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- [Future proofing for a hard or soft Brexit](https://www.innovis.org.uk/future-proofing-for-a-hard-or-soft-brexit/) - by Patsy Hunter, Business & Technical Editor (Scottish Farmer) Maximising kilos of lamb solely from home produced forage is the way to go for Borders producer, Kevin Stewart. “It’s the only means of future proofing the flock. We need to be as efficient as possible, whether we get a hard or soft Brexit, and we
- [Planning for the future with James Drummond](https://www.innovis.org.uk/planning-for-the-future-with-james-drummond/) - Featured in the 11th Edition of The Scottish Farmer
- [Innovis genetics and a great working partnership proving to be a successful venture for Ben and Irwel](https://www.innovis.org.uk/innovis-genetics-and-a-great-working-partnership-proving-to-be-a-successful-venture-for-ben-and-irwel/) - Producing tailored made replacement ewes featuring Innovis genetics within a traditional stratified system is proving to be a win win venture for two sheep farming businesses, so much so it could offer a template for other producers to take up. Ben Anthony and Diana Fairclough have taken annual delivery of up to 170 Aberfield cross
- [Colina Humphrey - Farmers Weekly Feature](https://www.innovis.org.uk/colina-humphrey-farmers-weekly-feature/)
- [FWGS visit Builth Wells farm who attempt to make more from less](https://www.innovis.org.uk/fwgs-visit-builth-wells-farm-who-attempt-to-make-more-from-less/) - FWGS will be visiting Blaenbwch, Maesmynis, Builth Wells on Wednesday 25 May where hosts Robert and Tracy Powell are attempting to ‘make more from less’ on their 275ha SDA holding with MOD range grazing rights. Mob grazing 500 lambs off just 10ha over a 10 to11 week period last season demonstrated some of Blaenbwch’s real
- [Improving profitability with Aberfield ewes and Luing cattle](https://www.innovis.org.uk/improving-profitability-with-aberfield-ewes-and-luing-cattle/) - As featured in The Farmers Guardian Third generation farmer Pip Simpson, runs Poole Bank Farm in the village of Troutbeck, situated near Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. The family were originally tenant farmers, but over the last 20 years Mr Simpson has built up his assets and now owns 243 hectares, (600
- [Managing a low input, forage based system with Abertex rams](https://www.innovis.org.uk/managin-a-low-input-forage-based-system-with-abertex-rams/) - by kind permission of Ben Foy, Brickhouse Estate Managing a low input forage based farming system with low labour requirements led Ben Foy to invest in Innovis genetics four years ago, a decision that he says has given him the confidence to continue expanding the flock to 1,800 ewes over the next three years. “I’m
- [Improving efficiency is key to making the system work at West High Wood](https://www.innovis.org.uk/improving-efficiency-is-key-to-making-the-system-work-at-west-high-wood/) - by kind permission of Patrick Wilson and family The Wilson family are focused on evolving from a traditional hill sheep and suckler unit in to a profitable farming business without support payments, says Patrick Wilson. “We are running the farm as a business; whilst we enjoy the job, we have to make a profit at
- [Off to pastures new](https://www.innovis.org.uk/off-to-pastures-new/) - The Innovis nucleus flock makes the 300 mile journey up to their new home in the Scottish Borders Innovis in partnership with the Buccleuch Estate Innovis’ nucleus flock has made a 300 mile journey from west Wales to its new home, Southfield Farm near Hawick on Buccleuch’s Borders Estate. The performance recorded flock comprising 800
- [Working from the Ground up - Farmers Guardian Article](https://www.innovis.org.uk/working-from-the-ground-up-farmers-guardian-article/) - The below article appeared in Farmers Guardian on 11.11.2022 and written by Ellie Layton.
- [We have agreed a business plan and our Highlander cross Aberfield genetics from Innovis are already delivering](https://www.innovis.org.uk/mannings-highlanderxaberfields/) - with thanks to Robert and Imogen Manning, The Hill Farm. Operating a 1,000-ewe low input, high output unit managed by one person and two Huntaway dogs is the way towards establishing a future fit, sustainable and profitable enterprise without payments says Imogen Manning who farms with her father, Robert near, Ledbury. “We have agreed a
- [Adopting a flexible approach to maintaining a profitable sheep enterprise](https://www.innovis.org.uk/adopting-a-flexible-approach-to-maintaining-a-profitable-sheep-enterprise/) - with thanks to Andrew and family, Glenkilrie, Blairgowrie. Adopting a flexible approach to maintaining a profitable sheep enterprise has paid dividends for the Perthshire based Houstoun family who identified investing in Innovis genetics a decade ago to provide a solution. “Our objective for the sheep enterprise is to rear a profitable 19kg finished in spec
- [Swapping traditional sheep farming for a minimal input moderate output system is providing a sustainable farm business solution](https://www.innovis.org.uk/swapping-traditional-sheep-farming-for-a-minimal-input-moderate-output-system-is-providing-a-sustainable-farm-business-solution/) - with thanks to Colin Cuthbertson, Biggar, Lanarkshire. Swapping traditional sheep farming for a minimal input moderate output system is providing a sustainable farm business solution for Colin Cuthbertson. “There’s no room for vanity here; it’s all about improving efficiency and I’ve reached the stage where the unit will now stand on its own two feet
- [Defra announces £2.9m funding to breed low methane sheep](https://www.innovis.org.uk/defra-announces-2-9m-funding-to-breed-low-methane-sheep/) - Defra announces £2.9m funding to breed low methane sheep Industrywide R&D project to help sheep farmers contribute to net zero The sheep sector has been awarded £2.9m from DEFRA's Farming Innovation Programme, delivered by Innovate to carry out an industrywide project designed to breed sheep with a naturally low carbon footprint and in turn help
- [Finishing Earlier, Farming More Efficiently: The Impact of Changing Genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/finishing-earlier-farming-more-efficiently/) - with thanks to Ian Watt, Ranmore, Ockham, Surrey If you’ve already adopted a low input forage-based system, are you fully exploiting it with the best fit genetics? That’s the question Ian Watt addressed when he initially decided to invest in Innovis genetics which are heralding the start of a more efficient and profitable flock.
- [Eighteen Years On: Why the Highlander Still Delivers](https://www.innovis.org.uk/eighteen-years-on-why-the-highlander-still-delivers/) - with thanks to Declan Marshall farming with father Alan, Holsworthy, Devon Profitable, sustainable sheep farming is all about running a high output flock with minimal input, says Declan Marshall who has thoroughly tried and tested his commercial Highlander flock for almost two decades on a pure grazing system. “Performance has been consistent,” he explains.
- [Innovis Farm Walks - Summer 2026](https://www.innovis.org.uk/innovis-farm-walks-summer-2026/) - Over the coming months, Innovis will be hosting a number of farm walks on customer farms across the UK. All farm walks are free to attend, but we kindly ask you to register ahead of the day. 24.06.2026 - Will Heygate, Northampton - past event 01.07.2026 - Rhys Williams, Llangwnnadl - past event 06.07.2026 -
- [Reducing Labour, Increasing Output: A Welsh Sheep Farming Success Story](https://www.innovis.org.uk/reducing-labour-increasing-output-a-welsh-sheep-farming-success-story/) - with thanks to Matthew Isaac Maximising meat purely from grazed grass is the way to go to maintain a profitable business, says Matthew Isaac who together with his brother, Daniel farms over 600 acres in south Wales. “A mix of traditional and Innovis genetics perfectly fit the strategy, reducing labour and stress at lambing
- ["We Would Never Go Back": Why the Heygates Chose Highlanders](https://www.innovis.org.uk/will-heygate-2026/) - with thanks to Will and Lucy Heygate, farming with parents, Roger and Ann Register to come along to the event here. The sheep enterprise Introducing sheep to an arable regen system is ‘definitely working’, says Will Heygate. “Ten years into the system and we would never go back thanks to our Innovis genetics suited to
- [20% More Lamb, 80% Less Feed: How Highlander Genetics Transformed One Family Farm](https://www.innovis.org.uk/martyn-pryce-blog/) - with thanks to Martyn Pryce who farms with his parents, David and Julie Martyn Pryce lambed 500 Highlander ewes outdoors from late March onwards, 95% was complete within the first three weeks and judging from the crop he says he’s on target to achieve 175% reared off pure forage diets. “We’re all about running
- [New Comprehensive Sheep Genotyping Services Launched](https://www.innovis.org.uk/new-comprehensive-sheep-genotyping-services-launched/) - The Sheep Genomic 80K Plus Package The first Scrapie genotyping service providing UK sheep breeders with a comprehensive offer of eight additional markers for commercial traits, together with the ability to verify parentage and pedigree, has been launched by Innovis Breeding Services in partnership with GenomNZ, New Zealand’s leading commercial animal DNA genotyping laboratory. Called
- [Introducing Highlander has been key to success for Montgomeryshire farmer](https://www.innovis.org.uk/introducing-highlander-has-been-key-to-success-for-montomeryshire-farmer/) - with thanks to Gerallt Francis, farming in partnership with parents, Huw and Alwena, Penllwyn, Llanfyllin, Montgomeryshire Maximising output while controlling costs are Gerallt Francis’ primary objectives for a profitable sheep enterprise, and introducing the Highlander dam line from Innovis has been key to success. “We’re doing everything we can to control inputs and we’re finding
- [Lincolnshire business establish a closed flock with Innovis maternal genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/lincolnshire-business-establish-a-closed-flock-with-innovis-maternal-genetics/) - with thanks to Chris and Louise Elkington, Grantham, Lincolnshire Aware that maternal genetics have a 10-year impact led Chris and Louise Elkington to make Innovis their first choice while establishing a closed flock on their low input forage-based unit. “We took the opportunity provided by Innovis’s properly performance recorded rams to use EBV information to
- [Highlanders thrive at Castletown Estate](https://www.innovis.org.uk/highlanders-thrive-at-castletown-estate/) - with thanks to Ruari Martin, farm and estates director at Castletown Estates Low input, high output – is the Holy Grail to developing a sustainable and profitable sheep enterprise, says Ruari Martin and over three years on after taking over the lead at Castletown Estates he is confident the search is off. “Our goal was
- [Aberdeenshire farm contractor introduces Innovis genetics to traditional flock in a quest to save on costs](https://www.innovis.org.uk/aberdeenshire-farm-contractor-introduces-innovis-genetics-to-traditional-flock-in-a-quest-to-save-on-costs/) - with thanks to Ross Adam, farming with father, Ian; Newton of Haddo, Aberdeenshire Time scarcity and the quest to make cost savings led farm contractor, Ross Adam to search for alternative genetics to introduce to the family’s traditional flock, and after initially successfully introducing the Aberblack meat sire, he’s since gone on to invest in
- [Castlemilk Farms turn a flock into profit in four years with Innovis genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/castlemilk-farms-turn-a-flock-into-profit-in-four-years-with-innovis-genetics/) - with thanks to Jim Cooper, shepherd at Castlemilk Farms, Lockerbie Turning a flock in to profit within four years by simply changing the genetics has been a significant achievement for Castlemilk Farms’ shepherd, Jim Cooper. “During that period, we’ve introduced forage bred and reared Innovis genetics that really do succeed maximising output per acre on
- [Highlander enables Powys family to combine ease of management with efficiency in a busy business](https://www.innovis.org.uk/highlander-enables-powys-family-to-combine-ease-of-management-with-efficiency-in-a-busy-business/) - with thanks to Thomas and Andrew Lloyd, Clyro, Powys Thomas Lloyd says the Highlander has enabled his family to combine ease of management with efficiency in their busy business, so much so they’re able to lamb 1,100 Highlander ewes outdoors in three weeks with minimal intervention. “In fact, the Highlander has enabled us to sufficiently
- [Devon sheep producers seek to future proof the family's sheep farming enterprise](https://www.innovis.org.uk/devon-sheep-producers-seek-to-future-proof-the-familys-sheep-farming-enterprise/) - with thanks to Rob Hutchings, North Molton, Devon, farming in partnership with his wife, Rachel and in-laws David and Annette Bray Rob Hutchings was among those sheep producers seeking to future proof the family’s sheep farming enterprise. “Given the opportunity to take over from my in-laws, David and Annette Bray, we needed to farm
- [Primera performs on Northumberland forage-based system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/primera-performs-on-northumberland-forage-based-system/) - with thanks to Graham Rutherford who farms in partnership with brother, Michael and father, George; Longhorsley, Northumberland Keeping things simple is Graham Rutherford’s approach to his family’s mixed livestock business which includes a 1,700-ewe flock managed in a pure forage-based system. With 90% of ewes lambing within the first cycle, the entire crop of Primera
- [Modern genetics helps Powys sheep unit future proof their business](https://www.innovis.org.uk/modern-genetics-helps-powys-sheep-unit-future-proof-their-business/) - With thanks to Richard and Sarah Wilde, Welshpool, Powys Driving for a more sustainable sheep farming business fit for purpose in any future regime led Richard and Sarah Wilde to make one change; they agreed to introduce modern genetics to their traditional Welsh Mule flock - initially the Abermax terminal sire followed by the Aberfield
