Rural Renewal in Scotland: First Minister John Swinney kicked off engagement on a new Rural Renewal Bill at the Royal Highland Show, aiming to back rural and island communities with legislation shaped by local input. Livestock Policy Debate: A new Scottish red-meat paper challenges simplistic calls to cut herds, arguing livestock policy needs nuance rather than headline-driven reductions. Peatland Restoration Barriers: A fresh report highlights why peatland restoration is hard for farmers and landowners, pointing to practical obstacles that slow progress. Wildlife on Former Farmland: Natural England-backed work at Massingham Heath created nearly 1,200 acres of heathland, with conservation grazing helping species like skylarks and rare butterflies return. Calf Health Tech: SRUC-led innovation is rolling out Pneumonitor, a sensor system designed to “diagnose the pen” by tracking air quality and housing conditions linked to pneumonia risk. Meat Industry Skills (NI): CAFRE training helped Northern Ireland meat professionals earn a Level 3 qualification in meat technology, praised for balancing work and study. Sheep Trade Update (Wales/England): Welsh buyers are set to return to the Shearwell Thame Summer Sheep Fair after bluetongue restrictions were lifted, with entries closing 25 June. UK–India Trade: The India-UK free trade deal is set to take effect on 15 July, with ministers saying it will cut tariffs for many goods while protecting sensitive agricultural sectors. Animal Welfare & Conservation: Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park won VisitEngland Large Visitor Attraction of the Year and is backing an urgent rescue mission for moon bears in South Korea, with hopes to bring some to Suffolk. Health Awareness Spillover: Clarkson’s “aggressive” prostate cancer reveal has driven a surge in men using Prostate Cancer UK’s risk checker, boosting public screening interest.