More than 3300 breeding rams will head to the NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales, driven by strong demand from sheep farmers.

A Beltex-cross tup led trade at 4,800gns as Whiteley Hey’s 25th production sale delivered stronger averages and demand.

Fife breeders secured the top two prices at the Jacob Sheep Society's Northern Area Sale, where trade peaked at 2000gns.

Breeding sheep prices are expected to match or exceed 2025 levels, backed by tight supplies, strong ewe values and demand.

A gimmer sold at 9000gns to top the Derg Ladies in Blue Anniversary Sale, with strong demand for Blue Texel females.

A record-breaking 25,000gns ram leads strong trade at the 10th Anniversary Blacknose Beauties show and sale in Carlisle.

National Dairy Show organisers have announced the judges for Holstein, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Dairy Shorthorn and Jersey classes.

United Auctions' Oban sale of 2,531 lambs and feeding ewes averaged £88.98, with Texels leading both sections.

Lochboisdale lamb prices rose £5.63 year on year, with strong demand driving trade and top prices reaching £142 and £160.

A champion Holstein Friesian heifer topped the Penrith dairy sale at £3,600, with strong demand across dairy and youngstock classes.

The Border and Lakeland Holstein Club sale at Carlisle peaked at 3,650gns, with strong demand for heifers, cows and calves.

John Hamilton celebrated his 103rd birthday by renewing his subscription to The Scottish Farmer, marking a remarkable milestone.