Sheep

Top price in the shearling ewe offering at 3,200gns was a female from David Lewis. Image: Country Girl Media

3,200gns ewe from Narberth flock joins High Flyers at Charollais sale

Anthony Cooper-Barney (second from left) and farm manager Mark Tustain (far left) with the Valais Blacknose sheep and the sellers at Carlisle. Image: Duncan Foulkes PR

Anthony Cooper-Barney (second from left) and farm manager Mark Tustain (far left) with the Valais Blacknose sheep and the sellers at Carlisle. Image: Duncan Foulkes PR

Records tumble as country hotel sets up Valais flock

Elfyn Owen is achieving better lamb weights and muscle depth. Picture: Debbie James

Elfyn Owen is achieving better lamb weights and muscle depth. Picture: Debbie James

Lamb weight boost thanks to performance recording

James Ruggeri runs a mixed flock of 200 ewes on 50 acres of upland at Gwaelod-y-Rhos, near Llanfair Caereinon. Image: Farming Connect

James Ruggeri runs a mixed flock of 200 ewes on 50 acres of upland at Gwaelod-y-Rhos, near Llanfair Caereinon. Image: Farming Connect

Mentoring advice transforms upland sheep farm

Are your lambs meeting the specs?

Are your lambs meeting the specs?

Meet the specs and maximise your farm returns

Anwen Hughes farms 80 acres just outside of Aberaeron. Image: HCC

Anwen Hughes farms 80 acres just outside of Aberaeron. Image: HCC

Tuning into environmental needs cuts costs on sheep farm

Will (left) and Sam Sawday: breeding sheep fit for regenerative-style farming. Picture: Debbie James

Will (left) and Sam Sawday: breeding sheep fit for regenerative-style farming. Picture: Debbie James

Upland sheep farm brothers take regen to 'next level'

Dafydd Owen just never gave up. Image: Farming Connect

Dafydd Owen just never gave up. Image: Farming Connect

From 12ha and 100 ewes to 310ha and 2,000 ewes - how to learn fast

The British Texel Sheep Society celebrates 50 years.

The British Texel Sheep Society celebrates 50 years.

Texel sheep breeders celebrate 50-year anniversary

Lamb prices have soared in recent weeks.

Lamb prices have soared in recent weeks.

Lamb prices soar as supply tightens and consumer demand rises

The appeal of the Kerry Hill has endured for Will. Picture: Debbie James

The appeal of the Kerry Hill has endured for Will. Picture: Debbie James

Royal Highland Show judging honour for Pembrokeshire sheep breeder

Healthy outlook for sheep prices. Image: HCC

Healthy outlook for sheep prices. Image: HCC

All-time February high for deadweight lamb prices

Upland sheep farming will come under pressure from alternative land uses. Picture: Debbie James

Upland sheep farming will come under pressure from alternative land uses. Picture: Debbie James

Holidays in Wales set sheep chief on path to farming

Lots of facts about meat.

Lots of facts about meat.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the red meat and livestock sector

Jack Foulkes, Marchynys and independent sheep specialist, Kate Phillips. Image: Farming Connect

Jack Foulkes, Marchynys and independent sheep specialist, Kate Phillips. Image: Farming Connect

Maximising forage in pregnant ewe diet cuts supplements cost

Optimism over flock sizes.

Optimism over flock sizes.

Optimism over sheep flock numbers as costs fears ease

Welsh Mountain ewes have EBVs in the top 25% for their breed on performance. Picture: Debbie James

Welsh Mountain ewes have EBVs in the top 25% for their breed on performance. Picture: Debbie James

Performance recording leads to 3.2kg weight gain in lambs at eight weeks

A ram from K Stephens, Ffynon Rhyngyllt Farm, near Pontypridd, topped the sale at 14,500gns. Image: HRT

A ram from K Stephens, Ffynon Rhyngyllt Farm, near Pontypridd, topped the sale at 14,500gns. Image: HRT

New record as top yearling ram sells for £14,500gns

Leading the Hereford High Flyers sale was a shearling ewe from the Arbryn flock of Arywn Thomas. In-lamb to Logie Barbarian, she sold for 2,600gns to the Prestleigh flock. Image: Hereford Livestock Market

Leading the Hereford High Flyers sale was a shearling ewe from the Arbryn flock of Arywn Thomas. In-lamb to Logie Barbarian, she sold for 2,600gns to the Prestleigh flock. Image: Hereford Livestock Market

Arbryn Charollais flock leads high flyers sale at 2,600gns

Positive headlines for sheep meat.

