The inaugural NSA Wales and Border Early ram sale to be held at Brecon market following a move from the Royal Welsh showground proved popular, with Texels topping at 2,000gns twice and a record clearance of 88%. Ellie Layton reports.
Both the weather and the competition were hot in the livestock rings at Burwarton, where exhibitors battled it out for the top tickets. Ellie Layton reports.
A Shropshire-based breeder started his journey with the Beltex breed by using it for commercial purposes, but over recent years has developed his stock into a successful pedigree flock. Ellie Layton reports.
Shearing experts stressed the value of overseas shearers for the UK flock.
Eight breed societies have joined forces to pave the way for traditional breeds in the future of the sheep industry.
At this years NSA Sheep event, AHDB's Awal Fuseini urged farmers not to overlook Halal market opportunities.
Showing sheep was the gateway into farming for a young farmer, leading him to a share farming venture. Ellie Layton finds out more.
Ringside round up from the Royal Welsh Show sheep section
It was an emotional beef inter-breed at the Royal Welsh Show where the title was awarded to the Limousin champion, Maraiscote Tangerine, bred and exhibited by Ian Nimmo and family, Wishaw.
A switch from commercial to pedigree has given a family on the Welsh borders fresh enthusiasm to progress their beef system. Ellie Layton finds out more