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Small but mighty; why Lowlines are perfect for smallholders
Standing at just over one-metre tall, Lowlines are the perfect fit for smallholders.
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
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
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
Later season seed sowings
Kim Stoddart explains which vegetable seed can still be sown this month for longer lasting harvests ...
What can happen if a goat's brain or nervous system develops a fault?
Goat Vet, David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS, looks at what can go wrong and considers prevention
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
Land based T levels to be launched
Jane Brooks looks at new qualifications for young people in the land-based industries
The magic of weaving
Jack Smellie continues to explore the journey from raw fibre to rustic rug
'The Yorkshire is a big ask for a young horse'
Katie Duxbury on her judging appointment at the 2023 Great Yorkshire
Shields scores a Yorkshire hat-trick
A rider clocks three wins on three rides and riders battle the weather for a thrilling result
Bragg brings competition
EVENT rider Alex Bragg decided to use Bicton’s Foxhunter second round as a warm-up for Nations Cup duties at Haras de Jardy with his five-star mare Quindiva.
Multitasking trainer
Vet Ilka Gansera-Lévêque on training with Monty Roberts, her jockey grounding, and living \"the American dream\" alongside the giants of the turf in Newmarket
Smith keeps it clear
A mare steps up to secure a HOYS ticket, while a first season attempting seniors continues to be successful for one rider
Reporting from a very special poultry sale
Grant Brereton meets a respected breeder
Taking care of turkeys
Keeping turkeys happy and healthy by understanding what they need
Getting Started with Longhorns
Wade Muggleton took the big step of keeping their own cattle and he hasn't looked back!
Building a better fruit cage
Fiona and Hugh Osborne extensively use fruit and vegetable cages to protect valuable crops.
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
Feeling the heat
High temperatures increase the risk of overheating in active horses. Adam Jackson MRCVS explains equine thermoregulation, the risks and treatments
Equestrian executive
Amanda Bond, head of equestrian affairs at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, on her career path that includes working as a fire-eater, late-night online meetings in PJs and eye-opening celebrations in a drag club
Capels Hollow Drift
The Burghley runner-up has exceptional trainability, but he can occasionally “let rip”. Gemma Redrup finds out more about this Euros-bound eventer
The end could be nigh for compulsory spurs at FEI
A proposal for dressage riders to be allowed to compete without spurs has FEI backing in the 2024 rule revisions
Owners put horses' needs first during cost-of-living crisis
A survey found people are going without to ensure their horses’ care is not affected by increased costs
Royale is king of the ring
A young hunter pony stallion, two Exmoor mares and a single clear round stand out in front of the judges
See You Then
The three-time Champion Hurdle winner, nicknamed “See You When” due to racing so sparingly, was brilliant just when it mattered most. Kate Johnson discovers this fragile superstar’s story
New group set up to tackle unsuitably mounted riders
The working group aims to tackle what can be a sensitive issue, across the industry
Contentious elimination rule prompts more calls for change
The rule that allows the ground jury president to halt any rider’s round came into force this year, to controversy
Team announced for the 2023 eventing Europeans
The reigning world champion and Badminton winners are on the squad, along with a championship debutant