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For the second time in three years, Chris Toner and his dog Niro Mace lifted the trophy at the Scottish National over the weekend

Young trialist, Sion Morgan was crowned champion at this year's English National Sheepdog Trial, while in the brace, James Gilman with Bosley Jim and Hollie came up trumps.

Stiff competition was seen across the Welsh National trial held in North Wales, with both trophies going to Brecon

A progressive attitude has seen one farmer and renowned sheepdog handler from Northumberland achieve success both on-farm and on the course

Kinross young farmer and ex professional curler, Beth Farmer, decided quitting curling tournaments and going back to shepherding was better for her mental wellbeing

In this series, we shine a spotlight on emerging dog handlers heading up the industry. We explore their successes, trials and tribulations on their journey to becoming the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

Aberystwyth University said the study is the first to demonstrate the influence of livestock production KPI's on the financial performance of beef and sheep farms in England and Wales

Dan farms 650 ewes at the National Trust-owned Parc Farm on the Great Orme, a limestone headland which rises up 208 metres (682 feet) on the North Wales coast near Llandudno

Mr Wood was awarded the George Bonsall Shield and a Logan Whistle for having the best individual run and the Crystal Feeds Cup for being the breeder of his dog

Dan Jones farms 650 ewes at the National Trust-owned Parc Farm, which sits on the Great Orme on the North Wales coast near Llandudno