June 27, 2019
WIN a place on Kim Stoddart’s food growing courses
Three lucky winners will each win a place on one of Kim’s resilient food growing courses
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June 21, 2019
The High life
After meeting five years ago, Donald Hendry and Linda McFadzean now breed Highland cattle, as well as rare Whitebred Shorthorns. Julie Harding visits them on their scenic holding in Dumfries & Galloway to find out…
June 20, 2019
Guide to showing sheep at local agricultural shows
Local agricultural shows are the ideal forum at which beginners to the circuit can show their sheep, says Tim Tyne, who also advises on stock selection and preparation
May 31, 2019
Reasons to invest in a SmartBunker ®
Feeding horses is done more safely from their own feed storage unit, so why not use a SmartBunker ®
May 30, 2019
A country smallholder lists 10 of his favourite smallholding must-haves
Paul Kimber, who runs a smallholding in Paddock Wood in Kent, reveals how much he loves the strength and sound of his trusty 4x4, while his comfy chair, which is perfect when needing a break,…
May 30, 2019
All about willow and its best uses for smallholders
From reducing the risk of bloat in ruminants to creating shelter belts and cricket bats, willow has myriad uses and is perfect for smallholders, finds Sally Morgan
May 30, 2019
6 large-harvest fruit and vegetables you can grow at home
We pick six fruit and vegetables that reap multiple-harvests every year and can be grown at home
May 30, 2019
How to shear your sheep properly
Most breeds of sheep require shearing. Tim Tyne explains exactly how to tackle the vital job of shearing a sheep
September 7, 2018
Salcombe Meat Company: supplying South Devon
Alex and Lauren Brazier are the talk of the town when it comes to supplying top quality meat to hotels and restaurants. Debbie Kingsley meets the Salcombe-based smallholders
September 7, 2018
Smallholder interview: growing bouquets in Devon
Harriet Mullins’ rustic bouquets, filled with the seasonal flowers she grows on her rented Devon smallholding, are finding favour with numerous local residents.
August 7, 2018
Should I get a feral cat for rodents on my smallholding?
Ask the experts: should smallholders enlist feline help with rodents
