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Herefordshire Romney flock proves its worth in low-input system

After swapping Mules for Romneys in 2012, one Herefordshire farm is now working towards reducing its workload with wool while still retaining maternal traits

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock 鈥� 7 min read
Herefordshire Romney flock proves its worth in low-input system

Farming on one of the highest farms in Herefordshire, the Sankey family have been at Oatcroft Farm, near Kington, for three generations. The farm itself peaks at 335 metres (1,100 feet), however it...

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