- [Cumbrian farming business try Innovis genetics after a trip to the Southern Hemisphere](https://www.innovis.org.uk/cumbrian-farming-business-try-innovis-genetics-after-a-trip-to-the-southern-hemisphere/) - with thanks to Isabelle and Charlotte Ostle and their family “Keep an open mind, don’t be afraid to try new things,” says Charlotte Ostle sharing one of her take homes on returning to help develop the family’s Cumbrian farming business after spells working in Australia and New Zealand. “We farm a hard LFA unit rising
- [Northumberland farm swaps traditional flock for Innovis bred Cheviots](https://www.innovis.org.uk/northumberland-farm-swaps-traditional-flock-for-innovis-bred-cheviots/) - with thanks to Dan Herdman and his father, Michael, Blanchland, Northumberland Challenged to find a sheep breed that would not only survive but also perform efficiently in a hard hill regen system and Dan Herdman says he is successfully swapping his family’s traditional hill flock for Innovis bred Cheviots. “Both these Cheviot store and
- [Important Bluetongue Update - How does BTV effect the Innovis sales?](https://www.innovis.org.uk/important-bluetongue-update-how-does-btv-effect-the-innovis-sales/) - As it stands on 3rd July 2025, England is within a BTV restriction zone with hard borders into Wales and Scotland, meaning that no sheep can cross into Wales or Scotland without a clear pre-movement test. With this in mind, Innovis has been strategically moving rams in order to supply all planned auction and on-farm
- [Devon farm maximises kilos of lamb produced per acre with Innovis genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/rob-hilary-tucker/) - with thanks to Rob and Hilary Tucker, Tavistock, Devon Rob and Hilary Tucker have one clear objective – to maximise kilos of lamb produced per acre, and swapping Continental terminal sires for the Abervale was key towards helping them to achieve that goal. “The breed really suits our system,” he says. “We stagger lambing
- [Aberdeenshire farmers found the genetics that work for them](https://www.innovis.org.uk/aberdeenshire-farmers-found-the-genetics-that-work-for-them/) - with thanks to Kevin Davidson farming in partnership with his wife, Maureen Factfile 380 acres Banchory 165 acres Turriff 400 Highlander cross Aberfield and Highlander cross Abermax ewes + hoggs (Targeting 700 ewes 2026, 1,000 ewes 2027) Kevin says the quest was on to find the right genetics he wanted to farm over a
- [Innovis genetics the baseline to a low cost, solely forage based operation with maximum output](https://www.innovis.org.uk/innovis-genetics-the-baseline-to-a-low-cost-solely-forage-based-operation-with-maximum-output/) - with thanks to Geordie Parker, Slaidburn, Lancashire Geordie Parker has developed a blueprint which he says in the near future will help the unit to stand on its own two feet without support payments. Key to his strategy are Innovis genetics which are proving to be the baseline to successfully develop a low cost,
- [Perthshire flock expand by 20% while cutting concentrate by 40% with Innovis genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/mains-of-murthly/) - with thanks to Calum McDiarmid and Ed Munt, Mains of Murthly, Aberfeldy, Perthshire Swapping traditional Continental cross ewes for grass bred and reared Aberfield maternal genetics from Innovis managed in a rotational grazing strategy has enabled Calum McDiarmid’s Perthshire based Mains of Murthly flock to expand by 20% while cutting concentrate by 40%. “Our
- [West Linton farm swaps traditional breeds for forage bred and reared maternal genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/robert-black-drochil-castle-farm/) - with thanks to Robert Black, Drochil Castle Farm, West Linton Scoping out a simpler, easier to manage, sustainable sheep farming enterprise, led Robert Black to swap the unit’s traditional breeds for forage bred and reared maternal genetics from Innovis which he says has transformed the business. “Our stratified system has gone. Introducing the Aberfield,
- [Yorkshire farm proves the power of maternal genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/fridlington-farms-yorkshire/) - with thanks to Rachel Murdoch and Fridlington Farms, Sutton on the Forest, York Proof of the power of maternal genetics can be found at Fridlington Farms, where 16 years on after carefully selecting the Highlander to fit a low input forage-based system, ‘it still does what it says on the tin’, says Rachel Murdoch,
- [Maternal Genetics is the driver at a Gloucester agricultural college](https://www.innovis.org.uk/hartpury-college/) - with thanks to Meg Lawrence, livestock manager at Hartpury University and College. Restocking with quality maternal genetics was the real driver for Meg Lawrence when she had the opportunity to make significant changes to Hartpury University and College flock’s genetics. 2023 witnessed her swapping a traditional flock for Highlanders from Innovis, shortly after being appointed
- [North Yorkshire farmer found his solution with Aberfield maternal genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/richard-wilson/) - with thanks to Richard Wilson, Beckwithshaw, North Yorkshire Future proofing a flock with strong maternal genetics is the way to go for Richard Wilson who has found his solution in the Aberfield. “We’re currently strengthening our flock by grading up our Texel Mules to pure Aberfield status to put to Texel rams bought in
- [Aberfield and Highlander flock thrives on grass and GS4 mix at Northumberland family unit](https://www.innovis.org.uk/james-johnson/) - with thanks to James Johnson and family, Hexham, Northumberland Introducing an efficient, profitable low input regen system to the Johnson family’s mixed farming operations, included a call for a change to their livestock genetics. “Getting the maternals right is critical, and then everything else follows,” says James who has found his solution for the sheep
- [New entrants establish a low input forage-based sheep enterprise with Innovis genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sam-and-samantha-edwards/) - with thanks to Sam and Samantha Edwards, Cerne Abbas, Dorset Establishing a low input forage-based sheep enterprise was an obvious choice for new entrants, Sam and Samantha Edwards when they agreed a business partnership back in 2020. “We’d worked out high output grass reared lamb was the cheapest and only way to go, particularly since
- [West Sussex flock invested in Highlanders to maximize live, vigorous lambs](https://www.innovis.org.uk/paul-madeline-crawley/) - with thanks to Paul and Madeline Crawley, Courthill Farm, Arundel, West Sussex When Paul and Madeline Crawley decided to change their flock damline, they were aware that selecting maternal genetics was for the long term. “We realised they would have an impact on the flock for at least 10 years and since time is
- [Sheep are proving to be a profitable, future fit complementary enterprise](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sheep-are-proving-to-be-a-profitable-future-fit-complementary-enterprise/) - with thanks to Sam Wilkinson, Levens, Kendal. Sheep are proving to be a profitable, future fit complementary enterprise to Sam Wilkinson’s dairy herd following a change in breeding and management strategy and introducing Innovis genetics. “While our 130 cow dairy herd is the main enterprise, sheep have to pay their way too, and I’ve found
- [Profitability together with work life balance are the two drivers for the Ballantyne’s no-frills approach to their farming business](https://www.innovis.org.uk/jasonandvicballantyne/) - with thanks to Jason and Vic Ballantyne, Clynelish, Brora, Sutherland. Profitability together with work life balance are the two drivers for the Ballantyne’s no-frills approach to their farming business comprising a low input moderate output pure grass-based flock together with a complementary suckler herd based in one of mainland Britain’s furthest flung counties – Sutherland.
- [Devon/North Cornwall sheep enterprise optimise output with Innovis genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/rob-liz-priest/) - with thanks to Rob and Liz Priest, Kingsford Farm, Holsworthy Swapping a traditional flock for forage bred and reared genetics from Innovis has turned around Rob and Liz Priest’s sheep enterprise in the last decade. This enabling them to optimise output from their two low input grass-based organic units based on the Devon/ North
- [A new farming partnership expand sheep enterprise by 50%](https://www.innovis.org.uk/a-new-farming-partnership-expand-sheep-enterprise-by-50/) - with thanks to Sean Jeffries and Ian Rickman, Gurnos, Llandeilo Expanding the sheep enterprise by at least 50% with performance recorded improved Welsh ewes and Innovis genetics is the way to way at Gurnos, near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire where FUW deputy president, Ian Rickman and new entrant, Sean Jeffreys are developing their new partnership agreement facilitated
- [High performance Innovis genetics and low input grazing system is the winning formula](https://www.innovis.org.uk/innovis-genetics-and-low-input-grazing-system-is-winning-formula/) - with thanks to Peter Lowe, School Farm, Stafford Peter Lowe says he’s found a winning formula by combining a low input grazing system with high performance tried and tested Innovis genetics. “They have enabled us to rapidly change our flock and production system and in turn reduce workload, increase output, and deliver greater profits across
- [Our objective is to develop a system that is completely sustainable and profitable without any support payments](https://www.innovis.org.uk/our-objective-is-to-develop-a-system-that-is-completely-sustainable-and-profitable-without-any-support-payments/) - with thanks to Ben Smith (Shepherd) from James Brown & Co, Middle Moneynut Farm. Sheep producers seeking a profitable low input, high output system without payments can have it all, says Ben Smith who has first-hand proof after working with Highlander ewes for the last 10 years on a Borders based unit. “Our objective is
- [SRUC's Barony College introduces a low input, high output forage based system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/srucs-barony-college-introduces-a-low-input-high-output-forage-based-system/) - with thanks to Perry Parkinson at SRUC's Barony College, Dumfries Introducing a low input, high output forage based system with Highlander ewes is under the microscope for the second season at SRUC’s Barony College, Dumfries, and it’s ‘so far, so good,’ says head shepherd, Perry Parkinson. “The flock is demonstrating real efficiency, and potentially reduced
- [New and emerging regenerative systems are offering sheep producers an alternative management opportunity](https://www.innovis.org.uk/new-and-emerging-regenerative-systems-are-offering-sheep-producers-an-alternative-management-opportunity/) - New and emerging regenerative systems are offering sheep producers an alternative management opportunity. Angus Baird, a tenant farmer based on the Isle of Wight is amongst them. with thanks to Angus Baird and Richard Chapman “We’ve developed what is a relatively extensive forage system on rented permanent grassland to which our Highlander flock is well
- [Sheep farming proves to be efficient and profitable with Innovis genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sheep-farming-proves-to-be-efficient-and-profitable-with-innovis-genetics/) - with thanks to Jeremy Hoskin, Fentongollan Farm. Sheep are proving to be both efficient and profitable, according to Jeremy Hosking, consequently the enterprise is scheduled to have a firm future in the new regime within his family’s farming business based near Truro. “For the last five years, we’ve found the Aberfield from Innovis to provide
- [Profit from sheep: introducing a high output, low-cost forage-based system with the Highlander](https://www.innovis.org.uk/profit-from-sheep-introducing-a-high-output-low-cost-forage-based-system-with-the-highlander/) - with thanks to Chris Berry, Higher Thornton Farm, Exeter, as featured in the NSA Sheep South West Event Guide . Adopting a relatively high output, low-cost forage-based sheep enterprise with the complementary Highlander is the way to go, says Exeter based Chris Berry. “I’m as confident as I can be that our system is proving
- [Future proofing a Powys mixed unit with a high-performance forage-based sheep enterprise](https://www.innovis.org.uk/future-proofing-a-powys-mixed-unit-with-a-high-performance-forage-based-sheep-enterprise/) - with thanks to Gary Orrells and family, Maesderwen, Abermule, as featured in NSA Sheep Farmer April / May 2023. Sheep definitely have a future as an integral part of a mixed faming business under the new regimes, says Gary Orrells. “Our ewes and lambs are consistently delivering a high level of performance efficiency on our
- [Developing a future fit profitable sheep enterprise, ticking the green boxes](https://www.innovis.org.uk/developing-a-future-fit-profitable-sheep-enterprise-ticking-the-green-boxes/) - with thanks to Steve Morris and family, Goodshaw Farm. Sheep farming has a firm future in marginal and upland regions, however producers will need to become more efficient by exploring best suited genetics and management systems and being prepared to change, says Steve Morris. “Our current driver is to step up performance efficiency to achieve
- [Aberfield on trial on Northumberland hill unit: reducing costs, higher value lamb](https://www.innovis.org.uk/aberfield-on-trial-on-northumberland-hill-unit-reducing-costs-higher-value-lamb/) - Northumberland estate, Hedgeley Farms is bringing its 2,100 ewe stratified flock’s genetics under the microscope in a large scale, four-year trial designed to reduce costs and produce a higher value lamb without compromising quality. The Aberfield is replacing the Bluefaced Leicester over a portion of the unit’s traditional Blackface flock bred for replacement purposes, whilst
- [Reducing input costs, breeding better quality lambs - Chatsworth](https://www.innovis.org.uk/reducing-input-costs-breeding-better-quality-lambs-chatsworth/) - Reducing input costs and breeding a higher quality lamb, whilst maintaining output are amongst the priorities for Chatsworth Estate’s sheep enterprise where farm manager, David Howlett is preparing for Brexit. “We are doing the leg work now,” he says a head of the Innovis open day he will be hosting on the 30th of July.
