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  • The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: September Edition
    September 6, 2025

    The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: September Edition

    September brings the first real taste of autumn to the smallholding. This month’s journal covers practical steps for grazing, feed planning, poultry care, bedding, fencing, and housing—helping you prepare your animals and land for the cooler months ahead.
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  • A Guide to Rearing & Feeding Cattle
    August 13, 2025

    A Guide to Rearing & Feeding Cattle

    Cattle are productive, rewarding animals, but their health and performance depend on the right nutrition at every stage. This guide covers everything you need to know about feeding, housing, and caring for cattle in the UK—whether you’re raising calves, managing a dairy herd, or finishing beef cattle for market.
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  • The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: August Edition
    August 2, 2025

    The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: August Edition

    August is a month of change on the smallholding—pastures slow, harvests peak, and autumn prep begins. This journal shares practical advice on grazing, poultry care, hygiene, and fencing, with smart tips and trusted products to keep your animals thriving through late summer.
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  • Embracing-Sustainable-Livestock-Farming-for-a-Greener-Future Chestnut Mill
    January 30, 2025

    Embracing Sustainable Livestock Farming for a Greener Future

    Explore the essential practices of sustainable livestock farming in this comprehensive guide. Learn how to balance animal health, nutrition, and eco-friendly techniques to enhance productivity while safeguarding the environment. Discover how technology, community collaboration, and continuous education play crucial roles in this multifaceted approach, paving the way for responsible and ethical farming.

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  • Winter-Readiness-Ensuring-Livestock-Comfort-and-Health Chestnut Mill
    October 1, 2024

    Winter Readiness: Ensuring Livestock Comfort and Health

    Prepare your farm for the winter months with our essential guide on providing suitable housing, nutritional adjustments, and health checks for your livestock. From creating insulated shelters to aligning nutritional plans, ensure the well-being of your animals with expert insights and proactive strategies.

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  • Cattle-Breeds-in-Focus-English-longhorn Chestnut Mill
    April 11, 2023

    Cattle Breeds in Focus - English longhorn

    The English Longhorn is typically a breed of beef cattle.  They originate from Craven in northern England and a male can weight up to 1000kgs They are of course most recognised by their big long horns, but they also sport...

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