A £1,250 ram lamb led trade at the inaugural Dutch Spotted sheep sale at Hawes, with strong demand across all classes.

Scottish Land & Estates has expanded its policy team with the appointments of Sarah Madden and Charlotte McAulay.

Harrison & Hetherington has launched a farm machinery division in St Boswells, expanding auction services across the Borders region.

NFU Scotland wants future agricultural funding targeted at active farmers and crofters as support reforms are developed to 2030.

UK harvest nears completion with strong northern yields, dry weather and grain markets influenced by Black Sea tensions.

UK beef production matched last year's levels as heavier carcase weights offset lower cattle slaughter numbers, says AHDB.

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has called for a national wildfire response unit after a major Cairngorms blaze.

A straw store at Kinnochtry near Coupar Angus is ready as preparations continue for the over-winter carrot crop ahead of the season.

Strong demand and improved grass growth are driving a firmer store lamb trade, with record prices and confidence across key marts.

Elite Limousin genetics drew strong demand at Ballymena, where leading heifers sold to 16,000gns at the Ladies in Red sale.

Record averages were achieved for wedder and ewe lambs at Lairg, with strong demand driving prices higher across the sale.

Scotland’s organic land area has increased by 28 to 168,200 hectares, with more than 52,000 hectares under conversion.