...We were also impressed by the sheep turned out by Mr and Mrs Alf Pink from Yorkshire. Mr and Mrs Pink are relatively new to Ryelands after many years of breeding pedigree Hampshires but they have some very good sheep and by the look of their lambs, will be quite a force in the show rings in the years to come.

...Despite only farming some 40 acres, their commitment is equal to families farming thousands of acres. This can be measured by the superb quality of the sheep they are breeding.

The British Wool Marketing Board recommended that a trade delegation from Japan visit us because our flocks represent the highest quality Hampshire Down wool and this is ideal for futon mattresses - indeed, it is the only wool used for these traditional Japanese beds.

We produce a product where the emphasis is on quality. British wool is a superior fibre for the futon.