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Agriland
3 days ago
- General
- Agriland
CAFRE open day to highlight productivity for sheep enterprises
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise's (CAFRE) Hill Farm Centre at Glenwherry is hosting an open day on Wednesday, September 3. The farm, which is home to 1100 ewes, is managed to maximise efficiency and productivity alongside a strong focus on habitat management and enhancing biodiversity. The hill flock consists of Scottish Blackface and Blackface x Swaledale ewes, they graze on the upper areas of the farm, predominantly areas classed as heather moorland and blanked bog. Crossbred ewes and lambs on the Hill Farm at Glenwherry. (Source: CAFRE) A core of the flock, 250 Blackface ewes are bred pure and genetic performance is evaluated through the signet breeding programme, 100 Blackface ewes are crossed with Swaledale to increase hybrid vigour and performance in the crossbred flock. 250 Blackface x Swaledale ewes are mated with Texel to produce a more prolific female with improved milk, growth and carcass to utilise the more productive areas of the farm, with these Texel cross ewes managed on the lower hills and parks. The majority are mated with a terminal sire currently a Meatlinc to produce a lamb capable of high growth rates in a forage-based system with improved carcass confirmation suitable for store or finish. A further group are mated with Lleyn to produce replacements for the lowland flock at the CAFRE beef and sheep centre. A major focus is the breeding of high-quality females with all replacements being homebred and selected on ewe performance, mothering ability and milk, alongside lamb performance characteristics such as growth. Ewes which reared crossbred lambs body condition scored, udders check and OPA scanned. (Source: CAFRE) The only stock bought in are rams which are selected on genetic merit, focusing on maternal traits such as prolificacy, birth weight and milk followed by growth and carcass. Where available, there is also a focus on health traits such as faecal egg counts (FEC). All rams entering the flocks enter under strict biosecurity protocols and are quarantined. They will be treated for parasites, OPA scanned and brought into the vaccination programme. CAFRE has highlighted that the hill sheep sector is a "major component" of the Northern Irish sheep industry, striving for productive flocks and generating a valuable income stream is crucial to ensure these enterprises remain. It said the hill sheep systems play a vital role in maintaining the uplands in a desirable state which enhances biodiversity, supports a vast range of wildlife, and delivers on factors such as water quality and carbon sequestration. These farming enterprises are also an integral aspect of a thriving rural community.
Daily Mail
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Amanda Owen shocks fans as she opens up about new career move away from Ravenseat Farm
Amanda Owen has shocked fans as she opened up about her new career move away from Ravenseat Farm. The 50-year-old and her ex-husband Clive, 69, who she split with in 2022 after 22 years of marriage, shot to fame in 2018 alongside their nine kids with their show Our Yorkshire Farm. The clan welcomed cameras into their home to share what it's like living on a farm in Swaledale, North Yorkshire, and it soon became a huge fan favourite. Just three years after the programme wrapped in 2022, the clan starred in the second series spin-off Our Farm Next Door - which has followed them renovating a derelict farm next to theirs. However now Amanda has revealed a big career change as she took to Instagram on Thursday to share she is going to be on stage taking part in her own theatre tour. She captioned the post: 'There are some exciting things afoot. Here goes….in no particular order. 'Firstly it's the school holidays!!!! 'Secondly Our Farm Next Door Series 2 is being shown on Channel 4 on Saturday's at 6.30pm. 'Thirdly is that I'm going to be out and about and on theatre tour. 'You can buy tickets for the theatre tour via the No Third Entertainments website or the link in my bio. 'There's a bit of time and work to put in before then but I do so look forward to a look out. We have a lot to talk about.' Meanwhile in the video she began: 'Hello. I'm absolutely up to my eyes in these things. 'Yes, it's clipping time, and it's hay time, and you've got to do all those things while the sun is shining. "But I'm here to tell you, actually, about something that's going on in the winter when all these jobs are done. She added: 'There's a bit of time and work to put in before then but I do so look forward to a look out. We have a lot to talk about' 'I'm heading out on the open road again. 