That’s the situation facing farmers who are voting with their chequebooks by paying a premium for these new self-shedding ...

Sheep shaped human history for 12,000 years. Scientists traced their migration, domestication, and genetic evolution.

Two authors from Grange-over-Sands are pulling back the curtain on Cumbria's farming industry. 'Cumbrian Yarn: The Wool That Binds the County', released by Amberley Publishing', is the work of Beth ...

26. Known for their fluffy wool and friendly demeanor, the breed has captivated visitors and livestock enthusiasts alike. The Valais Blacknose is considered one of the rarest sheep breeds in the ...

Artificial insemination technology, currently used to improve breeds of cattle in the country, will now also be used for ...

Wiltshire and Nudies breeds don't grow wool which means farmers ... “The workload is about 60 per cent less than a wool-bred sheep.” Across the range in the Wairarapa, longtime Wairere breeder ...