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Autumn laugh

It is not just the animals which are getting to go out now the nights are drawing in.

It’s not just the animals getting out as nights draw in

Allanfauld Jumping Jack from Archie and John MacGregor made 3800gns

Allanfauld Jumping Jack from Archie and John MacGregor made 3800gns

Solway and Tyne Texel sale hits 3800gns twice

The Scotland-wide Restricted Zone takes effect on Saturday, October 3

The Scotland-wide Restricted Zone takes effect on Saturday, October 3

Bluetongue virus

Scotland extends bluetongue restriction zone across entire country

Scottish Government rules out livestock cuts to meet climate targets

Scottish Government rules out livestock cuts to meet climate targets

Backing Livestock

Scottish Government

Climate goals and cattle can go hand in hand

AgriScot takes places on Wednesday, November 18

AgriScot takes places on Wednesday, November 18

25 Years Strong

What keeps exhibitors coming back to AgriScot, 25 years on

Lawrie & Symington chairman, Andrew Steel, receiving the salver from Carol Walker

Lawrie & Symington chairman, Andrew Steel, receiving the salver from Carol Walker

Historic Return

Lawrie and Symington

Historic silver salver returns to Lawrie and Symington

Jim Fairlie said he has confidence that farmers understand the risks posed by bluetongue

Jim Fairlie said he has confidence that farmers understand the risks posed by bluetongue

Bluetongue virus

Fairlie says farmers know bluetongue risks as campaign rejected

England's cattle tracing system is set for a major overhaul, with bovine electronic identification due to begin from 2027.

England's cattle tracing system is set for a major overhaul, with bovine electronic identification due to begin from 2027.

Defra takes livestock traceability system in-house after £237m programme spend

Shearling ram from Farmstock Genetics sold for 4800gns

Shearling ram from Farmstock Genetics sold for 4800gns

United Auctions

Lleyn lambs reach new record at Society sale

WEDA’s QEW liquid feeding tank wins 2026 DLG Innovation Award EuroTier silver, improving livestock safety, maintenance, feed mixing and efficiency.

WEDA’s QEW liquid feeding tank wins 2026 DLG Innovation Award EuroTier silver, improving livestock safety, maintenance, feed mixing and efficiency.

Award-winning livestock tank cuts hazardous maintenance from hours to minutes

Prime LAmbs Stirling Ref:RH030119055 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Prime LAmbs Stirling Ref:RH030119055 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Trade Tops £2900

Lambs reach £350 at Cockermouth and Cows reach £2900 at Thainstone

Top price shearling from Robbie Polson, Swinister Ginan sold for £6000

Top price shearling from Robbie Polson, Swinister Ginan sold for £6000

Top price £6000

Quoybrae ram sale hits £6000 as leading North Country Cheviots shine

The Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival returns to the Royal Highland Centre on October 17

The Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival returns to the Royal Highland Centre on October 17

Scottish Smallholding Festival expands programme for 2026

AHDB events aim to boost suckler herd performance and profits

AHDB events aim to boost suckler herd performance and profits

AHDB launches suckler herd roadshow

Kirsten Williams farms at Ranna Farm near Tarland

Kirsten Williams farms at Ranna Farm near Tarland

Field Margins: Leaving a better industry for the next generation of farmers

Advanced Ruminant Nutrition is set to join ForFarmers later this year

Advanced Ruminant Nutrition is set to join ForFarmers later this year

ACQUISITION NUTRITION

ForFarmers agrees deal to acquire ruminant nutrition specialist

AMU pilot helps safeguard antimicrobials, animal welfare and profitability

AMU pilot helps safeguard antimicrobials, animal welfare and profitability

Quality Meat Scotland

Scottish AMU pilot helping farmers cut antibiotic use while protecting welfare

John Cowens and Daniel Wood share the day to day shepherding duties at Shillmoor

John Cowens and Daniel Wood share the day to day shepherding duties at Shillmoor

Shillmoor Cheviots prove their worth in hill country

ICSA president Sean McNamara with Niall Counihan the treasurer

ICSA president Sean McNamara with Niall Counihan the treasurer

Irish suckler herd grows by 19,000 as farmers warn costs are wiping out returns

Innovation was on display like this automatic cattle weight machine from Reap Interactive

