✰ SERVICES TO: Aberdeen Angus, British Blue and Holstein
To include Herringbone Parlour, Bulk Tank & Dairy Equipment etc. For EC & LK Parker
(Removed from Eastbury Farm, Minehead, Somerset for convenience of sale) ** Live bidding on MartEye, please register in advance at gth.marteye.ie **
Smithfield
AUCTION MARTS
LONGTOWN MART Tel (01228) 791215
Tuesday 3rd December at 10.30am
4,500 Store Lambs & Feeding Ewes
LONGTOWN CHRISTMAS SHOW
SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS SHOW & SALE – 35 CLASSES
£3,000 PRIZE MONEY – ENTRIES REQUESTED
Prime Lambs. Prime Cattle. Prime Cows Show at 10am. Sale of Cattle at 12.30pm followed by Lambs Sale includes Prime Cattle & Prime Lambs outwith the show
Sale of Traditional Breed & Fancy Poultry at 10.45am Longtown Primary School Choir at 10.15am Trade stands & stalls
Tuesday 10th December at 10.30am
4,000 Store Lambs & Feeding Ewes
Monday 13th January
11th ANNUAL “LONGTOWN LADIES” EVENING SALE
Show & Sale of Pedigree Texel In-lamb Females & Geld Hoggs
Sale of Dutch Texel, Dutch Spotted, Beltex, Charollais, Suffolk & other MV Accredited In-lamb Females & Geld Hoggs
Entries invited
Gloucester & Border Counties Texel Club
Show & Sale of In Lamb Ewes & Ewe Lambs Show at 10.00am, Sale at 11.00am
Chaileybrook Platinum Anniversary Celebration Sale 25 In Lamb Southdown Ewes & 5 Southdown Ewe Lambs including a guest consignment from the Littlebrook Flock Sale at 12noon
Badger Face Texel Sale of In Lamb Ewes & Ewe Lambs Sale at 1.00pm
Blue Texel Show & Sale of In Lamb Ewes & Ewe Lambs Show at 11.00am
Sale following on from Badger Face Texel at 1.00pm
Ryeland Rubies
Inaugural Sale of Ryeland & Coloured Ryeland In Lamb Ewes & Ewe Lambs from six of the most noted flocks in the breed: Bryn Caffo, Cagedale, Catherton, Hawthorns, Mansel and Allerdale.
Sale at 2.00pm
Online bidding will be available via Marteye For more information and catalogues, Contact Worcester Office on 01905 769770
Stirk sales have been a huge success View from the Rostrum
Matthew Middleton on cattle and lamb trade
After joining CCM Auctions back in September, I have settled in and really feel part of the great team at Skipton Auction Mart. Even with a previous two years of rostrum experience, it is never easy taking to a new rostrum for the first time. Despite this, there has been great support from customers on both sides of the ring.
In this short time, I have sold a variety of stock – catching the latter part of the breeding sheep season – and been able to dip my toe into new sections. I am excited to see what the future holds – stock numbers available on-farm are getting smaller, therefore leading to more competition.
Saturday stirk sales have proven to be a huge success. They are becoming more popular with farmer
growers who want to buy younger cattle to grow into strong stores for their own feeding pens or to sell – there is an ever-growing ringside of buyers every sale.
This is allowing farmers to keep more cattle over a 12-month period and sell them much sooner in comparison to keeping a suckler cow. Working hand in hand, the calf ring has also seen an increased interest,
with more rearing farmers buying the younger calves to grow into stirks for the Saturday auctions. Both the stirk and calf sections have seen an increase in price, with more farmers looking at these as options.
The ever-rising beef trade is also providing confidence.
Prime lambs have seen a rise in trade, with a 46p/kg difference on the same week last year, and are looking to hold firm for the foreseeable with plenty of buyer interest. With producer-bred sheep now starting to run low on numbers, we are seeing the start of the bought lambs coming forward.
The bluetongue-restricted zone covers a large proportion of our catchment area in the East, and this might have a knock-on effect on numbers in the hogg season unless restrictions are lifted.
Cast ewes keep coming, with large numbers passing through the market every week and farmers not keeping any unproductive sheep, regardless of age and condition.
Mark Lee: 07980924179
Simon Lamb: 07815 188125
Ryan Spackman: 07725 653542
Mark@nortonandbrooksbank.com
THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER (10:00AM)
Store lambs also have high numbers throughout the year, with more farmers seeing this as a viable option with the way the trade has been and a nationwide shortage of winter grazing.
Non-grazing schemes have had knock-on effects, with some buyers not purchasing the same quantity of lambs as other years and several purchasers chasing the short-keep lamb for more turnover.
