The Country Smallholder

31/12/2025

The government on 22 December launched its Animal Welfare Strategy, setting out new plans to protect treasured pets and much-loved wildlife across the country.

The UK government has launched its Animal Welfare Strategy, pledging landmark reforms to protect pets, farmed animals and wildlife...

30/12/2025

Agricultural journalist and smallholder Jane Brooks joins us for her regular look at the world of machinery – and this time the focus in on tools.

Agricultural journalist and smallholder Jane Brooks joins us for her regular look at the world of machinery – with a focus on tools.

29/12/2025

From indoor sowing to getting perennials going, the expert team at Barnsdale Gardens answer your winter gardening questions.

19/12/2025

Christmas is here and Henrietta Balcon says its time to raid the freezer for homegrown raspberries – and the chicken coop for eggs – to make this festive treat.

Henrietta Balcon says its time to raid the freezer for homegrown raspberries – and the chicken coop for eggs – to make this Christmas treat

18/12/2025

Farmer’s wife and cook, Henrietta Balcon, says it’s fun and easy to make traditional Christmas condiments such as bread sauce…

Farmer's wife and cook, Henrietta Balcon, says it’s fun and easy to make traditional Christmas condiments such as bread sauce...

17/12/2025

Do you want happy bees that will thrive and collect a nice big crop of honey? Then you need healthy bees!

Bee expert, Claire Waring takes a look at diseases affecting honey bee brood and the signs to look out for...

12/12/2025

Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Chief Executive, Christopher Price, looks at progress and new projects around rare breed livestock in a difficult year for farming…

Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Chief Executive, Christopher Price, looks at progress and new projects around rare breed livestock in a difficult year for farming...

11/12/2025

Expert tips on picking, caring for and disposing of your Christmas tree, from Woodlands.co.uk’s Anton Baskerville…

Expert tips on picking, caring for and disposing of your Christmas tree, from Woodlands.co.uk’s Anton Baskerville...

10/12/2025

As the UK faces accelerating climate change and mounting pressures on land use, the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC), held on 8-9 January 2026, will spotlight the pioneering farmers and growers adapting their systems — and their crops — to a rapidly shifting world.

The Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC), will spotlight the pioneering farmers and growers adapting to climate change.

09/12/2025

The public are invited to share their views on a new plan which will shape the future of the Lake District.

The public are invited to share their views on a new plan which will shape the future of the Lake District.

08/12/2025

Unlike traditional Christmas markets, Christmas in the Mart brings together agriculture, community and festive celebration in a way that is truly unique!

Christmas in the Mart unites craft makers, families, farmers and the wider community for two days of seasonal celebration.

04/12/2025

Turtle Doves, one of the most threatened birds in the UK known for their appearance in ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ song, have been given the gift of hope from a record 112 dedicated volunteers – a 9% increase from last year.

A record year of volunteer effort is helping to turn around the fortunes of Turtle Doves, a globally threatened migratory dove.