The pig club
More and more community groups are banding together to produce their own food. Here is a thriving group in west Yorkshire which shares the task of rearing pigs … and enjoying the meat. Marie-Claire Kidd reportsRead More ›
A passion for pigs
Our new columnist is Liz Shankland. Over the coming months, she will be demystifying the business of keeping, showing, and breeding pedigree pigs in Country Smallholding magazine.Read More ›
Piglets in clover
Carol Harris discusses rearing pigletsRead More ›
To breed or not to breed?
Carol Harris on issues relating to breeding pigs and selecting stockRead More ›
Health, welfare and bio-security
Carol Harris on pig husbandry and BerkshiresRead More ›
The economy of pigs
Beer, bread, and bacon. Alan Beat sources his ownRead More ›
How to choose a pig (or two...)
Carol Harris provides some advice on choosing pigs for a smallholding.Read More ›