FMC’s new Koban herbicide, containing pethoxamid, gains GB approval for use in oilseed rape, offering residual grass and broadleaved weed control.

Young farmers from across Scotland’s North Region compete in beef cattle dressing, prime lamb dressing and agri skills contests, with Caithness and Echt among winners.

Royal Agricultural University lecture on October 14 explores soil health, food security, climate resilience and Ukraine farmland contamination. Free booking.

Scottish farmers call for a £1,000-a-month basic income pilot, as a report urges the Scottish Government to rethink agricultural support on October 8.

Just shy of 1100 shearling and ram lambs were sold at the Ram Rendezvous sale at Stirling where a top price of £4800 was achieved for a Texel from Dalchirla Farms, Crieff.

United Auctions’ Dalmally Blackface sale sees 5811 females sold, with ewe lambs topping £1500, gimmers £800 and ewes £430.

BWT France says its ECO-MX technology replaces 1000 tonnes of chemicals annually and can cut biocide treatment costs by more than 55.

Bert Fowlie Butchers wins Scotland’s first Prime Scottish Pork Display Champion title, celebrating independent butchery skills, local sourcing and quality.

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.

Scottish pig sector faces mounting pressure as feed, fuel and borrowing costs rise; weak prices, high supply and a 52 rise in sow slaughter threaten 2027.