Farm Smart: Farming Instagram Star Boosts Flock Performance with Herdwatch

Farm Smart Case Study

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.

North East Scotland 850 Ewes 1400 Acre 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.

Nicola Wordie sheep farming in Scotland
Nicola Wordie managing her flock in North East Scotland.

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.

“I think it’s very important to focus on looking after the small matters and control costs.”

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.

“I want to help bridge the gap between farming and consumer.”

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.

“Setting up Herdwatch was a breeze.”

Recording treatments, movements, and medicines is now quick and simple, replacing paper records and improving accuracy.

“Previously everything was done on paper… now everything is conveniently stored and easily accessible.”

Herdwatch is particularly valuable during inspections, allowing Nicola to generate reports instantly and stay organised.

“Herdwatch has changed the way we farm for the better. It encourages you to keep records more up to date and accurate.”

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.

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