We now look forward to our annual Christmas show on Sunday (December 1), which is a real showcase of quality stock from the Craven district and surrounding area.
Judging will get underway at 10.30am, followed by the sale at 12pm. There will also be a huge offering of produce, home baking, and crafts, which are all sold for charity.
Matthew Middleton is an auctioneer at CCM Auctions. Call 07860 659 803, or email matthew@ccmauctions.com
Complete dispersal sale on behalf of Long Partners following the recent sale of the farm. Sale consists of almost 280 cows in milk together with youngstock and machinery. Herd is all year calving but note that over 80 sell fresh in the last few weeks! Holstein herd but with many of the younger cows being first cross Monty or Viking Red. Super robust cattle capable of fitting all systems. Currently 9500kg on simple grass/ maize TMR with modest concentrates. Access to Summer grazing. Note the constituents of 4.7% fat & 3.7% protein SCC110!! Over 130 of the milkers sell in their 1st lactation! All cows cubicle housed and milked 2x daily. Very good health status with recent full herd clear TB test. Further details next week with catalogues available by request and via our website. Sale pictures & info on out Facebook page. INCLUDED- ‘20 KEENAN 400 MECH-FIBRE DIET FEEDER, ‘19 REDROCK 4000G SLURRY TANKER C/W7.5M FOLDING TRAILED SHOE, FARMHAND 4M GRASS DRILL, KUHN TRIPLE MOWERS, CALF TEL HUTCHES, SHEAR GRAB, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT. LIVE ON MARTEYE.
US ON
Matthew Middleton
BORDERWAY MART, CARLISLE
Tel: 01228 406200
79 DARK DIAMOND SUFFOLK SALE
Saturday 30th November – 12.30pm 56 gimmers and 23 ewe lambs
CHRISTMAS PRIMESTOCK SHOWS AND SALES
Kindly sponsored by Grange Quarries, Eric Hall Livestock Agent, Lancashire Meats, Yorkshire Halal & GT Tyres, Carlisle
PRIME CATTLE
Monday 2nd December
Judging 9.30am
All Show animals to be penned by 9.00am prompt 13 classes & Championships
11.00am with Prime Bulls, Prime Cattle, Cast Cows
PRIME SHEEP
Monday 9th December
Judging 9.30am
7 classes & Championships
9.30am CAST SHEEP
11.30am PRIME LAMBS (ballot drawn 11.00am)
IT’S ON A THURSDAY
417 DAIRY CATTLE SELLING BORDERWAY MONTHLY DAIRY DAY
Thursday 5th December - 10.30am
PLEASE FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO VIEW ANIMALS PRIOR TO THE SALE
Comprising: 200 freshly calved cows/heifers –75 late lactation cows - 80 In-calf heifers –62 bulling/yearling heifers Breeds represented include Holstein Friesian, Irish Friesian, Fleckvieh, Viking Red, British Friesian, Ayrshire & Jersey FRESHLY CALVED ANIMALS The sale includes an outstanding consignment of freshly calved cows and heifers all producing large volumes of milk from many of the top dairy farms in the North DISPERSAL SALE The ongoing dispersal of ACREHEAD and LANGHILL herds on behalf of SRUC Crichton Farm, Dumfries continues with 21 freshly calved cows & heifers, 11 mid lactation cows due April, 44 in-calf heifers, 8 bulling heifers & 21 heifer calves.
75 LATE LACTATION COWS 35 Fleckvieh & Pro Cross cows sell from STANNOCK farm all due again in March/April to the British Blue.
80 IN CALF HEIFERS - 44 Pedigree Holstein In Calf heifers sell from SRUC due from January to sexed semen. 20 Pro Cross In Calf heifers sell from STANNOCK farm due March/April to the Hereford.
62 YOUNGSTOCK 16 pedigree Holstein bulling heifers sell from BIRDS HILL FARM, 29 pedigree Holstein bulling & heifers calves sell from SRUC Farm. 7 pedigree Holstein heifer calves sell from the FEIZOR herd. including a well bred group from CARNEL Farm
PLEASE ORDER YOUR CATALOGUE TODAY or connect with someone from the sale staff.