Innovation was on display like this automatic cattle weight machine from Reap Interactive

Agritech start-ups want to cut labour, emissions and farm paperwork

CAP cuts will hit Irish farmers hard according to the Irish Farmers Association

CAP cuts will hit Irish farmers hard according to the Irish Farmers Association

CAP cuts could accelerate farmer exodus, warns IFA president

All Ireland Angus

All Ireland Angus

Liss Mirti crowned Supreme Champion at All-Ireland Angus Finals

Twins rebuild their father's Swaledale legacy after Foot and Mouth loss

The Tinnis shearlings bound for Stirling led by the two pen leaders

The Tinnis shearlings bound for Stirling led by the two pen leaders

Scottish Borders

Riding the momentum of Blackface breeding and pushing for progress at Tinnis

Kate Adams outlined the latest developments in Brussels and their potential impact on UK farmers

Kate Adams outlined the latest developments in Brussels and their potential impact on UK farmers

The Political Field

Brussels livestock strategy could signal major change for British farmers

Champion pen from Adam and Andrew Brown

Champion pen from Adam and Andrew Brown

North of England Mule ewe lambs average £190 at Kirkby Stephen

Limousin heifer tops at £3143 at Cally Mart and Texels reach £300

Andrew Connon, NFU Scotland president, told delegates that Scotland’s livestock sector is at a 'critical juncture;

Andrew Connon, NFU Scotland president, told delegates that Scotland’s livestock sector is at a 'critical juncture;

NFU Scotland president warns livestock sector faces critical months

Record priced shearling ram from Matthew and Rhiannon Bevan’s Y-Fenni flock sold for 5000gns

Record priced shearling ram from Matthew and Rhiannon Bevan’s Y-Fenni flock sold for 5000gns

Badger Face Welsh Mountain records smashed at Brecon

Michael Shannon of Damn Delicious and Nikki Gilbertson, assistant manager farm-to-farm trading at Farm Stock Scotland, are celebrating a Silver Medal in the World Steak competition

Michael Shannon of Damn Delicious and Nikki Gilbertson, assistant manager farm-to-farm trading at Farm Stock Scotland, are celebrating a Silver Medal in the World Steak competition

Borders-bred Aberdeen Angus steak wins silver medal in World Steak Competition

Jim Baird farms at Nether Affleck

Jim Baird farms at Nether Affleck

Making the most of Autumn after a strong summer of grazing

Incheoch Shane a homozygous polled bull topped the sale at £10,750

Incheoch Shane a homozygous polled bull topped the sale at £10,750

Top at £10,750

Working Genes on-farm sale peaks at £10,750 for Simmental bull

Top price Beeches Venom V1 - £24,000 - Kelso 2026

Top price Beeches Venom V1 - £24,000 - Kelso 2026

Kelso Ram Sales

Finlay soars to the top of the Blues at £24,000 at Kelso

Sale leader at £45,000 from Archie and John MacGregor, Allanfauld

Sale leader at £45,000 from Archie and John MacGregor, Allanfauld

Top at £45,000

Kelso Ram Sales

Texel shearlings dominate Kelso Ram Sales with £45,000 top and record average

Store and breeding sheep

Store and breeding sheep

Store and breeding sheep round-up

Jimmy and Graeme Sinclair, Crookston averaged just shy of £200 for their lambs

Jimmy and Graeme Sinclair, Crookston averaged just shy of £200 for their lambs

Scots sell top lots at Bentham lamb sale

RN Howie and Partners' Lyham shearling sold for £3000

RN Howie and Partners' Lyham shearling sold for £3000

Kelso Ram Sales

Three Shearlings reached the top price of £3000 at Kelso.

