Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, ...

The rise of pastoralist peoples in the Eurasian steppes and their westward spread some 5,000 years ago may have been fuelled ...

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 ...

The farm is home to a historic Blackface flock that dates back to the early ... with particular focus on the importance of hill sheep farming. In the coming weeks, The Scottish Farmer will bring our ...

The story of Merrick Scottish Blackface Knitwear featured in a dedicated slot on BBC’s The One Show on Friday evening.

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 ...

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 ...

Scottish Blackface from Applecross, Scotland - a common sheep breed of the British Isles. This breed is represented in the panel of modern reference genomes. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Countryfile star Adam Henson has shared his thoughts on Rachel Reeves's budget while launching the start of the Big Farmland ...