Sheep Special: Quality breeding stock the cornerstone of Northumberland family farm

Bluefaced Leicester and North of England Blackface breeds lie at the heart of the Ridley family's sheep enterprise

clock • 9 min read
Left to right: Kevin Ridley, Diane Anderson and Celia and Melvin Ridley.
Image:

Left to right: Kevin Ridley, Diane Anderson and Celia and Melvin Ridley.

A real family affair, Melvin and Celia Ridley farm together with their sons Kevin and Stephen at Shitlington Hall near Wark in Northumberland. Kevin's fiancee Diane Anderson, and their daughter Anna,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Livestock

OPINION: Half the Price, Twice the Warning. A lesson learnt from New Zealand is that we must value the Marts.
Livestock

OPINION: Half the Price, Twice the Warning. A lesson learnt from New Zealand is that we must value the Marts.

Livestock specialist Ellie Layton shares her thoughts on why farmers should value livestock marts in a post-subsidy world.

Ellie Layton
clock 01 May 2026 • 3 min read
British Pig and Poultry Fair set to provide producers with confidence
Livestock

British Pig and Poultry Fair set to provide producers with confidence

The biennial British Pig and Poultry Fair will return to Birmingham this month and is set to provide visitors with fresh ideas and the latest research

Farmers Guardian
clock 30 April 2026 • 3 min read
OPINION: I feel 'silly season' may be about to begin
Livestock

OPINION: I feel 'silly season' may be about to begin

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon looks ahead to the start of this year's silage season

Katie Fallon
clock 28 April 2026 • 1 min read