Chris and Claire Douthwaite at High Snape Farm at Kirby Overblow have launched Blooming Sheep, which features people taking tea with their small flock of Valais Blacknose sheep. “Afternoon Tea ...

It has been a tough time for farmers recently with Inheritance Tax a major issue, the end of the Basic Farm Payment and the pausing of the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme.

The idyllic setting of Lurgan Park provided a perfect back-drop for the County Armagh town’s annual agri-food showcase on Saturday, hosted by Lurgan and District Horse and Cattle Show Society.

Kristin Shrader of Phillips Family Farmstead watches as her daughter, Gracie, feeds snacks to the Valais blacknose sheep raised on their family's Canton Township farm, which are on display along with ...

Valais Blacknose sheep look like they belong in a fairy story with their round wooly bodies and whimsical horns. Spunky white fleece perfectly frames their black faces, ears, legs, and feet ...

From Highland coos to Valais Blacknose sheep and many more breeds beyond, Aberdeenshire offers opportunities galore to meet the animals and also gain a greater understanding of rural life with a ...

From a sea of tall ships to encounters with shaggy sheep, it’s all about Aberdeenshire this spring and summer as the North East of Scotland offers an abundance of special events and experiences ...

Owned by an ex-director of Soho House, it comes as no surprise that Paradise Farm - a 10-acre estate nestled in the Norfolk/Suffolk borders - is a mix of rustic English countryside charm, warm ...

Although it’s cute, this sheep isn’t just a farm animal. The Valais Blacknose is raised for meat and wool but is a hearty animal built for Switzerland’s harsh climate.

Most people think of the Valais Blacknose sheep when reading nursery rhymes, and it’s rarely seen outside of Europe. Its fuzzy black face, ears, and hocks make it look more like a toy than a living ...

I tried the Swiss Alps 'Meet the Sheep' app, it's genius Popular with hikers and influencers alike, this Swiss Alps GPS map will have you counting sheep in no time.