The Country Smallholder

15/07/2025

Did you know Alpacas can also be affected by Blue Tongue?

14/07/2025

Farmers are being advised to take immediate steps to conserve water and secure sufficient supplies for their crops this summer, the Environment Agency has said, following England’s driest spring since 1893.

Farmers are being advised to take immediate steps to conserve water following England’s driest spring since 1893.

11/07/2025

Pretty as a picture! This cria is sat in cush getting a little rest after his first day getting used to those long legs.

10/07/2025

Runner beans make a fine late summer crop

09/07/2025

Beautifully crafted purple poppies, gifted to the Northern Region of the Donkey Breed Society, have gone on display at The REME Museum in Lyneham, Wiltshire, as a tribute to the sacrifice of animals in war.

Purple poppies have gone on display at The REME Museum in Lyneham, Wiltshire, as a tribute to the sacrifice of animals in war.

08/07/2025

Summer sheep need regular attention

07/07/2025

Our regular column exploring the best places for smallholder living highlights what North Wales has to offer.

04/07/2025

Woodland Heritage has announced the opportunity to participate in a new initiative, Open Woods & Workshops, which will bring the benefits of the UK’s woodlands and workshops to many.

Woodland Heritage has announced the opportunity to participate in a new initiative, Open Woods & Workshops.

03/07/2025

Breeding rare chickens can be more lucrative than selling eggs

02/07/2025

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) is pleased to announce Lynn Cassells, Jane Cooper and Jan McCourt as keynote speakers for the RBST Scotland Native Breeds Conference.

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust has announced the keynote speakers for the RBST Scotland Native Breeds Conference.

01/07/2025

Looking to improve your health of your chickens?

All Garvo products are made high quality natural ingredients and are developed to support & work with the animal for strong healthy flock.

What makes Garvo different?
• Highest grade naturally occurring minerals ensures a long shelf life 12 months from manufacture as opposed to synthetic alternatives.
• Optimised ratios for proteins and vitamins ensure High fertility & hatching rate.
• Feeds formulated with and for champion Poultry Exhibitors ensures quality is not sacrificed. Optimal growth rates for c***s and hens to allow full skeletal and feather development.

Read more about the Garvo philosophy and feed advice here: https://animalsfirst.uk/2025/06/30/the-garvo-guide-to-healthy-chickens/

01/07/2025

Did you know one strawberry bed can produce £240 of strawberries per year....