Howemill
@howemill.bsky.social
Nikki of GrampianGraziers. Wild Farming. Food Systems. Home of #TheWeeMob Working with Pasture For Life | PhD student - Agroecological Transitions
Also known as being a contrary madam and refusing to be told what to do 🤣🤣
"If we do things that people keep telling us are impossible, we seem to have good outcomes" - @howemill.bsky.social at #Rootstock on leaving a set way of doing things behind and the value of experimentation.
February 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Also known as being a contrary madam and refusing to be told what to do 🤣🤣
Walking our bulls off the conservation grazing job they’ve been on for a couple of months - off to fill their bellies on deferred grass.
January 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Walking our bulls off the conservation grazing job they’ve been on for a couple of months - off to fill their bellies on deferred grass.
I’m at the #NorthernRootsForum in Tallinn this week - what an incredible venue, line up of speakers and programme for the next couple of days 😃
January 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I’m at the #NorthernRootsForum in Tallinn this week - what an incredible venue, line up of speakers and programme for the next couple of days 😃
Walking along the lane past #TheWeeMob with the dog today and some of the younger cattle came to say hello 👋
January 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Walking along the lane past #TheWeeMob with the dog today and some of the younger cattle came to say hello 👋
A little dawn wander down the road this morning for our Angus group (including bonus Dilly
Bean at the back!!)
Bean at the back!!)
January 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A little dawn wander down the road this morning for our Angus group (including bonus Dilly
Bean at the back!!)
Bean at the back!!)
We’ve had some challenging weather over the last couple of weeks, but the cattle have been thriving!
The big thaw started overnight, looking forward to an easier week ahead… 🌱
The big thaw started overnight, looking forward to an easier week ahead… 🌱
January 13, 2025 at 7:38 AM
We’ve had some challenging weather over the last couple of weeks, but the cattle have been thriving!
The big thaw started overnight, looking forward to an easier week ahead… 🌱
The big thaw started overnight, looking forward to an easier week ahead… 🌱
Took Corrie out for her first full day beating today -hunted (+ even pointed ❤️) beautifully, still on the longline to ensure a solid recall.
I love beaters wagons - 20 dogs in here & not one grumble, bark, growl or snipe - all beautifully behaved & keen to do the jobs they were bred & trained for
I love beaters wagons - 20 dogs in here & not one grumble, bark, growl or snipe - all beautifully behaved & keen to do the jobs they were bred & trained for
January 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Took Corrie out for her first full day beating today -hunted (+ even pointed ❤️) beautifully, still on the longline to ensure a solid recall.
I love beaters wagons - 20 dogs in here & not one grumble, bark, growl or snipe - all beautifully behaved & keen to do the jobs they were bred & trained for
I love beaters wagons - 20 dogs in here & not one grumble, bark, growl or snipe - all beautifully behaved & keen to do the jobs they were bred & trained for
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Next month, Thursday 6 February: Rootstock, a future farming conference for the South West. Looking forward to speakers including Minette Batters, Hodmedods' Josiah Meldrum, @howemill.bsky.social, @jamesgyke.bsky.social, @no1farmerjake.bsky.social rootstock.ag #Agroecology #Devon #Cornwall
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January 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Next month, Thursday 6 February: Rootstock, a future farming conference for the South West. Looking forward to speakers including Minette Batters, Hodmedods' Josiah Meldrum, @howemill.bsky.social, @jamesgyke.bsky.social, @no1farmerjake.bsky.social rootstock.ag #Agroecology #Devon #Cornwall
Lovely late winter sun.
Temp is almost in double digits, which is weird and not very festive…but enjoying some down time though.
Hope you all have a lovely festive time Bluesky pals! 🎄
Temp is almost in double digits, which is weird and not very festive…but enjoying some down time though.
Hope you all have a lovely festive time Bluesky pals! 🎄
December 24, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Lovely late winter sun.
Temp is almost in double digits, which is weird and not very festive…but enjoying some down time though.
Hope you all have a lovely festive time Bluesky pals! 🎄
Temp is almost in double digits, which is weird and not very festive…but enjoying some down time though.
Hope you all have a lovely festive time Bluesky pals! 🎄
A windy morning for the Angus micro mob!
Fresh bite, and they can tuck into the treeline if they need to for shelter so they should be absolutely fine as this weather blows through 🌱
Fresh bite, and they can tuck into the treeline if they need to for shelter so they should be absolutely fine as this weather blows through 🌱
December 22, 2024 at 9:21 AM
A windy morning for the Angus micro mob!
