Global wheat prices have made solid gains in spite of the likelihood of a record 2025 world wheat crop.

Breeders believe new soft wheat varieties, such as Scotch, pictured, will carve out a niche with growers. Photo supplied.

Buyers looking for quality Angus females were well rewarded at the Upper Hunter Angus Breeders Association's 35 th sale at Scone on Thursday.

You only have to drive out the farm gate for producers to be faced with everything from dangerous potholes that ruin tyres to whole sections of roads that have crumbled away.