Smallholding Manual Av Liz Shankland

<ul><li>Taking on a smallholdin pros and cons, commitment needed, financing the move. <li>Finding the perfect place: importance of location, land needed, common pitfalls. <li>Getting ready: learning new skills, planning how you will manage your land. <li>Legal requirements: getting registered, dealing with red tape, livestock regulations. <li>Essential equipment: finding the best kit to make light work of chores, health and safety. <li>Growing fruit and ve improving soil, extending the growing season, planting an orchard. <li>Your first livestock: buying, caring for and rearing animals for meat. <li>Growing feed for livestock: care of grassland, making silage and haylage. <li>Selling your produce: regulations involved, direct sales, farmers¿ markets. <li>Wildlife-friendly farmin biodiversity, habitat maintenance and creation. <li>Showing your livestock: getting started, preparation, using shows to promote your stock.</li></ul>