Veteran shearer Garry Griffin said blades have always been highly regarded by Merino breeders for giving sheep the edge over machine-shorn sheep, but he said the practice had dropped off in the past ...
Visitors to the National Trust's Wimpole Estate have been offered a special course in how to shear a sheep using a traditional method. The one-off course aimed to give budding sheep herders the ...
YFC members can access the training for £115 plus VAT for a shearing course and £42 plus VAT for wool handling. The offer is open until April 30, 2026. For non-members, the courses are priced at £230 ...