CATEGORIES

Action needed to protect UK sheep flock from vaccine crisis, says NSA

With livestock health under ever increasing scrutiny, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is highlighting the critical need to address the ongoing issues with disruption to animal vaccine supply.

A meeting of minds and gardening for good health

Michael Wale meets MindFood, a health charity in West London that is using allotment space help improve mental health

Weaving stunning shawls and blankets from named animals

Jack Smellie meets the very talented Bec Briar who works with her own flock's fleeces from her land on the edge of Exmoor.

So what does a fibre mill actually do?

Emma Taylor explains the ethos that underpins her mill

Making the perfect pickled onions

Fiona and Hugh Osborne preserve a lot of their own food and are especially proud of their pickled onions.

Interesting Inheritance

There are many different genes and mutations that make fancy chickens interesting. Grant Brereton takes a closer look at some quirky ones...

How can nutrition support a healthy moult?

Andrew Fothergill, National Poultry Advisor at Farmgate explains the difference nutrition can make for your hens during moulting season.

The long journey from the wild jungle fowl to the modern hybrid

This month, Paul Donovan investigates the origin of the humble hen as we know it.

Nearly living the dream but just need to get the right property?

John Sones discusses what to consider before purchase

A pressing engagement with apples

Lorraine Turnbull, an experienced award-winning smallholder and author describes how to press your apples and make delicious juice and cider.

The Old Irish Goat Rediscovered

Tamsin Cooper learns how a native breed is restoring Ireland's heathlands

Time to find a tup

Ready to start breeding this year? Liz Shankland has some advice on how to select the best ram for the job.

A black and white story

Chris Graham throws a deserving spotlight on Ron Fieldhouse, his award winning Large Whites and his lifetime’s dedication to pedigree pig breeding

Agreeable symmetry-Warden Abbey Vineyard is a custodian of the present and the past

Rebecca Farmer, Editor of Vineyard Magazine, visits grapevines that reach out far into the community that surround them

The magic of weaving

Jack Smellie continues to explore the journey from raw fibre to rustic rug

Pushing ahead with plans for vintage tractor show anniversary year

Taking place from 4-5 November, the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show has already opened competition entries, which close on 13th September

Land based T levels to be launched

Jane Brooks looks at new qualifications for young people in the land-based industries

Could your bees be starving in the sunshine?

Claire Waring looks at what to do if the forage runs out in late summer

Later season seed sowings

Kim Stoddart explains which vegetable seed can still be sown this month for longer lasting harvests ...

New introductions to the current flock

Acquiring new stock is always an exciting time but, as Paul Donovan investigates, introducing them to an established flock can have its difficulties

Taking care of turkeys

Keeping turkeys happy and healthy by understanding what they need

Reporting from a very special poultry sale

Grant Brereton meets a respected breeder

But what exactly is a True Bantam?

Grant Brereton takes a closer look at these spectacular small chickens

Hot Summers and Poultry Drinkers

Hot, dry summer days brings a new set of challenges when providing water to your poultry. Fiona and Hugh Osborne describe how they have solved some of these issues.

Keeping ducks free of diseases

Liz Fairbrother says your observation and management will help to keep your ducks dabbling

Vet advice from an experienced poultry vet

Not only holiday makers like hot weather and especially red mite! so do parasites

Influx of new buyers pushes up prices of amenity land at auction

lan Kitson Director, Cheffins reflects on why the market for grazing land land is on the up

Smallholding down under - bushfires, brown snakes but satisfying

Janice Houghton-Wallace looks at living off the land in Australia

Small but mighty; why Lowlines are perfect for smallholders

Standing at just over one-metre tall, Lowlines are the perfect fit for smallholders.

It's a Dog's Life Down on the Farm - and on the smallholding...

In his bi-monthly series, Jeremy Hobson continues to discuss the life of the smallholders' dog as a working companion and pet