James Hutton Institute scientists will join MEPs on October 12 to discuss root research, crop resilience, soil biodiversity and food security, including Root2Res.

Antimicrobial residues found in soil at all 27 Argentine beef feedlots studied, with monensin widespread. Research did not test meat for residues.

This week's farming cartoon pokes fun at familiar family farming frustrations, from sheep work overruns to missing days off.

Buying a used combine? Check threshing gear, grain handling, header, tyres, electronics, service history and parts support before committing to a machine.

Reform UK South Scotland MSP Jamie Langan calls for greater farmer influence over Scottish agriculture policy, food security, support and less red tape.

Livestock markets across Scotland and northern England report strong lamb prices, led by 511.6p for a Dutch Texel at Cockermouth, plus firm cattle sales.

This week’s arable picture highlights the latest farming and crop-growing scene, offering a snapshot of Britain’s agricultural landscape.

Spraying operations are under way at Flatfield near Coupar Angus, prompting local interest as work progresses across the area.

New Holland’s Zedelgem factory in Belgium marks 120 years of harvesting machinery production, building CR11 combines and exporting across 130 countries.

Irene Steel builds a commercial Hampshire Down flock at Powblack Farm near Thornhill, Stirlingshire, with show winners, premium lambs and native breeds.

Bluefaced Leicester breed record of £88,000 set at Hawes breed show and sale as Hewgill ram lamb leads strong demand, with 23 selling for £10,000-plus.

MSPs hear warnings that merging Scottish Forestry with SEPA and NatureScot could repeat Wales’ NRW mistakes, weaken expertise and cut woodland creation.