Positive headlines for sheep meat.

Rising exports and sales boost sheep meat market

High scan percentages may mean extra nutrition. Image: Tim Scrivener

High scan percentages may mean extra nutrition. Image: Tim Scrivener

High lamb crop demands good nutrition management

Ernie Richards manages a flock of pedigree Lleyn ewes. Picture: Peter Williams

Ernie Richards manages a flock of pedigree Lleyn ewes. Picture: Peter Williams

Boyhood holidays inspired new generation leader to the farming life

Dafydd Parry Jones, pictured with his daughter Nela, has been growing red clover for 20 years. Image: Farming Connect

Dafydd Parry Jones, pictured with his daughter Nela, has been growing red clover for 20 years. Image: Farming Connect

Lambs in clover cuts costs of production at organic hill farm

Paula Jones and Phoebe Jones present the G. Bryan Jones Cup to winners Brian and Chris Roberts watched by judge Murray Roberts. Image: Halls

Paula Jones and Phoebe Jones present the G. Bryan Jones Cup to winners Brian and Chris Roberts watched by judge Murray Roberts. Image: Halls

Prices hold firm at second breeding sheep sale

The winner of the Best pen of 20 or more ewe lambs from any size consignment at the Welshpool sale was Wyn Jones, Maes y Deri, Ffairfach. Image: Welsh Mule Sheep Breeders Association

The winner of the Best pen of 20 or more ewe lambs from any size consignment at the Welshpool sale was Wyn Jones, Maes y Deri, Ffairfach. Image: Welsh Mule Sheep Breeders Association

Roaring trade for Welsh Mule sheep at sales

Top call of 24,000gns went to Andrew Reed from his Scolton flock. Image: NSA Cymru

Top call of 24,000gns went to Andrew Reed from his Scolton flock. Image: NSA Cymru

24,000gns top price as NSA ram sale hits over £2million

Learn how to match diet to ewe and lamb nutritional requirements at critical times of the year. Image: Farming Connect

Learn how to match diet to ewe and lamb nutritional requirements at critical times of the year. Image: Farming Connect

Farming Connect adds new training module on feeding sheep

Ryan Williams' ram lambs from performance recorded tups are finishing at 15-16kg. Picture: Debbie James

Ryan Williams' ram lambs from performance recorded tups are finishing at 15-16kg. Picture: Debbie James

Welsh Mountain tups provide the extra weight on hill lambs

Liver fluke costs farmers £300m a year. Image: Aberystwyth University

Liver fluke costs farmers £300m a year. Image: Aberystwyth University

Scientists tackle parasite that costs farmers £300m a year

Leading trade for Badger Face Welsh Mountains at Brecon at 2,200gns was a Torddu ram lamb from Aron Hemmings.

Leading trade for Badger Face Welsh Mountains at Brecon at 2,200gns was a Torddu ram lamb from Aron Hemmings.

Badger Face Welsh Mountains hit 2,200gns high

David Pittendreigh. Image: NSA

David Pittendreigh. Image: NSA

Veteran breeder to celebrate 50 years of Cheviots in Wales at ram sale

Selling for 2,650gns was a shearling ram from F W Jones and Son’s Plaish flock. Image: Kerry Hill Society

Selling for 2,650gns was a shearling ram from F W Jones and Son’s Plaish flock. Image: Kerry Hill Society

Class Act takes 3,500gns top spot at Kerry Hill sale

Leading the Welshpool trade for Blue Texels at 1,000gns was a shearling ewe from the Dovery flock. Image: Welshpool Livestock Sales

Leading the Welshpool trade for Blue Texels at 1,000gns was a shearling ewe from the Dovery flock. Image: Welshpool Livestock Sales

Welshpool Blue Texel trade leads at 1,000gns from Llandovery flock

Knap Ghostbuster sold for 5,500gns, Image: Catherine Macgregor

Knap Ghostbuster sold for 5,500gns, Image: Catherine Macgregor

Knap Ghostbuster exterminates the competition at Welsh Texels sale

Top priced male was the male and reserve overall champion, Tiptop Gadzooks, selling for 3,200gns. Image: Welshpool Livestock Sales