- ['We introduced the Aberfield in 2010, and it came to stay'](https://www.innovis.org.uk/we-introduced-the-aberfield-in-2010-and-it-came-to-stay/) - Garry Williams from Blaencennen, Gwynfe, Llangadog shares his reasons of choosing Aberfield for this flock. “We chose the Aberfield simply because it has proved over the last seven years to be more sustainable; the rams are hardier, last longer, and leave better deadweight lambs; they are enabling us to successfully achieve one of our ongoing
- [New Innovis ram sale venue](https://www.innovis.org.uk/new-innovis-ram-sale-venue/) - Herefordshire sheep producer, Frank Lloyd is establishing an Aberfield cross ewes flock which is enabling him to increase output per acre by 33% accompanied by improved margins. He is also introducing additional value to the enterprise with an Aberfield ram breeding flock. Being flexible and prepared to listen and learn were at the heart of
- [Patrick Morris-Eyton is gearing up his family's flock to be profitable without payments...](https://www.innovis.org.uk/patrick-morris-eyton-is-gearing-up-his-familys-flock-to-be-profitable-without-payments/) - How is Patrick Morris-Eyton gearing up his family’s flock to be profitable without payments? “For starters these Aberfield cross Swaledale ewes are eating less since they are maturing at a lighter 65kg to 70kg compared to our traditional Mules which average 80kg to 85kg, with Aberfield cross Swaledale hoggs scanning slightly higher, and they have
- [Future proofing a sheep enterprise](https://www.innovis.org.uk/future-proofing-a-sheep-enterprise/) - Michael Skinner’s team at The Oaks is developing a 1,200 ewe enterprise for the future – one that is geared towards sustainability and without payments, and key to its success is a closed flock of Highlander ewes crossed to the Primera for quality finished lamb production. “We’re on the road to where we want to
- [Primera sires reducing finishing costs and boosting profit for Cumbrian farm](https://www.innovis.org.uk/primera-sires-reducing-finishing-costs-and-boosting-profit-for-cumbrian-farm/) - Swapping a Continental terminal sire for the Primera is enabling Richard and Laila Carruthers to make huge strides forward in their quest to improve their sheep enterprise margins and in turn profitability. Their Primera cross lambs are finishing to average 19.5kg target weight up to 16 weeks faster, literally 100% are grading within the U
- [Primera lambs easier lambed and finishing faster near Penrith](https://www.innovis.org.uk/primera-lambs-easier-lambed-and-finishing-faster-near-penrith/) - Jimmy and Tom Stobart are farming in partnership with parents, George and Fiona, at Croglin High Hall, Croglin, Penrith. They’re not the prettiest of tups according to Jimmy and Tom Stobart, yet the bothers say investing in the Primera is already leaving lambs that are higher performing and in turn, achieving improved margins. Two thirds
- [Introducing new genetics improves market returns at SDA unit](https://www.innovis.org.uk/introducing-new-genetics-improves-market-returns-at-sda-unit/) - Making sweeping changes to management systems on a hard hill farm was out of the question for the Jones family when considering how to add value to their flock, instead they’ve found introducing new genetics is being successful by improving market returns by 25% on the Abermax cross finished lambs and overall, making cost savings
- [2020 signifies perfect vision - Let's apply it and avoid the mistakes of the past](https://www.innovis.org.uk/2020-signifies-perfect-vision-lets-apply-it-and-avoid-the-mistakes-of-the-past/) - Farm View Sheep by David Stephen One of the great things about a new year is that it can be the trigger for a fresh start. A time when you make a promise to yourself not to repeat the mistakes of the past year. Or, indeed, the 20 prior to that. To plant fields of
- [Improved livestock performance at Girtridge Farm near Dundonald](https://www.innovis.org.uk/improved-livestock-performance-at-girtridge-farm-near-dundonald/) - Shared by kind permission of The Scottish Farmer BOOSTED FARM output and profitability has been the result of improved livestock performance at Girtridge Farm near Dundonald - who took part in the monitor farm programme for north Ayrshire. John Howie farms 170 hectares at Girtridge Farm, in partnership with his mum Margaret and sister Mary.
- [Monitor farm success at Clonhie](https://www.innovis.org.uk/monitor-farm-success-at-clonhie/) - Featured in Farming Scotland Magazine, March 2020 As a new and ambitious farm business, involvement in the Monitor Farm programme has provided the technical support to drive sustainable expansion at Clonhie Farm, Nithsdale. Over the three-year programme, Andrew and Aileen Marchant have drawn on the advice of the Monitor Farm network to boost output per
- [The Wilkinson family partnership - striving to improve efficiency in Cumbria](https://www.innovis.org.uk/the-wilkinson-family-partnership-striving-to-improve-efficiency-in-cumbria/) - by kind permission of Sam Wilkinson family Kendal Seeking to improve flock efficiency, reduce labour requirements, and in turn step up profitability led Sam Wilkinson to invest in Innovis genetics. “I’m swapping traditional Mule and Texel Mule ewes which required two different feed and management systems for one single set of bloodlines, the maternal Aberfield
- [Increasing the flock three-fold and improving efficiency on a Devon family farm](https://www.innovis.org.uk/increasing-the-flock-three-fold-and-improving-efficiency-on-a-devon-family-farm/) - with kind permission of Daniel Blament and family Investing in Innovis genetics along with introducing a complementary forage based system is enabling Daniel Balment to rapidly expand the family’s flock more than threefold to 1,000 ewes and in turn, enhance the enterprise’s efficiency. “We’ve swapped a 350-ewe flock of Suffolk cross and Texel cross ewes
- [Simplifying their sheep system with the Aberfield and Highlander](https://www.innovis.org.uk/simplifying-their-sheep-system-with-the-aberfield-and-highlander/) - by kind permission of the Marchant family, Clonhie Searching for an easy outdoor lambing sheep that would help to simplify the system and improve its efficiency led Andrew and Aileen Marchant to invest in Innovis genetics. “We introduced the Aberfield maternal sire to the flock three years ago and liked it straight away. We found
- [Using Innovis genetics to utilise land and maximise output from a commercial flock](https://www.innovis.org.uk/using-innovis-genetics-to-utilise-land-and-maximise-output-from-a-commercial-flock/) - with kind permission of Frank Lloyd, Dorelands, Abbey Dore, Hereford Until 2014, Frank Lloyd was keeping Suffolk cross mules at his home farm in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire. Although the Suffolk cross was producing good quality fat lambs, Frank decided it was time to move on, reducing the stocking density on his 350 acres of rented
- [Driving quality meat production from grass to forage in Anglesey](https://www.innovis.org.uk/driving-quality-meat-production-from-grass-to-forage-in-anglesey/) - with kind permission of Gerallt Jones, Graianfryn “My farming business is all about producing meat. I’m breeding and rearing lambs to make a profit, and and I’m finding that Innovis meat rams are helping me to achieve my goal. “I’m producing a mix of Abermax, Aberblack and Primera sired lambs from my late January lambing flock
- [Sheep taking on an essential role in a low input, mixed farming system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sheep-taking-on-an-essential-role-in-a-low-input-mixed-farming-system/) - The Darbishire Family, Warwickshire Hugh Darbishire says his family is focused on building a more resilient mixed farming business, with sheep taking on an essential role on the low input farm. “We are integrating our arable and livestock enterprises with conservation and are also introducing some principles of regenerative farming,” he explains. “Sheep are essential
- [Taking a more environmentally friendly approach with sheep in an arable system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/taking-a-more-environmentally-friendly-approach-with-sheep-in-an-arable-system-2/) - Ben Chaplin, Boughton Farming Ltd, Northamptonshire Sheep are set to play a significant role in Boughton Estate’s regenerative farming strategy including immediate plans to expand the 1,500-ewe flock by 10% with Highlander ewe lambs. “We are optimistic for our sheep enterprise’s future and particularly for our Highlander ewes which perform well, even on poor permanent
- [Developing a resilient, multi-purpose flock that delivers in a regenerative farming system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/developing-a-resilient-multi-purpose-flock-that-delivers-in-a-regenerative-farming-system-2/) - Alex Brewster, Rotmell Farm, Perthshire Introducing Innovis genetics to a Blackface flock managed in a regenerative system has so far led to a 15% increase in output for Alex Brewster. “I’m focused on developing a resilient, multi-purpose flock delivering quality lamb that offers an eating experience together with decent fibre for clothing. Breeding a composite
- [Stepping up from homegrown resources using Innovis genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/stepping-up-from-homegrown-resources-using-innovis-genetics/) - Olly and Edward Matthews, Yatton, North Somerset The Matthews brothers say the future of their 600-ewe enterprise is focused on maximising output from a sustainable, low cost regenerative system. “We believe in farming efficiently; we work with nature,” Olly explains. Introducing rotational grazing combined with Innovis genetics is helping the brothers to step up output
- [Maximising output from grassland and cover crops in a sustainable regenerative system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/maximising-output-from-grassland-and-cover-crops-in-a-sustainable-regenerative-system-2/) - Fred Love, Love Farming, Retford, Nottinghamshire Fred Love says the future of his sheep enterprise is about maximising output from an integrated mix of grassland and arable cover crops in a sustainable, regenerative system. And he’s well on the way towards achieving that goal. Meticulous forage management combined with Innovis genetics are enabling lambs from
- [Introducing Aberfield to grade up a low input Welsh Mountain ewe flock](https://www.innovis.org.uk/introducing-aberfield-to-grade-up-a-low-input-welsh-mountain-ewe-flock/) - Dafydd Jones, Caeberllan, Tywyn Introducing one simple, yet significant change to a low input sheep enterprise, is enhancing its sustainability, says Dafydd Jones. “Six years ago, we invested in an Aberfield ram to start grading up a pure Welsh Mountain flock resulting in a 28% increase in output without any further inputs or increasing stocking
- [Maximising output from home grown forage in a sustainable system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/maximising-output-from-home-grown-forage-in-a-sustainable-system-2/) - Bleddyn Davies, Blaenglowon, Talgarreg Bleddyn Davies says the future of his 700-ewe enterprise is about maximising output from homegrown forage in a sustainable, regenerative system. And he’s well on the way towards achieving that goal. Meticulous rotational grazing management combined with Innovis genetics are enabling lambs to take an average 140 days to finish to
