The farm sale at Annefield, Dumfries, on behalf of J Strawhorn and Son, attracted a healthy crowd and bids for all types of items, ensuring a solid trade throughout.

The sale, conducted by Harrison and Hetherington, was topped at £21,800 by a Merlo tele handler, followed by a John Deere 6310 tractor that made £13,700.

LEADING prices

Machinery – £21,800 Merlo tele handler; £13,700 John Deere 6310 tractor; £10,800 Claas baler; £9400 feeder wagon; £7800 Cast 844; £7000 Kubota; £6200 Big West trailer; £5000 slurry tanker; £4800 Lely Lotus; £3600 straw chopper; £3300 Honda quad bike; £2800 plough; £2200 shear grab; £2100 silage trailer.