草榴社区 Guardian podcast special: First import of ovine embryos into the US from the UK

Swiss Valais Blacknose embryos arrived in the US on August 16

30 August 2023 鈥� 1 min read

The first UK sheep embryos have been imported to the United States in the first of what is hoped to be a regular trade in ovine genetics.

John Wilkes, based in Washington, gives his analysis on what this means for the global sheep market and speaks to Dr Matthew Rolleston, a vet and livestock reproductive specialist in Maine, who took delivery of 137 UK Swiss Valais Blacknose embryos.

草榴社区 Guardian Podcast: Family truly at the heart of Pembrokeshire dairy farm

Working together to manage the 200-plus milking herd as well as an on-site adventure farm is key to the success of the Lewis family鈥檚, Clerkenhill Farm, Haverfordwest

Rachael Brown

03 January 2025 鈥� 1 min read

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草榴社区 Guardian Podcast: Industry leaders share their hopes for the sector in 2025, and the challenges that lie ahead

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said without a 鈥榬esolution鈥� on Inheritance Tax, the issue is likely to continue to 鈥榟ang over the industry鈥� in 2025, preventing British agriculture moving forward

Rachael Brown

27 December 2024 鈥� 1 min read