July 2, 2019
The benefits of wildflower meadows on smallholdings
Apart from helping to preserve Britain’s heritage, there are numerous benefits to be had when smallholders create their own wildflower meadow, as Leslie Bliss discovers
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May 31, 2019
5 ways your livestock can self-medicate through grazing practices
Our livestock can self-medicate through their grazing practices, but the plant species we provide for them are key
November 23, 2018
Best smallholders insurance guide – things you need to know about your insurance
Finding insurance can be a complicated process, especially for busy smallholders. We spoke to H&H Insurance Brokers for tips on finding the best cover for your smallholding
September 7, 2018
Effects of drought likely to be felt into next year
Although Britain’s record-breaking heatwave has now been broken by rain storms, the impact of the prolonged tinderbox dry summer following a longer than usual winter is likely to continue throughout this year and into next,…
August 7, 2018
How to preserve water supplies on smallholdings
Ask the experts: during the hot weather, here’s how to preserve dwindling water supplies
August 7, 2018
Buying your first smallholding property
Debbie Kingsley outlines what smallholders-in-waiting need to consider when buying their first property
August 7, 2018
Protecting your pigs and profits
Liz Shankland continues her guide to improving herd productivity, this time investigating the importance
August 7, 2018
British smallholders feel the effects of the sweltering summer
The long run of sunshine and dry days of summer 2018 is impacting smallholders and their livestock and crops
July 9, 2018
Getting rid of lice and mites in pigs
Our guide to getting your lice and mite treatment up to scratch
July 9, 2018
First steps: rules governing medicine
Debbie Kingsley outlines the rules and regulations for smallholdings. This month: medicine records and fallen stock
April 9, 2018
How to treat hypothermic lambs
Smallholder Tim Tyne advises on the treatment of lambs which are hypothermic
