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19^th October 2018 Trade Talk from Bernie Hutchinson, Market Drayton Market U-TURN IN OVER THIRTY MONTH TRADE The last couple of weeks has seen a major correction in the barren cow trade with another seasonal flush of cows coming to the market place. Prices have been falling over the last three weeks with some cows seeing a 20p to 25p a kilo liveweight reduction. Greatest hit seems to be the... Read the full article

12^th October 2018 Trade Talk by Glyn Lucas Senior Dairy Auctioneer, Harrison & Hetherington 2018 has been a year of extreme weather conditions across the globe, and here in the UK it’s been no different. The extreme weather alongside the new world of geo-economics has increased the cost of production significantly, leaving the farm gate milk price still behind the curve. Speaking with milk producers it seems... Read the full article

12^th October 2018 Trade Talk from Russell Steer, Director, Kivells, Exeter Livestock Centre What a turbulent time the past eight months have proved to be! Evidence indeed of just how vulnerable livestock farming is to extremes of weather, and the knock-on effects this has across the whole industry, particularly the breeding sheep trade. As the sheep auctioneer in Exeter, selling 200,000 sheep annually, it has... Read the full article

13^th September 2018 Drover training scheme further enhances people skills at auction markets A new Drover Training Scheme has been developed by independent training professionals Animal-I, by request of the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA), and in co-operation with AHDB. The ‘Safe Hands’ Master Drovers Programme has been developed to address the increasing requirements for health and safety, animal welfare... Read the full article

28^th August 2018 British farmers celebrate Loving Lamb Week with year-round availability Livestock markets helping keep British lamb on the plate all year British farmers have reacted to demand and are bringing home-grown lamb to the consumer year-round, thanks to changes in farming practices and demand from the live sales ring, according to the organisation representing livestock markets throughout England... Read the full article

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

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