September 2, 2015
Battle of the bulge
Umbilical hernias in pigs are a common affliction, as vet Pete Siviter explains
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Grow & Maintain
July 20, 2015
Timing is critical
Jules Moore answers more reader queries about bees
May 13, 2015
Worming goats
Anke Sieker tackles a tricky topic, but one of vital importance for the goatkeeper
March 10, 2015
Extracting a boar’s tusk
Extracting a boar’s tusk with a hacksaw? Are you serious? Yes, says smallholder Andrew Rock...
February 20, 2015
Lincolnshire smallholder shares his passion
Andrew O’Shea has only been smallholding since 2011, but he’s already packed more than most into those few years. Debbie Kingsley checked out what’s been happening on his Lincolnshire holding
February 3, 2015
Feeding cattle: Do they need more than grass?
In the second of a series of articles on cattle, Debbie Kingsley looks at feeding cows year round – and whether they need more than grass
December 12, 2014
Tim’s tips: The importance of insurance to smallholders… plus more smallholding advice!
Career smallholder Tim Tyne explains how important it is to factor insurance into plans to ‘downshift’. Plus more of Tim’s smallholding tips..
December 7, 2014
Tips on giving your pigs injections: Part 2
Unsure about how best to inject your pigs? In the second of a two-part feature, Liz Shankland gives some advice on how to get the job done quickly and efficiently
December 5, 2014
Accidental smallholders
Jo and James Dell from Buckinghamshire could be described as ‘accidental smallholders’. But their fresh start in life came at a very opportune moment
November 14, 2014
Which breed of sheep should I choose?
Which breed should you choose? That very much depends on your smallholding, says Tim Tyne. In this new series, he will be looking at various scenarios, and recommending a breed to suit
November 6, 2014
Kate Humble reflects on her smallholding journey
Kate Humble considers some smallholding lessons learned over the last 12 months, and makes plans for 2015
