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The sale of North Country Cheviot Hill rams at Lairg saw a new breed record of 28,000 set for Bob and Becca Rennie of Bowmont Farming, Kelso.

A new breed record of 9,000gns was set at the Lonk Sheep Breeders Association show and sale at Clitheroe

An entry of 710 Bluefaced Leicesters went under the hammer at the Íæż½ã½ã supported sale at Hawes with ram lambs averaging 2,373, just less than 40 up on last years record breaking sale.

A Cumbrian farming couple has issued a desperate plea to the local authorities for help managing the River Derwent near Keswick after a flash flood led to the loss of 58 ewe lambs, writes Sarah Alderton

Bluefaced Leicesters led the trade of 1,200 sheep at the Íæż½ã½ã supported multi-breed sale at Welshpool selling to 4,000gns.

Over 2,700 sheep flocked to Builth Wells for the annual NSA Wales and Border ram sale, setting two new records in both the Bluefaced Leicester and the Texel rings. Ellie Layton reports.

As the warm weather continues so does the threat of blowfly strike, leaving flocks across the country vulnerable and at risk. Ellie Layton looks at how to reduce the risk.

The County Council farm system has been instrumental in helping young farmers Harry Knott and Grace Barwell secure their dream in running a dairy farm. Ellie Layton reports.

There was a tale of two trends at breeding sheep sales across UK auction marts as meteorological and economical challenges saw reluctance from some buyers.