Farmers Guardian podcast special: First import of ovine embryos into the US from the UK

Swiss Valais Blacknose embryos arrived in the US on August 16

30 August 2023 • 1 min read

The first UK sheep embryos have been imported to the United States in the first of what is hoped to be a regular trade in ovine genetics.

John Wilkes, based in Washington, gives his analysis on what this means for the global sheep market and speaks to Dr Matthew Rolleston, a vet and livestock reproductive specialist in Maine, who took delivery of 137 UK Swiss Valais Blacknose embryos.

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Amanda Owen special - "I grew up with farming on a pedestal; farmers were guardians of the landscape"

Many of you will know her as the Yorkshire Shepherdess, and in this special podcast, Amanda Owen reveals what life is really like having showcased her life for years on social media and TV

Emily Ashworth

07 October 2025 • 1 min read

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Inspirational diversification projects and a look at the opportunities in renewables

Farmers are known for being resilient and innovative entrepreneurs, and rural businesses are always thinking of new ways to diversify their farms

Farmers Guardian

26 September 2025 • 1 min read

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast - the growth of regen - best for farming or best for business?

This week we meet first generation regenerative farmer Kayleigh Robb and the Farmers Guardian team discusses why the regen seems to be the farming system of the future

Jane Thynne

19 September 2025 • 1 min read