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Store cattle buyers were optimistic on the back of the prime trade, with a flying trade also reported in the rings.

Cull prices support prime trade. Tight supplies drive trade.

British Wool is offering young farmers an opportunity to attend a beginner shearing course, enabling YFC members to work towards a Blue Seal award.  

AT the Farmers Guardian supported show and sale of Welsh Black cattle at Dolgellau the top price was 10,000gns.

A new breed record of 35,000gns for a Texel ewe lamb was set at Carlisle when the Plasucha flock was dispersed on behalf of Robert Bennett, Meiford, Powys.

In the latest Marts The Heart Standing the Test of Time series supported by the Livestock Auctioneers Association and Shearwell Data we highlight some of the auctioneers who have shown outstanding service to their profession

Farmers Guardian looks back at some of the highlights of the year from sale rings across the UK.

A Charolais cross heifer from Wilson Peters, Monzie, stood overall champion at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic at Thainstone.

It was the female and reserve overall champion which sold for the day’s top price of 4.79/kg (3,011) at Skipton’s Farmers Guardian supported Christmas show and sale.

THE timed online sale of sheep dogs hosted by Farmers Marts (R.G. Jones), Dolgellau, topped at 10,300.