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October 21, 2021
Keeping livestock in winter: housing, shelter and feeding
With winter approaching, Tim Tyne offers advice to smallholders on shelter, feeding, bedding and grazing options for sheep and other livestock.
August 16, 2019
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July 3, 2019
Dry, flaky skin in pigs: It could be sarcoptic mange
A scratching pig could be suffering from sarcoptic mange. Vet Liz Bennett explains how to identify it and what treatment will be required
July 3, 2019
How to limit flies on your cattle
Flies are not merely an annoyance to cattle, they can transfer disease. Vet Kaz Strycharczyk explains how to limit their effects, both chemically and by using holistic methods
July 3, 2019
County Tractors: How the four equal-sized wheeled-vehicles can sell for a mint
County tractors fetch eye-watering sums at auction. Kevin Alviti finds out from a former company owner why the machine with the four equal-sized wheels can make its sellers a mint
July 2, 2019
Best SUV for a smallholding? Tried and tested equipment
See what our smallholder testing panel thought of an automatic coop door, a quality dog collar, a Subaru CV and more in this month’s focus on products that suit small-scale farmers
May 31, 2019
How chainsaws revolutionised smallholding
Stihl has been making chainsaws since the 1920s and smallholders with timber simply love the Farmboss, says Kevin Alviti
May 31, 2019
Best hiking boots? Tried and tested smallholding equipment
A forceful professional pressure washer, two pairs of rugged boots and a patio nectarine tree are just a few of the diverse products that have been put through their paces by our testing panel this…
May 31, 2019
Top tips on showing cattle at shows
If you are planning to show your cattle on the agricultural show circuit, Tom Blunt has plenty of helpful tips
May 31, 2019
What are the symptoms of coccidiosis and how can I prevent it?
Diarrhoea, wasting and poor appetite are all signs of coccidiosis in calves, which is straightforward to treat but swift action is needed
