Finding insurance can be a complicated process, especially for busy smallholders. We spoke to H&H Insurance Brokers for tips on finding the best cover for your smallholding

Although Britain’s record-breaking heatwave has now been broken by rain storms, the impact of the prolonged tinderbox dry summer following a longer than usual winter is likely to continue throughout this year and into next, writes Kim Stoddart

Ask the experts: during the hot weather, here’s how to preserve dwindling water supplies

Debbie Kingsley outlines what smallholders-in-waiting need to consider when buying their first property

Liz Shankland continues her guide to improving herd productivity, this time investigating the importance

The long run of sunshine and dry days of summer 2018 is impacting smallholders and their livestock and crops

Our guide to getting your lice and mite treatment up to scratch

Debbie Kingsley outlines the rules and regulations for smallholdings. This month: medicine records and fallen stock

The countryside is not immune to crime - in fact, it’s increasing

Jack Smellie looks at what to do when lambing and kidding doesn’t go to plan

Smallholder Tim Tyne advises on the treatment of lambs which are hypothermic

We feature a family who are committed to self sufficiency on their smallholding on an island in Denmark

Debbie Kingsley outlines the rules and regulations for smallholding – this month identifying your sheep or goats

Debbie Kingsley outlines the rules and regulations for smallholding – this month registering your holding and your livestock

Expert answers to your questions. This time, how to wean kids from the mothers

Extend your growing season, says Kim Stoddart

What exactly is a smallholder? Tim Tyne reflects on this perennial question in his new series on the more challenging aspects of ‘the good life’’