DASH promotes the interests of smallholders. Access support, networking, information and skills training in everything #smallholding-related (£20/year)
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There are a few spaces still available on our scything course. Scything is perfect for small holders whose grassland is not easily accessible by machinery @DevSmallholders @DevonWildlife 19th July, in beautiful Woolacombe bumblebeeconservation.org/ev… Equipment supplied.
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Have you noticed some bumblebee pollen baskets are different colours? 🧡💛❤
This has nothing to do with the bee species. Different plants have different coloured pollen! Pollen baskets can appear grey, white, orange & red depending on which flowers the bee has recently visited.
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The team have been out throughout the month across #Devon & our @uknationalparks engaging with the public around #Livestock Attacks. #LivestockWorrying is a @PoliceChiefs #RuralCrime priority & has a significant impact on our local farming communities. Do your bit & #TakeTheLead
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Calling all dog walkers. This week DCPoliceRural_D were busy out in West Dartmoor and North Devon Exmoor raising awareness of livestock worrying. If you see it report it. Help us #TakeTheLead 🐑+🐕=🙁. 🐑+🦮=🙂.
Devon Smallholders retweeted
📢Calling all #Farmers & #Growers in #Devon
Have you completed the #NFU #RuralCrime survey? If you have #ThankYou. If not, you've still got time. The survey closes on 07/03/21. Help build understanding of #RuralCrime.
To access the survey online, visit: bit.ly/3jmbg8b
Devon Smallholders retweeted
⚠️Crime Appeal⚠️
A Daemo Alicon breaker has been stolen from a compound in #SampfordPeverell. A grey Nissan Navara was used in this crime.
Please be vigilant in the #Cullompton/#Tiverton areas, ensure your machinery is secured & consider #forensic marking solutions. #PlantTheft
Devon Smallholders retweeted
Looking for something to do this weekend? If you have a garden why not take part in the @Soil_science Great Worm Hunt? and find out more about these fascinating creatures that live underneath us. soc.devon.cc/VtlZc
#GreatWormHunt #SoilScience
Devon Smallholders retweeted
Could you support a #Devon business owner who is struggling with the pressure of running a business?
We’re seeking volunteers to provide a friendly ‘listening ear’ to people who need an independent person to chat to.
Find out more: soc.devon.cc/Ws8aq
Devon Smallholders retweeted
Have you booked your place yet for our first FREE talk of 2021?! Join us on the 13th of January 2021 for our 'Discover the Wonder of Bats ' 30 minute online talk + Q&A with Shirley Thompson MBE (BCT's Hon. Education Office). Book here: bats.org.uk/events/discover-…
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It's the turn of the #Farm today. Are you advertising your #Plant & #FarmMachinery to #criminals? Look at this typical farm where we've highlighted some good & bad points. Consider your own yard & how you can implement security solutions. Help shut the gate on #RuralCrime 🚜
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I have compiled our annual PDF fleece list for any crafters who may be interested in sourcing unusual fleeces for spinning, felting etc. Lots of breeds & colours available. Collect from the farm or courier UK wide. Clean & skirted. No chemicals used on fleece. Prices from £5.
Devon Smallholders retweeted
Most smallholders don't live off their smallholding (apart from eating really well)
So do you? And if not, do you think it would be possible to any time in the future?
Like in a parallel universe when people start to pay the real cost of food......
Devon Smallholders retweeted
Quick whizz round to check the furthest sheep on our rented ground, cleaned cows, fed poultry, now ready for today’s SHEEP Keeping course for @DevSmallholders Have got a selection of dry sheep inside to work with
Devon Smallholders retweeted
Looking for domestic size polytunnel construction recommendations in South Devon for exposed windy site.
@Devon_Hour @SmallholdersUK @DevSmallholders #polytunnel #southdevon #devon #growyourown
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@AHDB_Pork Small Scale Pig Producer meeting is taking place on 1 October at Gypsy Hill Hotel, Exeter. For more information and to book your free place go to: bit.ly/2z4ntZ0 @WheatleyPkFarm @BritishPigAssoc @DevSmallholders
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We're hosting a @DevSmallholders farm walk on July 11th at 6pm - come and have a peek at the farm, the livestock, the orchard, the veg, the wildlife and me! Need to book though. Details below.
If you haven’t been on one of our summer #farm #walks(free to members) taking place around #Devon then where have you been? First #walk of the season happening @SouthYeoFarm on July 11th- details on the website devonsmallholders.co.uk/even…
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Calling farmers: what more could conservationists (such as myself) do to help you farm for wildlife? Do you want more help from us? What can we do better? I'm genuinely interested to hear your thoughts. @willpenrievans @herdyshepherd1 @LinesMartin @NFFNUK @FarmersOfTheUK
Devon Smallholders retweeted
TBH I am making this up as I go... but the idea is farmers can either find a local friendly nature nerd friend to bounce ideas off
OR
post pictures of bits of their farm they could change and get free advice on what might be valuable for nature
#makefriendswithafarmer
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Lovely bubbly group from @DevSmallholders for today’s LAND MANAGEMENT course. Did things a bit backwards to avoid the rain; Mr D demonstrated various machinery in the am & we finished with discussing wildflower meadow creation & looking at river life, even catching a bullhead
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It’s been raining (much needed) so I’ve been doing admin, show applications & getting ready for tonight’s @DevSmallholders Sheep Chat visit, & hoping the rain is finished by then. Need to move ewes & lambs about so they are closer to view, nothing for it, I’ve got to get wet!