North of England Mule Sheep Association

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

Farmers Guardian's livestock specialist Katie Fallon highlights the hard work and dedication required in lambing time and the importance of championing the next generation of farmers

In a brand-new video series, Farmers Guardian will be following young farmer Charles Hancocks from lambing time through to sale day for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into producing the North of England Mule

The Farmers Guardian supported two-day show and sale of more than 19,000 gimmer lambs at Hawes on behalf of the North of England Mule Sheep Association averaged £167.74, up £41.71 on the year

With bloodlines dating back to the 1950s, the Dalesbred breed has been at the heart of the Dawson family's farming heritage for four generations