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10^th March 2017 Trade Talk by Simon Draper As I write these ponderings I am excited at the prospect of selling 500 plus Aberdeen Angus x cattle this Friday in Thame Market. Trade so far this spring has been terrific for the 10 to 12 month steers of any breed or cross with plenty of suckled bred sorts £1000 and 250pkg looking best sold at this age and pounds dearer... Read the full article

3^rd March 2017 Trade Talk by Graham Ellis The number of prime cattle in Colchester Market totally insufficient for regular buyers resulting in a strong trade for all cattle in the early part of 2017. Great concern about numbers going through the live ring with TB restrictions affecting several fattening units within the area and many yards not being filled in the... Read the full article

20^th February 2017 Trade Talk by Jonny Dymond 2017 has started brightly with trade buoyant through all sections at Beeston, we are, like many of our clients, very glad to see the back of a very tough 2016! Our Dairy Sales are going from strength to strength as the Large Dairies finally start to give a respectable price for milk. January’s Dispersal of the Renowned... Read the full article

20^th February 2017 Three reasons why livestock auction marts can't sustain disproportionate business rate hikes Increased turnover does not always mean increased margins, warns LAA Repercussions will be felt far beyond the auction ring unless affordability and running costs are considered when business rates are calculated, warns the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA). Ahead of a meeting with the Valuations Office Agency (VOA)... Read the full article

13^th February 2017 Trade Talk By Stuart Hassall The dairy industry has certainly seen its fair share of volatility over the past 12 months. We have felt every part of this, the diversity of milk contracts has certainly translated to the sales ring and we have seen such a huge spread of trade. Prior to Christmas we witnessed dairy cow trade lift significantly, almost... Read the full article

6^th February 2017 Top auctioneer students recognised at Harper Adams University graduation ceremony The winners of the Golden Gavel and LAA Gavel awards were recently announced during the Annual Graduation Ceremony hosted by Harper Adams University and attended by the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) and the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers (IAAS). Hywel Evans of Morgan Evans & Co Ltd, on the Isle of Anglesey,... Read the full article

28^th January 2017 Trade Talk by Glyn Lucas By Glyn Lucas Senior Dairy Auctioneer, Harrison & Hetherington The contrast within the dairy industry could not be more dramatic compared to twelve months ago with a bright outlook and a global confidence that will ensure prices continue to firm through 2017. H&H dairy sales encompasses a large geographical area however... Read the full article

21^st January 2017 Trade Talk by Harvey Pile Through the eyes of a youngster Through the eyes of a relative youngster in the industry the long term future looks uncertain as we are faced with the unknown consequences of a Brexit deal. Each week in South Molton Market I dare to speculate and predict with clients and colleagues but the reality is no one can say for... Read the full article

6^th January 2017 Trade Talk by Alastair Brown Another year has passed and now it's time to get on with the next one, we have to look forward to what challenges this one will bring us. At Bletsoes we are busy with many new sales this year holding more special collective sales to service the farming community. Early collective auctions include In-lamb Ewes, Ewe & Lamb,... Read the full article

19^th December 2016 Trade Talk by Keith Davis At the end of our busy autumn period we can reflect on the trade over the year and what effect the Brexit vote at the end of June may have had. The breeding ewe trade has been stronger than most people expected and certainly in Welshpool with larger numbers coming forward we have been pleasantly surprised by the demand... Read the full article

16^th December 2016 Trade Talk by James Morrish Christmas is always a special time at Kivells Markets with quality and quantity in abundance. This year's shows saw hundreds of people in attendance to witness the judging of over 700 cattle, sheep and pigs with the 2016 Supreme Champion being 'Hot tottie' a 17mth old Limousin heifer from M/S Calcraft of Honiton reaching... Read the full article

12^th December 2016 Trade Talk by Robert Meadmore As 2016 draws to a close, it is an apt time to reflect on the events of the past 12 months. Most areas of agriculture, and definitely the fields that I operate in have enjoyed a respectable but not record year. Whether you voted to leave or stay, the drop in the value of sterling certainly helped sheep producers in all... Read the full article

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