NFU Scotland published two discussion documents yesterday as it considers the future for farming and crofting in a post-EU era.
They will form the basis of discussion at NFUS branch and regional meetings in the coming months, with all members encouraged to submit their views on what their priorities are for the upcoming negotiations.
NFUS president Allan Bowie said: "This is one of the most important discussions we've held within our membership in a generation, and we encourage all to get involved."
The documents can be accessed online through the NFUS website.
Market round-up
United Auctions sold 82 pedigree Simmental bulls at Stirling on Tuesday to a top of 25,000gns for the Champion from WJ&J Green, Corskie, Garmouth and an average of £5383 (-£586 on the year for a 79 per cent clearance).
The firm went on to sell 72 pedigree Charolais bulls at the same venue yesterday to a top of 18,000gns for the reserve champion from H Goldie, South Bowerhouse, Ruthwell, Dumfries and an average of £5674 (-£1411 for a 55 per cent clearance).
Lawrie & Symington Ltd sold 147 store heifers in Lanark on Tuesday to a top of £1080 per head and 235p per kg to average £790.99 and 190.8p, while 152 store, beef-bred bullocks peaked at £1195 and 272p to level at £841.54 and 196.2p. Sixty-five store, dairy-bred bullocks averaged £495.82 and 135.4p.
C&D Auction Marts Ltd had 7664 store lambs forward at their weekly sale in Longtown on Tuesday that included 2577 Cheviots and 2282 Blackfaces. Top prices and averages for selected breeds: Hill Cheviots to £60 and averaged £48.58 (+94p on the week); Hill North Country Cheviots £61.50 and £49.21 (-£4.19); Blackfaces £61.50 and £40.06 (+£5.35); Texels £70.50 and £59.93 (+£3.24); Suffolks £65 and £57.30 (-49p); Greyfaces £65.50 and £53.50 (+£4.82).
Messrs Craig Wilson Ltd sold 10 prime heifers at Ayr on Tuesday to a top of £1374.25 and 239p to average £1233.54 and 223.7p, while a couple of prime bullocks levelled at £1028.90 and 172.9p.
In the rough ring 86 beef cows sold to £1290 and 168.6p to average 106.7p, while 157 dairy cows peaked at £1070 and 124.4p to level at 78.3p. Six bulls sold to £1160 and 116.9p to average 94.2p.
There were also 13 dairy cattle that sold to £1900 for a Holstein Friesian heifer and averaged £1501.
Wallets Marts sold 1259 prime lambs in Castle Douglas on Tuesday to a top of £75.50 per head and 166.7p per kg to average £63.97 and 149.3p (-16.2p on the week).
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