Renowned for producing breeding sheep at scale, the Slater family are among the UK's largest individual sellers of commercial tups.
This August marks the 25th anniversary of their annual production sale, where they offer the pure and cross-bred continental tups that have made the Whitley Hey flock a household name in the sheep industry.
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In this episode, Paul shares how the Cheshire-based farm has developed from dairy farming to a high-health sheep system, sharing the decisions that have shaped its success and the plans for the future now that daughter Claire has joined the business as a partner.听
Claire also talks about her passion for sheepdogs, building her own pedigree Texel flock, and what the next generation of Whiteley Hey looks like.
For Flock's Sake is Farmers Guardian's monthly special podcast series shining a spotlight on young farmers, new entrants and showcasing real farming stories to inspire the next generation of British agriculture.
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