Sheep

Diana Bird with the champion Wensleydale shearling ram and judge Bradley Chandler

Stylish shearling ram takes 900gns top at Skipton CCM Wensleydale highlight

The Scottish Government is reviewing movement controls as bluetongue cases increase elsewhere in the UK

The Scottish Government is reviewing movement controls as bluetongue cases increase elsewhere in the UK

Second Scottish farm tests positive for bluetongue

Robert Metcalfe and son Jack with their repeat first prize Suffolks at CCM’s second store lambs fixture, joined by show judge William Marshall

Robert Metcalfe and son Jack with their repeat first prize Suffolks at CCM’s second store lambs fixture, joined by show judge William Marshall

Strong show of store lambs at second CCM sale

Northumberland's Cambo Young Farmers Club has raised thousands for charity during a sheep clipping event

Northumberland's Cambo Young Farmers Club has raised thousands for charity during a sheep clipping event

Farmers clip 2,600 sheep in 26 hours raising over £10,000 for charity

David Wood's fully-trained Sue, sold for the top price of £12,100

David Wood's fully-trained Sue, sold for the top price of £12,100

David Wood and Emma Jane's Sue sells for £12,100 at Skipton sheep dog sale

New exhibition celebrates 150 years of Wensleydale sheep

Lorna Shaw, ruminant nutritionist at SAC Consulting

Lorna Shaw, ruminant nutritionist at SAC Consulting

Stronger wool prices put fresh focus on shearing preparation

The champion from Five Houses sold for the top price of £3200

The champion from Five Houses sold for the top price of £3200

Five Houses dominates Stars of the Future at Darlington

British Wool expects average producer returns to be about 70% higher than last year

British Wool expects average producer returns to be about 70% higher than last year

Stronger demand and tight supply set wool returns rising

The FETF grants apply to farmers and contractors in England only

The FETF grants apply to farmers and contractors in England only

Farmers and contractors urged to use latest grants to fund cordless stock clippers

A study has explored reintroducing golden eagles to eight areas of the country - seven in the North of England

A study has explored reintroducing golden eagles to eight areas of the country - seven in the North of England

Seven areas of North identified as having potential for golden eagle reintroduction

Champion British Blue heifer from Alan Barnett

Champion British Blue heifer from Alan Barnett

Champion heifer leads Darlington Easter show and sale

Humberside Police said seized the Mazda and the driver was reported for traffic offences

Humberside Police said seized the Mazda and the driver was reported for traffic offences

Police swoop on vehicle during livestock sale crackdown

Livestock entries for this years' Royal Highland Show are now open

Livestock entries for this years' Royal Highland Show are now open

Royal Highland Show

Royal Highland Show livestock and competition entries open

Government backtracks to allow overseas sheep shearers into UK

Government backtracks to allow overseas sheep shearers into UK

Government backtracks to allow overseas sheep shearers into UK

Shearers in short supply leave UK flocks vulnerable this season

Shearers in short supply leave UK flocks vulnerable this season

Sheep shearer shortage sparks UK animal welfare alarm

The Northern Farmer Awards 2026 takes place at the Pavilions, Harrogate. Northern Farmer of the Year, Neil Fell with event host Jules Hudson.

The Northern Farmer Awards 2026 takes place at the Pavilions, Harrogate. Northern Farmer of the Year, Neil Fell with event host Jules Hudson.

NORTHERN FARMER AWARDS

Neil Fell named Northern Farmer of the Year as 300 guests enjoy glittering awards

Finalists in the 2026 Sheep Farmer of the Year category

Finalists in the 2026 Sheep Farmer of the Year category

NORTHERN FARMER AWARDS

Sheep Farmer of the Year finalists announced for Northern Farmer Awards

Up to 75 overseas shearers have previously helped shear as many as two million UK sheep each season under a temporary concession

Up to 75 overseas shearers have previously helped shear as many as two million UK sheep each season under a temporary concession

Visa decision threatens spring shearing workforce across UK farms

Cannon Hall Honeysuckle Melon was sold in lamb to Glencoy Grounds Keeper Willie for the top price of 3000gns

