Texel

Solid stockmanship at Cheshire dairy farm paves way for expansion

Dairy

Solid stockmanship at Cheshire dairy farm paves way for expansion

Hard work and a keen eye for stock has resulted in a herd and farm fit for the future for Rob Pierce and family

clock 17 February 2024 • 8 min read
Texel and North Country Cheviot lead Hope Show sheep rings

Shows & Sales

Texel and North Country Cheviot lead Hope Show sheep rings

Continental sheep reigned supreme while the Longhorn took the overall beef championship at this year's Hope Show. Chloe Palmer reports.

clock 30 August 2023 • 4 min read
Set stocking to rotational grazing move making grassland work harder

Livestock

Set stocking to rotational grazing move making grassland work harder

A move from set stocking to rotational grazing during winter months and the use of herbal leys to finish lambs, means grassland now works harder for Alan Cowan. Wendy Short reports

clock 27 August 2023 • 7 min read
Dinmore Perfection wins again at Royal Cheshire Show

Shows & Sales

Dinmore Perfection wins again at Royal Cheshire Show

Inter-breed beef champion at the Royal Cheshire Show was Dinmore Perfection from Paul Dawes, Hereford

clock 21 June 2023 • 8 min read
Texel ewe lamb record of 35,000gns set at Plasucha dispersal

Livestock

Texel ewe lamb record of 35,000gns set at Plasucha dispersal

A new breed record of 35,000gns for a Texel ewe lamb was set at Carlisle when the Plasucha flock was dispersed on behalf of Robert Bennett, Meiford, Powys.

clock 03 January 2023 • 2 min read