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15^th November 2018 Popular choice as John Thomson Snr recognised with Lifetime Achievement award One of the most recognised names and faces within the livestock auctioneering sector, Mr John A. Thomson Snr has been presented with the Mart’s the Heart Auctioneer Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of a career that began more than 70 years ago. Well known both north and south of the border for his dedication,... Read the full article

30^th October 2018 Trade Talk with Alastair Sneddon, Bagshaws, Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre In the early part of this year sheep producers and auctioneers were in danger of living up to Harold Macmillan’s famous words, “… most of our people have never had it so good,” with Hoggs averaging 300p/kg, and cull ewes averaging £100 per head. Things have changed somewhat since then, and several factors have conspired... Read the full article

26^th October 2018 Trade Talk from Harvey Pile, Auctioneer and Valuer, Stags Autumn Influencers Reflecting on a challenging autumn, selling breeding and store stock of both cattle and sheep, I note we are fortunate at Stags to be the operators in traditional markets. Year after year, our purchasers and vendors seek to source or sell next year’s breeding or store stock, helping to underpin a difficult... Read the full article

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

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