My Soay Struggle

Soay are descended from a primitive breed, and catching them for the abattoir run is a major challenge, says Sam Gray

A Great Goat Choice

Smallholder Mandy Colbourne talks to Debbie Kingsley about her Anglo Nubians

Guide To Cutting Hedgerows

Hedgerows are a precious asset. It is important that they are properly maintained

Beat The Blues

Pass a winter’s evening by planning your garden year

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

Salt poisoning in pigs

Ensure your pigs have a CONSTANT supply of water. If they don’t, their lives could be at risk

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

A Holistic Vision

Christine Page talks to Debbie Kingsley about her small beef herd and micro dairy in Shropshire

A Cut Above

Liz Shankland meets a pig breeder whose day job couldn’t be further removed from his hobby

Dog Tape Worms In Sheep

A key health issue for dog owners and shepherds

Trying Turkeys

Christmas is coming and Liz Shankland feels there is something missing on her new smallholding.

Bring The Outside In

Source your Christmas decorations from the smallholding

Insects Need Help

New research has shown a shocking decline in the numbers of flying insects. Smallholders can help, says Penny Bunting

Sponging Solution

Tighten up your lambing period with sponging, says Charlotte

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

Try A Tiller

Advice on tractor-mounted rotary tillers, by Tom Read of Farm Tech Supplies

Wild About Winter

The all-new resilient gardener, with Kim Stoddart

Fruity And Fun

A true taste of the good life with a cider and apple-pressing day

Breeding: A Vet's View

In the second of our series on successful breeding, Jack Smellie talks to her vet Kate Stevens

Get ready for winter!

Jack Smellie offers some tips..

At The Cutting Edge

This month: A chainsaw course in the South West

Meat From Sheep

Meat from sheep includes hogget and mutton as well as lamb. Debbie Kingsley explains

Ringworm In Cattle

A disease to watch out for in winter

A Small Matter

Small-scale and sustainable use of the land is vital, argues Alicia Miller

Our Polytunnel Ally

Extend your growing season, says Kim Stoddart

Snowed In!

Sam Gray reflects on a particularly challenging winter on her smallholding high on the Long Mynd in Shropshire

Giving Treats To Livestock

Should you do it? Debbie Kingsley investigates

Love Your Soil!

Good soil is the key to success on your veg patch

Getting Real

From e-sheep to microdairies, there was plenty of inspiration at the Oxford Real Farming Conference. 

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