How to make a profit from surplus lambs

摘要

Cade lambs are often seen as a challenge. However, Cornish farmer Adrian Coombe has come to view them as an opportunity, and hissurplus stock is now an integral, profitable part of the business.Farming 150ha (371 acres) in Callington, Cornwall, Mr Coombe runs a mixed business with arable, potatoes, sheep and beef enterprises. The sheep flock comprises 620 North Country ewes and ewe lambs that lamb indoors over two months. Lambs are sold from 10weeks old as deadweight and all replacements are bought in.With a busy schedule, investing time and money into rearing surplus lambs may seem like an odd choice. However, it has proven to be beneficial and profitable.