherita finds out more about why this event is so important to those taking part and meets the driving force behind the idea.

The future of our bees relies heavily on the work of future generations - and Matt meets one youngster who's already taken up the challenge.

Nine-year-old Lowri Anker has an interesting hobby outside of school…keeping beehives and helping dad with the family business. 

Lowri shows Matt the process of extracting honey from her bee colony to help supply a local meadery...and a special arrival turns up just in time for the cameras!