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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scotland’s organic land area has increased by 28 to 168,200 hectares, with more than 52,000 hectares under conversion.

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

Reward offered after an Isuzu D-Max was stolen from a Gifford farm during a night of thefts that targeted four farms across East Lothian.

The NSA has welcomed an additional £65m in government support to help farmers manage the ongoing impacts of drought.

Black Sea attacks on grain export infrastructure have fuelled concerns over food supplies, wheat markets and global trade routes.