Growing your own food and living off the land is an aspiration for many, but where do you start and how do you make it work? Providing a truly comprehensive insight and packed with practical guidance for the 21st century smallholder, this book is for anyone considering, starting out or in the throes of smallholding. Addressing the challenges and pitfalls, as well as the joys, and with over 400 illustrations, The Complete Guide to Smallholding covers:
- Choosing land
- Legal requirements
- Equipment and machinery
- Growing your own fruit and vegetables
- Poultry and waterfowl
- Livestock including cows, goats, pigs, sheep, llamas, and alpacas
- Rearing for meat
- Health and welfare
- Grassland management and fencing
- Controlling pests and predation
- Managing finances, marketing your business and selling your produce