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A breed well-known for its innate herding instinct, energy and stamina, Border Collies have been British shepherds best friend for centuries. Hannah Binns speaks to two farmer triallists about their experience.

The kelpie is native to Australia and first arrived in the UK in the 1980s, however it is thought they may be linked to the Scotch collie which was exported from Scotland to Australia in the 1800s.

Analyst SovEcon is upbeat in its predictions for Ukraine wheat in 2021/22. Its latest wheat production estimate is now at 28.6 million tonnes, which will be a new record if realised.

The switch from selling sheepdogs in the field at live auction to timed auctions, therefore, opening sales up to a wider audience, is thought to be a key factor in the boom in prices over the last year or so.

Livestock farmers and suppliers who use molasses in feed are set to benefit from a UK Government decision to remove the tariff on imported molasses.

Another week and seemingly another far fetched plan emerges to bring back a long gone, but clearly not forgotten species.

Arla’s recent May price rise has shook up the market

Transition cow management influences many important factors in a herd and can be the key to optimising the following lactation. So what steps will ensure an effective transition period? Ruth Wills reports.

Chloe Hayes, a rural chartered surveyor at Stephensons Rural, explains why she chose her career path and what a typical working day looks like.

Bruce Keillor, 23 is from Forfar, Angus and works as the lead tractor man on a 850ha arable farm at Brechin and Forfar.