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There was a strong trade at the Farmers Guardian supported Great Annual July Fair at Exeter where almost 4,000 Suffolk cross shearlings went under the hammer to average £304 with the best selling from £305-£320 and the next £285-£298

John Christie began showing Suffolks at the Royal Highland Show in 1981, so it was a dream come true when he finally won the breed champion title at Ingliston 19 years later, in 2000

The livestock sections managed to avoid the worst of the week's weather at South of England Show at Ardingly

The sun shone on the livestock rings at Northumberland County Show, where exhibitors and visitors enjoyed a day of strong competition

A ewe lamb from Arnald Oare’s Groes flock was the star attraction at the Western Wonders show and sale of Suffolk females at Monmouthshire Livestock Centre when it stood champion at the pre-sale show and went on to top the entry at 10,000gns

A top price of £32,000 for a Texel and a record average £1,427.02, up £97.84 on the year for the 3,411 rams sold with a clearance rate of 87.10% were highlights of Kelso ram sales

At a busy Border Union show the inter-breed sheep winner was a Suffolk shearling ram from Norman Stuart and his daughter Mhairi, Penicuik. Lynsey Clark reports

The show and sale of Suffolk Sheep on behalf of the Scottish Area Branch saw an 84% clearance rate with six prices crossing the five-figure barrier to a top of 40,000gns

A big crowd attended the Suffolk Show, with some quality livestock on display

A demand-led change in focus has paid dividends for one Peak District Farm