The Smallholders Manual -Thear  Ref: BV224

Whether you are an established smallholder, or just starting to take the first tentative steps towards farming at your home, The Smallholder's Manual contains a wealth of valuable information on all the key aspects of smallscale agriculture Topics covered include , buying a small farm, preparing outbuilding and equipping it with machinery and tools . The land: the kitchen garden, protected, cultivation, orchards and pasture. Livestock: from bees, rabbits and chickens to goats, cattle and exotic species. Commercial considerations, regulations and organic farming. Illustrated with 200 diagrams and colour photographs, this practical handbook