- [New farming entrant joins the Innovis sales team in Scotland](https://www.innovis.org.uk/new-farming-entrant-joins-the-innovis-sales-team-in-scotland/) - with thanks to Stuart Graham, Uppercleuch farm “Lambing 750 ewes and hoggs this year outdoor in early April was a bit of a milestone for us,” says new farming entrant Stuart Graham, “However it’s proved to us that a forage-based system together with Innovis genetics can offer a future blueprint to maximising output from a
- [A big step in the right direction](https://www.innovis.org.uk/a-big-step-in-the-right-direction/) - Running a closed flock of efficient ewes on a forage based system with kind permission of Emma Harle and Partners, Harle Farming, Durham Emma Harle says the future of the family’s sheep enterprise is about maximising output from forage from an efficient ewe farmed in a sustainable and profitable mixed system, and she is well
- [Working with nature - integrating sheep in to an arable system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/working-with-nature-integrating-sheep-in-to-an-arable-system/) - with thanks to the Heygate family, Northamptonshire Will Heygate’s quest to improve soil health and combat blackgrass led to integrating sheep within an arable rotation on his family’s Northants based business featuring 1,700 acres spread over five farms, mainly on contract farming agreements together with an owner occupier unit plus an additional 600 acres of
- [Managing a resilient sheep enterprise, with Innovis genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/managing-a-resilient-sheep-enterprise-with-innovis-genetics/) - with thanks to Jim Hext, Carwarthen farm As published in the Royal Cornwall Magazine If you farm sheep, would like to reduce costs and increase output, then Cornish producer, Jim Hext has a solution. Three years ago, he introduced Aberfield genetics to his forage based 1,000 ewe flock which is now consistently recording 175% lambs
- [Early lambing system without creep feed on the Llŷn Peninsula](https://www.innovis.org.uk/early-lambing-system-without-creep-feed-on-the-llyn-peninsula/) - with thanks to Harri Parri, Crugeran, Pwllheli Efficiency for north Wales producer, Harri Parri is about maximising kilo per acre at minimal cost. “Big part of this is hitting KPIs so there’s no room for any passengers,” he says with his successful strategy featuring 90% to 95% of the unit’s Primera sired lambs finishing off
- [Building Soil Health: Holkham Estate introduces sheep to the rotation](https://www.innovis.org.uk/building-soil-health-holkham-estate-introduces-sheep-to-the-rotation/) - with thanks to farm manager, James Beamish and shepherd, Jon Smith Sheep have returned to play an integral role amongst Holkham Estate’s regenerative farming principles, two centuries on from when a flock featured in Thomas Coke’s pioneering four course rotation, primarily designed to maintain soil health. Today the 600-ewe flock, which has expanded almost 10-fold
- [Northumberland Estate maximising performance from homegrown forage](https://www.innovis.org.uk/northumberland-estate-maximising-performance-from-homegrown-forage/) - with thanks to farm manager Tim Crossland. Stripping out costs and maximising performance from homegrown forage with an Aberfield cross flock is the future of Park Farm’s sheep enterprise, one of Northumberland Estate’s Alnwick based in hand managed units. “Quite simply, we’re continually driving for efficiency and sustainability to maintain a profitable enterprise which has
- [Making more from less on a forage focused system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/making-more-from-less-on-a-forage-focused-system/) - with thanks to Robert and Tracy Powell and family, Blaenbwch, Powys Robert and Tracy Powell are making more from less having replaced a traditional hill unit with a forage focused system. Introducing Innovis forage bred and reared genetics, and Rob says: “We have the sheep we want to do the job and they’re enabling us
- [Cheshire college replaces traditional flock for low input, forage based sheep enterprise](https://www.innovis.org.uk/cheshire-college-replaces-traditional-flock-for-low-input-forage-based-sheep-enterprise/) - with thanks to Anthony Baggaley, Reaseheath College Shepherd. Replacing a traditional flock for the Highlander has introduced new opportunities for managing a low input, forage based sustainable sheep enterprise, says Reaseheath College shepherd, Anthony Baggaley. “The Highlander is forage bred and reared and matures at a smaller 60kg to 65kg compared with our previous 80kg
- [Developing a resilient, multi-purpose flock that delivers in a regenerative farming system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/developing-a-resilient-multi-purpose-flock-that-delivers-in-a-regenerative-farming-system/) - Introducing Innovis genetics to a Blackface flock managed in a regenerative system has so far led to a 15% increase in output for Alex Brewster. “I’m focused on developing a resilient, multi-purpose flock delivering quality lamb that offers an eating experience together with decent fibre for clothing. Breeding a composite is providing a solution. “Six
- [Taking a more environmentally friendly approach with sheep in an arable system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/taking-a-more-environmentally-friendly-approach-with-sheep-in-an-arable-system/) - Sheep are set to play a significant role in Boughton Estate’s regenerative farming strategy including immediate plans to expand the 1,500-ewe flock by 10% with Highlander ewe lambs. “We are optimistic for our sheep enterprise’s future and particularly for our Highlander ewes which perform well, even on poor permanent grassland,” says farm manager, Ben Chaplin.
- [Maximising output from home grown forage in a sustainable system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/maximising-output-from-home-grown-forage-in-a-sustainable-system/) - Bleddyn Davies says the future of his 700-ewe enterprise is about maximising output from homegrown forage in a sustainable, regenerative system. And he’s well on the way towards achieving that goal. Meticulous rotational grazing management combined with Innovis genetics are enabling lambs to take an average 140 days to finish to 18kg target weight and
- [Maximising output from grassland and cover crops in a sustainable regenerative system](https://www.innovis.org.uk/maximising-output-from-grassland-and-cover-crops-in-a-sustainable-regenerative-system/) - Fred Love says the future of his sheep enterprise is about maximising output from an integrated mix of grassland and arable cover crops in a sustainable, regenerative system. And he’s well on the way towards achieving that goal. Meticulous forage management combined with Innovis genetics are enabling lambs from his 1,300 ewe flock to take
- [Genomics explained...](https://www.innovis.org.uk/genomics-explained/) - Farmers Weekly, January 2014 Genetic technology is something that the UK sheep industry is going ot have to adopt to remain competitive, according to FW Livestock Editor Sarah Alderton. Genomics may be an alien word for many sheep farmers but it is a term that is going to become important if the UK is to
- [Future proofing a hill sheep enterprise](https://www.innovis.org.uk/future-proofing-a-hill-sheep-enterprise/) - Joe Anderson is building resilience in to his traditional hill sheep enterprise by expanding the outdoor lambing flock by 40% to 2,000 ewes and adding value by introducing higher performing Innovis genetics. “We’re gearing up the business to fewer and fewer payments by pushing ewe numbers that can be managed by one person and increasing
- [Future proofing a Cornish sheep enterprise](https://www.innovis.org.uk/future-proofing-a-cornish-sheep-enterprise-2/) - James Mutton has improved flock net margins by 20% by introducing a labour saving, easy care, outdoor lambing system featuring 800 Highlander ewes “Our objective is to develop a more extensive sheep enterprise and whilst we’re achieving that goal, we are also improving the flock’s efficiency and making considerable improvements to its overall performance,” James
- [Introducing resilience to a traditional family farm](https://www.innovis.org.uk/introducing-resilience-to-a-traditional-family-farm/) - with Martin Govier, Thelbridge Barton, Thelbridge Introducing resilience to a traditional family sheep farming enterprise in order to remain profitable post Brexit is a priority for Martin Govier who shares his evolving strategy based on a mix of UK and NZ performance recorded genetics managed on a forage based system. “We’ve set out our stall
- [Aberfield genetics improving lamb performance](https://www.innovis.org.uk/aberfield-genetics-improving-lamb-performance/) - Richard Roderick, Newton Farm, Brecon Finding out how Aberfield genetics help towards improving lamb performance and reducing input costs was they key theme at an open evening held on Tuesday 13 June with Richard Roderick at Newton Farm, Brecon where finishing more lambs from grass is one of the unit’s priorities. Richard explained why he invested
- [Aberhosan farmer future proofs his farm with better genetics and management](https://www.innovis.org.uk/aberhosan-farmer-future-proofs-his-farm-with-better-genetics-and-management/) - It’s all about better genetics and management, Phill explains. “We’re having a big focus on improving the unit’s efficiency and are already making some significant incremental gains from relatively small changes. For example, introducing the Aberfield is helping us achieve a 20% improved margin on ewe lamb sales, whilst the wethers are leaving up to
- [Future proofing an SDA unit with Aberfields](https://www.innovis.org.uk/future-proofing-an-sda-unit-with-aberfields/) - Jim Beary is future proofing his low input, hill and upland sheep enterprise. “Breeding, rearing and maximising kilos of fast finishing lamb solely from forage will be essential to maintain a sustainable sheep farming business in future, despite the fact SDA units like this could continue to receive some sort of payment. It’s a strategy
- [Innovis genetics and great management underpin retail operation's success at Gower Salt Marsh Lamb](https://www.innovis.org.uk/innovis-genetics-and-great-management-underpin-retail-operations-success-at-gower-salt-marsh-lamb/) - Dan Pritchard’s Gower Salt Marsh Lamb enterprise has gone from strength to strength in the last 10 years; in fact, soaring consumer interest has led to a 25% increase in demand in the last 12 months to 1,000 lambs representing 70% of the entire crop. Dan together with his father, Rowland manage a 1,000-ewe flock
- [Future proofing ahead of Brexit at the Ballogie Estate](https://www.innovis.org.uk/future-proofing-ahead-of-brexit-at-the-ballogie-estate/) - This article was first published in the Farm North East Magazine, October Edition Introducing Aberfield genetics to a 500-ewe crossbred flock in the last decade has given Ballogie a head start towards future proofing the enterprise ahead of Brexit; change is continuing and the next step include defying current trends and expanding the hill flock.
