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14^th April 2022 Turnover through the livestock markets of England and Wales smashes through the £2 billion barrier Value of the live sales system recognised during one of the industry’s most challenging years Turnover across all species through the livestock auction mart system in England and Wales has smashed through the £2 billion barrier for the first time, with growing numbers of producers and buyers recognising the importance... Read the full article

8^th April 2022 Trade Talk - Alastair J Brown FdSc FLAA, Senior Auctioneer, Bletsoes Spring has been seen in late March, and now we are having a little warm rain to hopefully make the grass grow. Prices this year have been seen at levels we have not witnessed before especially in the cattle rings throughout the country. Store cattle are at least £50 and probably nearer £100 per head dearer than last year’s... Read the full article

25^th March 2022 Trade Talk from Nick Young FRICS, sheep auctioneer, Hailsham Market Hailsham Market dates back to 1252 and is situated in Hailsham town centre. It is the only livestock market in Sussex. It is located close to the well-known Pevensey Marshes, which is used for fattening cattle and sheep, and the dry South Downs, which is good for rearing cattle and sheep. The two long serving auctioneers... Read the full article

14^th March 2022 Next generation look to the future as young livestock auctioneers visit premier bull stud A group of 29 young livestock auctioneers from across England and Wales descended on North Wales recently to view the latest advancements taking place from the Genus ABS bull stud in Ruthin, gaining an invaluable insight into the future of AI and beef and dairy genetics. The informative tour and presentation formed part... Read the full article

14^th March 2022 Trade Talk - Mark Burgoyne, Partner, Nock Deighton Agricultural At last, we have opened Carmarthen Mart after lots of hard work by our landlord Carmarthen County Council and our legal team and we thank them for this fantastic opportunity. It was in truth an overwhelming opening on Wednesday 2nd March – the day following St David’s Day. There was definitely a note of apprehension as... Read the full article

7^th March 2022 Carmarthen Livestock Mart re-opens its doors with successful first sale Carmarthen Livestock Mart enjoyed the welcome site of its first sale in nearly two years, as it starts to re-establish its role as the rural hub of the local community, under the stewardship of new owners Nock Deighton Agricultural. The first sales of dairy calves and dairy cattle took place on Wednesday 2 March, and was... Read the full article

7^th March 2022 Trade Talk - Bradley Towell – Prime cattle auctioneer McCartneys Worcester & Ludlow markets We live in a world of ever-increasing uncertainty. As an industry, farmers have adapted to the impacts of Brexit and overcome the challenges brought about by Covid-19. Now more than ever the industry faces political disruption both nationally and on a global scale. The practical impacts on the livestock sector are the significant... Read the full article

28^th February 2022 Trade Talk – Matthew Nicholls BSc (Hons) MRICS MNAVA Auctioneer for Talgarth, Hereford and Builth Livestock Markets Prime hogget trade continues to remain buoyant especially on those medium weights up to 44kg which is thankfully driven by the export trade. The SQQ still remains marginally in front of the same period last year, however it doesn’t quite feel as sharp which is largely due to the fact that we started from a higher base with... Read the full article

7^th February 2022 Trade Talk - Richard Haigh, Selby Auction Mart Prime cattle trade started the year well. January can be unpredictable, with the first week or two usually seeing firm demand as depleted stocks over the festive period are replenished. Prices have been good, although bull trade fluctuated. One week saw averages a little “easier”, but they rallied again as the month progressed. The... Read the full article

21^st January 2022 Trade Talk - Harvey Pile, Auctioneer for Stags at South Molton, Honiton and Tavistock Livestock Markets South Molton, Honiton and Tavistock livestock markets continue to see a buoyant trade for all sheep classes sold. Store lambs in particular have been a pleasure to sell, perhaps fashionable and considered a more flexible option requiring less capital investment when compared to breeding stock and cattle. Whilst store lamb... Read the full article

13^th December 2021 Trade Talk from Alastair J Brown FdSc FLAA, Senior Auctioneer, Bletsoes, Thrapston Fatstock shows thrive in the live market It is that time of year when most auctioneers hold their annual Christmas Fatstock Show and Sales, to show the best of our stock to include cattle, sheep and pigs. Every year it proves what power the live weight marketing system has, with local butchers, wholesalers and even some... Read the full article

6^th December 2021 Trade Talk - Tom Brooksbank, Auctioneer, Norton and Brooksbank At last an upturn in dairy fortunes ? We have sold over 1200 dairy cattle in November by auction and a vintage tractor, older than your correspondent, for £7000. Variety is the spice of life and we saw Pro-Cross cattle sell up to £2,200 in front of a tremendous crowd of 200+ for the Smith family in Staffordshire and over... Read the full article

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