Figures from across farming, food production and rural industries have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours List, underlining the sector's importance to the UK economy and rural communities.

Farmers, vets and calf rearers unite at Calf Conference 2026 for research-led solutions to improve calf care and management.

Livestock movements between Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the European Union continue to face restrictions following the loss of Great Britain’s bluetongue-free status, the Scottish Government ...

Snow sweeps across Mains of Dalrulzion and Glenshee, creating stunning winter scenes in the Scottish Highlands.

Reader Linda L submitted this beautiful Blackface sheep in the snow in Sauchen, Aberdeenshire.

A FINAL reduction of Michael and Ella James’ Duhonw Texel flock from Neuadd Blaenduhonw, Builth Wells, at Borderway Mart, Carlisle saw prices peak at 6500gns for a gimmer.

Store cattle sold to a top of £4000 for a British Blue cross heifer from David Hatton, Knott End, at Mitchells Auction Marts’ New Year show and sale at Cockermouth. The catalogued entry of 1073 head ...

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been extended into Saturday for large parts of Scotland, England and Northern Ireland, the Met ...

Prices and averages rose sharply at the Blue Belles sale of traditional Bluefaced Leicester females at Carlisle, where a new breed record of 18,000gns was achieved for a ewe hogg.

A farm vet outlines projects on livestock health, antibiotic reduction, and data-driven efficiency for Scottish farming.

Carlisle’s Classy Lassie sale sees Bluefaced Leicester females hit 3800gns, with strong averages across gimmers and ewe hoggs.

EU member states back the Mercosur trade deal, overcoming decades of debate and strong opposition from France and Ireland.