- [Swapping a traditional flock for Highlanders: a 150% increase in ewes and 30% more lambs reared](https://www.innovis.org.uk/swapping-a-traditional-flock-for-highlanders-a-150-increase-in-ewes-and-30-more-lambs-reared/) - Will Dracup has made a head start to future proof the family hill unit before Brexit was even considered. “We’ve been giving it our best shot over the last five years,” he says. ‘Introducing higher performing Innovis genetics and controlling costs with a grassland improvement strategy has enabled us to increase the flock by 150%
- [Highlanders improving lambing percentages and lamb quality highlands](https://www.innovis.org.uk/highlanders-improving-lambing-percentages-and-lamb-quality-highlands/) - Ewan and Lucy Grant farm Gaskbeg, a 550 ha LFA farm in the Central Highlands. The unit is predominately hill and marginal grazing running up to 2,900ft with some inbye arable around 900ft. We have been using Highlanders for 10 years on our 650 ewe flock and have replaced half of our pure Blackface ewes with
- [What's your pre-lamb plan?](https://www.innovis.org.uk/whats-your-pre-lamb-plan/) - o ensure a successful lambing your pre-lamb plan should focus on three key areas: 1. Body Condition and nutrition: Maintain BCS (3) for last 35 days and feed to litter size. Adequate nutrition, sufficient protein is vital in late gestation for lamb survival and growth, ewe milk yield and colostrum quality. 2. Disease prevention: Pre-lamb
- [Exmoor farmer gearing up for removal of subsidy payments](https://www.innovis.org.uk/exmoor-farmer-gearing-up-for-removal-of-subsidy-payments/) - Tom Burge is taking a two-pronged approach when it comes to future-proofing his Exmoor sheep enterprise. He has already swapped native bred ewes for the Romney cross Highlander and increased lamb output by 40% lambs reared, whilst his next challenge is to maximize the unit’s forage and eliminate all purchased feed. It’s a strategy farmers
- [First-time farmer focuses on ewe performance](https://www.innovis.org.uk/first-time-farmer-focuses-on-ewe-performance/) - When Hough Park Farm, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, came up for sale in the early 2000s it was bought by Julia Howard and her husband Ian with a sitting tenant who had control of about two-thirds of the 170 hectares (420 acres) of land. Initially, Mrs Howard bought a flock of 50 pedigree Lleyn sheep. She says:
- [The tup trade 'takes a bit of a sortin' out'](https://www.innovis.org.uk/the-tup-trade-takes-a-bit-of-a-sortin-out/) - We were mentioned in an article in the Scottish Farmer, written by John Elliot who attended our ram sale at Springhall Farm, Kelso. We're glad that he had an enjoyable afternoon and was encouraged by our breeding ethos and how the sale was run. Have a read below: JOHN Elliot, my great grandfather, was quite a whizz
- [Investing in grassland to improve lamb performance](https://www.innovis.org.uk/investing-in-grassland-to-improve-lamb-performance/) - As featured in The Forager Magazine: Spring 2020 Name: Rich Thomas Farm: Risbury Court, Leominster, Herefordshire System: 142ha (350 acres), 330 mostly Romney x Aberfield ewes put to Focus Prime tup. Lambs sold DW, mostly to Tesco. 50 pedigree Hereford cows, 12ha (30 acres) apple orchard, 81ha (60 acres) arable. As part of the Next
- [Future proofing a Cornish sheep enterprise](https://www.innovis.org.uk/future-proofing-a-cornish-sheep-enterprise/) - with thanks to James Mutton, Bodmin James Mutton is future proofing his sheep enterprise; his flock net margins have improved by 20% by introducing a labour saving, easy care, outdoor lambing system featuring 900 Highlander ewes at Burlerrow Farm, St. Mabyn, Bodmin. “Our objective is to develop a more extensive sheep enterprise and whilst we’re
- [Building a sustainable, future proof business using an Aberfield Welsh cross on the Llyn Peninsua](https://www.innovis.org.uk/building-a-sustainable-future-proof-business-using-an-aberfield-welsh-cross-on-the-llyn-peninsua/) - by kind permission of Iwan Jones Iwan Jones is futureproofing his farming business, one that is designed to remain sustainable without the current level of support, he says. “I’m focused on maximising output value from my 700 Welsh ewe flock by introducing the Aberfield combined with rolling out a forage based low management system designed
- [Reduced labour and improved lamb performance with Primera](https://www.innovis.org.uk/if-youd-like-to-reduce-labour-at-lambing-improve-lamb-performance-and-overall-flock-returns-then-talk-to-oliver-matthews/) - If you'd like to reduce labour at lambing, improve lamb performance and overall flock returns, then talk to Oliver Matthews Last year he swapped a Continental terminal sire used over his Highlander ewe lambs for the Primera and he says he won’t be looking back. “The Primera meat sire has a smaller head and narrower
- [Joseph Anderson - where it all began](https://www.innovis.org.uk/joseph-anderson-where-it-all-began/) - Originally written in 2016 with kind permission from Joseph Anderson, Fairnley, Morbeth, Northumberland Joe Anderson is building resilience in to his traditional hill sheep enterprise by expanding the outdoor lambing flock by 40% to 2,000 ewes and adding value by introducing higher performing Innovis genetics. “We’re gearing up the business to fewer and fewer payments
- [Aberdeenshire farmer challenges a traditional farming system to be future fit](https://www.innovis.org.uk/aberdeenshire-farmer-challenges-a-traditional-farming-system-to-be-future-fit/) - with thanks to Harry Emslie, Mintlaw Also appeared in The Press and Journal on May 29 Harry Emslie says future fit farming is about challenging his family’s Aberdeenshire based traditional system and replacing it with one that will remain sustainable and profitable. “Maximising kilos of lamb per acre from a pure forage-based system is the
- [Changing Strategy - Mob Grazing Ewes in a Regenerative Arable System](https://www.innovis.org.uk/changing-strategy-mob-grazing-ewes-in-a-regenerative-arable-system/) - with thanks to Gareth Beynon of Rampisham and Cobham Estates, Dorset Sheep are playing a significant role in Rampisham and Cobham Estate’s new adopted profit driven regenerative farming strategy. Within the last three years, the flock has been expanded by 66% to 3,000 ewes underpinned by Innovis genetics to enable Dorset based farm manager, Gareth
- [FUTURE PROOFING A POWYS SHEEP UNIT: STEPPING UP OUTPUT FROM FEWER INPUTS - EXPLOITING GRASS WITH INNOVIS GENETICS](https://www.innovis.org.uk/future-proofing-a-powys-sheep-unit-stepping-up-output-from-fewer-inputs-exploiting-grass-with-innovis-genetics/) - with thanks to Eifion Pughe and family Making more from grazed grass with Innovis sheep genetics, specifically bred for forage-based systems is key to Eifion Pughe’s future proofing strategy on his Powys upland unit. “It’s all about stepping up output from fewer inputs if a farm like this is to remain profitable,” he says. “Exploiting
- [New entrant farmer has five-year vision for Cumbrian hill unit](https://www.innovis.org.uk/new-entrant-farmer-has-five-year-vision-for-cumbrian-hill-unit/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" min_height="1458px" custom_margin="||-9px|||" custom_padding="0px||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" min_height="1466px" custom_margin="|auto|-110px|auto||" custom_padding="6px||2px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}" min_height="2372.3px"] with thanks to Hector Meanwell, Low Borrowbridge Farm New farming entrant, 22-year-old Hector Meanwell has a five-year vision for his challenging Cumbrian hill unit. “It’s got
- [Highlander cross ewes delivering the goods for Aberdeenshire new entrant](https://www.innovis.org.uk/highlander-cross-ewes-delivering-the-goods-for-aberdeenshire-new-entrant/) - As featured in Farm North East on 21 May 2022 Clarke Hibberd says the future of his Aberdeenshire sheep enterprise based at Sittyton, Newmachar is about managing an efficient ewe farmed in a low input, forage based sustainable system. “As a new entrant, I believe that’s got to be a blueprint,” he comments. “I’ve built
- [2021 Ram Competition Winner](https://www.innovis.org.uk/2021-ram-competition-winner/) - The winner of the 2021 competition has been announced! Congratulations to Ellie Layton from Vowchurch, Hereford who has won a £1000 voucher to be used to purchase an Innovis Ram in the 2022 sale season. Stall House Farm is home to Alan Layton and Lucy Levinge alongside their children, Will (25), Ellie (21) and their
- [Spotlight shines on Aberfields for 'Great from Grass' 10th anniversary sale at Fearn Farm](https://www.innovis.org.uk/spotlight-shines-on-aberfields-for-great-from-grass-10th-anniversary-sale-at-fearn-farm/) - Innovative livestock farmers, the Scott family of Fearn Farm, Ross-Shire, are set to hold their annual “Great from Grass” breeding sheep sale was held on Friday 27th August 2021. Up for auction was 160 rams, 350 gimmers and a larger than usual selection of Aberfield rams, with the entire crop being sold on the family’s farm for the first time in the sale’s 10-year history. John and Fiona have been collaborating with
- [5-point plan with Pruex to limit on-farm health issues at Dinas Island](https://www.innovis.org.uk/5-point-plan-with-pruex-to-limit-on-farm-health-issues-at-dinas-island/) - with kind permission of Aled Davies - Pruex The Perkins family farm at Dinas Island in West Wales and are one of the main ram producer farms for Innovis, with 500 Abermax stock ewes and a 1,000 strong Lleyn fock with 500 in the Aberfield SR programme and 500 put to a Lleyn ram for

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- [Ross on Wye Ram Sale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/ross-on-wye-ram-sale/) - We participate in auctions of british sheep breeds and sheep sales UK wide. Innovis also hosts a sell my livestock portal for you to sell your own stock online.
- [Exeter Ram Sale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/exeter-ram-sale/) - We are a genotyping sheep breeder specialising in rare breed sheep. Take a look at our events featuring Exeter ram sales.
- [Aberystwyth Ram Sale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/aberystwyth-ram-sale-2/) - Visit our ram livestock auction with breeds like Cheviot rams for sale. Innovis also sells rams online and provides a sell my livestock portal for farmers.
- [Ram Sales](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/) - Look at our ram prices & sales dates for this year. Innovis breeds Aberfield, Abertex, Highlander, Aberdale, Cheviot, Aberblack, Abermax & Primera sheep.
- [Stirling Ram Sale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/stirling-caledonian-marts/) - Stirling Ram Sale Join us for our Ram Sale at Stirling, Caledonian Marts, on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Sale will be taking place at: Caledonian Marts Ltd Auctioneers & Valuers Stirling Auction Centre Stirling FK7 7LS Rams can be viewed from 1:00pm with the sale to start at 2:00pm 130+ rams including, Aberfield, Aberfield SR,
- [Work with us](https://www.innovis.org.uk/work-with-us/) - Check what jobs we have available. We are UK sheep breeders that provide SNP genotyping & back fat scanning to farmers across the country.
- [WANTED - 50 Aberdale Shearlings](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/buy-innovis-crossbred-females/aberdale-wanted/) - Crossbred Females for sale WANTED – 50 Aberdale Shearlings (Norfolk) A customer in Norfolk is looking for around 50 Aberdale shearlings. If you have Aberdale shearlings for sale, please call us on 01970 828236 or call Issy on 07983 150843
- [Nucleus Flock Sheep Technician](https://www.innovis.org.uk/nucleus-sheep-technician/) - Nucleus Flock Sheep Technician Nucleus Flock Sheep Technician Full time (39 hrs/week) Based in Southfield Farm, Hawick The role will involve working as part of a small, dynamic team engaged in cutting-edge research and innovation within the sheep industry. This position plays a key role in the development of new performance traits and the application
- [Buy Online](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/buy-online/) - Innovis breeds 8 varieties of rams with genetics specially selected for hardy, efficient, sheep that produce quality lambs in various environments.
- [Breeding Partners](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/) - We are always interested in partnering with sheep breeders interested in regenerative sheep farming programmes & more.
- [Aberglân](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/aberglan/) - Aberglân Compact and Efficient Shedding Maternal Sire The Aberglân rams are a wool shedding composite based on the Aberfield genetics that helps you reduce costs. Ram SalesCall UsAberglân Rams offer: Aberfield genetics without the wool A sire selected for maternal attributes as well as growth and muscling A maternal sire bred off grass A mating
- [Breeding](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/) - Our innovative sheep breeding has resulted in sustainable, low carbon lamb for regenerative sheep farming. See our breding services & buy rams this season.
- [Contact](https://www.innovis.org.uk/contact/) - Contact Innovis’ headquarters are in Aberystwyth, Mid Wales from where we also operate our centralised administration. Aberystwyth 01970 828 236enquiries@innovis.org.ukPeithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HU Registered in England & Wales, Company number 4752860Innovis Ltd Registered Office Peithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HURegistered in England & Wales, Company number 4752860 We can be contacted by e-mail
- [Meat Rams](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/terminal-sires-meat-sires/) - Innovis sheep are bred to produce exceptional terminal sire rams from grass based systems. Contact the Innovis team to discuss ram sales today.
- [Maternal Rams](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/maternal-rams/) - We are breeding sheep that are sustainable, versatile, hardy & developed to meet the needs of UK farmers. Buy rams & crossbred ewes with Innovis.
- [Holmegate Farm](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/holmegate/) - Address: Holmegate Farm, Warwick on Eden
- [Genotyping](https://www.innovis.org.uk/services/genotyping-service/) - Innovis Genotyping Innovis Genotyping Service New Service Launched 12th January 2026 Innovis launched a new sheep genotyping service on 12th January 2026, in partnership with GenomNZ. As part of the new service, all samples will be analysed in New Zealand using an 80,000 SNP assay developed by AgResearch and supported by decades of national and
- [Competition](https://www.innovis.org.uk/competition/) - 2026 Competition Win a £1000 Ram Voucher The 2025 competition has now closed – winner will be announced on 11th December 2025 Following the success of our voucher giveaway, we are offering the opportunity to win again! If you would like to enter, please complete the form below: Simply complete the form to enter. The
- [Webinar](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/webinar/) - We host several webinars on topics like how to breed sheep & genotyping. Innovis is a leader of sheep sales UK wide, providing unique quality breeds.
- [Sustainable Sheep Farming](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/sustainable-sheep-farming/) - The sheep reared by our UK breeders have a minimal carbon footprint & manage grasslands. Learn more about Innovis' sheep breeding service.
