Lamlac

05/10/2026

Small margins add up. FarmingUK reports wool returns are finally moving in the right direction this season.

Sheep farmers could finally see wool cover the cost of shearing this season as producer returns continue to recover.

01/10/2026

After a lot of voting, we have our 'Top of the flocks' photo competition winner 🐑

Congratulations to Maggie Cole Barber.

Winners will be contacted directly.

Thank you as always for the fantastic turnout for the photo competition – it’s the best time of year to see the strength and breadth of our Lamlac community ❤️

01/10/2026

After a lot of voting, we have our 'All dressed up' photo competition winner 🐑

Congratulations to Emma Jane Good.

Winners will be contacted directly.

Thank you to everyone who dressed up their flock for us, and for the effort that went into every outfit ❤️

30/09/2026

After a lot of voting, we have our 'Ewe must be joking' photo competition winner 🐑

Congratulations to Chloe Smith.

Winners will be contacted directly.

Thank you for all the laughs – there are a few we'll be smiling about for weeks ❤️

29/09/2026

After a lot of voting, we have our 'Unlikely friends' photo competition winner 🐑
Congratulations to Lesley Fowles.

Our winner will be contacted directly.

Thank you for sharing so many brilliant friendships between your flocks and the other animals on farm ❤️

28/09/2026

After a lot of voting, we have our 'Little lamb fans' photo competition winner 🐑

Congratulations to Eileen McSharry, and a special mention to Hazel Hood, Jackie Horne and Victoria Lee, our Judges' Choices.

Our winners will be contacted directly.

Thank you to everyone who entered and voted, and for showing us the next generation of sheep farmers at work ❤️

28/09/2026

Half your lamb comes from the ram, so it pays to choose carefully for your flock’s future success 🐑

Our advice covers what to prioritise when you're buying and what to do once he's home.

Have a read 👉 https://www.lamlac.co.uk/resources/lambing-advice/view,investing-in-new-rams_19.htm

24/09/2026

The date the rams go in determines how busy your spring looks 🐑

Working back from your ideal lambing window is the simplest way to get it right, and there's still time to change your mind.

Our expert advice 👉 https://www.lamlac.co.uk/resources/lambing-advice/view,preparing-for-lambing_18.htm

21/09/2026

Around a third of lamb deaths come down to cold exposure, hypothermia and starvation 🐑

Good shelter can cut those losses by up to 30%, and planting season starts next month if you’re looking to reduce exposed areas and introduce natural wind breaks on farm.

Our expert advice 👉 https://www.lamlac.co.uk/resources/lambing-advice/view,sheep-farming-how-planting-trees-can-help-your-business-blossom_105.htm