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August 2019
Trade Talk from Stuart Hassall - Auctioneers Hassall Brothers & Halls Livestock Market, Shrewsbury Livestock Market
A tremendous atmosphere, with lots of potential and successful bidders, was the order of the day at the Shrewsbury Weekly Dairy Sale (06.08.19), with over 140 animals passing through the sales ring. The quality was tremendous for the show, with first prize in a very strong heifer class generating much interest both in...
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August 2019
Marts play part in tackling mental health issues
Livestock markets providing a forum for farmers needing support. Livestock markets are playing a crucial role in helping to tackle mental health concerns within rural communities, and providing an outreach to those feeling vulnerable and alone, says the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA). “Livestock auctioneers are...
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July 2019
Trade Talk from Daniel Jones of Herbert R Thomas
The numbers of spring lambs are starting to increase, those presented are well finished, having taken advantage of the kind weather. A steady but respectable trade on spring lambs continued last week (18 th June) topping at 215/kg with an average of 201p/kg. We have not seen the influx of smaller lambs coming to forward...
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June 2019
Trade Talk - Harvey Pile, Stags - South Molton, Honiton and Tavistock livestock markets
Spring lamb numbers have jumped rapidly since the start of February, with both of our prime sheep markets seeing larger quantities of spring lambs coming to market in early 2019. South Molton market has so far seen an increase of 18% year on year, as over 11,000 prime lambs have been sold through the ring as opposed to...
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March 2019
Livestock auction marts contributing £3.42 billion to rural economies of England and Wales
Independent report details value of livestock markets to wider rural communities Livestock auction markets across England and Wales are contributing at least £3.42 billion, and supporting over 3,000 jobs, according to independent economic analyst, Sean Rickard, in a report published today. The report, commissioned by...
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January 2019
British Livestock Sector fears No Deal Brexit
The British livestock sector is increasingly concerned about the prospect of a No Deal Brexit, the lack of preparedness for it, and the damage it would do to UK livestock farming and especially the sheep sector. At a meeting on Friday of the main trade associations involved in Livestock production in the UK at the UK Livestock Brexit Group (UKLBG) major...
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December 2018
Trade talk from Shae Price, BJP Marts Carmarthen
“Where will we be this time next year” has been the big question in West Wales. ‘Brexit’ looms and is a great concern for many farmers. We hold a weekly dairy sale in Carmarthen of 50-60 freshly calved heifers and cows, along with 600+ calves. Dairy trade has been very up and down. West Wales is very much governed by...
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December 2018
LAA Marts the Heart – New Auctioneer of the Year
Encouraging the next generation of farmers to utilise livestock auctions… Jonty Cliffe named New Auctioneer of the Year 2018 A desire to encourage the next generation of farmers to utilise livestock auctions, and a focus on ‘the ‘three e’s’ of energy, enthusiasm and expertise, has seen Wright Marshall auctioneer, Jonty...
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December 2018
Trade Talk from Alastair Brown of Bletsoes
It’s that time of year when Christmas Fat stock shows are underway, something that has been going on for generations, showcasing the quality breeding and feeding of many farmers. We have three shows and sales at Bletsoes to include Thrapston, Bedford and Stratford, all within a couple of weeks of each other. Where we have...
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December 2018
Marts the Hart - Russell Steer
Continual development and building relationships key as Russell Steer named Auctioneer of the Year Award A passion to lift the profile of sheep sales, and increase throughputs, are key factors behind Russell Steer being named Livestock Auctioneer of the Year 2018. Russell, a Kivells’ director, operating out of Exeter...
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November 2018
David Kivell elected as the new chairman of Livestock Auctioneers Association
David Kivell, one of the country’s leading auctioneers, has been elected as the new chairman of the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA). Mr Kivell was appointed chairman during the AGM of the LAA in Welshpool, succeeding John Brereton, following his highly productive two-year term of office. Mr Kivell is the fifth-generation...
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November 2018
Trade Talk from Ted Ogden, CCM Auctions, Skipton Auction Mart
Throughout the decades auction markets have proved to be progressive businesses, with many forms of technology driving sales forward. This keeps them relevant, trading all forms of farmstock and related items. The mix of modern and traditional techniques makes the medium of live selling the most effective way to economically,...
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