Episode 493

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Published on:

24th Jun 2026

Breeding low-methane sheep - can it be done without compromising performance?

On this episode of The AG Show, we’re getting stuck into low‑carbon lamb - where big science meets real‑world farming. It’s all off the back of the three‑year Breed For CH4nge project, and now it’s wrapped up, we’re hearing straight from the people involved and asking the big question: will this actually work on UK sheep farms?

We’re also catching up with a CEVAS‑trained dairy farmer who’s been opening the farm gates to school visits – and why it’s not just the kids who get something out of it.

And with the football World Cup in full swing, we’ll take a lighter look at what might be fuelling the teams on the pitch.

SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)

Sheep Breeding UK | Low Carbon Lamb | Low Methane Sheep

Innovis Sheep - Leading UK Sheep Breeding Services & Sales

Signet Breeding Services | Signet Breeding

Lancashire Farm Education Centre – Home Farm – Croston

Access To Farms Home Page | Access To Farms

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