http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/ Smallholder /news/ en-gb Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:53:09 +0000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:53:09 +0000 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.smallholder.co.uk/resources/images/990744/?type=rsslogo http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/ http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/5062268.A_British_vet_treats_livestock_in_war_zone/?ref=rss In war-torn Helmand Province a British Vet is winning over Afghan farmers. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:28:33 +0000 7abeaa23073785119d8e75829ded4b53 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/5052865.A_Golden_Opportunity_for_smallholders_and_poultry_keepers/?ref=rss Do you want to get your hands on some fabulous prizes thanks to the Smallholder Range? Then pop down to your local feed merchant to pick up a sack of Natural Free Range Layers Pellets and check for a Golden Egg inside. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:20:00 +0000 72ccd36859682f83748341c0411caece http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/5052868.The_truth_about_donkeys__horses_and_lungworm/?ref=rss Some equestrian owners believe donkeys and horses cannot live together due to the lungworm parasite Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, so a leading donkey welfare charity has published some helpful information about the parasite on its website. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0000 cfd67a71afd7f0ad15946d03c94c8c84 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/5057365.NFU_welcome_outcome_of_egg_labelling_scandal/?ref=rss The sentencing of a businessman jailed for his part in a multi-million pound egg fraud sends out a strong message said the NFU today. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:50:00 +0000 d16d241b38aa7ca4d3733e221785a947 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/5052365.Don_t_disturb_nests_/?ref=rss Please be aware that wild birds will start nest building During the month of March. Once construction of nests has commenced it is an offence to damage or destroy the nest eg by hedge cutting/tree felling (Wildlife and Countryside act 1981). Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:20:00 +0000 253acc654da7e3e3913a5fe08f18aca3 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/5048724.Free_workshops_for_farmers_and_smallholders_in_Cornwall/?ref=rss If you run a farm business based in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly, then you could access a series of FREE evening workshops and develop new skills to help move your business forward. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:10:00 +0000 58771edf2bdba8c0112460d863eb8420 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/5051922.Farmers_and_smallholders_should_make_sure_they_are_ready_for_the_Election/?ref=rss Good planning might help you prepare for the growing season ahead, but you also need to plan in advance if you want to vote at the next General Election. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:10:00 +0000 b004cb08883b0e103ccacf608b95b7a5 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/5051906.Could_your_smallholding_cat_get_a_feline_Oscar_/?ref=rss The search is on for the nation’s Top Cat as charity Cats Protection launches its prestigious Rescue Cat Awards 2010, sponsored by Purina PetCare – and organisers are on the prowl for nominations. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 3c7cc612628c391111f50fcfdf95b18f http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/5048706.Home_food_on_the_smallholding/?ref=rss Liz Wright shares her thoughts - to read more go to Editor's Blog where you can also leave comments I really enjoy cooking and my mother was a great cook (but hopeless needlewoman which describes me as well). She used to hand raise pork pies and make sausage rolls at the local butchers. Fearless in the kitchen, it’s rubbed off on me and I expect anything I cook to behave itself and turn out well, which normally it does. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 0fb3b0741b5c19298dda99cf7147de08 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/5051896.High_wool_prices_are_sustainable_says_Sussex_sheep_farmer/?ref=rss The vigorous demand for wool, coupled with limited supply, which has sent prices to 113p a kilo in recent weeks, has led to the cancellation of 2 of the last 6 sales of the selling year at the British Wool Marketing Board’s Headquarters at Bradford. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:03:20 +0000 25460b1df35e032b5ee1e1d1e291dc26