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25^th March 2020 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) GUIDANCE TO MEMBERS AND FARMERS The LAA appreciates that members and their clients are being very supportive and understanding over the market restrictions that have and continue to be implemented. However, the health of the country needs us to be even more proactive. We MUST understand that in this time of national crisis there are two main priorities: First... Read the full article

20^th March 2020 Positive livestock auction market throughput figures released for England and Wales Throughput figures show healthy picture and good demand during challenging year Throughput figures from the livestock auction mart system, released this month by the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA), demonstrate a strong support and demand for the red-meat sector. The figures demonstrate a strong trade throughout... Read the full article

19^th March 2020 Auction marts open for business following latest guidance, says Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has confirmed that auction marts are open for business, as it announces its latest guidance updates amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. The LAA is in regular dialogue with Government to ensure auction marts continue to operate in a way that is not detrimental to human... Read the full article

18^th March 2020 Update for members amid Coronavirus (Covid-19) escalation The LAA is in regular dialogue with Government to ensure auction marts continue to operate in a way that is not detrimental to human health during the developing coronavirus situation, and we are monitoring the situation on an hourly basis to ensure marts do not become sites of concern for farmers. Following a meeting... Read the full article

13^th March 2020 LAA issues guidance to members amid Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has to date had no reports of any concerns relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19), and as such it is business as usual, following the necessary precautions and UK Government guidance. We are maintaining regular contact with all of our member companies, ensuring adequate facilities... Read the full article

27^th February 2020 LAA Manifesto | The Value of Livestock Auction Marts to British Farming The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) is the national organisation representing auctioneering firms that occupy and run the livestock auction markets of England and Wales. The LAA takes steps to develop the system of selling livestock through auction markets, and to enhance the throughput and turnover of markets,... Read the full article

7^th February 2020 Trade Talk - Mr R (Robert) Addision MRICS FLAA - Hexham & Northern Marts 2020 has started well with all classes of stock selling well in the market place. Prime sheep have been excellent reflected in a national SQQ average of 2.09p/kilo being up 23ppkg or £9.75 on the year. Cast ewes have seen an even more animated demand with continental bred sorts regularly breaking the £100 barrier whilst... Read the full article

5^th February 2020 Expansion Plans at Livestock Auctioneers’ Association at ‘Exciting Time for Livestock Industry’ At one of the most exciting and crucial periods for the UK livestock industry, the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has this week announced expansion plans as it continues to play a leading role in representing the UK sector both in home and international markets. Heavily involved in all aspects of the UK livestock... Read the full article

20^th December 2019 Trade Talk from Stephen Dodsworth - Darlington Farmers Auction Market As I write this, our final Christmas Primestock sale at the current location is upon us. The pinnacle of the auction system, as the very best of British livestock is showcased, the Christmas shows across the land should rightly fill our whole industry with pride. In recent weeks the excitement for a seasonal lift in trade... Read the full article

4^th December 2019 LAA creates Social Media Guide for members The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association has recently been using social media more frequently in order to promote the work and activity of the organisation and to engage with LAA members. The LAA has put this guide together for its members, in order to help them connect with more customers, livestock producers, buyers and... Read the full article

29^th November 2019 Drew Patrick – New Auctioneer of the Year Award 2019 LOVE FOR THE COUNTRYSIDE AND A HELPING HAND FROM ‘AUCTIONEERING LEGEND’ LEADS TO FLOURISHING CAREER FOR NEW AUCTIONEER OF THE YEAR, DREW PATRICK It has been a sharp rise from growing up in Pembrokeshire to becoming head store lamb and cast ewe auctioneer at Hexham Auction Mart. So how did New Auctioneer of the Year winner,... Read the full article

29^th November 2019 Trade Talk - Peter Huntley Autumn Sheep At our two Exmoor markets, being Cutcombe and Blackmoor Gate, we have the normal autumn boost of numbers and particularly in the last couple of weeks, the sheep trade has been boosted by the lift in the prime lamb market; prime lambs and store lambs would be ahead of the same period last year. At our recent... Read the full article

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