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  • Rare Breeds Education Accreditation for Waltham Forest’s Capel Manor College

    Rare Breeds Education Accreditation for Waltham Forest’s Capel Manor College

    Capel Manor College, London’s only specialist environmental college, has received RBST Education Accreditation from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It becomes one of just three education institutions in the UK to hold this accreditation.   Rare Breeds Survival Trust is the national charity working for the survival of the UK’s rare breeds of farm animals and equines. RBST’s accreditation scheme sets standards of information and procedures, provides advice, and co-ordinates joint conservatio Read more

  • Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park becomes first Rare Breeds Approved Associate

    Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park becomes first Rare Breeds Approved Associate

    Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park has become the first recipient of Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST)’s new Rare Breeds Approved Associate accreditation, in recognition of the farm’s excellence in education about the importance of Britain’s endangered native livestock and equine breeds and its work to conserve their unique genetic characteristics. Read more

  • NEW WATCHLIST FOR RAREST UK BREEDS

    NEW WATCHLIST FOR RAREST UK BREEDS

    Rare Breeds Survival Trust says its new RBST Watchlist, published today in a fresh format, reflects growing recognition among farmers and smallholders of the commercial potential and environmental importance of the UK’s rare breeds of livestock and equines. Read more

  • Suffolk Foal born from sexed semen

    Suffolk Foal born from sexed semen

    World first for rare breeds as a healthy Suffolk foal has been born from sexed semen Read more

  • Rare Breeds Education Accreditation for Waltham Forest’s Capel Manor College
  • Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park becomes first Rare Breeds Approved Associate
  • NEW WATCHLIST FOR RAREST UK BREEDS
  • Suffolk Foal born from sexed semen
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RBST and BPA - working together on pig feed crisis!

RBST and BPA - working together on pig feed crisis!

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Published: 13th May, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Jo Linforth

Equine Conservation Project

Equine Conservation Project

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Published: 6th May, 2022

Updated: 10th May, 2022

Author: Andrea Parry-Jones

NEW 2022 Watchlist for Rarest UK Breeds

NEW 2022 Watchlist for Rarest UK Breeds

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Published: 12th April, 2022

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Jo Linforth

RBST Scotland Food & Farming Sustainability Awards

RBST Scotland Food & Farming Sustainability Awards

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Published: 24th February, 2022

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Jo Linforth

Marsh Awards 2022 - Nominations open!

Marsh Awards 2022 - Nominations open!

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Published: 8th February, 2022

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Membership Announcement

Membership Fees 2022 All members of RBST make everything we do possible. We are really proud of our progress, but there remains much to do. The continued support of our members really does make a difference and is genuinely appreciated. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2021

Author: Jo Linforth

RBST welcomes new President and Chairman

RBST welcomes new President and Chairman

Rare Breeds Survival Trust has welcomed two high profile, experienced champions of rare breeds to help lead the charity as it builds on its success in supporting the survival of the UK’s native breeds of livestock and equines. The newly appointed RBST President is Shadow Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the House of Lords Baroness Sue Hayman, and the newly elected RBST Chairman is Lake District farmer John Atkinson. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Author: Jo Linforth

Exmoor ponies annual roundup

Last week, RBST visited Exmoor, helping with the roundup of the beautiful Exmoor ponies, which are one of our most valued and endangered equine breeds. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2021

Author: Jo Linforth

2021 RBST Annual General Meeting

The 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury, SP4 0EWat 12 noon on Thursday 4th November.  The meeting will be held in compliance with the Government COVID-19 guidelines on indoor meetings and social distancing in place at the time of the meeting. Read more

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 25th October, 2021

Author: Jo Linforth

RBST Young Shepherd Final

RBST Young Shepherd Final

The RBST Young Shepherds Final will now take place at Springtime Live on Saturday 2nd April 2022 at the Great Yorkshire Showground,  Harrogate. Read more

Published: 7th October, 2021

Author: Jo Linforth

Rare Breeds Education Accreditation for Waltham Forest’s Capel Manor College

Rare Breeds Education Accreditation for Waltham Forest’s Capel Manor College

Capel Manor College, London’s only specialist environmental college, has received RBST Education Accreditation from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It becomes one of just three education institutions in the UK to hold this accreditation.   Rare Breeds Survival Trust is the national charity working for the survival of the UK’s rare breeds of farm animals and equines. RBST’s accreditation scheme sets standards of information and procedures, provides advice, and co-ordinates joint conservatio Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2021

Updated: 24th September, 2021

Author: Andrea Parry-Jones

RBST Cumbria Support Group attend Westmorland Show

The RBST Cumbria Support Group were in attendance at the Westmorland Show last week. On Thursday the group were honoured to have a Royal visit to the Rare Breed Young Shepherds competition. Both Princess Anne and the Countess of Wessex were extremely supportive of the work of the RBST group and very encouraging towards the young shepherds. Read more

Published: 15th September, 2021

Author: Jo Linforth

RBSTs response to the Live Exports Consultation

RBSTs response to the Live Exports Consultation

RBST comment on the Government’s response to the Live Exports Consultation. Read more