Inc XMAS SHOW FOR BEST BULL, BEST STEER, BEST HEIFER (Entries close Monday 2nd December)
Agricultural Themed
293 BORDER FINE ARTS & BESWICK PIECES & New Sale of AGRICULTURAL THEMED VINTAGE TOYS & COLLECTABLES
Viewing from 9.00am Sale 10.00am
PEDIGREE SHEEP
Annual Winter Show & Sale of 23 PEDIGREE TEXEL FEMALES
Sale 10.30am followed by 13 PEDIGREE BELTEX FEMALES
18 PEDIGREE BLUE TEXEL FEMALES & WINTER SHOW STARS
Sale approx. 11.30am
Annual Winter Collective Sale of 150 Ewes inc Cons from F Joel & J Edmondson & J Wood (Entries to Ted Ogden 07855 958211)
CRAVEN FEATHER AUCTIONS
Christmas Show & Sale of POULTRY, WATERFOWL, HATCHING EGGS & EQUIPMENT
Monday 23rd December
Annual Sale of OVEN READY POULTRY Pre-Entered Birds Only
RICHARD HAIGH: 07768 594535 www.selbymart.co.uk ...Yorkshire’s Friendly Mart
Contact Office for Details MART OFFICE: 01757 703347
Monday 2nd December at 10am
Usual Sale Fatstock Inc X-mas Show of Prime Lambs & Cattle
See website for classes Friday 6th December 11am
Fortnightly Sale of Breeding & Store Sheep & Cattle
Calves at 11.30am
Monday 9th December
Usual Sale of Fatstock Inc X-mas Show of Prime Pigs
Ian Smith - Mart Manager 07738043771 Office 01943 462172 wfam @auctionmarts.com
www.nwauctions.co.uk info@nwauctions.co.uk
HAWES, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL8 3NP 01969 667207 www.hawesmart.co.uk
11:15am 300 STORE CATTLE
Monday 2nd December Christmas Show of Prime Lambs
Friday 13th December Christmas Show of Rearing Calves & Pairs of Store Cattle
Every Tuesday: 1pm PRIME LAMBS & CAST SHEEP –
Tuesday 3rd December ‘BUTCHERS BONANZA’ Show & Sale of Prime Cattle, Lambs, Pigs & Cast Ewes
Thursday 5th December 10:30am 5000 STORE LAMBS
Thursday 12th December Christmas Show of Calves 10am 150 REARING CALVES & WEANLINGS 10:30am 100 CAST/OTM CATTLE 11:15am STORE CATTLE & SUCKLER CALVES
Tuesday 17th December ALL CLASSES OF PIGS
Thursday 19th December
10am Special Additional Sale of REARING CALVES
10:30am 5000 STORE LAMBS
Catalogue Entries by Friday 11th December
Saturday 4th January PEDIGREE SHEEP DAY
Society Sale for Beltex, Badger Face Texel & Dutch Spotted In Lamb Ewes & Empty Gimmer Hoggs. Catalogue Entries by Friday 6th December
Vintage Sale Live Online: Friday 29th - Monday 2nd. Monthly Sale Live Online: Friday 29th - Tuesday 3rd. Viewing: Friday 29th, Saturday 30th & Monday 2nd. Collection: Wednesday 4th & Friday 6th.
Tuesday 3rd December 10am
2000 Prime Lambs
400 Cast Ewes & Rams
Friday 6th December 10:30am
Catalogued Sale of 1500 Store Lambs
Tuesday 10th December
Christmas Show & Sale of Prime Lambs
Classes for pairs Bel & Tex, other breeds pens of 5 Judging 8:30am Sale 10am
Sponsored by Hammonds Butchers, Ms Tophams, & Northern Fallen Stock Ltd 400 Cast Ewes & Rams
Christmas Show & Sale of Calves. Judging 10am Sale 10:30am
Sponsored by Genus Breeding & Wensleydale Creamery.
(Shows for regular vendors only)
Saturday 18th January 2025
Show & Sale of Individual Registered Ewes & Gimmer Lambs on behalf of the Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders Assoc and on behalf of the Swaledale Sheep Breeders Assoc, also Sale of other Individual Pedigree Females Entries close 30th December.
Tuesday 18th February
Show & Sale of Prime Lambs for Young Farmers for the JW Cockett & Son Shield. Sponsored by Lane End Farm Shop
Tuesday
Wednesday 4th December
Fortnightly
Tuesday 10th December
Fortnightly Sale of Store Lambs
Thursday 12th December
Elite Breeding Sale- Cancelled CHRISTMAS SHOWS
Wednesday 11th December Rearing Calves
Wednesday 11th December Lowland Prime Lambs
Tuesday 17th December Farmers Stirks
Saturday 21st December Dressed Poultry
See Online for Schedule of Classes
CHRISTMAS IN THE MART
Friday 13th December/ Saturday 14th December Inc. Friday Evening Farmers Carol Concert & Charity Tractor Run. Tradestands etc.