- [FAQ's](https://www.innovis.org.uk/faqs/) - Have a question about our sheep breeding services or Scrapie genotyping? See if it has been answered here.
- [Innovis Sheep Breeding Programme](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/innovis-sheep-breeding-programme/) - We enhance quality, efficiency & profitability through access to selected superior bloodlines. Buy hardy, low carbon sheep.
- [Buy Innovis Crossbred Females](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/buy-innovis-crossbred-females/) - Use the Innovis sales portal to buy sheep online. We have high quality sustainable breeds of sheep for sale in Wales, Scotland & England.
- [Aberfield](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/aberfield/) - Aberfield sheep provide UK farmers with well-bodied, efficient lambs. Maternal rams crossed from Bluefaced Leicester & Texel sheep.
- [Cheviots](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/cheviots/) - The perfect hardy sheep for grass-based flocks on hilly terrain. Rams run in a commercial environment with performance records.
- [Shepherd - Kettering](https://www.innovis.org.uk/shepherd-boughton-estate/) - Shepherd at Boughton Estate, Kettering Shepherd Based in Kettering, Northamptonshire Boughton Estate is looking for an experienced Shepherd to join their team, with responsibility for managing 1,600 Aberfield × Highlander outdoor lambing ewes. This is a hands-on role for someone with solid livestock experience, looking to work as part of a dedicated estate team in
- [Innovis CEO](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/innovis-ceo/) - We lead the way with commercial sheep breeds specially selected for regenerative sheep farming. Buy rams online or over the phone with our sales team.
- [Advertise Your Ewes With Us](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/advertise-your-ewes-with-us/) - Use Innovis' Sell My Sheep platform to let farms across the UK buy sheep online. Innovis is a creator of efficient breeds of ow carbon sheep.
- [Abermax](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/abermax/) - A robust meat sire bred for lamb breeders that want easy lambing & improved meat yields. Get crossbred ewes & terminal rams for sale from Innovis.
- [Customer Feedback](https://www.innovis.org.uk/customer-feedback/) - See how others have found our online ram breeding service. Enquire about crossbred sheep or maternal ram prices with a member of the sales team.
- [Muscle and Backfat Scanning](https://www.innovis.org.uk/services/muscle-backfat-scanning/) - We offer sheep back fat scanning & genotyping scrapiecheck to UK sheep breeders to ensure they get the most from their flock. See Innovis services online.
- [Services](https://www.innovis.org.uk/services/) - Explore our commercial services for UK sheep breeders, including SNP genotyping & back fat scanning. Talk to our sales team today.
- [Terms and Conditions Genotyping](https://www.innovis.org.uk/terms-and-conditions-genotyping/) - Terms for Provision of Genotyping Services INNOVIS LIMITED The Terms outlined here are additional to the Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods and Services by Innovis Ltd 1. Definitions1. Definitions 1.1 In these Terms of Contract (“Terms”): (a) ‘Cancellation Charge’ means the sum of £5 in respect of administration already carried out where
- [200 Aberfield SR X Welsh ewe lambs (Llandrindod Wells)](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/buy-innovis-crossbred-females/aberfieldsr-welsh-ewe-lambs-200/) - Crossbred Females for sale 200 Aberfield SR x Welsh ewe lambs (Llanbadarn Fynydd, Llandrindod Wells) Brief description of animals for sale: 200 Aberfield SR x Welsh ewe lambs Lambed outside 1200-1500ft asl Wormed once and mineral drenched Price – £120-140/head Seller information: James Powell 07748 773444 Listing posted on 19/09/2025
- [33 Abertex Yearlings (Conwy)](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/buy-innovis-crossbred-females/33-abertex-yearlings/) - Crossbred Females for sale SOLD – 33 Abertex Yearlings (Cerrigydrudion, Conwy) Brief description of animals for sale: 33 Abertex yearlings Price to be discussed Seller information: Iwan Williams – 07711 529003 Listing posted on 01/10/2025
- [500 Highlander ewe lambs (Swansea)](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/buy-innovis-crossbred-females/highlander-500-ewelambs/) - Crossbred Females for sale SOLD – 500 Highlander ewe lambs (Swansea) Brief description of animals for sale: 500 Highlander ewe lambs Happy to split – some big enough to tup and others are runners Price – £130 for tupping ewe lambs, £110 for runners Treatment information: Enzo Toxo Double Heptavac P Seller information:
- [Aberystwyth Selection Days](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/aberystwyth-selection-days/) - We will be hosting weekly selection days where you can book an appointment to view the Rams for sale available in a relaxed, no-pressure environment
- [Aberblack](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/aberblack/) - Aberblack sheep are derived from the highest performing sheep breeds. See upcoming terminal sire ram sales online.
- [What the farmers say](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/) - Hear what our customers have to say about our commercial sheep breeds. Contact our sales team online or over the phone.
- [Mating Cost Calculator](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/calculator/) - See your ram ROI using our cost calculator. Talk with the Innovis sheep breeding team & see how we can supply your flock.
- [Head Office](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/head-office/) - Buy rams or book back fat scanning for your flock. We are an innovating UK sheep breeding company with our high efficiency, low carbon lambs.
- [Sales Team](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/) - Innovis breeds 9 varieties of rams with genetics specially selected for hardy, efficient, sheep that produce quality lambs in various environments.
- [Crossbred Females](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/) - We advertise crossbred females in Wales, Scotland & across England. Visit our website.
- [Primera](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/primera/) - The Primera produces high performance finished lambs. Visit Innovis & learn more about sheep breeds & our sheep breeding services.
- [Aberfield SR](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/aberfield-sr/) - Aberfield SR rams are best for farmers operating a closed flock & breeding replacements. Selected for maternal attributes, growth and muscling.
- [40 Highlander x gimmers (Aberdeenshire)](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/buy-innovis-crossbred-females/40-highlander-gimmers/) - Crossbred Females for sale 40 Highlander x gimmers (Tillypronie, Aberdeenshire) Brief description of animals for sale: 40 Highlander x gimmers 16 month old On Heptovac system Lambed outdoors Price – £250/head Seller information: Alec Mathers 07792 884434 Listing posted on 24/09/2025
- [35 North Country Cheviot Ewe Lambs (Northumberland)](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/buy-innovis-crossbred-females/35-nc-cheviot-ewe-lambs/) - Crossbred Females for sale SOLD – 35 North Country Cheviot Ewe Lambs (Northumberland) Brief description of animals for sale: 35 North Country Cheviot running ewe lambs Price – £110/head Seller information: Matt Ridley 07702 884690 Listing posted on 24/09/2025
- [118 Highlander x NCC ewes (Lanarkshire)](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/buy-innovis-crossbred-females/118-highlander-ncc-ewes/) - Crossbred Females for sale SOLD – 118 Highlander X North Country Cheviot ewes (Biggar, Lanarkshire) Brief description of animals for sale: 118 Highlander X North Country Cheviot stock ewes 53 x 1 crop 37 x 2 crop 17 x 3 crop 8 x 4 crop All homebred and never been off farm. – Highlander stock
- [Old Hall Farm Sale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/old-hall-farm/) - Old Hall Farm Female and Ram Sale Join us at Old Hall Farm, Roughlee for a sale of breeding females and Innovis rams on Wednesday 17th September 2025 Innovis look forward to be attending an on-farm crossbred female and ram sale at Old Hall Farm with the Hartley family. The Hartley family are one of
- [Lowering Carbon Footprint](https://www.innovis.org.uk/lowering-sheep-carbon-footprint/) - Future-proof your flock with our breeds of easy care sheep selected for low carbon farming. Visit & learn more about our UK sheep breeds & services.
- [New Zealand Genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/new-zealand-genetics/) - We are exclusive providers of NZ Focus Genetics meat & maternal rams to the UK sheep breeder industry. Genotyping | Sheep farming uk.
- [Highlander](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/highlander/) - Highlander sheep from Innovis & Focus Genetics are a line of hardy sheep bred for efficiency. Check our lamb breeders next ram sale dates online.
- [Lockerbie Ram Sale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/ram-sales/lockerbie-ram-sale/) - Take a look at our Carlisle Ram sales for the upcoming season. We are a leading sheep breeder service focusing on breeding and selling rare breeds sheep.
- [Aberdale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/aberdale/) - Aberdale rams are best for breeders looking for hardy sheep that produce high quality lambs. See Innovis sheep breeding services & UK sheep sales online.
- [Abertex](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/abertex/) - The Abertex is an easy-to-care, hardy sheep that is a variant of the lean Texel sheep breed. Enquire about maternal rams for sale with Innovis.
- [Scanning Questionnaire](https://www.innovis.org.uk/scanning-questionnaire/) - Scanning Questionnaire Scanning Questionnaire Please fill in the form below with your 2024/25 scanning results. To receive an Innovis beanie and to be entered into the 2025 Ram Competition, please ensure you complete all sections. Loading…
- [Brockton House Farm](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/brockton-house-farm/) - Address: Brockton House Farm Focus Breed: Aberfield
- [Declan Marshall](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/declan-marshall/) - Address: School Lane Farm Farming 142ha owned occupied, 40ha rented on various agreements with additional winter keep. Predominantly grassland including forage crops for lamb finishing. Innovis flock Aberfield Aberglân Highlander Abertex Other livestock 450 ewes, 200 ewe lambs 150 store cattle bought at six to 12 months, reared to 500kg and sold to finishing farms
- [Kevin Stewart](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/kevin-stewart/) - Address: Sharpitlaw Farming 70ha grassland; 30ha arable Innovis flock Abermax Aberblack Highlander Additional enterprises Biomass and holiday lets Business strategy To breed efficient, sustainable and highly productive easily managed grass reared breeding sheep Interesting fact about your farm Agriscot Sheep Farmer of the Year When and why did you become an Innovis breeding partner? I
- [James Drummond](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/james-drummond-leamington-hill-head-farm-ne66-2bs/) - Address: Lemmington Hill Head Farming 220ha 50% comprising 38ha set aside for wintering and 72ha improved grassland as part of the wintering ground’s rotation. Part of the wintering rotation features deferred grass/bale grazing for suckler cows, deferred grass/fodder beet for young cattle, a brassica mix for in lamb ewe lambs and fodder beet for ewes.
