BASF appoints Andreas Haase as business director for agricultural solutions in the UK and Ireland, succeeding Joel Johnston from October 1, 2026, with global expertise.

North Country Cheviot rams reach a record £2204.82 average at Lairg, led by Borgie’s £20,000 top price as 255 sold in strong United Auctions trade.

Entries are open for the RABDF Dairy Student of the Year 2027, offering UK students the chance to showcase their ideas for dairy's future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.