Country Focus - Sunday 31st July at 0700; presented by Rachael Garside and repeated Monday 1st August 0530

So the Royal Welsh is over for another year - but much of the talk at the Show this year was about the numbersb being down on last year and in these economic hit times the cost of a trip to the show. And if that's the case - with lots of local ones yet to come this summer what is the future of the agricultural show?

Research into reserves of Shale Gas in South Wales show potential levels here are comparable to those of North Sea Gas. If exploited it could help solve global energy shortages and mean a multi-million boost to the Welsh economy. But concerns have been raised over the controversial extraction method, known as Fracking, that's been linked to environmental damage.

Volunteers are being called on to help survey red squirrels in Bryn Arau Duon forest near Pumsaint in Carmarthenshire next weekend. It's all part of a wider mammals project. If you would like to get involved contact r Jenny MacPherson jennymacpherson@vwt.org.uk

Tracking birds seems to be all the rage at the moment and it's helped by improved technology. We know lots about where seabirds nest but very little as to where they forage and feed . But across the Atlantic coast of Europe there are now several projects using GPS technology to establish greater knowledge.

And the Big Butterfly Count is extended - Poor weather put a bit of a dampener on the start of this year's Big Butterfly Count, so the count has been extended for an extra week giving you more chances to take part.