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As Scottish farmers once again face spiralling costs from factors outside of their control, maximising margins on every lamb sold is critically important. That means ensuring every lamb that leaves the farm is meeting market…
Read moreAre you, or do you know someone, aged 12-18 and passionate about Texels and the British sheep industry? If so, then why not apply to be part of the Texel Sheep Society team for National…
Read moreSociety member and young breeder Evan Turner, Longway, was among a successful quartet of young shepherds from the UK to claim prizes at the recent Ovinpiades European Young Shepherd of the Year competition, Paris. The…
Read moreWhile the British and Irish Lions are enjoying the thrills and spills of a tour down under, their equivalent in the farming world, 30 young Texel enthusiasts from the home nations, have recently returned from…
Read moreThe Society, through its Youth Development Programme, has recently supported another brace of NSA Next Generation Shepherd Events at regional NSA events alongside supporting regional Clubs in their promotion of the breed at these events…
Read moreThe Society enjoyed a highly successful day at Welsh Sheep, Hay-On-Wye, yesterday (21st May), picking up a brace of trade stand awards as well as welcoming a good number of visitors to the Society’s stand.…
Read moreThe Texel breed and Texel Sheep Society will once again be front and centre at this year’s regional sheep events being held across the UK, with Texels central to many of the host farm’s sheep…
Read moreThis year’s Five Nations Weekend for young Texel breeders and those with an interest in the breed will take place in Ireland over the weekend of Friday 27th June to Sunday 29th June. Hosted by…
Read moreMelissa Buchan of the Clinterty flock, Aberdeenshire, has been named the winner of the Texel Sheep Society Spotlight Award, 2025. Nominated by the North of Scotland Texel Breeders Club, Melissa stood out from the other…
Read moreThe Society enjoyed a great day at ScotSheep hosted by the Hamilton family at Aikengall, Innerwick, with the Society’s stand busy all day and welcoming large numbers of members and commercial farmers to hear the…
Read moreSolway and Tyne Club member Ewan MacTaggart, Castle Douglas, has been named as the winner of the 2024 Texel Sheep Society Spotlight Award. Announcing Ewan as the winner Society chief executive John Yates said he…
Read moreNominations are open for two seats on the Society’s Youth Development Programme committee, to represent young members in in Area A, Scotland and Area D, Wales. The committee position for Area A, Scotland, will become…
Read moreYoung members wanting to learn the latest in the field of sheep management, health and welfare have a chance to attend the National Sheep Association’s inaugural Sheep Farmers’ Conference for free. The new event will…
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An eager and enthusiastic group of young Texel enthusiasts from England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales gathered in Northern Ireland over the weekend (30th June - 2nd July) for the Texel Sheep Society Youth…
Read moreWelsh Sheep proved to be another hugely successful and positive day for the Society, with commercial customers and Society members thronging the Society stand throughout the day. Featuring Texel x Mule ewes suckling Texel sired…
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Solway and Tyne Club member Thomas Illingworth has been announced as the inaugural winner of the Society’s Spotlight Award. Announcing Thomas as the winner Society chief executive John Yates said Thomas who was a standout…
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