How a Cornish farm is increasing lamb value using EBVs
Putting a focus on traits rather than the breed of his terminal sires has helped Adrian Coombe increase flock productivity at Dupath Farm, near
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Putting a focus on traits rather than the breed of his terminal sires has helped Adrian Coombe increase flock productivity at Dupath Farm, near
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How a Cornish farmer is making a profit from cade lambs >More in © Adrian Coombe Cade lambs are often seen as a challenge. However, Cornish farmer Adrian Coombe has come to view them as an opportunity, and his surplus stock is now an integral, profitable part of the business. Farming 150ha (371 acres) in Callington, Cornwall, Mr Coombe runs a mixed business with arable, potatoes, sheep and beef enterprises. The sheep flock comprises 620 North Country ewes and ewe lambs that lamb indoors over two months. Lambs are sold from 10 weeks ol...