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LAND MARKETS

How farmland auctions are delivering results

Across the country, agents continue to extol the old-school benefits of gathering bidders together in a room to slug it out. Auctioneer Janet Flintoft, associate director with H&H Land &…

BUSINESS

Scottish cattle herd edges higher after years of decline

Scotland’s cattle herd has increased for the first time since 2021, providing a tentative sign of stabilisation for the livestock sector after years of decline. The June Agricultural Census 2026…

LAND MARKETS

Holiday venture launches with planning for more accommodation

The launch of a holiday let business in converted barns on a former dairy farm demonstrates how value can be created in successful diversification ventures. The six conversions at Westhope…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Fertiliser market remains 'firm but volatile'

Fertiliser prices remain firm, but volatile, with little sign of any real easing as conflicts in the Middle East and Black Sea regions continue to drive the markets. UK ammonium…

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