Cull Cows
Culling breeding livestock seems like a bit of a taboo subject to talk about, so of course, I’m diving straight in…
Read MoreThe ramblings of a farm-bound girl
Culling breeding livestock seems like a bit of a taboo subject to talk about, so of course, I’m diving straight in…
Read MoreI’ve been part way through this post for a few weeks now, trying to work out how to wave goodbye to another year on the farm when that year was 2020…
Read MoreNow I’ve explained about cattle breeds and their purposes, it’s time to meet our two, main breeds and find out why we keep them…
Read MoreAsk 10 different farmers which is the best breed of cattle, or any other livestock, to keep, and you’ll get 10 different answers. But why are there so many breeds, and how do people decide which to keep?
Read MoreWelcome to the Food Stories Series. A series to connect you to the stories of the people behind the food on our plates and the countryside we all enjoy. Their different roles, backgrounds, journeys, and reasons they do what they do. To kick this series off, I couldn’t think of anyone better to interview than my biggest farming inspiration, my teacher, mentor… and father.
Read MoreWelcome to part 2 of this year’s Harvest Sagas. It’s certainly been a long one, the first to stretch into October for quite some time…
Read MoreHarvest Time It’s the slow humming of the combine, out of sight but not to be mistaken. The sight of golden carpets adorning the countryside, bales of straw popping up here, there and everywhere, children begging to stay out in the garden just a little longer to get a glimpse of the ginormous combine harvester… […]
Read MoreI’m so happy to be able to bring you this guest post today from the lovely Pippa Stacey from Life Of Pippa. Her debut book will help so many people…
Read MoreI sat down to write, and by some twist of fate I came across a letter I had written to myself 2 years ago today. Here it is, in case you need to hear it too…
Read MoreHay, Silage, Haylage, Straw… What’s the difference? Get all your forage questions answered here…
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