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Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat

But also sadly rarer with all native goose breeds currently on the RBST Watchlist. Rare Breeds Survival Trust Chief Executive Christopher Price says they still have a valuable part to play for the future

Feed your goats according to their individual needs

Joanna Palmer, nutritionist for Smallholder Range offers feeding advice to keep your goats happy and healthy this winter.

A unique way of pig production

Michael Wale reports on how New Forest Smallholders could benefit from a Government ruling

Bishops Quarter

This ex-eventer, who was too tricky for dressage, has found his forte as a multi-winning puissance specialist. There's no jump too big for Bishops Quarter, says Jennifer Donald

UK study finds some species of seabirds are showing signs of developing immunity to avian influenza

The eight-strong FluMap consortium, headed by the world-leading research team at the Animal Plant Health Agency (APHA), has developed laboratory tools that can dissect the immune response in birds that have been exposed to avian influenza viruses in their lifetime.

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

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

Winter Maintenance that lasts all year round

Agricultural journalist, smallholder and Editor of the Ferguson Heritage Magazine Jane Brooks, joins us for her regular look at the world of agricultural machinery.

Getting started with ducks and geese.

Lisa Mancell, National Sales Coordinator at Farmgate gives her advice on the importance of nutrition for healthy ducks and geese.

BB

The quirky BB morphed from a failed racehorse to one of the most reliable and prolific hunters in the country

Grow your own Christmas dinner

Zoe Chinman, from small poultry farm \"East Sussex Smallholders, explains the joy of rearing small batch turkeys on a Sussex smallholding.

Keep your goats fit and well during the long winter months

David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS. provides practical pointers to providing the best care for your livestock in the cold (and wet) weather

Para charity trustee

Henrietta Cheetham on her mission to provide Britain's top para riders with medal-winning horsepower

Phoebe Peters

The former European pony champion tells Polly Bryan about life at the Van Olsts, learning from Lottie Fry and how taking a break from dressage led to success she never imagined

Coyotes and Pony Clubbers

The stunning countryside of southernmost Canada is outshone only by the glimpse of these hounds' \"indefinably menacing\" prey

Will Biddick

The point-to-pointing great capped off last season with an eighth men's championship title and he has no plans to slow down yet. Gemma Redrup discovers why his passion for the sport is only growing

On the third day of Christmas...

Grant Brereton examines three chicken breeds that have a very festive connection

A wreath for every door

Helen Babbs finds out how a festive evening with friends became a thriving seasonal business

Few things capture the joy of smallholding like a home-grown Christmas meal

Hugh & Fiona Osborne love cooking for friends and family, especially at this time of year.

Keep a close watch

It is not only ocular disease that manifests in the eyes; early signs of systemic illness can be seen via ophthalmic checks. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains

Cotswold defies the elements

The wet weather has forced team chase cancellations, but the Cotswold provides a great venue for teams from the top to the bottom of the scale

Myth-busting

\"Hunting is really scary and you have to jump huge fences. Not so, says Gemma Redrup - it's a sport that welcomes everyone

Getting your wool processed fleece by fleece

Rampisham Hill Mill has established itself as the 'go to' mill for smallholders, crafters, and spinning/weaving guilds alike Jack Smellie visits to find out why

Choosing a frugal Christmas full of joy

Andrew Oldham continues his diary from his home at Pig Row

Heroes in their time

Horses are so often the stars of the show, whether pulling royal wedding carriages or enabling blind people to enjoy riding. Lottie Morgan meets five veterans extolled for their life in service

'The ride of my life'

When everything goes right, when there is total harmony and a horse gives his all – those precious moments are what a partnership is all about. Eleanor Jones finds out about some unforgettable wins

Taking up residence

Resident equestrian artists capture the glimpses behind the scenes that are the essence of the sport. Madeleine Silver finds out how a residency works and what it brings to both artist and viewer

Riders reminded that pain medication is to be banned

Athletes may not use tramadol in competition from 1 January 2024

Calls to follow Scotland in new fireworks law

Councils now have powers to establish control zones near facilities such as animal hospitals and livery yards

Thinking inside the box

It is an unfortunate fact that recovery from injury or surgery can require box rest, and the management challenges it brings. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS explains how best to approach such challenges

Scientists find way to calculate our horses' carbon hoofprint

The aim is to understand the current situation, to inform changes that can continue for the long term