Limousins Integrate into Sustainable South Downs Farming System
Sustainability may be the buzzword of the last decade, but it’s something Chris Passmore has always strived to achieve in his mixed farming system.
Mr Passmore, who farms 344ha (850 acres) on the South Downs...
LIMOUSIN: THE ONE TO BEAT IN UK CATTLE PRODUCTION
Feature on Will Ketley, Toppesfield Hall Ltd, Yeldham Road, Toppesfield, Halstead, Essex
With a life-long family association with the breed it was no surprise that when Will Ketley decided to establish a pedigree cattle herd...
LIMOUSIN KEY TO JALEX COMMERCIAL SUCCESS STORY
Nelson Alexander and his son James farm around 800 acres at Randalstown on the outskirts of Belfast in Northern Ireland. This family farm is home to 400+ suckler cows and followers, which are heavily...
GOLDIES HERD FOCUSED ON PRODUCING QUALITY STOCK FOR PEDIGREE BREEDERS AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCERS
The 2016 National Limousin Show is set to be a fantastic showcase of the best in the breed, and taking the helm in the judging ring on 29th July at Carlisle, will be Bruce...
‘SPOILT FOR CHOICE’ LIMOUSINS AS THE PERFECT FIT IN SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE
In this feature we see how the commercial attributes of Limousins fit the bill perfectly for first generation farmer Gary Bell in his commercial enterprise at Haas Side Farms in Lockerbie.
First generation farmer Gary...
BLCS SUMMER 2017 MAGAZINE
The Summer 2017 Limousin Magazine is out now! Posted to BLCS members, copies will also be available around the UK at the upcoming Limousin sales, major winter shows and general events. Another magazine packed...
FLEXIBLE LIMOUSIN IS A GOOD FIT FOR BOTH SUCKLER HERD AND FINISHING ENTERPRISES
Messrs S Higgott & Son, Crown Farm, Nailstone, Leicestershire were interviewed by Richard Saunders, BLCS Development Manager, in August 2013. Photography by Andy Hunting.
Robin & Julie Higgott run 130 suckler cows in tandem with...
Limousins a ‘Perfect Fit’ for the Modern Suckler Beef Industry
commercial feature on John Blaxell, Eastfield Farm, Hickling, Norwich
Spending up to 10,000gns for a commercial bull may sound a little excessive for some beef producers, but for John Blaxell it’s a must to ensure...
Suckler Herd Competition 2006 – South East Winner
Tim Piper, Wittersham, Kent
Adding value to beef by providing exactly what the customer wants is a must for winner of the South East Region Limousin Suckler Herd Competition.
Providing exactly what the customer wants is...
STOCKDALE FAMILY PRIORITISES “HIGH GROWTH RATES, PLENTY OF SHAPE, AND EASY CALVING”
Feature on the Stockdale family’s commercial suckler herd at Oat Croft Farm, Burnsall, near Skipton in North Yorkshire.
Brothers, Jim and Richard and Richard’s son, Dan all work on the family beef and sheep farm,...
