February 24, 2021
Survey launches to assess shocking impact of sheep worrying by dogs
National Sheep Association (NSA) launches survey to gain further insight on the shocking impact of sheep worrying by dogs
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Emily Damment
February 23, 2021
Government ‘must commit to improving welfare of animals at slaughter’, say vets
“It’s clear there is room for improvement... [and] we’re concerned that the publication of the review did not include a commitment to action”
February 11, 2021
Smallholding for Beginners part 4: identifying (tagging) your sheep and goats
Debbie Kingsley outlines the rules and regulations for smallholding – this month identifying your sheep or goats
January 26, 2021
Smallholding for beginners part 3: Which skills do I need to be successful>
What sort of skills do I need to be a smallholder or become self-sufficient? Debbie Kingsley outlines essential skills for smallholders in part 3 of her series for beginners
January 26, 2021
Introducing tree leaves to sheeps’ diet cut greenhouse gases, study suggests
The results provide an exciting indication that feeding willow leaves to ruminants may contribute to targets for both climate change & air quality
January 25, 2021
Land managers play a “crucial role” in UK songbird survival; help to prove it!
“Farmers, land managers and gamekeepers play a crucial role in the survival of the UK’s farmland birds,” says Dr Roger Draycott; the Big Farmland Bird Count is a chance to record the positive results!
January 4, 2021
WIN a spectacular outfit from Toggi’s Outdoor collection
We have teamed up with outdoor clothing/footwear brand Toggi to give Country Smallholding readers the chance to win an entire outfit.
December 18, 2020
BPCA calls for rodent control as part of Avian flu measures
The British Pest Control Association is calling for greater rodent control measures to prevent spread of bird flu
December 18, 2020
Research shows better leg health & tenderness in native breed turkeys
New scientific research shows that native breed turkeys have stronger leg bones than commercial strains of turkey within the study
December 14, 2020
Global online conference to tackle broken food system
The Oxford Real Farming Conference is the biggest global online agroecology event ever
December 4, 2020
Online event – give bees a chance!
We need bees and bees need our help! Get tickets to this event and find what can be done for a better future, in your garden, on farms and by policy-makers
