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Creep feeding lambs as early as two weeks of age for the prime market may sound ambitious but it is a policy which is working wonders to reduce the number of days on farm for Ali Gordon and her partner David, from Northfield, St Abbs of Eyemouth. Very much a scenic, tourist area of Berwickshire, the 380-acre farm is surrounded by stunning coastal views, with an additional 120 acres rented from the National Trust Scotland (NTS). Home to 250 North Country Cheviots, 750 Cheviot Mules and an 80 suckler cow herd, lambing starts at the end of February with home-bred Cheviot Mules which are put to the Suffolk as gimmers and the Texel there after. All are lambed inside through the sheep shed which can only hold 280 at one time, therefore tups go out in groups for a staggered lambing, with teasers used for a tighter lambing.
Young, enthusiastic and capable are the three words that spring to mind after speaking to the Moir brothers – William and David – who farm in partnership under Moir Livestock just outside Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. The pair took on the lease of Newmill of Rathen when they were just 17 and 19 years of age, respectively, having worked on the family farm at Home Farm, Cairness, since they left school at 16. “The family farm went organic in 2006 and although it is a great market to be in, we just felt it wasn’t for us when we wanted to push our livestock numbers. Being organic is quite restrictive when it comes to buying in livestock and every day-to-day chores,” the brothers said, admitting that both gained outside experience before venturing out on their own.
A SPECIAL affinity with nature, animals and the countryside stayed with Ronnie Darling all his life. So it is perhaps no surprise he went on to become one of the local farming community’s most respected shepherds. His sudden death on December 29, at the age of 68, has robbed the Borders of a much-loved character - a man whose integrity, friendliness and sense of loyalty touched the lives of everyone lucky enough to know him. Ronnie had three passions in life - his love for his family, an unshakable enthusiasm for sport, and the care and dedication he showed to livestock and animals.
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