Blackface sheep reach a Northern Ireland record high 50,000gns at the Ulster Ram Breeders’ Association sale in Ballymena, with 14 rams exceeding five figures.

NatureScot urges Scottish farmers to boost hedge biodiversity by delaying cuts, rotating management and filling gaps to support birds, wildlife and water quality.

Ayrshire’s T Currie and Sons marks 70 years of family hedge cutting with a Valtra T194 and McConnel PA 6572T Power Arm on local contracts.

UK butter and cheese supplies fell in Q2 2026, AHDB says, as lower milk production, heat stress and rising exports tightened dairy availability in Britain.

Dalesbred ram prices reached £7000 at Bentham, led by John Bradley’s Penyghent champion. Shearling rams averaged £891.41 at the 231-head sale.

McConnel expands its 77-Series Power Arm range with Tele-VFR technology, offering telescopic reach and improved visibility for verge and hedge maintenance.

John Deere apprentices achieve a 91 completion rate, with 74 earning merit or distinction and a 100 EPA pass rate for the fourth consecutive year.

Swaledale ewes reach a record £900 per head at Kirkby Stephen sale in Cumbria, as 2047 sheep sell and averages rise for ewes, gimmers and ewe lambs.

Crossing-type Bluefaced Leicester rams reached £4000 at Kirkby Stephen, led by Hewgill flock, while 170 entries sold and ram lambs averaged £1,040.80.

Kuhn offers a £5,060 ISOBUS retrofit system for selected mowers, giving farmers tractor-terminal control, section control and one-button folding.

Kitsons Stars sale at Darlington Farmers Mart peaks at £6500, with strong Scottish buying interest for Limousin-cross, British Blue and pedigree heifers.

Valais Blacknose sheep online auction sees top price of 910gns for Ardnagrask Marigold, sold by Emma Johansen-Wylie to Ela Kennedy’s Edinbeg flock in Scotland.