Cannon Hall Honeysuckle Melon was sold in lamb to Glencoy Grounds Keeper Willie for the top price of 3000gns

Top prices at Cannon Hall Christmas Sheep Sale across Dutch, Valais and Blue Texels

Tom Boden with the supreme champion and 3600gns top price shearling ewe

Tom Boden with the supreme champion and 3600gns top price shearling ewe

Sportsman's flock retains supreme championship and 3600gns top at Skipton

Torridon, an Eurasian Lynx explores his new state-of-the-art lynx enclosure at the Wildwood Trust near Canterbury in Kent

Torridon, an Eurasian Lynx explores his new state-of-the-art lynx enclosure at the Wildwood Trust near Canterbury in Kent

Deputy council leader's 'definite no' to lynx reintroduction amid concern for farmers

Ghyll House Pure Gold from J Richardson and Sons sold to £60,000

Ghyll House Pure Gold from J Richardson and Sons sold to £60,000

Ghyll House Pure Gold hits £60,000 at Hawes sale of Swaledale shearlings

Castletown Highlander flock grazing the Castletown saltmarshes

Castletown Highlander flock grazing the Castletown saltmarshes

Highlander 'ticked all the boxes' for Castletown Estates

The champion pen of Swaledale ewes which smashed the Kirkby Stephen centre record at £800

The champion pen of Swaledale ewes which smashed the Kirkby Stephen centre record at £800

Swaledale record smashed at Kirkby Stephen sale with ewes realising £800

The champion pen of Mule lambs from the Dobson family which topped the sale at £185

The champion pen of Mule lambs from the Dobson family which topped the sale at £185

Pen of Unthank mules take show title and tops Darlington Hill of a Day sale

James, left, and John Dugdale in the Skipton ring with their 1st prize gimmer shearlings, also £300 section top.

James, left, and John Dugdale in the Skipton ring with their 1st prize gimmer shearlings, also £300 section top.

Dugdales to the fore at Skipton CCM Lleyn highlight

AT and A Bainbridge's top pen of Swaledale ewes, that sold for £520

AT and A Bainbridge's top pen of Swaledale ewes, that sold for £520

Ash Dub sells Swaledales to £520 at Middleton-in-Teesdale

Young sheep breeder takes home second World Champion win

Young sheep breeder takes home second World Champion win

Young sheep breeder takes home second World Champion win

Frank Kitching with the family’s champion and 2500gns top price shearling ram at CCM’s annual Bluefaced Leicester highlight.

Frank Kitching with the family’s champion and 2500gns top price shearling ram at CCM’s annual Bluefaced Leicester highlight.

Kitchings champions again and 2500gns top at CCM BFL highlight

Robbie, Paul and Sue Hallam

Robbie, Paul and Sue Hallam

Perseverance builds Swaledale breeding legacy at High Birkwith

Sheep producers have been advised to monitor their flocks for haemonchus

Sheep producers have been advised to monitor their flocks for haemonchus

Livestock health

Sheep farmers urged to be vigilant for signs of deadly gut worm

Flock of Hampshire Down sheep

Flock of Hampshire Down sheep

Why Hampshire Downs are the perfect fit for CB Farms

Pennine Way from Pen-y-ghent by Lesley Tate

Pennine Way from Pen-y-ghent by Lesley Tate

NFU unveils roadmap for future of the uplands

Kelso Ram Sales break new records in the ring with the sale grossing £4.8m (credit: Ron Stephen)

Kelso Ram Sales break new records in the ring with the sale grossing £4.8m (credit: Ron Stephen)

Kelso Ram Sales

Record breaking Kelso Ram Sales gross £4.8m with breed averages on the up

Patrick Wilson with his 1450gns top price Blue Texel shearling ram

Patrick Wilson with his 1450gns top price Blue Texel shearling ram

County Durham flock top at Blue and Badger Face Texel double bill

Police are urging livestock owners to be vigilant

Police are urging livestock owners to be vigilant

Warning to farmers amid rise in livestock thefts

Diana Bird with the reserve overall champion Wensleydale ewe at the CCM Skipton breed highlight.

