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

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.

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

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

Black Sea attacks on grain export infrastructure have fuelled concerns over food supplies, wheat markets and global trade routes.

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

Hiab UK has appointed Michael Kelly to a new sales role focused on expanding its forestry and recycling business across the UK.

Lambs topped £216, ewes reached £380 and cattle sold to £3,230 as strong demand continued across marts this week.

Reward offered after an Isuzu D-Max was stolen from a Gifford farm during a night of thefts that targeted four farms across East Lothian.

The NSA has welcomed an additional £65m in government support to help farmers manage the ongoing impacts of drought.

Fresh plans for a Saline livery include stables, solar panels and a wind turbine after earlier proposals were rejected.