Allanshaws Grand Prix from Roderick Runciman set a new Kelso high selling for £6000

Allanshaws Grand Prix from Roderick Runciman set a new Kelso high selling for £6000

£6000 Centre Record

Kelso Ram Sales

Allanshaws break record at Kelso with NCC making £6000

Well-managed cubicles provide clean, comfortable lying areas for cattle

Well-managed cubicles provide clean, comfortable lying areas for cattle

Livestock housing

Is your livestock shed really working for your stock this winter?

Healthy sheds, healthier cattle: Why housing is big driver of herd health

A proactive vaccination programme can help reduce the risk of respiratory disease in youngstock

A proactive vaccination programme can help reduce the risk of respiratory disease in youngstock

Vet advice on managing calf health through the winter housing period

The parliamentary dispute centred on vaccination against bluetongue virus serotype 3

The parliamentary dispute centred on vaccination against bluetongue virus serotype 3

Bluetongue news

Bluetongue virus

MSP claims minister ignored farmers’ vaccination cost concerns

Agriculture minister Jim Fairlie provided a ministerial statement to parliament this week

Agriculture minister Jim Fairlie provided a ministerial statement to parliament this week

Bluetongue news

Bluetongue virus

Lib Dem MSP seeks clarity on Scotland’s bluetongue response

Angus cattle through the ring at Thainstone

Angus cattle through the ring at Thainstone

Aberdeen Angus bull reaches £3070 at Thainstone sale

The Autumn Coloured breeds principals, from left, James Pratt with the reserve champion and £3250 top price Jersey, Georgie Fort-Minish and the overall champion, Ben Coates, of sale sponsor Blondin Sires UK and judge Robert Bland.

The Autumn Coloured breeds principals, from left, James Pratt with the reserve champion and £3250 top price Jersey, Georgie Fort-Minish and the overall champion, Ben Coates, of sale sponsor Blondin Sires UK and judge Robert Bland.

Jerseys reach £3250 at Autumn Coloured breeds sale

Overall champion - Warnelview R Impact from Kevin and Christine Wilson. Sold for 3200gns

Overall champion - Warnelview R Impact from Kevin and Christine Wilson. Sold for 3200gns

Dairy bull averages fall £1500 at Carlisle

1st Prize Texel - D Scott - £3800 - Lads Night Out - 2026

1st Prize Texel - D Scott - £3800 - Lads Night Out - 2026

Hollins View Texel tops at £3800 at J36 sale

Champion pen of mule lambs from Midlock Farms. Mr I Connor (Coopers Haulage, A Wight, Midlock and A Smellie, Hatton Knowe

Champion pen of mule lambs from Midlock Farms. Mr I Connor (Coopers Haulage, A Wight, Midlock and A Smellie, Hatton Knowe

£300 Top Price

Averages up at UA Stirling Breeding sheep sale

Dairy cows enjoying the summer grass

Dairy cows enjoying the summer grass

UK Dairy sector backs plan for a sustainable future

The study followed 34 beef steers from two months of age

The study followed 34 beef steers from two months of age

Trace mineral injection improves calves' vaccine response at weaning

The new drug could improve AI in cattle

The new drug could improve AI in cattle

AI Breakthrough

New cattle drug could simplify artificial insemination without oestrogen hormones

Growing attention on sheep behaviour and welfare indicators is influencing how researchers and policymakers assess livestock systems

Growing attention on sheep behaviour and welfare indicators is influencing how researchers and policymakers assess livestock systems

Review finds technology could improve sheep welfare before signs are visible

Mole Valley Feed Solution’s Dr Chris Bartram

Mole Valley Feed Solution’s Dr Chris Bartram

Feed Efficiency

Dairy farmers urged to focus on feed efficiency as milk prices slowly recover

Private vets in England can now diagnose clear-cut bluetongue cases without waiting for laboratory confirmation

Private vets in England can now diagnose clear-cut bluetongue cases without waiting for laboratory confirmation

New bluetongue rules aim to speed up farmer diagnoses