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Farming on the edge of Ulster

Campbell Tweed farms sheep on the hills above Larne in County Antrim. His farm will be familiar to Game of Thrones fans, as it has a sideline as a film location.

Emma Campbell is in Country Antrim to meet Ulster farmer, Campbell Tweed, who farms on the eastern edge of Northern Ireland. He has a large flock, with almost 3000 ewes, which he doesn't need to shear as they are bred to shed their own wool. He's now exporting sheep genetics to New Zealand.

The farm has been in the family for centuries, but the agricultural history of the area goes back even further. Campbell talks about some of the archaeological discoveries which have been made on his farm, where remains dating back to 5000 BC have been found.

The farm's stunning location perched in the hills above Larne has also given Campbell a new sideline as a film location. Fans of 'Game of Thrones' will be familiar with his fields - landscapes where green pastures sweeps down to the sea.

Produced and presented by Emma Campbell

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22 minutes

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Sun 4 Dec 2022 06:35

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  • Sun 4 Dec 2022 06:35