sheep breeding

Writing from his family’s farm in Cumbria, Farmers Guardian online content specialist Tom Ryder reflects on rising farmland prices and why owning land is not the only route to success in agriculture

Nikita Fineran, 23, grew up on the isle of Wight. She now lives in Barston Solihull and single-handedly milks a 600-head dairy herd while also running her own diverse smallholding

For those interested in applying for Phase 2 of the programme, it is time to prepare as the application window opens tomorrow (July 1)

At Westwood Park Farm in Herefordshire, the Thornbury Texel flock combines pedigree breeding with commercial performance, focusing on strong female lines, embryo transfer and careful sire selection

This year the Clun Forest Sheep Breeders Society celebrates its 100th anniversary as the breed's popularity goes from strength to strength

Following Swiss traditions has enabled a commercial sheep producer to make the grade as a top Valais Blacknose breeder