'Yes, it's theatre tour time, and I'm coming to Lancaster, Lincoln, Chesterfield, Scarborough, Ilkley, Scunthorpe, and Middlesbrough. 'And if you want to join me for the evening, then you will find that there is a link in my bio as to how to get tickets to come for a night of fun and frolics, farming, feuding, and friendships, and course, television, books... 'An evening that puts a smile on your face, answer some questions, probably go away with more than you came with, but just a really lovely evening. 'So I'm looking forward to it!' Many fans rushed to the comments section to share their excitement. '❤️Go Amanda!'; 'Fabulous news.. theatre tour! Can't wait'; 'Wow u r a amazing woman.'; 'Fabulous all booked looking forward to seeing you at.' Earlier this month Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben Owen suffered a 'disastrous setback' in the most recent episode of Reuben Owen: Life In The Dales after sharing a major relationship update with fans. A recent episode of the Channel 5 show saw the young farmer celebrate his 21st birthday with a trip to Whitby. Reuben, his girlfriend Jessica Ellwood and a group of his pals hopped on their tractors for a 100-mile trip to the seaside for his big day, however it didn't really go to plan. On the first day Reuben's vintage tractor started leaking, followed by a massive problem the next day of the trek as his vehicle broke down on the way as they travelled up a hill. However they managed to make it and celebrate his special day. Reuben and Jess have also hinted at moving in together after a year of dating. He told The Mirror: 'We're just waiting for something to come up.
The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Stunning campsites in Britain from £10 a night – including a posh estate with a brewery next to woodland theme park
CAMPING is one of the cheapest and most enjoyable ways to embrace the great outdoors during the summer holidays. Campsite specialist 7 These campsites are some of the best and all cost from £10 per night Credit: Pitchup 7 The Farm Camping is very near the beWIlDerwood play area Credit: BeWILDerwood On the private Worstead Estate in Until September 1, 2025, campers can pitch up on the estate that is also a working farm and there's lots to do. The estate has an on-site microbrewery called the Wildcraft Taproom. On sunny days, campers can enjoy an alfresco pint on the picnic tables outside. For anyone heading over there with children, the adventure park The park has BeWILDerboats - a boat ride into a 'swamp', as well as the Tricky Tunnels and a Muddles Maze . As for facilities, the campsite has toilets, showers, a washing-up area. There is Wi-Fi and visitors can bring a barbecue for cooking up alfresco meals. Prices for a non-electric grass tent pitch starts at £15 per night. Most read in Family In Derbyshire is the It's also perfect for animal lovers as peacocks and rare-breed chickens roam the site , plus there's a donkey sanctuary next door. Top Of The Woods Campsite in Pembrokeshire 7 7 The Farm Camping is found on the sprawling Worstead estate Credit: Google Maps Nearby attractions include On-site facilities include showers, toilets, washing-up area and charging points. One visitor to the site commented: "Camp owner seemed friendly as were our fellow campers. The donkeys are a welcome sight in the morning too." Non-electric grass tent pitches start at £10 or opt for an electric grass touring caravan pitch at £15. Further north is The surrounding fields are full of grazing by Swaledale sheep and cattle. This campsite is a little unique because you can only get there by foot - so no caravans are allowed. To get to the campsite, you have to cross a shallow ford and small stream on the stepping stones. For some hearty meals, head to the local pub in Langthwaite village. Non-electric grass tent pitches here start from £18. 7 One pub run campsite has an alpaca paddock and you can book a walking experience Credit: Pitchup It's a bargain stay with non-electric grass/earth tent pitch starting from £12.50. For anyone who doesn't want to opt for a tent, you can stay in caravans, cabins or a bed-in-a-shed from £42.50 per night. And you'll not go hungry with lots of options at the on-site pub - where they serve ribs, sausage and mash, chilli and fish and chips. This pub sits in a pretty village which you can explore, there's easy access to forest trails and fishing on the riverbank is popular too. There's even a private with the woolly animals. One visitor said: "Quiet, clean and friendly site. I have stayed a few times now, with my kids and for a break away with my wife. "The kids love playing in the stream and digging holes up in the woods. The pub has great food and drinks selections and is well-priced." 