Top priced male was the male and reserve overall champion, Tiptop Gadzooks, selling for 3,200gns. Image: Welshpool Livestock Sales

Cannon Hall Florence hits a 10,000gns Dutch Spotted high at Welshpool

Sale leader at 2,600gns was a shearling ram from B Davies and S Harries. Image: Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Society

Sale leader at 2,600gns was a shearling ram from B Davies and S Harries. Image: Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Society

Black Welsh Mountains peak at 2,600gns at Monmouth

Leading the trade for Blue Texels at Worcester was the overall champion, Beaconsview Hannah, selling for 3,500gns for Chris Davies. Image: Blue Texel Society

Leading the trade for Blue Texels at Worcester was the overall champion, Beaconsview Hannah, selling for 3,500gns for Chris Davies. Image: Blue Texel Society

Powys Blue Texel catches the eye at Worcester sale

Huw Thomas farms at Fferm Pentre, Aberarth. Image: Farming Connect

Huw Thomas farms at Fferm Pentre, Aberarth. Image: Farming Connect

Genetics from Down Under boost Ceredigion flocks

Around a third of Welsh sheep meat was exported to the EU in 2014..

Around a third of Welsh sheep meat was exported to the EU in 2014..

Carmarthen West & Pembrokeshire South

Welsh sheep meat exports boom as imports drop

NSA Wales & Border Early Ram Sale 1st August 2022.

NSA Wales & Border Early Ram Sale 1st August 2022.

NSA ram entries bode well for sale success

Gower Salt Marsh Lamb has been awarded protected food name status by the European Commission.

Gower Salt Marsh Lamb has been awarded protected food name status by the European Commission.

Gower salt marsh lamb joins ranks of Europe's finest foods

Charles Marwood, York, took the top price at 3,800 guineas.

Charles Marwood, York, took the top price at 3,800 guineas.

Top price of 3,800 guineas sets standard at early ram sale

Special moment for Jane Smith as Princess Anne presents her with a framed photograph of her favourite horse, Zeb. Image: NSA

Special moment for Jane Smith as Princess Anne presents her with a framed photograph of her favourite horse, Zeb. Image: NSA

Thirty years of counting sheep – and Jane's still counting!

Methane emissions from Innovis sheep will be analysed. Picture: Debbie James

Methane emissions from Innovis sheep will be analysed. Picture: Debbie James

Genetic selection aims to breed out high methane

Llandovery has a long history of sheep droving.

Llandovery has a long history of sheep droving.

Why everything's not ship-shape in the sheep world

Dyfed Davies of Crymych is part of the Hill Ram scheme. Image: HCC

Dyfed Davies of Crymych is part of the Hill Ram scheme. Image: HCC

Wales 'leads world' with sheep genetic programme

Jonathon and Gary Orrells.

Jonathon and Gary Orrells.

The future is still sheep-shaped on the Powys uplands

Flocks are seeing the benefits of the Hill Ram Scheme. Image: Hybu Cig Cymru

Flocks are seeing the benefits of the Hill Ram Scheme. Image: Hybu Cig Cymru

Hill farm flock sees benefits of worm parasites research

Roast lamb with clementine slices. Image: Phil Boorman

Roast lamb with clementine slices. Image: Phil Boorman

Roast lamb gets leg-up from Easter trade

Hosts Sioned Dafydd and Hugh Owen with Glandon Lewis (cap) who opened the event.

Hosts Sioned Dafydd and Hugh Owen with Glandon Lewis (cap) who opened the event.

Sell-out success as thousands flock to Welsh Sheep 2023

Positive spin - Sarah Stacey of Hedgehog Equipment.

Positive spin - Sarah Stacey of Hedgehog Equipment.

6,000 celebrate the wonders of wool at festival

Farming Connect is looking for Welsh sheep flocks to support performance recording.

Farming Connect is looking for Welsh sheep flocks to support performance recording.

Search for new flocks to join Wales's elite super sheep!

International shearers will help remove fleeces from Welsh flocks. Picture: Debbie James

International shearers will help remove fleeces from Welsh flocks. Picture: Debbie James

11th-hour visa move helps avoid sheep shearing crisis

Gwaredu Scab is a new project to combat sheep scab in Wales.

Gwaredu Scab is a new project to combat sheep scab in Wales.

Livestock health

West Wales college helps nation lead way on sheep scab