The Country Smallholder Magazine - March 2018
The Country Smallholder Magazine - March 2018
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In this issue
Livestock treats Debbie Kingsley asks: ‘Are they appropriate?’ 40 Lambing Special Make it easy, says Tim Tyne 44 Lambing gear Product choices 47 Pregnancy & birth Breeding success series, with Jack Smellie.
Back To The Land
Kevin Alviti loved his upbringing on a farm and was determined to give his children the same opportunity. He now has a thriving smallholding
5 mins
What Skills?
In her series for beginners, Debbie Kingsley considers whether you need any particular skills to be a smallholder
2 mins
Our Polytunnel Ally
Extend your growing season, says Kim Stoddart
2 mins
Snowed In!
Sam Gray reflects on a particularly challenging winter on her smallholding high on the Long Mynd in Shropshire
5 mins
Care Of Newborn Animals
Observe some key principles during the birthing process
2 mins
The Blue Texel
Debbie Kingsley talks to sheep keepers Steven and Hannah Payne about their Tordown flock
4 mins
Giving Treats To Livestock
Should you do it? Debbie Kingsley investigates
5 mins
Love Your Soil!
Good soil is the key to success on your veg patch
3 mins
Getting Real
From e-sheep to microdairies, there was plenty of inspiration at the Oxford Real Farming Conference.
5 mins
A Breed Under Threat
Few minority breeds have faced such challenging conditions as those from the northernmost isles. Meg Mearns highlights the plight of Shetland geese
5 mins
The Country Smallholder Magazine Description:
Publisher: Kelsey Media
Category: Animals and Pets
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
The Country Smallholder is aimed at the ever-increasing UK audience interested in living a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable way of life. From people already living on a smallholding, to allotment owners; from those with a couple of acres of land, to those aspiring to get more out of their garden or even window box. With 73% of UK residents claiming to want to live more sustainably post Covid, The Country Smallholder has something for everyone.
Every issue will carry; free vet advice; helpful practical features on all aspects of smallholding, from keeping chickens to crop rotation; information on poultry, pigs, sheep, goats, cattle, and alpacas; rural crafts; property; small tractors and machinery, as well as keeping readers up to date with all the latest news and innovations.
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