News of farming matters and activities on Tristan da Cunha for the years 2006 to 2013.

Stamp issue: Tristan da Cunha's Farm Animals

Stamps featuring Tristan's farm animals, a vital part of island life.
24-Oct-2024
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Sheep Shearing Day December 2023

The annual sheep shearing took place on Saturday 16th December 2023
22-Dec-2023
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Sheep Shearing Day January 2023

The delayed 2022 Sheep Shearing Day took place on the 21st January 2023.
24-Jan-2023
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New Bulls added to Tristan's Livestock

Two black Angus bulls arrived with MFV Edinburgh on 30th November 2022.
18-Dec-2022
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Sheep Shearing Day 2021

The annual Sheep Shearing Day was held on the 3rd December 2021.
8-Dec-2021
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Sheep Shearing Day, December 2020

The annual Sheep Shearing Day was held on the 12th December 2020.
15-Dec-2020
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New Page: Tristan da Cunha Sheep Shearing Day

The annual shearing day usually happens in the run up to Christmas. With the flock already gathered in the pens, the whole community helps to sort and shear the sheep.
15-Dec-2020
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King Birds Breeding at The Potato Patches

Antarctic Terns are once again breeding at the Patches in 2020.
15-Nov-2020
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Farmer Returns after 44 years

Gavin Jack to work on AI Sheep Breeding Programme
13-Feb-2020
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