May 8, 2014
BATTLE WAGED IN EU TO SAVE OUR SEEDS
The Soil Association is appealing for backing in its campaign to save our seeds.
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May 6, 2014
British Whites – at a show near you in 2014!
British Whites are very popular cattle with smallholders – and you can see them at events around Britain in coming months
May 2, 2014
Step-by-step guide: Contrasts in foot care
Hoof care is one of the most important aspects of livestock husbandry, regardless of the species kept. In many cases, animals will live long and useful lives without any foot problems at all and, given…
April 30, 2014
Step-by-step guide: Testing cattle for bTB
Routine testing for Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) is something that all cattle keepers have to live with, and, sadly, as the TB problem in the UK continues to escalate, testing needs to be carried out with…
April 30, 2014
Step-by-step guide: Scanning sheep for pregnancy
Ultrasound scanning of in-lamb ewes is one of the most useful (and cost effective) management tools for sheep keepers, regardless of the size of their flocks. Scanning is carried out by contactors who travel from…
April 30, 2014
Bringing up the rear: Crutching and dagging sheep
Tim Tyne gives a step-by-step guide to crutching and dagging sheep
April 30, 2014
The renewable energy experts
Renewable Solutions is a UK-wide company offering a wide range of eco-friendly technologies
April 30, 2014
Why every plot needs a Polytunnel
We all know the impact of increased prices at the supermarket and soaring food bills, so it is no surprise that polytunnels are growing ever more popular. As more and more people head out to…
April 30, 2014
Sustainable heating is the hot topic
Trees provide homes for wildlife, shelter and shade for people and livestock, and they give us greener, healthier places in which to live. They reduce the risk of flooding, produce the oxygen we breathe and…
April 30, 2014
Can I have horn removed?
My billy goat has been disbudded as a kid but now has a badly misshapen horn growth. Can I have it removed again?
April 30, 2014
Was kale the culprit?
I grow a fair quantity of vegetables for a local veg box scheme, and throw fresh green waste over the fence for my sheep to enjoy. However, last week one ewe died suddenly and now…