Fresh bite, and they can tuck into the treeline if they need to for shelter so they should be absolutely fine as this weather blows through 🌱
Fresh bite, and they can tuck into the treeline if they need to for shelter so they should be absolutely fine as this weather blows through 🌱
Ooft!
Bit of a day - woke up to unexpected snow, headed out to find the cows not being where they were meant to be, a vet visit for an injured leg on our only remaining gallloway cow and then half the herd got out again this evening in the dark 🤦🏼♀️
Bit of a day - woke up to unexpected snow, headed out to find the cows not being where they were meant to be, a vet visit for an injured leg on our only remaining gallloway cow and then half the herd got out again this evening in the dark 🤦🏼♀️
December 19, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Ooft!
Bit of a day - woke up to unexpected snow, headed out to find the cows not being where they were meant to be, a vet visit for an injured leg on our only remaining gallloway cow and then half the herd got out again this evening in the dark 🤦🏼♀️
Bit of a day - woke up to unexpected snow, headed out to find the cows not being where they were meant to be, a vet visit for an injured leg on our only remaining gallloway cow and then half the herd got out again this evening in the dark 🤦🏼♀️
What a braw day it was yesterday 🤩
With around 6.5 hours daylight at this time of year, I make a real effort on desk based days to get out for some afternoon winter sun ☀️
A great mental reset 🧘🏼♀️
With around 6.5 hours daylight at this time of year, I make a real effort on desk based days to get out for some afternoon winter sun ☀️
A great mental reset 🧘🏼♀️
December 11, 2024 at 6:00 AM
What a braw day it was yesterday 🤩
With around 6.5 hours daylight at this time of year, I make a real effort on desk based days to get out for some afternoon winter sun ☀️
A great mental reset 🧘🏼♀️
With around 6.5 hours daylight at this time of year, I make a real effort on desk based days to get out for some afternoon winter sun ☀️
A great mental reset 🧘🏼♀️
Water coming off the hill nice and clear.
Permanent pasture delivering the goods after snow and rain 🌱🌱
Permanent pasture delivering the goods after snow and rain 🌱🌱
December 3, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Water coming off the hill nice and clear.
Permanent pasture delivering the goods after snow and rain 🌱🌱
Permanent pasture delivering the goods after snow and rain 🌱🌱
Over the moon and beyond elated that both our herds scanned at 100% in calf yesterday 😃
Here’s hoping for an easy(ish) winter weather wise so we can cruise through to spring 🌱
Here’s hoping for an easy(ish) winter weather wise so we can cruise through to spring 🌱
December 1, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Over the moon and beyond elated that both our herds scanned at 100% in calf yesterday 😃
Here’s hoping for an easy(ish) winter weather wise so we can cruise through to spring 🌱
Here’s hoping for an easy(ish) winter weather wise so we can cruise through to spring 🌱
Great day today with Pasture For Life at the Moredun event: The role of livestock in future food security.
A privilege to represent grass fed systems and talk about what we do with HRH The Princess Royal.
Thank you @pjskuce.bsky.social for the invitation
A privilege to represent grass fed systems and talk about what we do with HRH The Princess Royal.
Thank you @pjskuce.bsky.social for the invitation
November 29, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Great day today with Pasture For Life at the Moredun event: The role of livestock in future food security.
A privilege to represent grass fed systems and talk about what we do with HRH The Princess Royal.
Thank you @pjskuce.bsky.social for the invitation
A privilege to represent grass fed systems and talk about what we do with HRH The Princess Royal.
Thank you @pjskuce.bsky.social for the invitation
With ongoing calls to reduce meat & dairy consumption, important to remember different production systems deliver really high levels of efficiency given that people can’t eat grass & that grass fed systems deliver beneficial health outcomes for people👇
www.pastureforlife.org/research/re-...
www.pastureforlife.org/research/re-...
Re-thinking efficiency and the future role of ruminants - Pasture for Life - Certified 100% grass-fed meat, milk and dairy
There is no doubt that food systems and the agricultural sector need to operate within “planetary boundaries” to meet urgent obligations for carbon neutrality, restoration of biodiversity and global f...
www.pastureforlife.org
November 29, 2024 at 11:23 AM
With ongoing calls to reduce meat & dairy consumption, important to remember different production systems deliver really high levels of efficiency given that people can’t eat grass & that grass fed systems deliver beneficial health outcomes for people👇
www.pastureforlife.org/research/re-...
www.pastureforlife.org/research/re-...
