Harrison & Hetherington has launched a farm machinery division in St Boswells, expanding auction services across the Borders region.

Scottish Land & Estates has expanded its policy team with the appointments of Sarah Madden and Charlotte McAulay.

NFU Scotland wants future agricultural funding targeted at active farmers and crofters as support reforms are developed to 2030.

UK beef production matched last year's levels as heavier carcase weights offset lower cattle slaughter numbers, says AHDB.

UK harvest nears completion with strong northern yields, dry weather and grain markets influenced by Black Sea tensions.

A straw store at Kinnochtry near Coupar Angus is ready as preparations continue for the over-winter carrot crop ahead of the season.

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has called for a national wildfire response unit after a major Cairngorms blaze.

Lambs topped £216, ewes reached £380 and cattle sold to £3,230 as strong demand continued across marts this week.

Strong demand and improved grass growth are driving a firmer store lamb trade, with record prices and confidence across key marts.

Elite Limousin genetics drew strong demand at Ballymena, where leading heifers sold to 16,000gns at the Ladies in Red sale.

Record averages were achieved for wedder and ewe lambs at Lairg, with strong demand driving prices higher across the sale.

Hiab UK has appointed Michael Kelly to a new sales role focused on expanding its forestry and recycling business across the UK.