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
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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
July 9, 2018
Getting rid of lice and mites in pigs
Our guide to getting your lice and mite treatment up to scratch
August 4, 2017
Donald Macsween: joy of piglets
Donald Macsween has a successful farrowing at his croft on the Isle of Lewis
July 6, 2017
Buy your own island
Really get away from it all… for £300,000.
February 6, 2017
Try ‘no-dig’ veg growing
THIS MONTH: Charles Dowding’s courses on growing without digging!
November 8, 2016
Learn more about a crofter’s life with our brand new series
Welcome to a new bi-monthly feature series by Donald Macsween, a leading crofter from the Isle of Lewis
August 8, 2016
Vegetable harvest tips
Each vegetable has a ‘sweet moment’, says Charles
February 24, 2015
Winter housing for your cattle
In the third part of our series on cattle, Debbie Kingsley looks at overwintering your cows and housing requirements
February 3, 2015
Tim’s Tips: Marking cattle made easy – plus more expert advice
Career smallholder Tim Tyne offers expert advice on marking cattle, registering for VAT, cleaning automatic drinkers and the benefits of utilising roof racks.
November 14, 2014
Tim’s tips: Make handling your cows easier – plus more smallholding ideas!
Career smallholder Tim Tyne explains how halter training your cows can really pay dividends. Plus more of Tim’s smallholding tips...
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