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News,06 Mar 2026,11 mins

Why sheep farmers are a dying breed

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Sheep are vanishing from the UK's hills — and dinner plates. NJ Convery, a journalist at the BBC, has been hearing from farmers who say that changing tastes mean sheep farming is no longer a way to make a secure living. BBC InDepth is the home of the best news analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. You can find more articles from InDepth - like this one - on the BBC News website and app. (Image: Universal Images Group via Getty)

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