The Livestock Auctioneers' Association Limited (LAA)

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25^th January 2021 Trade Talk with Peter Huntley, Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auctions I believe we on Exmoor, like others, are thankful that the politicians managed to work together eventually and have a tariff-free deal, particularly for the sheep industry and trade. Whatever the new paperwork requirements they are usually achievable, but if tariffs had been required this would undoubtedly have done great... Read the full article

16^th January 2021 Trade Talk with Hugh Brown, Chief Executive, Melton Mowbray Market Happy New Year to everyone and it certainly is for sheep farmers. With the uncertainty around a Brexit deal gone, demand has taken off again, which combined with short supply as many sold early has caused prices to rocket with the SQQ approaching 270ppkg this week. Cattle have also been in demand as shelves are restocked... Read the full article

6^th January 2021 Trade Talk with Ted Ogden, Auctioneer at Skipton Mart, North Yorkshire It’s always traditional to look back, review and analyse the year gone. Within the auction industry we have a lot to be thankful for, mainly the work of our Executive Secretary Chris Dodds, whose dedication to our cause successfully kept the livestock markets open as key workers in the food supply chain. The work in the... Read the full article

5^th January 2021 Updated guidance to livestock markets following national lockdown announcement In light of the Government announcement yesterday evening (4th Jan) to place England into full lockdown restrictions as a result of the increased COVID-19 threat, the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has issued updated guidance to its members to ensure continued safe trade within livestock markets. The devolved... Read the full article

29^th December 2020 LAA Statement on Brexit Trade Deal The LAA welcomes the prospect of a Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU. We have lobbied strongly, as chair of the Livestock Chain Advisory Group, to avoid the serious trade disruption that would result in not being adequately prepared in a post-Brexit environment. UK beef and lamb exports in particular, represent a... Read the full article

29^th December 2020 Home markets thriving amidst port disruption Livestock farmers urged to work with auctioneers and be aware of demand Farmers should take advantage of the knowledge and resources available through their local livestock auctioneers and benefit from a strong home market demand, amidst the disruption and chaos at ports witnessed last week that have continued into this... Read the full article

18^th December 2020 Zanna Dennis appointed as Development Officer to help drive LAA policy At one of the most exciting and crucial periods for the UK livestock industry, the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has announced expansion plans with the appointment of a new Development Officer to help drive its support for the UK red-meat sector. Zanna Dennis takes on the newly created position with the remit... Read the full article

14^th December 2020 Trade Talk with Oliver Chapman, Livestock Auctioneer & Graduate Trainee Agricultural Valuer, Louth Livestock Market It has been a somewhat challenging year for all involved with running and operating livestock markets up and down the country. However, it will definitely not be forgotten. The live option of selling finished and store stock this year has gone from strength to strength, with markets seeing a strong demand from all buyers... Read the full article

3^rd December 2020 Trade Talk with Sam Hogg FLAA/AIA (Scot), C&D Auction Marts Ltd, Longtown Mart Firstly, I hope everyone is safe and well during these unprecedented times, which have proved challenging in both personal and professional perspectives and looking set to remain with us for some time yet. Nevertheless, due to strategic guidelines being implemented throughout the auction mart sector this has allowed a... Read the full article

1^st December 2020 Trade Talk with Mark Burgoyne, Nock Deighton Agricultural LLP, Bridgnorth, Shropshire There is definitely a buzz around the cattle ring at the present time and despite COVID-19 restrictions and a ‘drop and go’ system in the market at the moment, trade is helping to enthuse producers. We are very fortunate to be supported by several butchers and small/medium wholesalers around our beef ring. Most of them... Read the full article

20^th November 2020 Trade Talk - Bryn Davies, J Bradburne Price & Co, Llanrwst Mart With the exception of the 2001 Foot and Mouth Outbreak, 2020 has been one of the strangest years I have experienced in over 30 years of auctioneering. The market has been voided of sellers for the vast duration and this has led to a strange atmosphere. Despite this, the prime lamb trade has been fantastic, with best export... Read the full article

13^th November 2020 Trade Talk with Chris Armstrong, Hexham & Northern Marts With considerable investment in safety measures and sale ring infrastructure, buyers and sellers can be reassured that the auction system continues to be the best method by which to market all classes of livestock. Despite fears over the fall-out from Brexit and the prospect of imports of US beef, trade for primestock... Read the full article

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