- [Sam and Samantha Edwards](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/sam-and-samantha-edwards/) - Address: Cerne Abbas, Dorset Farming 430 acres summer grazing, seven different landlords and 1,000 acres cover crops, winter grazing, three different estates. Innovis flock Abermax Aberglân Aberfield SR Primera Additional livestock 300 Highlander ewes 180 Poll Dorset ewes 130 shearling ewes Abermax and Aberglân split 6 sucklers Farming background and objectives Establishing a low input
- [Frank Lloyd](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/frank-lloyd/) - Address: The Dorelands Innovis Breed: Abermax
- [Castletown Estate](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/castletown-estate/) - Address: Castletown Estate, Balgary Hill Farm Innovis flock Highlander
- [Garry Williams](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/garry-williams/) - Address: Blaencennen Innovis Breed: Abermax
- [Crossbred Ewes](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-ewes/) - Innovis Crossbred Females for Sale Customers across the UK have been using Innovis maternal genetics to produce efficient replacement ewes that last in the flock. Flocks will frequently have a surplus of quality crossbred females which they will offer for sale. Innovis supports this growing supply network by listing crossbred ewes for sale on our
- [South West England](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/south-west-england/) - HomeSouth West EnglandSouth West England Meet the Team Declan Marshall Technical Sales Adviser Declan Marshall joined Innovis in 2014 as our representative in the South West of England. Based on his family farm in Devon, Declan and his father Alan have developed an outdoor lambing flock of 800+ Highlander cross ewes since 2008. In 2016,
- [John Scott & Family](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/john-scott/) - Address: Fearn Farm Farming 500ha over seven different units in Ross-Shire and Sutherland, owned, leased and contact farmed. Innovis flock 350 Aberfield ewes. Additional flock 2500 ewes including stud Texels, NZ Suffolks, Beltex and commercials. 100 Beef Shorthorn cows, 100 Luing cows, 100 wintered cows. Additional enterprises Holiday accommodation, Renewables, Wheat, Oats, Spring Barley, Yourbid Sales
- [JRG Johnson](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/jrg-johnson/) - Address: Broomhouse Farm Farming 450ha split between three holdings 60ha arable 347ha grassland 43ha moorland Innovis flock 120 Primera and 50 Abertex ewes Additional flocks 155 Aberfield cross ewes 150 Abertex cross ewes 220 North of England Mule ewes 150 Texel cross ewes Additional enterprises 60 suckler cows, transitioning to Sabiliser and Stabiliser cross and
- [Matt and Charles Harding](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/matt-and-charles-harding/) - Address: Lodge Farm Farming 73ha grassland, 20ha rented grassland + 61ha overwintering forage rye and vetch on rented arable Innovis flock 160 Aberblack ewes, 50 Aberfield ewes Additional flock 180 pedigree Suffolk ewes Additional enterprises, other than livestock: Fleece & Flowers: growing seasonal cut flowers for wholesale and retail market using organic and sustainable production
- [The Rossiters](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/david-and-rich-rossiter/) - Address: Burton Farm Farming Burton Farm is formerly home to a dairy herd, but today runs to 420ha on the south coast of Devon as a sheep and arable business. 100ha of the arable is our own and 160ha of contract work. Innovis flock Aberblack ewes Additional flock Poll Dorset and Exlana Farming background and
- [Ben Anthony & Diana Fairclough](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/ben-anthony-diana-fairclough/) - Address: Frowen Farm, Carmarthenshire Farming 59ha inc 14ha woodland + 45ha rented Innovis flock 100 Abermax and 400 Aberfield breeding ewes Additional enterprises Christmas turkeys and chickens, 30 bee hives, two suckler cows Farming background and objectives Started farmed at Frowen in 2010. Since then we have changed and developed our sheep system several times;
- [Southfield Farm - Innovis Nucleus Flock](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/innovis-nucleus/) - Address: Southfield Farm, Scottish Borders Innovis & Focus Breed: Abermax Aberfield Abertex Aberdale Highlander Primera Cheviot
- [South East England](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/south-east-england/) - HomeSouth East EnglandSouth East England Meet the Team Sam Edwards Technical Sales Adviser Sam joined the Innovis sales team in May 2024 covering the south east region of England. Sam and his wife, Samantha are also breeding partners for Innovis with the Abermax and Aberglân breeding lines. Sam and Samantha are new entrants and established
- [Wales](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/wales/) - HomeWalesWales Meet the Team Nigel Ellis Technical Sales Adviser Nigel lives on a 120 acre farm in the Tanat Valley near Llanrhaedr Ym Mochnant and took on the family farm 3 years ago. He currently runs 350 Aberfield and Texel X ewes. They first used Innovis rams on the farm 2 years ago and have
- [Central and North of England](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/central-and-north-of-england/) - HomeCentral and North of EnglandCentral and North of England Meet the Team Issy Hartley Technical Sales Adviser Issy joined Innovis in May 2021 as our main muscle and backfat scanning technician travelling across the UK. Issy has also been attending events and helping the ram production team for the past year. The family farm in
- [North of England & Scottish Borders](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/north-of-england-scottish-borders/) - HomeNorth of England & Scottish BordersNorth of England & Scottish Borders Meet the Team Claire Irving Technical Sales Adviser Claire joined the Innovis team in 2017, representing us in the North of England. She has a strong practical knowledge of the sheep industry having studied Agriculture at Kirkley Hall College before going on to work
- [Scotland](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/scotland/) - HomeScotlandScotland Meet the Team KATE HALL Technical Sales Adviser Kate joined the team as sheep technician at Southfield Farm, Hawick – home of the Innovis nucleus flock. Moving into the Technical Sales role in Scotland, she has drawn on her 2 seasons of experience working for ram breeders in New Zealand’s North Island. Brought up
- [Sercombe Family](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/sercombe/) - Address: Sandlands Farm Innovis Breed: Abermax
- [Latest News](https://www.innovis.org.uk/blog/) - Read the latest news from the UK sheep industry online. Innovis is a leading provider of sheep breeding services, including genotyping & back fat scanning.
- [Buy Merchandise](https://www.innovis.org.uk/buy-merchandise/) - Fan of our UK sheep breeding services? Buy rams on coasters or clothing apparel. Ask about our services or sales online.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.innovis.org.uk/terms-and-privacy-2/) - Terms and Conditions INNOVIS LIMITED CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY OF GOODS OR SERVICES (“the Conditions”) THE CUSTOMER’S ATTENTION IS IN PARTICULAR DRAWN TO THE PROVISIONS OF CLAUSE 9. 1. Definitions1. Definitions In these Conditions: “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday in the United Kingdom “Clinical” means detectable by sight or touch “Company” means
- [Innovis Crossbred Ewe](https://www.innovis.org.uk/innovis-crossbred-ewe/) - Innovis Crossbred Ewes Breeding Stock Supply Chain Producing Tailor Made Crossbred Ewes within a Stratified System This system will suit the Upland Crossbred Ewe Producer if you want to: Add value to your system by producing crossbred ewes from high performance Aberfield, Highlander or Aberdale rams. Trade lambs directly off the farm without the fuss
- [Footer - Thank You 2024](https://www.innovis.org.uk/footer-thank-you/) - Thank You For Getting In Touch A member of the team will be in touch shortly Aberystwyth 01970 828 236enquiries@innovis.org.ukPeithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HU Registered in England & Wales, Company number 4752860Innovis Ltd Registered Office Peithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HURegistered in England & Wales, Company number 4752860 We can be contacted by e-mail
- [Contact - Thank You 2024](https://www.innovis.org.uk/contact-thank-you/) - Thank You! Thank you for contacting us, a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly. Aberystwyth 01970 828 236enquiries@innovis.org.ukPeithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HU Registered in England & Wales, Company number 4752860Innovis Ltd Registered Office Peithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HURegistered in England & Wales, Company number 4752860 Innovis Aberystwyth Innovis
- [Competition2024 - Thank You](https://www.innovis.org.uk/comp2024-thank-you/) - Thank You For Getting In Touch A member of the team will be in touch shortly Aberystwyth 01970 828 236enquiries@innovis.org.ukPeithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HU Registered in England & Wales, Company number 4752860Innovis Ltd Registered Office Peithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HURegistered in England & Wales, Company number 4752860 We can be contacted by e-mail
- [General Customer Feedback](https://www.innovis.org.uk/general-customer-feedback/) - General Customer Feedback General Customer Feedback Please fill in the form below to provide us with feedback on the rams you have pruchased. Full Name * Fill out this field Farm name * Fill out this field Email * Please enter a valid email address. Please share your comments or feedback with us * Fill
- [Sheep Technician -Aberystwyth](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sheep-technician-aberystwyth/) - Sheep Technician – Aberystwyth Sheep Technician (2-year fixed term) Based from Aberystwyth Innovis is seeking a well-organized and versatile individual with a can-do attitude and excellent animal husbandry and technical skills to assist in delivering our ultrasonic scanning and methane measurement service. The role is based in our Aberystwyth office with extensive travelling to customer
- [Sheep Technician - Hawick](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sheep-technician-hawick/) - Sheep Technician – Hawick Sheep Technician Nucleus Flock (2-year fixed term) Based from Southfield Farm, Scottish Borders Innovis is looking for a sheep technician to join our team in the Scottish Borders. The role will be based at Southfield, our nucleus breeding farm, 4 miles south of Hawick. The work will encompass data recording 1,200
- [Aberblack](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/aberblack-testimonials/) - Aberblack ® Latest Testimonials 2016AberblackAberdaleAberfieldAbermaxPrimeraFWGS visit Builth Wells farm who attempt to make more from less12 May 2016 2019AberblackAberdaleAberfieldAberfield SRAbermaxAbertexHighlanderInnovis CheviotPrimeraWhat’s your pre-lamb plan?1 March 2019 2019AberblackAbermaxHighlanderFuture proofing for a hard or soft Brexit19 July 2019 2019AberblackAberfieldAbermaxAbertexHighlanderPrimeraThe tup trade ‘takes a bit of a sortin’ out’2 October 2019 2020AberblackAbermaxPrimeraDriving quality meat production from grass to
- [Innovis Head Office](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/innovis/) - Address: Peithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth
- [Matt Cotton & Adam Pitts](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/matt-cotton-adam-pitts-oakridge-farm-ex6-8gz/) - Address: Oakridge Farm Innovis Breed: Abermax Aberfield
- [Rob Pratt](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/rob-pratt/) - Address: Home Farm Innovis Breed: Primera Focus Prime
- [Andrew Williams (Ram Grower)](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/andrew-williams/) - Address: Llandawke West Farm
- [Neil Perkins](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/neil-perkins/) - Address: Dinas Island Farm Innovis Breed: Abermax Aberfield SR
- [Thomas Hartley](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/thomas-hartley/) - Address: Pendle Valley Farm Innovis Breed: Aberglân
- [Sion Williams](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/sion-williams/) - Address: Buccleuch Estate Innovis Breed: Abermax Cheviot Focus Breed: Primera
- [Advertise Ewes Thank You](https://www.innovis.org.uk/crossbred-females/advertise-your-ewes-with-us/advertise-your-ewes-with-us/advertise-ewes-thank-you/) - Advertise Ewes Advertise Your Ewes With Us To advertise your ewes for sale on the Innovis website, choose the number of animals in your sale group below to complete the relevant information needed for the advertisement. The option to advertise on Sell my Livestock in addition to our website will be offered at the next
- [New Zealand Genetics](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/new-zealand-genetics/) - New Zealand Genetics 2026AberfieldAberglanAbertexHighlanderEighteen Years On: Why the Highlander Still Delivers4 Aug at 15:47 2026AbermaxHighlanderPrimeraRegenerative Agriculture“We Would Never Go Back”: Why the Heygates Chose Highlanders16 Jun at 12:38 2026HighlanderPrimera20% More Lamb, 80% Less Feed: How Highlander Genetics Transformed One Family Farm5 Jun at 12:48 2025AbermaxHighlanderIntroducing Highlander has been key to success for Montgomeryshire farmer18 September
- [Primera/Focus Prime](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/primera-testimonials/) - Primera/Focus Prime 2024AberfieldHighlanderPrimeraDevon/North Cornwall sheep enterprise optimise output with Innovis genetics31 May 2024 2023AbermaxHighlanderPrimeraSRUC’s Barony College introduces a low input, high output forage based system6 June 2023 2023HighlanderPrimeraNew and emerging regenerative systems are offering sheep producers an alternative management opportunity6 June 2023 2022AbermaxHighlanderPrimeraCheshire college replaces traditional flock for low input, forage based sheep enterprise3 August
- [Abermax](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/abermax-testimonials/) - Abermax 2026Aberfield SRAbermaxFinishing Earlier, Farming More Efficiently: The Impact of Changing Genetics7 Aug at 11:23 2026AberfieldAbermaxReducing Labour, Increasing Output: A Welsh Sheep Farming Success Story17 Jul at 11:20 2025AberfieldAbermaxModern genetics helps Powys sheep unit future proof their business23 July 2025 2025AberfieldAbermaxInnovis genetics the baseline to a low cost, solely forage based operation with maximum output15
