Animals-and-Pets
Country Smallholding
My Soay Struggle
Soay are descended from a primitive breed, and catching them for the abattoir run is a major challenge, says Sam Gray
5 min |
January 2018
Country Smallholding
A Great Goat Choice
Smallholder Mandy Colbourne talks to Debbie Kingsley about her Anglo Nubians
3 min |
January 2018
Country Smallholding
Guide To Cutting Hedgerows
Hedgerows are a precious asset. It is important that they are properly maintained
2 min |
January 2018
Country Smallholding
Beat The Blues
Pass a winter’s evening by planning your garden year
3 min |
January 2018
Country Smallholding
A different route
Kim Stoddart speaks to a couple who are showing that you can aim for a degree of self-sufficiency without having your own smallholding
4 min |
Spring 2017
Country Smallholding
Salt poisoning in pigs
Ensure your pigs have a CONSTANT supply of water. If they don’t, their lives could be at risk
2 min |
Spring 2017
Country Smallholding
What makes a show winner?
The Spring Alpaca Fiesta, a major event in the alpaca show calendar, takes place on April 7-9 at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, Slapton, in Buckinghamshire. The event is organised by the Heart of England Alpaca Group. Here, they consider what makes a show-winning alpaca
4 min |
Spring 2017
Country Smallholding
A Holistic Vision
Christine Page talks to Debbie Kingsley about her small beef herd and micro dairy in Shropshire
5 min |
December 2017
Country Smallholding
A Cut Above
Liz Shankland meets a pig breeder whose day job couldn’t be further removed from his hobby
3 min |
December 2017
Country Smallholding
Dog Tape Worms In Sheep
A key health issue for dog owners and shepherds
2 min |
December 2017
Country Smallholding
Trying Turkeys
Christmas is coming and Liz Shankland feels there is something missing on her new smallholding.
5 min |
December 2017
Country Smallholding
Bring The Outside In
Source your Christmas decorations from the smallholding
2 min |
December 2017
Country Smallholding
Insects Need Help
New research has shown a shocking decline in the numbers of flying insects. Smallholders can help, says Penny Bunting
4 min |
December 2017
Country Smallholding
Sponging Solution
Tighten up your lambing period with sponging, says Charlotte
1 min |
October 2017
Country Smallholding
Service With A Smile
All work and no play is no way to enjoy yourself, but when Liz Shankland gets a break from her new smallholding, it’s often a busman’s holiday
5 min |
October 2017
Country Smallholding
Try A Tiller
Advice on tractor-mounted rotary tillers, by Tom Read of Farm Tech Supplies
2 min |
October 2017
Country Smallholding
Wild About Winter
The all-new resilient gardener, with Kim Stoddart
4 min |
October 2017
Country Smallholding
Fruity And Fun
A true taste of the good life with a cider and apple-pressing day
2 min |
October 2017
Country Smallholding
Breeding: A Vet's View
In the second of our series on successful breeding, Jack Smellie talks to her vet Kate Stevens
7 min |
November 2017
Country Smallholding
Get ready for winter!
Jack Smellie offers some tips..
2 min |
November 2017
Country Smallholding
At The Cutting Edge
This month: A chainsaw course in the South West
2 min |
November 2017
Country Smallholding
Meat From Sheep
Meat from sheep includes hogget and mutton as well as lamb. Debbie Kingsley explains
5 min |
November 2017
Country Smallholding
Ringworm In Cattle
A disease to watch out for in winter
2 min |
November 2017
Country Smallholding
A Small Matter
Small-scale and sustainable use of the land is vital, argues Alicia Miller
3 min |
November 2017
Country Smallholding
Our Polytunnel Ally
Extend your growing season, says Kim Stoddart
2 min |
March 2018
Country Smallholding
Snowed In!
Sam Gray reflects on a particularly challenging winter on her smallholding high on the Long Mynd in Shropshire
5 min |
March 2018
Country Smallholding
Giving Treats To Livestock
Should you do it? Debbie Kingsley investigates
5 min |
March 2018
Country Smallholding
Love Your Soil!
Good soil is the key to success on your veg patch
3 min |
March 2018
Country Smallholding
Getting Real
From e-sheep to microdairies, there was plenty of inspiration at the Oxford Real Farming Conference.
5 min |
March 2018
Country Smallholding
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 min |