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A round up of this week's livestock sales, including Leyburn, Carlisle and Cutcombe

Countryside Alliance chief executive Tim Bonner said changes to shotgun ownership could have a detrimental impact on farming and rural communities

Revenue at dairy giant Arla hit €13.8 billion (£11.43bn) for 2024, enabling the highest dividend payout to farmer-owners in the company’s history

Argyll and Bute Councillor Alastair Redman said lab-grown meat 'undermined' the work of farmers and crofters in producing high-quality meat

A new breed world record price of 27,000gns was set at the Galloway Cattle Society's spring show and sale at Castle Douglas

Luing bulls sold to a high of 14,000gns, with Salers bulls topping at 9,500gns

There was a booming trade for the Charolais breed with a record average of £12,153, up £3,683 on the year, with 93 bulls sold at a record clearance rate of 99%

The Simmental trade made history and achieved a new European breed record with a bid of 56,000gns, smashing the previous record of 46,000gns

Livestock worrying continues to impact farmers financially and emotionally. Is it time for dog owners to start taking FG's 'Take the Lead' campaign seriously?