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North Country Cheviot goes from strength to strength in Northern Ireland

A new North Country Cheviot Sheep Society sale and the growing appreciation of the commercial qualities of the breed is fuelling a surge in its popularity in Northern Ireland. Farmers Guardian reports.

25 May 2023 • 6 min read

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Essex Wildlife Trust discovers the benefits of grazing Wiltshire Horn sheep

Wiltshire Horn sheep have key characteristics needed for conservation grazing as the Essex Wildlife Trust has found out.

25 May 2023 • 8 min read

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Lincoln Reds tick all the boxes for National Trust tenanted farm

Finding a breed which suited their end market, as well as the farm, were key factors for Tony and Emily Bambridge when they chose Lincoln Reds when establishing a pedigree herd.

25 May 2023 • 6 min read

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Historic fell ponies are in decline, but could they play a part in your upland farm?

The fell pony has always been a key part of the Lake District's heritage, but with their future at risk, recognising their contribution to the uplands is more important than ever.

16 May 2023 • 6 min read

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Teamwork drives large-scale dairy farm

Over the past 10 years, the dairy business at Sansaw Estate has gone from a greenfield site to a successful large-scale milking herd. Ellie Layton visited to find out more about some of the more recent system changes.

20 February 2023 • 5 min read

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On-farm sales take business from strength to strength

After a career in TV production, Angharad Edwards now works with her partner Roger James on his family’s farm, where as a couple they have strengthened the future of the business through diversification. Ellie Layton reports.