Beef

Europe’s Top 50

Scottish steak restaurant named among the 50 best in Europe

Glasgow steakhouse earns place among Europe’s finest restaurants

The current proceedings concern whether Peter Hall should be given permission to pursue a full judicial review

The current proceedings concern whether Peter Hall should be given permission to pursue a full judicial review

Australian breeder challenges government over traditional Hereford classification

The EU suspension affects Brazilian animal products including meat, poultry, eggs and honey

The EU suspension affects Brazilian animal products including meat, poultry, eggs and honey

International news

Brazil-EU trade row escalates over animal product ban

Supplementation helps to keep ewe body condition steady in time for tupping

Supplementation helps to keep ewe body condition steady in time for tupping

Sheep farmers urged to ensure ewes are in tip-top condition for tupping

Scotland’s nine Monitor Farms are preparing for their final meetings of the current four-year programme

Scotland’s nine Monitor Farms are preparing for their final meetings of the current four-year programme

Monitor Farm Scotland

Scotland’s nine Monitor Farms prepare for final meetings

Overall cattle champion was the Highlander from Balrownie

Overall cattle champion was the Highlander from Balrownie

Highland cow ends 15-year wait for cattle supremacy at Dalmally Show

David Craig farms at Auchlin, near Cumnock

David Craig farms at Auchlin, near Cumnock

Flock Resilience

Shetland ewes a good fit for third generation Ayrshire farmer David Craig

Sheep scab is a highly contagious disease that is estimated to affect 10-20% flocks each year

Sheep scab is a highly contagious disease that is estimated to affect 10-20% flocks each year

Moredun Research Institute

Sheep scab mite samples requested from sheep farmers for Moredun study

National Sheep Association (NSA)

NSA urges sheep farmers to rely on trusted bluetongue advice ahead of tupping

Ross Adam among his Aberfield cross ewe flock

Ross Adam among his Aberfield cross ewe flock

Innovis genetics reshaped Ross Adams farm

Charolais stores from Hassockrigg, fed through the winter on a TMR

Charolais stores from Hassockrigg, fed through the winter on a TMR

Feed Efficiency

Smarter winter feeding: Making every kilogram count when finishing cattle

A Bluetongue Restricted Zone will cover south-west Scotland from September 10

A Bluetongue Restricted Zone will cover south-west Scotland from September 10

Scottish Government announces change to bluetongue restrictions

The price for prime beef cattle is rising

The price for prime beef cattle is rising

Trends and Prices

Late-summer Scottish beef trade improves as prices rise for a few weeks

Prime lambs in the ring at Hexham mart

Prime lambs in the ring at Hexham mart

Texel tups reach £385 at Lanark Mart

Store cattle trade firmer on the year

Store cattle trade firmer on the year

Store cattle sell to £2950 as breeding outfits reach £4450

Champion ram lamb and sale leader from Michele Varmen - Snelson Galileo sold for 1200gns

Champion ram lamb and sale leader from Michele Varmen - Snelson Galileo sold for 1200gns

Ryelands reach 1200gns at Carlisle sale

Store sheep trade strengthens as buyers compete across Scotland

Honddu Jemima - Clun Champion - Carlisle August 2026

Honddu Jemima - Clun Champion - Carlisle August 2026

Honddu Kylie takes the lead at the Clun Forest show and sale

New research has found a significant rise in Gen Z consumers’ intention to purchase red meat

New research has found a significant rise in Gen Z consumers’ intention to purchase red meat

AHDB research finds stronger red meat interest among Gen Z

Champion Katie Walton with her lamb

Champion Katie Walton with her lamb

Youngsters steal the show at Darlington

The sale leader, Cherryvalley Valuable sold for £17,200, setting a new Northern Irish female record

The sale leader, Cherryvalley Valuable sold for £17,200, setting a new Northern Irish female record

CherryValley heifer sets Northern Irish Beef Shorthorn female record at £17,200

Champion pen of continentals from Fisher and Daughters, Holwrangle

Champion pen of continentals from Fisher and Daughters, Holwrangle

Holwrangle tops the sale at £150 at Lazonby

Glenrock Angelofthenorth topped at 28,000gns

Glenrock Angelofthenorth topped at 28,000gns

Glenrock at the top at 28,000gns

Glebefarm Governor sold for £3200

Glebefarm Governor sold for £3200

Glebefarm NCC Tuptastic weekend proves a hit

Ettrick Land Man topped the sale at 12,000gns for the Grays

Ettrick Land Man topped the sale at 12,000gns for the Grays

Ettrick Land man steals the show at 12,000gns

Clydesdale Highly Flammable - Champion Dorset - 1300gns - Carlisle August 2026

Clydesdale Highly Flammable - Champion Dorset - 1300gns - Carlisle August 2026

Halbeath tops Dorsets at 1300gns

Criffel Braveheart - Champion Berrichon - Carlisle August 2026

Criffel Braveheart - Champion Berrichon - Carlisle August 2026

Berrichons reach 1200gns at Carlisle sale

Alistair Carmichael has warned that cheaper Brazilian beef could undercut British farmers

Alistair Carmichael has warned that cheaper Brazilian beef could undercut British farmers

Import Concerns

Alistair Carmichael

Carmichael warns cheaper Brazilian beef could undercut British farmers

Champion pen from J Paterson, East Dykes with Judge Tom Linton and sponsor Mairi Paterson.

Champion pen from J Paterson, East Dykes with Judge Tom Linton and sponsor Mairi Paterson.

