Helen Rebanks, the bestselling author who became Britain’s favourite farmer’s wife, joins the Country Life podcast. Helen Rebanks went from farmer, wife and mother to publishing sensation last year when her first book, The Farmer’s Wife, earned huge success and a legion of fans — not least the likes of bestselling author Raynor Winn and Times […]
By Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM, University of Nebraska Extension Mud conditions in calving areas can lead to health concerns in both the cow and calf. Mud and moisture prevent the hair coat from insulating and maintaining body temperature, leaving newborn calves vulnerable to hypothermia. Mud also increases the energy requirements for the cow and may lead to decreases […]
Whether as an extension to the home or somewhere to grow difficult plants, Amelia Thorpe has selected builders and designers to get the perfect job done. Glass extensions, whether an orangery, garden room or greenhouse, can create the perfect place to eat, entertain, grow the perfect plant, or just relax and read the paper. And […]
Alexander Darwall, the landowner at the centre of the legal battle over wild camping on Dartmoor, explains why he has chosen to go to the Supreme Court about the issue. Dartmoor is one of England’s last and most valuable wildernesses. It is also one of the most vulnerable. There are an estimated 8-10 million visitors […]
The inspirational brand Porta Romana launch their highly anticipated archive sale, offering a unique opportunity to purchase selected designs online with discounts of up to 70%. Since their beginning in 1988, over 35 years ago, Porta Romana has created some of the world’s most beautiful lighting and furniture, employing craftsmanship that might otherwise have disappeared. […]
The woolhandling has also been well-supported by many sponsors and donors – Sunny View Polls, Dohle & Co Farming, AE Patterson, Westendale Grazing, Hardie Fraser Estate, F & L White & Co, Moyses & Co, MA & EJ Gilbert, AWI, Blight’s Haulage, Boehringer Animal Health, Top Gun Shearing, Larina Piesse Barrister & Solicitor, Wagin Palace […]
Birdsville residents say they were prepared to be cut off this time. Click to check the original article.
Calthwaite Hall near Penrith is a splendid 19th century hall home with a thriving events business already on site. It seems silly when writing about a property like Calthwaite Hall to focus on something as simple as the stairs. The property presents such an overwhelming wealth of features, that it’s difficult to know where to […]
The other Zone 7 finalists were Grace Daunt, Lake Cargelligo, Zoe Cummings, Ganmain, Rebecca Dean, Wagga Wagga, Jennifer Maher, Hillston, Jayda Stanton, West Wyalong, Emily Potter, Cootamundra, Emily Buerckner, Ariah Park, Savera Tanuvasa, Griffith, Sophie Heinjus, Temora, Adele Thompson, Leeton, and Kasey Miller, Weethalle. Click to check the original article.
Agricultural body awarded a grant to roll out trial for virtual fencing collars Click to check the original article.
Limousin stud heifer and show steer deemed huge success. Click to check the original article.
The composer Sir Karl Jenkins chooses an Italian painting which came to him in to his life in fascinating circumstances. Sir Karl Jenkins on his choice of ‘Interno Teoretico’ by Andrea Vizzini ‘Late one evening in 1997, walking with my wife, Carol, across a dark and deserted St Mark’s Square in Venice, I saw in […]