7 The Green Dragon Inn has an option to stay in little shepherd huts Credit: Pitchup Camp out at a country pub to make the most of a stay on the Welsh borders. The Green Dragon Inn is a short distance from Offa's Dyke, the Shropshire Hills and Snowdonia National Park. The cosy pub serves home-cooked food seven days per week, including a Sunday roast. There are ales on tap and a large pub garden, so drink them in. Campers can choose from mixed hardstanding and grass pitches, and have access to a washing-up area, baby changing facilities and a well-maintained bathroom block. Non-electric grass pitch tent-only pitches start at £15 or choose an electric-optional hardstanding for a tent, motorhome or touring caravan starting from £20. Or for those who want to camp but would rather sleep in a bed, there are two camping pods on site. There isn't much inside, but there is a double bed, sofa and small tea-making station. These cost from £60 per night for two adults. Read more on the Irish Sun For fans of camping and going abroad, check out Plus, the 7 These campsites are all around the UK and you can pitch up from £10 Credit: Pitchup
Scottish Sun
23-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Stunning campsites in Britain from £10 a night – including a posh estate with a brewery next to woodland theme park
One has resident alpacas and others are in the grounds of cosy pubs CAMP OUT Stunning campsites in Britain from £10 a night – including a posh estate with a brewery next to woodland theme park Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CAMPING is one of the cheapest and most enjoyable ways to embrace the great outdoors during the summer holidays. Campsite specialist Pitchup has revealed its cheapest sites with stays from just £10per night this summer - with options across the UK, some are run by pubs, others have microbreweries and neighbouring alpaca farms. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 These campsites are some of the best and all cost from £10 per night Credit: Pitchup 7 The Farm Camping is very near the beWIlDerwood play area Credit: BeWILDerwood On the private Worstead Estate in Norfolk is a pop-up summer campsite called The Farm Camping. Until September 1, 2025, campers can pitch up on the estate that is also a working farm and there's lots to do. The estate has an on-site microbrewery called the Wildcraft Taproom. On sunny days, campers can enjoy an alfresco pint on the picnic tables outside. For anyone heading over there with children, the adventure park BeWILDerwood is close by. The park has BeWILDerboats - a boat ride into a 'swamp', as well as the Tricky Tunnels and a Muddles Maze. As for facilities, the campsite has toilets, showers, a washing-up area. There is Wi-Fi and visitors can bring a barbecue for cooking up alfresco meals. Prices for a non-electric grass tent pitch starts at £15 per night. In Derbyshire is the Greystones Nawab campsite - a great base for anyone exploring the sprawling Peak District National Park. It's also perfect for animal lovers as peacocks and rare-breed chickens roam the site, plus there's a donkey sanctuary next door. Top Of The Woods Campsite in Pembrokeshire 7 7 The Farm Camping is found on the sprawling Worstead estate Credit: Google Maps Nearby attractions include Go Ape Buxton which is a 15 minute drive away, and you can get to Alton Towers theme park within 40 minutes. On-site facilities include showers, toilets, washing-up area and charging points. One visitor to the site commented: "Camp owner seemed friendly as were our fellow campers. The donkeys are a welcome sight in the morning too." Non-electric grass tent pitches start at £10 or opt for an electric grass touring caravan pitch at £15. Further north is Pepper Hall Campsite in Yorkshire which is for anyone who loves the great outdoors. The surrounding fields are full of grazing by Swaledale sheep and cattle. This campsite is a little unique because you can only get there by foot - so no caravans are allowed. To get to the campsite, you have to cross a shallow ford and small stream on the stepping stones. For some hearty meals, head to the local pub in Langthwaite village. Non-electric grass tent pitches here start from £18. 