Published: 18th August, 2021

Author: Jo Linforth

RBST: 2021 Registrations Crucial for Rare Breeds’ Survival

Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) is encouraging smallholders and farmers to ensure timely registration of their rare breed livestock and equines despite the disruption to shows and sales for a second year, to help safeguard the breeds’ futures. Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Jo Linforth

Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park becomes first Rare Breeds Approved Associate

Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park becomes first Rare Breeds Approved Associate

Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park has become the first recipient of Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST)’s new Rare Breeds Approved Associate accreditation, in recognition of the farm’s excellence in education about the importance of Britain’s endangered native livestock and equine breeds and its work to conserve their unique genetic characteristics. Read more

Published: 5th July, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

Native Breed Sheep Show and Young Handlers event at the Westmorland Show Ground

On the weekend of 5th July, Cumbria Support Group held a native breed sheep show and young handlers event at the Westmorland Show Ground, as part of the Country Fayre. There was an amazing show of sheep including 23 different breeds, with one class having 33 entries. Across the two days, over 5000 people got to see the sheep and the young handlers really excelled in showing their stock in perfect conditions. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2021

Author: Jo Linforth

A First for Rare Breed Champions at Norfolk Equestrian Show in July 2021

A First for Rare Breed Champions at Norfolk Equestrian Show in July 2021

In July 2021 the rare native horse and pony breeds on the RBST Watchlist have the chance to compete for ‘RBST Priority breed’ and ‘RBST At Risk Breed’ champion rosettes for the first time. The two RBST Rare Breed Champion classes will close the Norfolk Equestrian Show, hosted by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) in association with RBST, behind closed doors at the Norfolk Showground on Wednesday 28 July 2021. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2021

Author: Jo Linforth

Urban Farm in Wandsworth Awarded New Rare Breeds Survival Trust Education Accreditation

Urban Farm in Wandsworth Awarded New Rare Breeds Survival Trust Education Accreditation

Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has awarded its new RBST Education Accreditation to Tom’s Farm at Nightingale Community Academy in Wandsworth, London. The award recognises the important contribution of the urban farm to the conservation of some the rarest livestock and equine breeds native to the UK, as well as the farm’s excellence in educating young people about the UK’s rare native breeds. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

Chatsworth Farmyard Awarded Rare Breeds Accreditation

Chatsworth Farmyard Awarded Rare Breeds Accreditation

Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has awarded RBST accreditation to Chatsworth Farmyard, recognising its important contribution to the conservation of some the rarest livestock and equine breeds native to the UK. The award comes ahead of the farmyard’s reopening to visitors after several months closed in line with Covid restrictions. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2021

Updated: 2nd June, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

NEW WATCHLIST FOR RAREST UK BREEDS

NEW WATCHLIST FOR RAREST UK BREEDS

Rare Breeds Survival Trust says its new RBST Watchlist, published today in a fresh format, reflects growing recognition among farmers and smallholders of the commercial potential and environmental importance of the UK’s rare breeds of livestock and equines. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

RBST MANIFESTO FOR SCOTLAND 2021

RBST MANIFESTO FOR SCOTLAND 2021

RBST Scotland today launched a manifesto for Scotland's native livestock and equines. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2021

Updated: 8th April, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

RBST calls for native breeds boost in Welsh Agriculture Bill

RBST calls for native breeds boost in Welsh Agriculture Bill

Rare Breeds Survival Trust has urged Welsh Government to promote and support native breeds of livestock and equines in order to maximise the economic, environmental and cultural benefits that these breeds can provide in Wales. RBST’s message is set out in the charity’s response to the Welsh Government’s White Paper to provide the basis of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

“Back to the Future”  - RBST Scotland's  Online Conference 31 March

“Back to the Future” - RBST Scotland's Online Conference 31 March

RRBT Scotland is holding a free half day online conference on the 31st March . Expert speakers discussing conservation grazing, rare breeds’ genetic advantages and the place of native breeds in our cultural landscape, farmers and smallholders will give insights into their experiences and plans for the future. Panellists will also explore some of the different commercial opportunities with rare breeds, and examine what the future holds for small local abattoirs. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

The Torwen Joins the Watchlist  - Action for Rare Badger-Face Sheep Breed Following Decline in Numbers

The Torwen Joins the Watchlist - Action for Rare Badger-Face Sheep Breed Following Decline in Numbers

The rare Badger Face Torwen, a Welsh Mountain Sheep breed whose numbers have declined nearly 30% since 2013, has been added to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust’s Watchlist. The RBST Watchlist indexes the UK’s rarest native livestock and equine breeds, and the Torwen’s addition to the Watchlist in February 2021 means the breed will now benefit from focused RBST support to help the breed’s revival. Read more

Published: 5th March, 2021

Updated: 8th April, 2021

Author: Sarah Spriggs

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    From borrowing some exotic sheep to clear their smallholding to running a self-sufficient fleece flock has taken Sascha and Alex Docwra just four years. Now they not only keep and breed their own sheep, they supply breeding stock which is helping to establish new flocks of registered pedigree Leicester Longwools.

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