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In this issue

Grow your own foragers hedge - Berries, nuts and even top fruit can form an edible hedge.

It’s National Pie Week this month! - The Farm Kitchen makes a traditional British savoury pie.

A Brief Chapter in the History of Land

Farming and smallholding practices have altered over the past century or so. Some changes have been subtle, others less so – and many brought about by technology and legislation. In a new monthly series, Jeremy Hobson outlines just a few of them.

A Brief Chapter in the History of Land

2 mins

Exmoor Horn sheepnot just for Exmoor!

Helen Babbs meets the the hardy hill breed with excellent fleece

Exmoor Horn sheepnot just for Exmoor!

5 mins

How city farms are actively conserving our native breed

Rare Breeds Survival Trust Chief Executive Christopher Price explains how consumers see farming in their own urban community

How city farms are actively conserving our native breed

5 mins

Introducing new goats to your herd

Matt Huggins explains how to keep new members and old members safe and sound when first meeting

Introducing new goats to your herd

3 mins

Why live in Dubai when you can farm deer in Scotland

Michael Wale finds out the attractions

Why live in Dubai when you can farm deer in Scotland

5 mins

Do Government Policies Make Now a Good Time to Sell Land?

lan Barnett, National Land Director, Leaders Romans Group (LRG) looks at recent planning developments

Do Government Policies Make Now a Good Time to Sell Land?

3 mins

Pre-Season Checks for Your Incubator

We asked Brinsea Incubator Specialists how to get off to a good start to a successful hatching season

Pre-Season Checks for Your Incubator

3 mins

All about the boots

With their feathered feet, friendly nature, and curious charm, Booted Bantams are a standout breed for all poultry keepers. Cara Wheeldon finds out what makes these little birds so special—and why you will never stop at just one.

All about the boots

2 mins

Olfaction is a very misunderstood sense in hens

Paul Donovan investigates the sense of smell, and how it impacts behaviour.

Olfaction is a very misunderstood sense in hens

7 mins

Get growing early with some TLC

Lee Senior shows how to provide tender, loving care with early season warmth and protection

Get growing early with some TLC

6 mins

Get prepared for keeping bees

Claire Waring looks at what you need to know before you become a hands on beekeeper.

Get prepared for keeping bees

6 mins

Safeguarding your smallholding - who owns the land?

Agricultural journalist, smallholder and editor of Ford & Fordson Tractors Magazine Jane Brooks, joins us for her regular look at the world of agricultural machinery, smallholding and life in general.

Safeguarding your smallholding - who owns the land?

4 mins

Making delicious golden mead is easy

Many people think of mead as something of historical interest, but good mead is delicious and surprisingly easy to make. Hugh & Fiona Osborne are on a mission to bring mead back to smallholders and small farmers

Making delicious golden mead is easy

6 mins

March that heralds in spring

It’s also a busy one on the smallholding and in the garden

March that heralds in spring

3 mins

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The Country Smallholder Magazine Description:

Publisher: Kelsey Media

Category: Animals & Pets

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

The Country Smallholder is aimed at the ever-increasing UK audience interested in living a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable way of life. From people already living on a smallholding, to allotment owners; from those with a couple of acres of land, to those aspiring to get more out of their garden or even window box. With 73% of UK residents claiming to want to live more sustainably post Covid, The Country Smallholder has something for everyone.

Every issue will carry; free vet advice; helpful practical features on all aspects of smallholding, from keeping chickens to crop rotation; information on poultry, pigs, sheep, goats, cattle, and alpacas; rural crafts; property; small tractors and machinery, as well as keeping readers up to date with all the latest news and innovations.

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