Sheep

Up until eight years ago, Brandon Roth had no interest in pedigree sheep but the decision to breed his own rams brought about a change of heart. Rebecca Jordon reports

A traditional breed is playing a key role in taking a Welsh hill farm forward for the next generation. Ellie Layton reports.

Despite farming not being in the blood, new entrant Louie van Geffen is building a commercial farming business while expanding his flourishing Beltex flock. Katie Fallon finds out more.

The national show and sale of pedigree Suffolks at Shrewsbury topped at 23,000gns for a Forkins McCoy sired ram lamb from Arnold Oare’s Flintshire based Groes flock.

There were signs of demand dropping for lamb, beef and pork as consumers opt for cheaper alternatives. By Jac Williams

It was the South Country Cheviot champion from David Douglas and family’s Catslackburn flock, Yarrow, which took the supreme sheep championship at Border Union Show, Kelso, as the event returned to the calendar for the first

Mixed swards can play a crucial role in helping livestock farmers counter the effects of drier, warmer summers and can help reduce the volume of inputs, but they also require careful management. Jonathan Wheeler reports.

Selling sheep meat ’with a story’ could be crucial to tapping into the US market.

With margins continuing to be eaten into by high costs, Cedric Porter takes a look at the market for beef and lamb

Farmers in England could receive funding by helping Defra test its Annual Health and Welfare Review.