Viral posts on social media have been spreading false claims about Canada’s potato trade, sparking a sharp rebuttal from fact-checkers. A report from the Canadian Press confirms there is no evidence ...

Powerhouse rams and ewes lead Carlisle Rouge Society sale with top prices and champions from across England and Scotland.

At C and D Auctions’ sale of 3335 store sheep along with 689 Scottish breeding sheep a top price of £400 was achieved for Dutch Spotted gimmers from WJ and JG Bell, Kinninghall and Suffolk gimmers ...

A champion ewe dazzled at Lockerbie and Carlisle, fetching the top price and drawing keen interest from breeders nationwide.

A record gimmer price and standout champions made this year’s Beltex Premier Sale at Carlisle one to remember.

Mule gimmers sold to a record £360 at Hawes Auction Mart’s annual sale, with averages rising across all sections.

New HMRC figures show IHT receipts for July 2025 hit £844m, the highest monthly figure ever recorded. Total receipts so far this year stand at £3.1bn, up 8% on last year. Experts predict the Treasury ...

Over £300k awarded to private abattoirs, helping small producers thrive and strengthen Scotland’s local food supply.

Workers at a leading Northern Ireland dairy have settled a major dispute, winning a significant pay increase and improved conditions.

Unusual UK heatwaves are damaging harvests, leaving farmers worried as staple vegetables like broccoli and cabbage take the hit.

Discover how potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sulphur help crops resist dry spells and extreme UK weather for stronger growth.

Judge, James Wannop, fresh from his half-share purchase of the 60,000gns ram lamb, then sold two shearlings at 12,000gns. First was Wannop’s Kinglsey ET, a son of the 8000gns Brilley Huntsman ET bred ...