In Scotland, ‘green lairds’ are buying vast estates for carbon credits
Locals fear the “green rush” will result in even more extreme concentration of land ownership in a warming world.
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Hill flock beats high-profit ewes amid suckler expansion
A hill flock has survived a major enterprise restructure on an Exmoor farm, which saw cow numbers increased at the expense of ...
Readers share their thoughts on conservative hypocrites and lamb attacks
The contradictions of modern conservatism and what to do about the lamb killing eagles terrorising the Scottish highlands.
Ancient DNA Unlocks 11,000 Years of Sheep and Human History
Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, ...
The Scottish Farmer23d
90 Blackface sheep stolen from Rickarton Estate
A significant sheep theft has hit Rickarton Estate, near Stonehaven, with approximately 90 Blackface sheep stolen just as preparations for tupping were underway last November. Angus Holman-Baird, who ...
Scots knitwear fashion range takes starring role on BBC's The One Show
The story of Merrick Scottish Blackface Knitwear featured in a dedicated slot on BBC’s The One Show on Friday evening.
Daily Record13d
Scots knitwear fashion range takes starring role on BBC's The One Show
I’m in.” Other interviews in the feature included project lead at the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership Marie McNulty, Scottish Blackface sheep farmers Richard and Rachel ...
Ancient DNA analyses bring to life the 11,000-year intertwined genomic history of sheep and humans
The rise of pastoralist peoples in the Eurasian steppes and their westward spread some 5,000 years ago may have been fuelled ...
Irish Examiner26d
EU’s new sustainability label faces backlash for undermining natural fibres
Her ropes, crafted from wool sourced via the British Wool Auction, support UK farmers raising breeds like Swaledale, Welsh Mountain, and Scottish Blackface sheep. Her collaborations include ...