- [Abertex/Aberdale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/abertex-testimonials/) - Abertex/Aberdale 2025AberfieldAbertexInnovis CheviotNorthumberland farm swaps traditional flock for Innovis bred Cheviots4 July 2025 2023AberfieldAbertexHigh performance Innovis genetics and low input grazing system is the winning formula19 June 2023 2021AberdaleAberfieldAbertexPlanning for the future with James Drummond12 June 2021 2018AbertexHighlanderHighlanders improving lambing percentages and lamb quality highlands1 November 2018 FiltersCategory Reset201620182019202020212023202420252026AberblackAberdaleAberfieldAberfield SRAberglanAbermaxAbertexHighlanderInnovis CheviotPrimeraTag ResetAllAberblackAberdaleAberfieldAberfieldSRAbermaxAbertexCheviotHighlanderPrimeraApplyFilters
- [Highlander](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/highlander-testimonials/) - Highlander 2024AberfieldHighlanderWest Linton farm swaps traditional breeds for forage bred and reared maternal genetics31 May 2024 2023AberfieldHighlanderSustainable Sheep FarmingSwapping traditional sheep farming for a minimal input moderate output system is providing a sustainable farm business solution17 August 2023 2023AberfieldHighlanderWe have agreed a business plan and our Highlander cross Aberfield genetics from Innovis are already delivering15
- [Aberfield](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/aberfield-testimonials/) - Aberfield 2025AberblackAberfieldAberdeenshire farm contractor introduces Innovis genetics to traditional flock in a quest to save on costs22 August 2025 2024AberfieldAberfield SRPerthshire flock expand by 20% while cutting concentrate by 40% with Innovis genetics29 May 2024 2023AberfieldProfitability together with work life balance are the two drivers for the Ballantyne’s no-frills approach to their farming business1 September
- [Aberfield SR](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/aberfield-sr-testimonials/) - Aberfield SR Latest Testimonials What’s your pre-lamb plan? Future proofing a Cornish sheep enterprise Off to pastures new 5-point plan with Pruex to limit on-farm health issues at Dinas Island Managing a resilient sheep enterprise, with Innovis genetics Working from the Ground up – Farmers Guardian Article Perthshire flock expand by 20% while cutting concentrate
- [Aberdale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/aberdale-testimonials/) - Aberdale ® Latest Testimonials FWGS visit Builth Wells farm who attempt to make more from less What’s your pre-lamb plan? Off to pastures new Planning for the future with James Drummond A new farming partnership expand sheep enterprise by 50%
- [Cheviots](https://www.innovis.org.uk/breeding/what-the-farmers-say/cheviots-testimonials/) - Cheviot Latest Testimonials What’s your pre-lamb plan? Off to pastures new Northumberland farm swaps traditional flock for Innovis bred Cheviots
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- [Maddy and Hywel Lewis](https://www.innovis.org.uk/sales-team/breeding-partners/maddy-and-hywel-lewis-cwmerfyn-farm-sy23-3jd/) - Address: Cwmerfyn Farm, Cwmerfyn, Aberystwyth Farming 90ha upland grassland Innovis flock 30 Abertex/Texel ewes Additional livestock enterprises 340 Welsh Hardy Speckled Face, Aberfield and Abertex cross ewes and replacements 6 Highland cows and heifers Other interests Include vegetable growing and bee keeping Farming background Hywel spent 15 years working at the Welsh Plant Breeding Station
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- [All Products](https://www.innovis.org.uk/all-products/) - All Handmade Goods Adults Hoodie£35.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Innovis Mugs£10.00 - Innovis Mugs quantity + Add to basket Mens Padded Bodywarmer£32.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Womens Padded Bodywarmer£32.00Select options This product has
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## Products

- [Fleece](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/fleece/) - Price: £30 Warm microfleece, 1/4 zip top. Embroidered with Innovis and 'three sheep', coloured logo on chest and back in between the shoulders. Deep pockets, straight cuff and hem. 100% polyester - 300gsm weight, very warm! Logo Size Front Left Chest - 10cm x 6cm Back - 10cm x 6cm
- [Baseball Cap](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/baseball-cap/) - Price: £10 Quality, brushed cotton cap in graphite grey, embroidered with Innovis and 'three sheep' coloured logo. Sliding buckle for the perfect fit. 100% cotton. Logo Size 9cm x 6cm
- [1/4 Zip Sweater](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/1-4-zip-sweater/) - Price: £30 Smart 1/4 zip sweater in Jet Black, tastefully embroidered with Innovis and 'three sheep', coloured logo on chest as well as on the back between the shoulders. 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester. Logo Size Front Left Chest - 10cm x 6cm Back - 10cm x 6cm
- [Teasers](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/teasers/) - INNOVIS TEASERS Ready to work from early August PI negative for Borders Diseases High libido forage reared maternal breeds £350 + delivery if required Ideal to bring ewes on heat earlier or to compact lambing. Used with keel paint or harness to show repeats and split lambing periods. Ideal to get ewe lambs or
- [Innovis Cheviots](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/innovis-cheviots/) - INNOVIS CHEVIOT HARDY, DUAL PURPOSE HILL RAMS Innovis Cheviots will suit your system if you: Want a hill ram that will hold condition and live Want to produce hardy replacement females, bred to perform on hill ground Want a more robust ewe with longevity Want to produce quality lambs in a hill environment Innovis North Country
- [Abertex](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/abertex/) - Innovis Abertex® ABERTEX MEAT RAM – ABERTEX DUAL PURPOSE RAM Sheep breeders who are looking for a combination of maternal and carcase traits favour our Abertex® sire. Derived from top performing UK and NZ stock and developed through our unique breeding programme, these hardy rams are capable of producing high quality finished lambs on hill/upland
- [Abermax](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/abermax/) - INNOVIS ABERMAX® ABERMAX RAMS ARE AN EXCEPTIONAL, HIGH PERFORMANCE MEAT RAM Abermax rams combine the best genetics and are produced from top ranking, performance recorded stock. As a robust meat sire, Abermax rams are bred off grass under commercial conditions and selected for easy lambing and fast growth rates in lambs. Since the breed began,
- [Primera](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/primera/) - PRIMERA The Primera is a composite meat sire initially developed by Focus Genetics to produce high performance finished lambs. The Primera is available to sheep breeders in the UK exclusively through Innovis. PRIMERA RAMS ARE A COMPOSITE SIRE CREATING FAST GROWING, MEAT YIELDING PROGENY The Primera is a composite meat sire which was developed by
- [Aberblack](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/aberblack/) - ABERBLACK RAMS ARE FAST GROWING, WELL CONFORMED MEAT SIRES Aberblack will suit your system if you: Want a Suffolk based ram that has been bred off forage Want to finish lambs quickly off grass Want to produce top quality, premium carcases while reducing the number of days to slaughter Want to maximise carcase quality without compromising
- [Aberfield](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/aberfield/) - INNOVIS ABERFIELD® MATERNAL RAMS ABERFIELD RAMS ARE WELL-BODIED, EFFICIENT AND HIGH QUALITY. Aberfields have the ability to produce better conformed crossbred lambs as they are selected for maternal attributes as well as growth and muscling. An Aberfield ram will produce a crossbred ewe with a lambing percentage of 180% from a relatively low-cost base compared to
- [Aberfield SR](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/aberfield-sr/) - INNOVIS ABERFIELD SR® MATERNAL RAMS COMPACT, EFFICIENT AND HIGH QUALITY ABERFIELD SR RAMS ARE SELECTED FOR MATERNAL ATTRIBUTES AS WELL AS GROWTH AND MUSCLING. An Aberfield Self Replacer (SR) ram is bred with a combination of Aberfield and Lleyn genetics, it was first introduced in 2016. These maternal sires are bred off grass under commercial
- [Highlander](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/highlander/) - HIGHLANDER HIGHLANDER RAMS CREATE A COMPACT, EFFICIENT EWE WITH STRONG MOTHERING ABILITY The Highlander was established over 20 years ago in New Zealand to deliver improvements in production and performance. We have established a Highlander breeding nucleus in our Southfield Nucleus Flock in the Scottish Borders and the Highlander is now available in the UK exclusively through Innovis. Selected
- [Womens Padded Bodywarmer](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/womens-padded-bodywarmer/) - Price: £32 Black, polyester padded bodywarmer. Stand up collar with chin guard and adjustable hem. Embroidered with Innovis and 'three sheep', coloured logo on the left chest as well as on the back. Logo Size Front Left - 12cm x 2cm Back - 21cm x 14cm
- [Mens Padded Bodywarmer](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/mens-padded-bodywarmer/) - Price: £32 Black, polyester padded bodywarmer. Stand up collar with chin guard and adjustable hem. Embroidered with Innovis and 'three sheep', coloured logo on the left chest as well as on the back. Logo Size Front Left - 12cm x 2cm Back - 21cm x 14cm
- [Adults Hoodie](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/adults-hoodie-2/) - Price: £35 Black with Heather Grey hood and draw string, embroidered with Innovis 3 sheep colour logo on the chest, Innovis in white on the right sleeve and the slogan 'Bred to perform, reared to last' on the back. 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester. Logo Sizes Front Left - 10xm x 6cm Right Sleeve - 30cm x
- [Genotyping kit](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/genotyping-kit/) - An Allflex Tissue Sample Applicator and Tissue samples (TSU) are required for genotyping. Select the number of TSU's you require and whether you would like to purchase or hire the applicator above. If you already own and Allflex Applicator, please choose the 'No applicator' option. The price above covers the cost of the kit ONLY,
- [Package 2](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/package-2/) - Listing to appear on the Innovis website Appear on our Crossbred Females page. Be advertised on all Innovis social media pages on a regular basis Be included in monthly emails to those interested in purchasing Innovis crossbred ewe Additional advertising on the Innovis Sell My Livestock portal
- [Package 1](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/package-1/) - Listing to appear on the Innovis website Be advertised on all Innovis social media pages on a regular basis Be included in monthly emails to those interested in purchasing Innovis crossbred ewe.
- [Innovis Mugs](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/innovis-mugs/) - 10oz/285ml Durham mug complete with Innovis rams designed by Als Couzens Designs on behalf of Innovis. The mug is Microwave & Dishwasher safe. Price is inclusive of VAT
- [Innovis Coasters](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/innovis-coasters/) - Coasters can be bought singular, in packs of 4 or in packs of 6. Choose the relevant option and let us know which breed/breeds you’d like to purchase. 9 x 9cm hardboard coasters each with a different Innovis ram printed. All designs were produced by Als Couzens Designs on behalf of Innovis.
- [Innovis Natural Canvas Bag](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/innovis-natural-canvas-bag/) - 8oz cotton canvas bag with Innovis rams designed by Als Couzens Designs on behalf of Innovis. 100% Natural Cotton canvas bag This shopper which measures 38 cm wide by 43 cm high and 10cm deep is a smart and versatile gusseted bag, brilliant for exhibitions and promotions, great for chic shopping, hobbies and school too.
- [Hairband](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/hairband/) - one-size
- [Bobble Hat](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/bobble-hat/) - one-size
- [Snood](https://www.innovis.org.uk/product/snood-2/) - Price: £5 Cool grey, lightweight snood, branded with the Innovis logo. Suitable for children or adults Suitable for use as a snood, headband or as a face covering. 25x50cm lightweight polyester microfibre One size

## Categories

- [Sustainable Sheep Farming](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/sustainable-sheep-farming/)
- [2018](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2018/)
- [Aberfield](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/aberfield/)
- [Primera](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/primera/)
- [Abermax](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/abermax/)
- [Highlander](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/highlander/)
- [2017](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2017/)
- [2016](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2016/)
- [Aberblack](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/aberblack/)
- [Aberdale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/aberdale/)
- [2015](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2015/)
- [2014](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2014/)
- [2020](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2020/)
- [Aberfield SR](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/aberfield-sr/)
- [Abertex](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/abertex/)
- [2019](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2019/)
- [Innovis Cheviot](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/innovis-cheviot/)
- [2022](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2022/)
- [2021](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2021/)
- [Regenerative Agriculture](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/regenerative-agriculture/)
- [2023](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2023/)
- [2024](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2024/)
- [Aberglan](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/aberglan/)
- [2025](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2025/)
- [2026](https://www.innovis.org.uk/category/2026/)

## Tags

- [Aberfield](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/aberfield/)
- [Primera](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/primera/)
- [Abermax](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/abermax/)
- [Highlander](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/highlander/)
- [Aberblack](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/aberblack/)
- [Aberdale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/aberdale/)
- [AberfieldSR](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/aberfieldsr/)
- [Abertex](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/abertex/)
- [Cheviot](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/cheviot/)
- [Regenerative Agriculture](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/regenerative-agriculture/)
- [Sheep in Arable](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/sheep-in-arable/)
- [Abervale](https://www.innovis.org.uk/tag/abervale/)

## Product categories

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