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A young farmer from Cumbria has achieved her dream of owning her own flock and is rapidly gaining a reputation as a breeder of Dutch Spotted sheep. Sarah Alderton went to meet her.

Performance recording his flock comes naturally to Stuart Dawes, who has been keeping meticulous records since he started sheep farming just over 10 years ago

Taking time to think about what might go wrong during handling will help ensure your stock are protected.

As we head into spring when worm burdens rise it is advised that ewes should be treated post lambing. Ellie Layton goes back to basics on faecal egg count testing.

Making the switch to a total mixed ration has delivered significant benefits for flock health and efficiency at Lochfer Farm, of Inverdunning Farms, Bridge of Allan.

Peter Delbridge, the incoming chairman of the National Sheep Association gives his views on the future of the sheep industry and his hopes for his own farm. Marina Schjoett reports

British Wool has strongly urged farmers to keep open dialogue with them despite telling members they had seen a 25 per cent increase in wool prices

The red meat sector organisation said over 70,000 consumers had been inspired to take part in the initiative to promote the benefits of lamb worldwide

Gate Street Farm said the culprits had broken secure gates to run over sheep in a field

Wiltshire Rural Crime Team had encouraged the public to enjoy the countryside but not at the expense of farmers and livestock