Farm & Yard Equipment for Farms & Smallholdings

Whether you need reliable livestock equipment or practical products for cleaning and animal care, our Farm & Yard Equipment collection covers the everyday essentials needed on farms and smallholdings. Shop dependable equipment for feeding, watering, livestock husbandry, hygiene and general yard maintenance, including Slurry Additives, Farm Disinfectants, Foot Dips & Boot Brushes products and other hard-working agricultural essentials. Selected with regular use in mind, the range helps make daily livestock and yard jobs cleaner, safer and more efficient.

Buying Guide: Farm & Yard Equipment

Good farm equipment needs to be practical, durable and suited to the animals and management system in which it will be used. A smallholding with a handful of sheep, goats or poultry may have very different requirements from a larger livestock unit, so consider capacity, frequency of use, hygiene and ease of cleaning when choosing equipment.

• Measuring Utensils are useful for feed, supplements and livestock treatments. Keep equipment for different purposes clearly identified to minimise the risk of cross-contamination.
• Livestock Bedding Accessories should suit your animals, housing and muck-management system while helping maintain a dry and comfortable lying area.
• Hay & Lick Holders help keep forage and mineral licks contained and accessible while reducing unnecessary waste and contamination.
• Scrapers make routine removal of manure, slurry and wet bedding easier, helping maintain cleaner livestock housing, yards and passageways.
• Scales and Temperature Gauges provide useful measurements for day-to-day livestock management, feeding and animal husbandry.
• Accessible First Aid supplies are an important part of being prepared for minor injuries and livestock emergencies.

Practical Equipment for Livestock Management

Good hygiene is particularly important where equipment is shared between livestock groups. Measuring utensils used for feed or supplements should be kept separate from equipment used for treatments, dosing, cleaning and disinfectants. Where practical, dedicated equipment can also be used for different livestock groups to strengthen everyday biosecurity.

When using Farm Disinfectants or Foot Dips & Boot Brush products, always follow the manufacturer's instructions for preparation, dilution, application and disposal. Removing manure, bedding and other organic material before applying an appropriate disinfectant can also be an important part of an effective cleaning routine.

Regularly inspect feeders, holders and other livestock equipment for cracks, damaged fittings, sharp edges or excessive wear. Routine checks can help identify damaged or worn equipment before it becomes a problem.

Expert tip: colour-code measuring utensils and other frequently used equipment according to their job. Separating equipment for feed, treatments and cleaning is inexpensive, makes routines easier for everyone working with the livestock and helps prevent costly mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment do I need for a smallholding?

Useful smallholding essentials include livestock feeding equipment, bedding accessories, forage holders, scrapers, measuring utensils and first aid supplies. Your requirements will depend on the livestock you keep, their numbers and whether animals are housed indoors, outdoors or both.

How should farm equipment be kept clean?

Remove dirt, manure and other organic material before washing and, where appropriate, disinfecting equipment. Follow disinfectant instructions carefully and keep feeding equipment separate from items used for cleaning or livestock treatments.