At
last some sunshine and our stock have been soaking it up. The fields are
greening up and the grass is growing nicely. The dairy cows from a neighbouring
farm are out so that's official: it's spring time!
On a sombre note, the
gavel struck for the last time at Chelford this week as the market conducted
its last ever sale. Many, like myself, will look back with fondness as memories
flow of animals bought and sold and the good times spent with such a variety of
characters around the ringside and cafe. Our markets play such a pivotal role
in our industry and really must be cherished.
At
the weekend it was The Blue Day at Newark, where pedigree trade was solid with
a heifer topping at 6,500gns. Commercial trade was on fire, with the annual
consignment of British Blue crosses from the Baldwin family, Wigan, peaking at
£3,000 for a heifer and their 55 heifers averaging £1,356.63 and 44 steers at
£1,156.
Sheep trade has seen
a lift this week as we approach Easter. Increasing numbers of new season lambs
have seen a significant rise in price, which, in turn, has helped the hogg
trade with cull ewes also up a bit.
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Enjoy your week.
Steph Ryder
Head of Commercial
Sales & Development
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