7 One pub run campsite has an alpaca paddock and you can book a walking experience Credit: Pitchup The Crown Inn and Campsite is a family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen. It's a bargain stay with non-electric grass/earth tent pitch starting from £12.50. For anyone who doesn't want to opt for a tent, you can stay in caravans, cabins or a bed-in-a-shed from £42.50 per night. And you'll not go hungry with lots of options at the on-site pub - where they serve ribs, sausage and mash, chilli and fish and chips. This pub sits in a pretty village which you can explore, there's easy access to forest trails and fishing on the riverbank is popular too. There's even a private alpaca paddock on site, and campers can book a walking experience with the woolly animals. One visitor said: "Quiet, clean and friendly site. I have stayed a few times now, with my kids and for a break away with my wife. "The kids love playing in the stream and digging holes up in the woods. The pub has great food and drinks selections and is well-priced." 7 The Green Dragon Inn has an option to stay in little shepherd huts Credit: Pitchup The Green Dragon Inn is another pub campsite found in Buttington, Wales. Camp out at a country pub to make the most of a stay on the Welsh borders. The Green Dragon Inn is a short distance from Offa's Dyke, the Shropshire Hills and Snowdonia National Park. The cosy pub serves home-cooked food seven days per week, including a Sunday roast. There are ales on tap and a large pub garden, so drink them in. Campers can choose from mixed hardstanding and grass pitches, and have access to a washing-up area, baby changing facilities and a well-maintained bathroom block. Non-electric grass pitch tent-only pitches start at £15 or choose an electric-optional hardstanding for a tent, motorhome or touring caravan starting from £20. Or for those who want to camp but would rather sleep in a bed, there are two camping pods on site. There isn't much inside, but there is a double bed, sofa and small tea-making station. These cost from £60 per night for two adults. For fans of camping and going abroad, check out this Ibiza 'paradise' with private pool and glamping huts has stays under £95. Plus, the UK's best campsites revealed with flawless 10/10 reviews, honesty shops & even resident deer.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen posts pic of youngest daughters swimming in river - but worried fan points out 'precarious' safety hazard
Our Yorkshire Farm 's Amanda Owen fans pointed out a 'precarious' safety hazard in the star's recent post of her youngest daughters swimming in river. The 50-year-old shares Raven, 23, Reuben, 21, Miles, 18, Edith, 16, Violet, 14, Sidney, 13, Annas, 11, Clemmy, nine, and Nancy, eight with ex Clive Owen, 70, who she split from in 2022 after 22 years of marriage. Shepherdess Amanda took to her Instagram to share some snaps of her youngest having a splash in a bid to cool themselves down during the heatwave. Captioning the post, she said: 'Beating the heat by heading to cool, shady dubs. 'It's not all about the swim, the immersion is not just in the water but in the surroundings. 'Ducklings, butterflies, pond skaters and brown trout rising and the buzz of insects amongst the overhang of bilberry. 'Not a nature reserve, a farm.' But one person pointed out in the comments section: 'Is no one going to mention the precarious fence!' In a number of the snaps there is a rusted fence hanging above them on the hill, at seemingly quite a steep angle. Despite that, others rushed to thank her for sharing some wholesome content. 'I am so grateful that you share so much beauty and so many precious scenes. Thank you for every post.' 'Looks great up in Swaledale.' 'Looks very inviting.' 'I'd love to live like this with my kids.' 'Perfect childhood!' It comes just days after Amanda announced her epic career change away from Ravenseat Farm. The star, who is best known for appearing in TV show Our Yorkshire Farm, is set to bring out her own children's books. Christmas Tales From The Farm, illustrated by Becca Hall, will be out in September and is written for eight to 12-year-olds. Speaking about her new project, Amanda said: 'I am absolutely delighted to have been given the opportunity to enter the world of children's books with renowned publishers, Puffin. 'As a mother myself I know firsthand the joy that books can bring to young readers and how a book can stay with you into adulthood, take you places and open up new worlds.' She added: 'To be taken under the wing of the Puffin family, publishers of some of my childhood favourites, is something that I could never have dreamed of being possible.' The TV favourite also took to Instagram to share the news. She said: 'I wanted to share with you the news of the latest addition to the farm... nope, not another woolly bundle of joy, no, it's my new children's book! 'What's it about you ask? What else could it be about other than the farm, the animals, children, nature, countryside and it's published by Puffin. 'And it's going to be out on 11th September.'
