222 - The Character of the Ryeland Breed
From Toplines and Tales by Andy Frazier
May 15, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 227
About this episode
This episode features discussions on wool and the Ryeland breed with experts in the field.
In this, episode 2, of the Ryeland sheep podcast, we discuss the finer points of wool with one of the country's leading experts who also happens to be a long standing Ryeland breeder, Stephen Hipps. This certainly is highly educational for anyone with an interest in sheep. I also speak to Susan Bryden from Dumfries about how the Ryeland breed has spread its way across the UK and beyond.
People in this episode
Host: Andy Frazier
Guests: Stephen Hipps, Susan Bryden
Topics covered
- Ryeland sheep
- wool
- breeding
- UK agriculture
- sheep farming
Keywords
- Ryeland sheep
- wool
- Stephen Hipps
- Susan Bryden
- sheep breeding
- UK sheep
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Character of the Ryeland Breed
Places: Dumfries
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