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A Suffolk cross Texel ewe lamb sold for £5650, smashing records at Smyths Smashers online sale with buyers from across Ireland.
A standout Blue Texel ewe and ram lamb lead Skipton’s Spring sale, drawing the top bid of 1800gns in a strong showing of pedigree sheep.
A timed online sale of 50 pedigree Hampshire Downs saw bids soar, with a Balmoral Show champion fetching a top price of £3400.
Farmers urged to manage sulphur carefully in oilseed rape to boost yield, seed quality, and avoid losses in changing UK weather.
It was a wet day at Stewarton show during the beef judging. John Raeside cast his eye over the overall beef before deciding his champion.
Slugs caused major crop losses in 2024. Experts warn of more to come in 2025—but a new product may offer vital protection for UK growers.
Jim Maxwell is honoured for 50 remarkable years at Newsquest—his story is one of quiet dedication and a legacy few can match.
Don’t miss NSA North Sheep 2025—an action-packed showcase of sheep farming pride in the North. Join the celebration on 4 June at Greystoke.
At Gray Farms, a high-tech grading system is changing how potatoes are sorted — boosting accuracy, efficiency, and setting a new industry standard.
Hidden predators revealed by cameras may help UK farmers reduce pesticide use and protect crops with natural pest control methods.
Mellington-based RVW Pugh Ltd is the Massey Ferguson franchise owner for Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Mid Wales.
Badgerface Texels fetch 4000gns and 3000gns at Carlisle sale, as just 73 out of 145 pedigree sheep lots are snapped up.