A sun-filled harvest saw fewer prime sheep at Skipton’s Monday market, as farmers took to the fields to reap the rewards.

A Moorfoot-bred three-shear Blackface tup sired by a £9000 ram takes inter-breed honours at the Dalkeith Show for Gordon Pate.

The 100th Latheron Show is believed to have set a new attendance record – and the challenge now will be to keep up the momentum, says Raymond Gunn.

The English Leicester makes no sense or cents on the farm's profit and loss sheet, but some farmers are passionate about the ...