Our little Angus group have been doing really well this week in the snow - the melt is on, and they were enjoying some shelter from the wind this morning in the trees 🌳 🐂🌳
#CowsInTrees
#CowsInTrees
November 25, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Our little Angus group have been doing really well this week in the snow - the melt is on, and they were enjoying some shelter from the wind this morning in the trees 🌳 🐂🌳
#CowsInTrees
#CowsInTrees
In Gloucestershire today and having driven a ten mile stretch this morning the difference between pasture run off 💧 and cultivated run off 🟤 was so so stark.
Calls for reduced livestock numbers and a need to create more resilient farms are becoming increasingly incompatible 1/2
Calls for reduced livestock numbers and a need to create more resilient farms are becoming increasingly incompatible 1/2
November 24, 2024 at 12:17 PM
In Gloucestershire today and having driven a ten mile stretch this morning the difference between pasture run off 💧 and cultivated run off 🟤 was so so stark.
Calls for reduced livestock numbers and a need to create more resilient farms are becoming increasingly incompatible 1/2
Calls for reduced livestock numbers and a need to create more resilient farms are becoming increasingly incompatible 1/2
What a joy to be listed alongside some legends!!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you 🙏🏼
to nature depending on how it is done. A few of my favorite nature friendly farmers with a Blue Sky presence are:
James Rebanks @herdyshepherd.bsky.social
Howemill @howemill.bsky.social
Cat Frampton @catframpton.bsky.social
Peter Powell @peterpowell.bsky.social
James Rebanks @herdyshepherd.bsky.social
Howemill @howemill.bsky.social
Cat Frampton @catframpton.bsky.social
Peter Powell @peterpowell.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 9:08 PM
What a joy to be listed alongside some legends!!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you 🙏🏼
I’m in Edinburgh this week then heading to Somerset for the LandAlive conference - quick check on our wee Angus group before I left home! ❄️
November 19, 2024 at 9:32 PM
I’m in Edinburgh this week then heading to Somerset for the LandAlive conference - quick check on our wee Angus group before I left home! ❄️
@robyorke.bsky.social good to see you here 👋
November 19, 2024 at 9:29 PM
@robyorke.bsky.social good to see you here 👋
Cracking on with some winter routine Canada style here in 🏴 - no bales yet!
#StockpileGrazing #DeferredGrazing
#StockpileGrazing #DeferredGrazing
November 18, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Cracking on with some winter routine Canada style here in 🏴 - no bales yet!
#StockpileGrazing #DeferredGrazing
#StockpileGrazing #DeferredGrazing
Absolutely love these boys.
Short, solid lads who are thriving on nowt but grass 🌱
Short, solid lads who are thriving on nowt but grass 🌱
November 16, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Absolutely love these boys.
Short, solid lads who are thriving on nowt but grass 🌱
Short, solid lads who are thriving on nowt but grass 🌱
Nothing better than seeing all these orders coming in for our 100% pasture-fed beef!! 🌱🥩
It is SUCH a privilege to do this - to manage land with cattle and produce highly nutritious food for folk 🐂
grampiangraziers.co.uk/store-ObrzV
It is SUCH a privilege to do this - to manage land with cattle and produce highly nutritious food for folk 🐂
grampiangraziers.co.uk/store-ObrzV
November 16, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Nothing better than seeing all these orders coming in for our 100% pasture-fed beef!! 🌱🥩
It is SUCH a privilege to do this - to manage land with cattle and produce highly nutritious food for folk 🐂
grampiangraziers.co.uk/store-ObrzV
It is SUCH a privilege to do this - to manage land with cattle and produce highly nutritious food for folk 🐂
grampiangraziers.co.uk/store-ObrzV
100% Pasture Fed Beef availability updated on the website!!
Limited boxes left after pre-orders: order your festive beef now 🥩
www.grampiangraziers.co.uk/store-ObrzV
Limited boxes left after pre-orders: order your festive beef now 🥩
www.grampiangraziers.co.uk/store-ObrzV
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November 15, 2024 at 9:36 PM
100% Pasture Fed Beef availability updated on the website!!
Limited boxes left after pre-orders: order your festive beef now 🥩
www.grampiangraziers.co.uk/store-ObrzV
Limited boxes left after pre-orders: order your festive beef now 🥩
www.grampiangraziers.co.uk/store-ObrzV