Red meat exports to Europe and further afield are bolstering ex-farm prices
Despite the extra paperwork for exports, sales of red meat to Europe and beyond are boosting UK farm-gate prices for beef, lamb, and pork.
Business & Technical Editor
Patsy brings over 23 years of dedicated service to The Scottish Farmer, where she currently serves as the Business and Technical Editor.
In this role, she oversees the production and editing of articles covering a wide range of topics, including shows and sales of both pedigree and commercial livestock across Scotland, as well as key events in Ireland and south of the Border.
Within the business realm, Patsy's responsibilities extend to analysing market trends, preparing technical reports, and occasionally covering news stories. To stay abreast of industry developments, she actively participates in technical conferences and maintains close relationships with various breed societies, livestock markets, meat companies, and marketing boards.
Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in selecting and crafting the numerous farm features showcased in The Scottish Farmer.
Beyond her editorial duties, Patsy is deeply engaged in farm life, finding particular fulfillment in tending to her own pure-bred flock of Blackface sheep. Her passion for pedigree livestock extends to all aspects of her hobbies, reflecting her commitment to and immersion in the agricultural community.
Patsy brings over 23 years of dedicated service to The Scottish Farmer, where she currently serves as the Business and Technical Editor.
In this role, she oversees the production and editing of articles covering a wide range of topics, including shows and sales of both pedigree and commercial livestock across Scotland, as well as key events in Ireland and south of the Border.
Within the business realm, Patsy's responsibilities extend to analysing market trends, preparing technical reports, and occasionally covering news stories. To stay abreast of industry developments, she actively participates in technical conferences and maintains close relationships with various breed societies, livestock markets, meat companies, and marketing boards.
Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in selecting and crafting the numerous farm features showcased in The Scottish Farmer.
Beyond her editorial duties, Patsy is deeply engaged in farm life, finding particular fulfillment in tending to her own pure-bred flock of Blackface sheep. Her passion for pedigree livestock extends to all aspects of her hobbies, reflecting her commitment to and immersion in the agricultural community.
Despite the extra paperwork for exports, sales of red meat to Europe and beyond are boosting UK farm-gate prices for beef, lamb, and pork.
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Finally, drier and milder weather has spurred grass growth, especially south of the Border. This has led to a heightened demand for breeding sheep with lambs at foot.
A homozygous polled maiden heifer fetched the highest price at Paul and Jessica Semple’s pedigree Limousin herd dispersal at Stoneleigh, selling for 5900gns.
Fewer agricultural tractors of more than 50hp are being registered in the UK, with the latest figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association revealing a 13% decline in March at 1939 units.
At the Aberdeen Angus breed society's show and sale in Dungannon, a new center record of 8400gns was set for a bull.
At the Border and Lakeland Holstein Club's pedigree Dairy Day sale in Carlisle, prices reached a peak of 4900gns, with heifers in milk averaging over £2000.
At the Spring Selection sale in Borderway Mart, Carlisle, heifers from Mark and Sue Armstrong's Wolfa Holstein herd stole the show, clinching the top two prices.
The Crogham flock, the oldest Charollais sheep flock owned by Jonathan and Carroll Barber in Wymondham, Norfolk, has been sold in a complete dispersal sale.
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