Farmers and crofters can explore woodland grazing, tree planting and biodiversity at a free Reidchalmai Croft event near Rogart on October 20. Book now.

Cornwall Council offers two 147-acre dairy farms near Liskeard and Newquay on 15-year tenancies, with Carter Jonas viewings on October 1, 2 and 9.

FMC’s new Koban herbicide, containing pethoxamid, gains GB approval for use in oilseed rape, offering residual grass and broadleaved weed control.

Royal Agricultural University lecture on October 14 explores soil health, food security, climate resilience and Ukraine farmland contamination. Free booking.

Young farmers from across Scotland’s North Region compete in beef cattle dressing, prime lamb dressing and agri skills contests, with Caithness and Echt among winners.

Scottish farmers call for a £1,000-a-month basic income pilot, as a report urges the Scottish Government to rethink agricultural support on October 8.

Just shy of 1100 shearling and ram lambs were sold at the Ram Rendezvous sale at Stirling where a top price of £4800 was achieved for a Texel from Dalchirla Farms, Crieff.

United Auctions’ Dalmally Blackface sale sees 5811 females sold, with ewe lambs topping £1500, gimmers £800 and ewes £430.

BWT France says its ECO-MX technology replaces 1000 tonnes of chemicals annually and can cut biocide treatment costs by more than 55.

Bert Fowlie Butchers wins Scotland’s first Prime Scottish Pork Display Champion title, celebrating independent butchery skills, local sourcing and quality.

North Country Cheviot rams reach a record £2204.82 average at Lairg, led by Borgie’s £20,000 top price as 255 sold in strong United Auctions trade.

BASF appoints Andreas Haase as business director for agricultural solutions in the UK and Ireland, succeeding Joel Johnston from October 1, 2026, with global expertise.