A January 2026-born calf took the overall championship at the annual Lanarkshire Holstein Club calf show, while John Redpath, The Murrays, Pathhead, secured the supreme showmanship title.

The event has secured an expert judging line-up from across the UK and Ireland, including Orkney’s Balfour Baillie, who will judge the Baby Beef section.

FEMALES were to the fore at North East Live as heifers claimed all the top tickets at the event held at Darlington Auction Mart.

EU farmers face CAP budget pressure as weather, energy costs and defence demands grow, while Andy Burnham reopens debate on Brexit and closer UK-EU relations.

Some 34.5mm, or 1.35 inches, of rain were recorded at Lochton near Coldstream in September to give a total rainfall for the ...

Beans, maize and oilseed rape gained ground in 2026, while spring barley, lamb and poultry numbers fell. The latest Scottish agricultural census also records fewer full-time working occupiers, a ...

Gordon Rennie argues Scotch whisky labels should disclose grain origins, calling for greater transparency and stronger support for Scottish cereal growers.

Agrii urges OSR growers to prioritise autumn micronutrients to strengthen roots, improve nitrogen efficiency and potentially save more than £100/ha.

John Deere will showcase its latest tractors, forager and wrapping baler at LAMMA 2027, following two years of major machinery launches.

Ballogie Estate in Aberdeenshire has retained its Silver Level 2 Wildlife Estates Scotland accreditation. The estate was recognised for its conservation work, including the restoration of 700m of the ...

Arla is expanding its FarmAhead Incentive scheme from January 2027, increasing available points from 84 to 111 and raising their value. Six new action areas will be added, covering forage, manure ...

Cousins Of Emneth has added a coil tine option to its Patriot Combination Cultivator, offering an alternative to the standard disc configuration. The machine can also operate as a low-disturbance ...