Smallholders Handbook Part 4
Here is our forth instalment about joining the Good Life and living off the land with a sustainable smallholding. At BigBarn we would love to…
Read MoreHere is our forth instalment about joining the Good Life and living off the land with a sustainable smallholding. At BigBarn we would love to…
Read MoreMany millions of pigs are being culled in Asia as African Swine Flu continues to spread uncontrolled. With loss of supply, and growing Chinese…
Read MoreWhatever the weather we would promote a roast any time of year, a great meal for getting the family together, round the table. No…
Read MoreI was lucky enough to meet and go behind the counter of a legendary butcher last week and even make sausages with some of…
Read MoreThis week’s news about an animal rights activist petitioning to stop a school from sending their piglets to slaughter has been brilliant. Firstly to…
Read MorePlease be careful when buying pork. They are the most intelligent animals in the farm yard and should be treated humanely. And not contain…
Read MoreI was annoyed recently when I heard BBC radio 4 cover a story about the demise of butchers shops. Yes, many are closing due…
Read MoreFurther to previous blogs about ‘Feeding the 5,000’ and the ‘Pig Idea’ here is more about pig feed and changing regulations about waste for…
Read MoreSupermarkets are all talking about sourcing British meat after the Horse Meat scandal. Will they add a fair mark-up on what they buy…
Read MoreWe British love our sausages and should be proud of the great quality and variety throughout the UK. Ever noticed the difference abroad?…
Read MoreLand prices hit a new high of £8,500 per acre recently. As most farmers consider they need at least 250 acres to be viable…
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