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OverviewRare Breed Farming in Britain is a practical guide to using native livestock breeds as the foundation of sustainable, profitable small farms. Designed for UK conditions, it focuses on real markets, low-input systems and breeds suited to British landscapes. In this book, you'll learn how to: Understand the advantages of Britain's native and rare livestock breeds Select cattle, sheep, pigs and goats suited to upland, lowland and mixed farms Use rough grazing and forage-led systems to reduce costs Manage breed-specific health, growth and finishing expectations Position flavour, heritage and story value for premium pricing Work with farm shops, butchers, chefs and box schemes Integrate meat, wool and fibre into diversified income streams Balance conservation goals with commercial viability Build a brand around heritage, sustainability and provenance Whether you are starting out or refining an existing operation, this book provides realistic strategies for turning rare breeds into long-term farm resilience. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Farmer's LibraryPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9798243099790Pages: 164 Publication Date: 08 January 2026 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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