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4^th July 2018 Farmer open meetings give insight into supplying to halal food sector Over 100 farmers attend first of a series of presentations under the auspices of the Livestock Auctioneers Association More than 100 farmers attended the first in a series of open meetings, providing information and advice on the supply requirements for the halal food sector, during a busy market day at Welshpool Livestock... Read the full article

18^th May 2018 Halal food sector represents huge market opportunity for UK livestock industry Livestock auctioneers throughout England and Wales are highlighting the importance of the halal food sector, particularly as we now enter the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which commenced on 17th May. A rapidly growing market, made up of a largely younger, more affluent demographic, is seeing demand for halal-certified... Read the full article

19^th April 2018 Positive livestock auction market throughput figures released for England and Wales Average values rise as throughput figures show healthy picture and good demand during challenging year Throughput figures through the auction mart system, released this month by the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA), demonstrate a strong demand for the red-meat sector, with turnover across all species rising above... Read the full article

23^rd February 2018 Next breed of livestock auctioneers recognised during graduation ceremony at Harper Adams University Future of the livestock auctioneering receive qualifications after industry celebrates its 200th anniversary year The next generation of livestock auctioneers took centre stage during a graduation ceremony at Harper Adams University, and in doing so were awarded their Fellowship of the Livestock Auctioneers Association... Read the full article

9^th February 2018 Trade Talk by Alastair Brown Auctions around the country have recorded a good January with increased throughput and trade in all sectors. Our first in-lamb sheep sale saw a vast crowd of buyers eagerly bidding Lamb sheep sale which saw a vast crowd of bidders and buyers eagerly bidding on all types forward with older full -mouth ewes selling from... Read the full article

12^th January 2018 Trade Talk by Scott Donaldson 2018 is upon us and let’s hope we can look forward to a prosperous year with busy markets full of livestock and producers rewarded for the quality of stock the livestock farmers of this country are renowned for. Last year ended extremely well, with more than 600 dairy cattle through the ring at Carlisle before Christmas.... Read the full article

10^th October 2017 Surveys reveal prompt payments and wider customer base attracts farmers to the live auction ring More than 93 percent of farmers surveyed used auction markets to buy and sell livestock New research reveals that the extended market reach, prompt payments and the competition of the ring are the key catalysts attracting both buyers and sellers to the livestock auction mart system. Conducted over two major industry events,... Read the full article

15^th August 2017 Time to be proactive in winning markets, livestock representatives urge Government Brexit presents a tremendous opportunity for the UK livestock sector, but Government needs to start acting now to help achieve progress in winning new markets around the world and retaining existing markets, according to the UK Livestock Brexit Group. While the livestock sector, alongside its levy bodies and Government... Read the full article

25^th May 2017 Provenance and credibility the watchwords as the livestock industry looks towards a post-Brexit marketplace A positive look at a post-Brexit red meat trade will be based on a focus of ‘provenance and credibility’, according to keynote speakers at the conference of the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) and the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) last weekend. Addressing the challenges and opportunities... Read the full article

16^th May 2017 LAA annual conference addresses Brexit and future industry opportunities Keynote speakers from across the industry will discuss the implications and opportunities for the red meat trade post-Brexit, during the conference of the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) and the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS), this week at Slaley Hall, Hexham. Taking place from the 18... Read the full article

28^th April 2017 Trade Talk by Rob Meadmore As I write, Spring is in the air, with grass growing and the ground warming nicely. Let’s hope that by the time this article is in print that there is not a foot of snow on the fields! Agriculture and its allied industries have faced challenges of all descriptions for many many years and it looks like the immediate future... Read the full article

21^st April 2017 2016 livestock auction market throughput figures reflect strength of industry in bicentenary year. Figures released today during a special bicentenary luncheon demonstrate the continued strength and value of the livestock auction market in England and Wales, 200 years after the first registered livestock auction took place in the UK. Nearly £1.7 billion worth of livestock was sold through the auction market system in... Read the full article

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