Grant’s Limousin-cross yearling Babycakes named champion of champions, while the McGregor family takes dairy honours.

Bob’s late run secured victory at Strathnaver as sheepdog trials across Scotland delivered tight contests and standout performances throughout.

Bluefaced Leicester sale at Castle Douglas peaks at £4400 for a Culdoach shearling, while Barlaes takes champion ram lamb honours at £2800.

Scotland’s £1.6bn food and farming co-operatives launch a manifesto urging government action on food security, rural growth, funding and infrastructure.

Emma Ruxton of the Royal Northern Countryside Initiative wins Scotland’s Rural Champion Award, securing £10,000 to educate young people about farming.

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Beef breeding cattle sold to £7500 at Stirling, with strong demand for heifers with calves at foot from Fife producers.

Sheepdog trialling has returned to Orkney after 14 years, with a successful event sparking fresh enthusiasm for the sport.

Bluetongue is now firmly established in Scotland. Farmers face key vaccination decisions as pressure grows over traceability failures.

Lleyn Society sale at Carlisle sees Mileview Oscar reach 9000gns, with Whitlaw, Lluest and Lochar flocks among top prices for rams and females.

Beltex Sheep Society sale at Carlisle sees Ainstable Locomotive top 3000gns, with Ainstable flock taking top three prices and East of Eden topping 1700gns.