The Country Smallholder

14/02/2025

A special installation to mark the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day will be a centrepiece at this year’s Wonderwool Wales event.

13/02/2025

Rare Breeds Survival Trust Chief Executive, Christopher Price, highlights the urban centres making vital contributions to the rare breed conservation effort.

12/02/2025

Nicky Jarvis, Head of Veterinary & Care at Redwings Horse Sanctuary will be sharing her extensive knowledge and experience at the SPILLERS™ brand’s forthcoming webinar ‘Spring into action: Effective strategies to help your horse shed pounds’ on 27th February 2025 at 7.15pm.

11/02/2025

British Wool and the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) are collaborating again this year to offer subsidised shearing training to Young Farmers’ Club (YFC) members.

10/02/2025

Tools, spares, memorabilia and parts at LRM’s Ripon Spring Autojumble

08/02/2025

Why old hand tools are still worth considering in the modern age...

https://thecountrysmallholder.com/country-smallholding/why-old-hand-tools-are-still-worth-considering-in-the-modern-age/

07/02/2025

NSA offers new ‘matchmaking service’ for sheep and arable farmers....

06/02/2025

Providing foods that encourage scratching and pecking will keep your hens occupied and entertained for longer. This is an easy way to reduce stress when free - ranging is not possible.

https://www.thelittlefeedcompany.co.uk/product/peck-a-brix/

06/02/2025

Book now for Dumfries Monitor Farm meeting on colostrum research..

05/02/2025

Adam Henson backs the Big Farmland Bird Count 2025! 🐦

Farmers, gamekeepers & landowners - take part from 7th–23rd Feb to help track UK bird populations. Just 30 minutes of your time can make a big difference!

Find out more & get involved 👉

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s annual census of the UK’s farmland birds is set to begin in February

04/02/2025

UK responds to news of foot and mouth outbreak in Germany...

https://thecountrysmallholder.com/animals/uk-responds-to-news-of-foot-and-mouth-outbreak-in-germany/

03/02/2025

Is your incubator ready for hatching season? Plus, WIN a Brinsea OvaView & OvaScope!

https://thecountrysmallholder.com/country-smallholding/is-your-incubator-ready-for-hatching-season-plus-win-a-brinsea-ovaview-ovascope/

22/01/2025

Bird flu confirmed near Wem, Shropshire!

Find out more:

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) reports that bird flu has been confirmed at a premises near Wem, Shropshire.

09/01/2025

Are sheep really stupid?

It’s widely assumed that sheep lack intelligence but Wade Muggleton disagrees – and so will you when you find out why!

08/01/2025

The organisers of Tractor World are looking for Case, International and David Brown machinery owners to exhibit at this year’s show, where the Case IH Club UK will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Case International brand.

The organisers of Tractor World are looking for Case, International and David Brown machinery owners to exhibit at this year's show

07/01/2025

Understanding how a herd works for its members is important to the welfare of goats, says Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats’s Matt Huggins...

https://thecountrysmallholder.com/animals/how-does-a-goat-herd-work

Understanding how a herd works for its members is important to the welfare of goats, says Buttercups Goat Sanctuary's Matt Huggins...

23/12/2024

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23/12/2024

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? Look no longer! Give the gift of a year of The Country Smallholder for just £24.99!

The Country Smallholder delivers a monthly dose of news, practical information, how-to guides and columns on hobby farming, organic gardening, and reviews, covering all aspects of owning and maintaining a smallholding.

Subscribe for this very special price now: shop.kelsey.co.uk/CSHOSOCN