05 June 2024
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2 min read
As an EasyCare fleece shedding sheep breeder who was only a 20-minute tractor drive from the wool board, we made the change nearly 20 years ago. Our last clip of 400 Lleyns lost us £500, not including...
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From carbon storage and biodiversity, to animal welfare through providing shade, fodder and natural parasite control, the benefit of trees for farmers was a key topic at the conference
20 January 2026
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2 min read
Few Beltex breeders see their sheep as other than a carcase and terminal sire breed, but one farming couple in Perthshire believe Beltex wool has a value worth exploiting
19 January 2026
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4 min read
Last year, Magnus Brown was awarded NFYFC Young Farmer of the Year. A trainee solicitor by day, alongside working on the farm, Ellie Layton explores his journey in the industry so far.
17 January 2026
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5 min read
