The shropshire sheep

The Large Black with its sizeable, lopped ears, deep black coat, and calm, friendly nature, is a true icon of British farming heritage, says Alix Chidley-Uttley

A DATE was set, and my contact in Shetland, Pearl Young, promised they would send me photographs once they had sorted through their lambs. This was to ensure we were happy with the lambs they would ta

Britain’s native breeds and their grazing talents are an integral part of the drive to balance food production with biodiversity recovery. Kate Green explains why we should look closer to home in the quest to re-create the natural habitats of the past

With so much to see and do, here’s our guide to highlights at this year’s 166th show, when it returns to Harrogate at the Great Yorkshire Showground on July 8-11

In the face of a worrying increase in wildfires across the country, could sheep prove a crucial force in protecting the land? Michael Barker reports

I’VE long been fascinated by Shetland and its rich nature, culture and diminutive breeds of native farm livestock. As travel becomes more difficult and an urgent need to minimise taking to the air, we