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.
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July 6, 2017
Alternative routes
Buying a smallholding can be beyond the reach of many. But there are alternative routes to ‘the good life’, as Tim Tyne explains
September 6, 2016
The different types of small-scale dairy production
In a new feature series, Tim Tyne takes a look at small-scale domestic dairy production
March 10, 2015
Tim’s tips: Weigh crates, sheep identification and wellies!
Why using electronic identification of sheep is now worth considering - plus more small holding tips
June 19, 2014
Make hay while the sun shines!
Whether making hay or silage, the optimum stage of growth for cutting is generally when the grass is just beginning to come into flower, but before it has had a chance to be pollinated and…
June 6, 2014
Shearing the traditional way
By the time we get around to early June, sheep really are much better off without their fleeces!
May 13, 2014
Get ready for hay-making
Now is the time to start planning - and there is plenty to think about