Champion pen tops 4656 Scotch Mules

Auldhouseburn Jings sold for 26,000gns with the Blackwoods retaining a half share

Auldhouseburn Jings sold for 26,000gns with the Blackwoods retaining a half share

A 68,000gns shot as Jagerbomb tops Lanark trade

Preseli Lass from Llion Harries topped the sale at £10,900

Preseli Lass from Llion Harries topped the sale at £10,900

£10,900 Top Dog

Working Preseli Lass tops online sale at £10,900

Auctioneers gavel Ref:RH060324120 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Auctioneers gavel Ref:RH060324120 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Thackwood leads Carlisle Charollais

Champion from Joe Richardson which topped the sale at £2350 and judge Becky Dobson

Champion from Joe Richardson which topped the sale at £2350 and judge Becky Dobson

£2350 Top Price

Barnard Castle breeding sheep trade tops £2350

Bluetongue outbreak spreads as vaccine debate continues

Bluetongue outbreak spreads as vaccine debate continues

Bluetongue outbreak spreads as vaccine debate continues

Andrew, Ali, Robin (7) and Penny (5) with Monty the Jack Russell

Andrew, Ali, Robin (7) and Penny (5) with Monty the Jack Russell

Beltex and Texel genetics make up the magic commercial formula for Corstane

Movement restrictions for most cattle, sheep and goats will ease from 10 September, but vaccination remains key to disease control efforts.

Movement restrictions for most cattle, sheep and goats will ease from 10 September, but vaccination remains key to disease control efforts.

Bluetongue virus

Scotland eases bluetongue movement rules from September 10

John and Finlay Robertson and Finlay's partner, Amy Laird

John and Finlay Robertson and Finlay's partner, Amy Laird

Finlay’s Beeches flock makes its mark from small beginnings

Stephen Illingworth and son Thomas from Howgillside (image: Rob Haining)

Stephen Illingworth and son Thomas from Howgillside (image: Rob Haining)

Glenrock puts performance first

Global beef production forecast to fall 2% say Rabobank

Global beef production forecast to fall 2% say Rabobank

'Warning signs' for global beef production

Reserve Jacob champion from DW Harries topped the sale at 2000gns

Reserve Jacob champion from DW Harries topped the sale at 2000gns

Top Jacob sheep breeders sell to Fife

Sheep heading from ring

Sheep heading from ring

Store sheep sales deliver trade across Scotland and Northern England

Bluetongue virus

Vet advice as first bluetongue cases of season spark 'serious challenge'

St Boswells prime lambs

St Boswells prime lambs

St Boswells lambs reach £207 for Texels and Ayr hits £332 for Texel ewes

Champion single Half-bred ewe lamb from Fiona Anderson, Overton sold for a centre record price of £600, pictured with the judge David Moir and sponsor

Champion single Half-bred ewe lamb from Fiona Anderson, Overton sold for a centre record price of £600, pictured with the judge David Moir and sponsor

Overton Half-bred ewe lamb makes £600 record at Caithness Livestock Centre

Mad Max an October 2025-born heifer topped the sale at £10,600

Mad Max an October 2025-born heifer topped the sale at £10,600

Hillside Hotties soar to £10,600 with 100% clearance

Top price of £8000 for this Limousin cross heifer from Balfour Ballie (image: Rob Haining)

Top price of £8000 for this Limousin cross heifer from Balfour Ballie (image: Rob Haining)

Spectacular calves top at £8000 at Thainstone mart

NFU Scotland wants sufficient vaccine supplies prioritised for farms inside the zone and a surrounding buffer area

NFU Scotland wants sufficient vaccine supplies prioritised for farms inside the zone and a surrounding buffer area

NFUS Bluetongue

Bluetongue virus

Farmers 'cannot be expected to carry alone' burden of bluetongue restrictions

Food Standards Scotland

Scottish abattoirs reject ‘intimidating’ meat inspection action

The cows must suit the farm, and feet and mobility matter in a system where animals need to walk a long distance from field to parlour
Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

The cows must suit the farm, and feet and mobility matter in a system where animals need to walk a long distance from field to parlour
Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

First-generation dairy couple carve out future at Bolton Hall

BTV-3 is now confirmed in both south-west Scotland and Cumbria, increasing concern ahead of major autumn livestock sales

BTV-3 is now confirmed in both south-west Scotland and Cumbria, increasing concern ahead of major autumn livestock sales

Bluetongue measures develop as farmers prepare for autumn sales

Ben Best manages Dalscone Farm near Dumfries, which sits inside the BTV-3 Temporary Control Zone

Ben Best manages Dalscone Farm near Dumfries, which sits inside the BTV-3 Temporary Control Zone

Bluetongue virus

‘You’re powerless’: Farmer reveals life inside bluetongue zone

Three ladies and a Highland pony make for a winning combination! Alison Bowman and her daughters, Claire and Joanna McLeod, pictured with the Lochaber Show Champion of Champions

Three ladies and a Highland pony make for a winning combination! Alison Bowman and her daughters, Claire and Joanna McLeod, pictured with the Lochaber Show Champion of Champions

Sunside Kist leaves her mark at Lochaber Show taking home supreme champion

Northern Ireland currently has no cases in the 2026/27 season

Northern Ireland currently has no cases in the 2026/27 season

Bluetongue alert

Bluetongue virus

Bluetongue threat grows as UFU warns NI farmers

Dawn Meats has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% since 2018

Dawn Meats has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% since 2018

Dawn Meats Group

Dawn Meats reports major cut in operational emissions