Farm Smart: Farming Instagram Star Boosts Flock Performance with Herdwatch
In North East Scotland, Nicola Wordie uses Herdwatch to improve flock performance, streamline records, and save time on a large upland sheep and cattle farm.
Nicola Wordie, aged 24, is actively involved in managing her family’s 1,400-acre upland farm in North East Scotland alongside her parents.
The farm runs a mixed system with 850 Scotch Mule ewes, 40 pedigree Texels, and a herd of 240 suckler cows.
Improving performance through attention to detail
Nicola focuses on producing high-quality lambs, finishing them on grass and mother’s milk while closely monitoring key performance indicators.
Sharing farming life on Instagram
Nicola shares her farming journey through Instagram under @livestock_farmher, helping educate consumers and bridge the gap between farming and the public.
How Herdwatch has transformed flock management
Nicola has been using Herdwatch for almost a year, and it has become an essential tool on the farm.
Recording treatments, movements, and medicines is now quick and simple, replacing paper records and improving accuracy.
Herdwatch is particularly valuable during inspections, allowing Nicola to generate reports instantly and stay organised.
A smarter way to manage your flock
Join Nicola and thousands of farmers using Herdwatch to simplify records, improve performance, and save time on farm.