March 2021

How a sheep farm aims to reach 1000 kg / ha with a continental herd

On: March 23, 2021

A herd of self-replacing terminal bulls is now aiming for 1000 kg liveweight / ha after increasing yield by 27% in three years. Lamb production has increased from 517.85 kg / ha to 662.61 kg / ha since 2017 at Greenfield Farm, High Etherley, County Durham. At the same time,Read More →

Welsh Mountain breed of sheep added to survival list

By: Trevor I. Reed

On: March 12, 2021

In: Sheep breed

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A breed of Welsh Mountain sheep that has declined in numbers by almost 30% since 2013 has been added to a breed survival watchlist. The rare Badger Face Torwen will now have targeted support to aid in breed revival. Torwens, which means “white belly,” have a black face with whiteRead More →