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Sheep in a field near Aberystwyth. Sheep farming is an environmental issue in Wales.Much of the nation is rural countryside and sheep are farmed throughout Wales.The woollen industry in Wales was a major contributor to the national economy, accounting for two-thirds of the nation's exports in 1660.
The dairy industry is well-developed in more favourable parts of the country, [citation needed] livestock is raised in the upland areas, with the mountainous areas being used extensively for sheep farming. There are 1,600,000 hectares (4,000,000 acres) of farmland in Wales and eighty percent of the country is classified as being in a "Less ...
Romney Marsh (which gave its name to the Romney sheep) and The Downs in Kent are famous for their sheep. [167] Sheep farming in Wales encompasses both upland and lowland areas. The number of sheep farmed in the UK peaked in 1998 at 20.3 million, as a result of the Sheepmeat Regime, a relatively generous EU support initiative first begun in 1980.
In England, hill farms are located mainly in the North and South-Western regions, as well as a few areas bordering Wales. [1] The Scottish highlands are another home for many hill farms. Sheep farms and mixed sheep and cattle farms constitute approximately 55% of the agricultural land in Scotland. These areas have a harsh climate, short growing ...
Between 1350 and 1500, an average of 50 fulling mills were operational. The reduced number was due to the unsettled state of the country before, during and after the Glyndŵr Rising (1400–15). [18] The quality of wool depended on the local breeds of sheep. In the 15th century, south-east Wales produced particularly high quality wool.
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The director of Zip World has said Wales needs a rebrand to make it more attractive to UK and international tourists, and “get away from sheep, wet weather and… rugby”.
The Welsh Mountain sheep is a dual-purpose breed and is the foundation of the Welsh sheep industry. [2] In the Middle Ages these sheep were predominantly kept for their wool and milk, but by the nineteenth century they had become renowned in England for their tasty meat and Queen Victoria is reported to have demanded Welsh lamb at the royal table.