Robert farms alongside his father David, running a herd of 120 Stabiliser suckler cows and a flock of 1,000 Highlander ewes on just over 500 hectares (1,250 acres), with both replacement heifers and ewe...
Robert farms alongside his father David, running a herd of 120 Stabiliser suckler cows and a flock of 1,000 Highlander ewes on just over 500 hectares (1,250 acres), with both replacement heifers and ewe...
An increase in uptake of using slatted flooring in sheep sheds has been seen in recent years following popularity in Irish systems.
Texels have been part of the Watkins’ family sheep production for more than 50 years and are now at the forefront of the system. Ellie Layton finds out more.