Preparing for lambing

Graeme Bethune explains how he cares for his ewes
to make sure they give birth to healthy lambs

Winter on the farm

Graeme Bethune explains how he readies his flock for winter,
and gets them in the best health for lambing next spring

Adventures in farming

Graeme Bethune introduces himself as he begins his new
series of columns about sheep farming and wool production

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New arrivals

Graeme Bethune experiences the emotional and physical
highs and lows of lambing time at Ballachly Farm

Farming matters

Graeme Bethune argues that Britain’s post-war farming
policy has been a disaster for our wool industry

Preparing for lambing

Graeme Bethune explains how he cares for his ewes
to make sure they give birth to healthy lambs

Whole farm health

Graeme Bethune discusses the philosophy that is at the heart
of everything he does as a farmer and yarn producer

The bleak midwinter

Graeme Bethune explains how he helps his sheep to cope
with the gales, rain and snow of a Caithness winter

Winter on the farm

Graeme Bethune explains how he readies his flock for winter,
and gets them in the best health for lambing next spring

The ethics of yarn

Graeme Bethune argues that paying a fair price for wool will
lead to better yarn quality and environmental sustainability

Breeding matters

Graeme Bethune explains the importance of sheep breeding
and selection for achieving excellent yarns

Adventures in farming

Graeme Bethune introduces himself as he begins his new
series of columns about sheep farming and wool production

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