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14^th June 2019 Trade Talk - Harvey Pile, Stags - South Molton, Honiton and Tavistock livestock markets Spring lamb numbers have jumped rapidly since the start of February, with both of our prime sheep markets seeing larger quantities of spring lambs coming to market in early 2019. South Molton market has so far seen an increase of 18% year on year, as over 11,000 prime lambs have been sold through the ring as opposed to... Read the full article

29^th March 2019 Livestock auction marts contributing £3.42 billion to rural economies of England and Wales Independent report details value of livestock markets to wider rural communities Livestock auction markets across England and Wales are contributing at least £3.42 billion, and supporting over 3,000 jobs, according to independent economic analyst, Sean Rickard, in a report published today. The report, commissioned by... Read the full article

22^nd January 2019 British Livestock Sector fears No Deal Brexit The British livestock sector is increasingly concerned about the prospect of a No Deal Brexit, the lack of preparedness for it, and the damage it would do to UK livestock farming and especially the sheep sector. At a meeting on Friday of the main trade associations involved in Livestock production in the UK at the UK Livestock Brexit Group (UKLBG) major... Read the full article

20^th December 2018 Trade talk from Shae Price, BJP Marts Carmarthen “Where will we be this time next year” has been the big question in West Wales. ‘Brexit’ looms and is a great concern for many farmers. We hold a weekly dairy sale in Carmarthen of 50-60 freshly calved heifers and cows, along with 600+ calves. Dairy trade has been very up and down. West Wales is very much governed by... Read the full article

20^th December 2018 LAA Marts the Heart – New Auctioneer of the Year Encouraging the next generation of farmers to utilise livestock auctions… Jonty Cliffe named New Auctioneer of the Year 2018 A desire to encourage the next generation of farmers to utilise livestock auctions, and a focus on ‘the ‘three e’s’ of energy, enthusiasm and expertise, has seen Wright Marshall auctioneer, Jonty... Read the full article

10^th December 2018 Trade Talk from Alastair Brown of Bletsoes It’s that time of year when Christmas Fat stock shows are underway, something that has been going on for generations, showcasing the quality breeding and feeding of many farmers. We have three shows and sales at Bletsoes to include Thrapston, Bedford and Stratford, all within a couple of weeks of each other. Where we have... Read the full article

3^rd December 2018 Marts the Hart - Russell Steer Continual development and building relationships key as Russell Steer named Auctioneer of the Year Award A passion to lift the profile of sheep sales, and increase throughputs, are key factors behind Russell Steer being named Livestock Auctioneer of the Year 2018. Russell, a Kivells’ director, operating out of Exeter... Read the full article

16^th November 2018 David Kivell elected as the new chairman of Livestock Auctioneers Association David Kivell, one of the country’s leading auctioneers, has been elected as the new chairman of the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA). Mr Kivell was appointed chairman during the AGM of the LAA in Welshpool, succeeding John Brereton, following his highly productive two-year term of office. Mr Kivell is the fifth-generation... Read the full article

16^th November 2018 Trade Talk from Ted Ogden, CCM Auctions, Skipton Auction Mart Throughout the decades auction markets have proved to be progressive businesses, with many forms of technology driving sales forward. This keeps them relevant, trading all forms of farmstock and related items. The mix of modern and traditional techniques makes the medium of live selling the most effective way to economically,... Read the full article

15^th November 2018 Popular choice as John Thomson Snr recognised with Lifetime Achievement award One of the most recognised names and faces within the livestock auctioneering sector, Mr John A. Thomson Snr has been presented with the Mart’s the Heart Auctioneer Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of a career that began more than 70 years ago. Well known both north and south of the border for his dedication,... Read the full article

30^th October 2018 Trade Talk with Alastair Sneddon, Bagshaws, Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre In the early part of this year sheep producers and auctioneers were in danger of living up to Harold Macmillan’s famous words, “… most of our people have never had it so good,” with Hoggs averaging 300p/kg, and cull ewes averaging £100 per head. Things have changed somewhat since then, and several factors have conspired... Read the full article

26^th October 2018 Trade Talk from Harvey Pile, Auctioneer and Valuer, Stags Autumn Influencers Reflecting on a challenging autumn, selling breeding and store stock of both cattle and sheep, I note we are fortunate at Stags to be the operators in traditional markets. Year after year, our purchasers and vendors seek to source or sell next year’s breeding or store stock, helping to underpin a difficult... Read the full article

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