Daily Catch-up: Loose cattle cause lengthy rush hour delays for motorists

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Daily Catch-up

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In today's fast-paced world, staying abreast of the latest developments in agriculture is more crucial than ever.

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A cow spotted on the A1 this morning near Durham.

Loose cattle cause lengthy rush hour delays for motorists

Cattle were running loose on the A1(M) between Chester-le-Street and Carrville this morning and caused lengthy traffic delays.

Ellis Mutch is the auctioneer for Shetland market in Lerwick

Ellis Mutch: Building a career in auctioneering from a family farm in Aberdeenshire

Ellis Mutch hails from Burnside of Whitefield farm, Aberdeenshire upbringing.

From left, judge, Jimmy Nairn, Chris Roberts, Ben Carter and Alan Rodgerson

Suffolk ewe hoggs from Claish Farms secure top price at Stirling breeding sheep

United Auctions' sale at Stirling sees 4524 breeding sheep, with Suffolk ewe hoggs from Claish Farms topping at £240.

Scotland's chief veterinary officer Sheila Voas

Disease surveillance praised as BSE case confirmed in Ayrshire

Scottish Government praises disease surveillance as BSE case confirmed in Ayrshire.

Balancing country life with number crunching

Louise Fotheringham shares how she can balance both country and number crunching

Explore Louise Fotheringham's diverse tasks in the Scottish countryside.

Isuzu has set a target of 10,000 sales of the D-Max by 2025

Isuzu D-Max looks to the top with utility pick-up

Isuzu D-Max stands out in UK's polarising utility pick-up market.

PM Rishi Sunak pledges at Farm to Fork summit amid rainy months denting farmer confidence

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reveals farming industry boost package

The government has promised a new index that will track UK-wide food security issues on an annual basis as part of a substantial package of support unveiled this week.

Jim Craig presents the Rowan Crystal Trophy for the overall champion of champions to Robert and Jean Graham's Limousin, Grahams Ruth paraded by Lynsey Bett with her bull calf shown by Liz Vance

Ayr Show proves a winner with exhibitors and spectators alike

Ayr Show proved a winner with exhibitors and spectators alike with this year's superior quality turnout of livestock topped by the Limousin champion and inter-breed beef winner – Grahams Ruth.

Disappointment across the eventing world as classes cancelled at Blair Horse Trials

Cancellation of Blair Castle Horse Trials classes disappoints the eventing community.

Interesting ... Lely's new manure robot. Image: Lely

Manure robot cleans up around the cowshed

Dutch robotic company Lely has released its next-generation manure robot, which boasts greater driving capacity and wireless charging.

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