Stockmen of our time: Archie MacGregor of Allanfauld shares his best advice
After a phenomenal year in the sale rings, Archie MacGregor takes the focus of our attention this week as he shared his reasons for being hooked into the pedigree world. Born and bred at Allanfauld, that’s where it all began for him as it was home to a Blackface flock along with cross-bred suckler cows. In 1970, Allanfauld changed from using Aberdeen-Angus and Hereford bulls on the suckler herd to being some of the first Charolais breeders in the area and then using the bulls on the herd. “Charolais, in my opinion, is the best breed for crossing over any type of beef cattle, for q...
Source: thescottishfarmer.co.uk