LEAF Marque has appointed Jonathan Ralling as director, bringing global supply chain expertise as the assurance scheme expands worldwide.

The sheep section at Yarrow & Ettrick Show has been cancelled following veterinary advice, while the rest of the event will go ahead.

Scottish beef prices continue to rise as tighter cattle supplies support the market and improve confidence among finishers.

Store sheep prices strengthened across Scottish marts, with strong demand for quality lambs, gimmers and breeding stock.

Galloway Country Fair will return to Drumlanrig Castle in August 2027 after attracting thousands and raising funds for charity.

Strong demand drives store cattle to £2950, while top breeding outfits reach £4450 in a standout day of trading.

Clun Forest sheep sold to 400gns at Carlisle, with strong demand for ewe lambs and quality entries impressing buyers.

Strong livestock trade across UK marts, with prime lambs, cattle and cast sheep achieving impressive prices and solid averages.

Ryeland sheep sold to 1200gns at Carlisle, with strong demand for coloured and white breeding stock across the sale.

Scotland will place helicopters on standby during high wildfire risk periods, strengthening firefighting and rural resilience.

Young sheep handlers excelled at Darlington's junior lamb show, with champion and reserve prizes secured by the Walton family.

Cherryvalley Valuable set a new Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn female record, selling for £17,200 at an online sale.