Diana Bird with the reserve overall champion Wensleydale ewe at the CCM Skipton breed highlight.

Oliver shearling ram 410gns top at CCM Wensleydale highlight

Tesco awards £9.5m incentives for hitting sustainability goals (Getty Images)

Tesco awards £9.5m incentives for hitting sustainability goals (Getty Images)

Tesco unveils £9.5m scheme rewarding farmers for hitting green targets

Kelso Ram Sales return on September 12

Kelso Ram Sales return on September 12

Kelso Ram Sales to see 'the cream of the UK’s tups'

Champions of the 2024 Northern Stars Show and Sale

Champions of the 2024 Northern Stars Show and Sale

Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart to host its first Valais Blacknose pedigree sale

Milly Johnson, 16, and her sheep Kevin receiving her GCSE results at Tarleton Academy near Preston, Lancashire

Milly Johnson, 16, and her sheep Kevin receiving her GCSE results at Tarleton Academy near Preston, Lancashire

Shear delight for teenager who took sheep to collect GCSE results

A previous Fellgather event at Grasmere Sports pre-Covid. The Fellgather event was kick-started once again last year

A previous Fellgather event at Grasmere Sports pre-Covid. The Fellgather event was kick-started once again last year

Popular Farmers Fellgather event returns this weekend

One lucky sheep saved after falling down a shaft at Newby Moss, Ingleborough

One lucky sheep saved after falling down a shaft at Newby Moss, Ingleborough

Cave Rescue Organisation

Sheep has a lucky escape after falling down a deep hole in Yorkshire Dales

A warning about farmers' mental health has been issued over plans to reintroduce lynx in parts of Northumberland and southern Scotland

A warning about farmers' mental health has been issued over plans to reintroduce lynx in parts of Northumberland and southern Scotland

Fears lynx reintroduction could harm farmers' mental health

A large turnout of young handlers took part in the annual competition at Penrith Auction Mart which this year was won by Sybil Edgar, Castle Nook, with a Dutch Spotted lamb, with Harriet Teasdale in reserve

A large turnout of young handlers took part in the annual competition at Penrith Auction Mart which this year was won by Sybil Edgar, Castle Nook, with a Dutch Spotted lamb, with Harriet Teasdale in reserve

Young handlers showcase top-quality lambs at auction mart

The Eurasian lynx, once native to Britain, could return to the borderlands but farmers are calling for safeguards to protect livestock (Image Getty)

The Eurasian lynx, once native to Britain, could return to the borderlands but farmers are calling for safeguards to protect livestock (Image Getty)

Lynx reintroduction wins public support, but farmers voice concerns

‘Beryl’ being carefully hoisted out of the cave

‘Beryl’ being carefully hoisted out of the cave

Cavers rescue 'Beryl' the sheep from 30-metres underground

Livestock health

Don’t rely on traditional dosing dates for sheep, says expert

Viv Lewis, secretary of the Federation of Cumbria Commoners (FCC)

Viv Lewis, secretary of the Federation of Cumbria Commoners (FCC)

The fascinating career of hill farming champion Viv Lewis

Hill Top Farm was Beatrix Potter's first farm. Tours this summer give people a rare opportunity to glimpse the working Lakeland farm as it is today and hear about her legacy

Hill Top Farm was Beatrix Potter's first farm. Tours this summer give people a rare opportunity to glimpse the working Lakeland farm as it is today and hear about her legacy

Chance to take a tour of Beatrix Potter’s first farm

Robert Metcalfe and son Jack in sale ring with first prize Suffolks

Robert Metcalfe and son Jack in sale ring with first prize Suffolks

Strong trade at second CCM Skipton store lamb highlight

The Farming Community Network is the charity partner of the 2026 Northern Farmer Awards

The Farming Community Network is the charity partner of the 2026 Northern Farmer Awards

FCN announced as charity partner for 2026 Northern Farmer Awards

People are being warned to be vigilant

People are being warned to be vigilant

National Sheep Association (NSA)

Dog owners urged to protect sheep during summer countryside walks