Traditional breeds: a low-cost way back into pigs: No vet bills, no electricity bills and no feed troughs. Just big huts and plenty of straw. Sam Walton visits the Pied Piper of Somerset...

摘要

Nick Allen seems to have found his niche in life, along with a niche market for his pedigree Saddlebacks, This was the second Saddleback herd I had been to see in two weeks. It prompts the question, is there a revival in their fortunes? Nick (pictured above, right) worked for many years for Alvis Brothers as a manager on various pig units so has plenty of experience. Having moved house 15 times his wife decided they should put roots down whilst their children are being educated.