UK lamb prices remain resilient despite wider market pressures, while beef finishers face tighter margins and rising costs on farm this spring.

Beef breeding cattle demand strengthens at Dingwall and Highland Marts, with higher averages and a centre record £14,000 pedigree bull sale.

Commercial demand underpinned the British Blue May Sale, with 12 bulls making five‑figure prices and solid interest across pedigree and ...

Top Simmental heifers from the Popes herd drew strong demand at Borderway, with multiple five-figure sales highlighting elite genetics on day one.

British Blonde and Salers cattle drew strong interest at Carlisle, with bulls peaking at 7000gns and demand across pedigree and commercial classes.

Packed ringside trade as the Cockerington polled Charolais herd dispersal peaks at 14,000gns, with strong demand for bulls and females overall.

AHDB will shut its Farmbench benchmarking service in September 2026 after falling levy income, with farmers urged to download data before closure.

Scottish Land & Estates names Patrick Colquhoun as chair, highlighting continuity, rural resilience and a strong voice for land-based businesses.

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing how people eat, with AHDB research showing lower volumes but stronger demand for high-quality red meat.

The National Sheep Association warns of livestock risks after approval for white‑tailed eagle releases in Exmoor National Park.

Farmers urged to prioritise machinery safety before silage season as HSE figures show vehicles and equipment remain causes of fatal farm accidents.

Simmental bulls topped £16,000 as increased entries and strong demand delivered a standout show and sale at Carlisle.