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Smallholdings

Whether you keep a few hens in your garden or have a smallholding business, we've got top tips for smallholding business and practical advice for caring for your animals. Countryside members can read these articles in full by logging in. To find out how to join Countryside and get access to all of these article, plus much more, click here. 
Poultry farmers and pet bird keepers urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat

Poultry farmers and pet bird keepers urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat

The Chief Veterinary Officers across the UK are encouraging all poultry keepers to take action now to reduce the risk of Avian Influenza (bird flu) over the winter.
Preventing bird flu

Preventing bird flu

Advice for all bird keepers in England and Wales on biosecurity - how to spot the signs and preventing Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
Diversifying your smallholding

Diversifying your smallholding

Today's smallholders need a diversification strategy for the the 21st century.
Income ideas for your smallholding

Income ideas for your smallholding

NFU Mutual's rural affairs specialist Tim Price looks at five ways to help your smallholding pay its way.

7 days in the lambing shed

7 days in the lambing shed

It's a busy time of year for sheep farmers, with lambing fully under way for many. We find out what life is really like in the lambing shed.