Brockholes Arms
Auction Mart
Claughton On Brock, Preston PR3 0PH
01995 640280 www.garstangmart.co.uk
Auctioneer: Tom Greenow 07572 249983
GISBURN AUCTION MARTS Auctioneers, Valuers, Agents
Rachel Capstick 07713075659 Jack Pickup 07710708326 Eleanor O’Neill 07706347505 Eli Tattersall 07955 288800
Saturday 30th November
Tuesday 3rd December, 2024
Christmas Show & Sale of Prime Lambs & Prime Cattle
10.30 a.m. Christmas Show & Sale of Cast Cows & OTM Cattle
Followed by TB Exempt Cattle
Tuesday 10th December, 2024
9:30am Weekly CAST SHEEP & PRIME LAMBS 10am 9 BREEDING CATTLE, 9 FEEDING CATTLE, 35 YOUNG BULLS followed by 159 STORE STEERS & HEIFERS inc CHRISTMAS SHOW at 9.30 in the pens
Thursday 5th December
XMAS REARING CALVES show 10amsale 10:30am (1) BBlue Bull (2) Other Cont Bull (3) BBlue Heifer (4) Other Cont Heifer (5) Native Bull or Heifer Prizes from GENUS
XMAS MASSEY FEEDS with LELY LONGTOWN DAIRY CATTLE show 10:15 - sale 11am (1) NC Heifer (2) NC Cow (3) NC Ped Heifer (4) Coloured/ Any other Breed (5) In-Calf Heifer Entries to Eleanor by Fri 29th Nov
XMAS CAST CATTLE show 10am - sale after prime cattle (1) BBlue (2) Other Cont (3) Dairy Bred (4) Native
Saturday 7th December
9:30am WEEKLY CAST SHEEP & PRIME LAMBS
10:30am ANY BREEDING SHEEP & GOATS
11am STORE LAMBS inc Christmas Show Entries please Saturday 21st December
Christmas Show of Store Cattle & Calves
Wednesday 18th December, 2024
Christmas Show & Sale of Dairy Cattle
Thursday 19th December, 2024
6.00 p.m. Dressed Poultry Sale
See Website For Full Show Schedule www.garstangmart.co.uk
12:30pm Dressed & Long Legged Festive Poultry Entries to the office please 01200 445376 FESTIVE SHOW DATES
11th Dec Annual Christmas
www.gisburnauctions.com | 01200 445376
Breed Societies
Stockjudging Competition
To be in with your chance of winning up to £200, test out your judging skills by entering our annual beef stockjudging competition.
Test your stockjudging skills and win up to £200
This year’s beef stockjudging competition is now open for entries. Our annual competition is once again sponsored by Show Time, supplier of specialist livestock products for cattle, sheep, horses and other animals, covering the UK and Europe.
How to take part
Take part by pitting your judging skills against those of our professional judge to be in with the chance of winning one of three cash prizes.
The first correct entry to be drawn at random will receive our top prize
of £200, while two runners-up will each win £50. To be in with a chance of winning, you need to rank the four animals pictured (one being the animal you rate most highly), in the same order as our judge.
Complete the entry form opposite and return it to: Showtime Stockjudging Competition, Farmers Guardian, Unit 4, Fulwood Business Park, Caxton Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9NZ, by January 31, 2025.
ENTER ONLINE
Alternatively, you can enter the competition online at farmersguardian.com/showtimestockjudging
ANIMAL X ANIMAL Y
AHDB is seeking a new Chair
AHDB is seeking a new Chair
AHDB is seeking a new Chair
Do you have the experience to chair a board that helps shape the future of the UK food and farming industry? Can you provide strategic direction and expertise to help build a world-class agriculture sector that thrives amid industry changes?
Established in 2008, the Agriculture and Horticulture Board (AHDB) is funded through a statutory levy collected from farmers, growers and parts of the supply chain across four sectors. Our goal is to provide support to these sectors to become more sustainable and competitive by delivering exceptional value through transparency, strategic investment and active engagement.
Essential criteria
1. Interest and expertise in agriculture, farming or food, and an understanding of AHDB’s role
2. Proven experience in chairing board meetings
3. Proven ability to lead organisational transition, manage risk and drive business improvement
4. Evidence of supporting senior leadership teams, ensuring accountability
Salary: £58,000 per annum
Time commitment: 104 days per year minimum, including six board meetings per year
Essential criteria
5. Exceptional ability to engage with stakeholders and cultivate partnerships
6. Confident collaborator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate
7. Practical knowledge of financial management and commercial strategy
8. Commitment to excellence in governance, sound judgement and unquestioned integrity
Location: Attending occasional meetings at AHDB Head Office in Coventry as and when needed
Start date: 1 April 2025 for up to three years
This is a Ministerial public appointment. For further information and for details on how to apply, visit the Public Appointments website: apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8464
Application deadline is 13 December 2024.
All public appointments are made on merit following a fair and open competition. We positively welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
APPOINTMENT OF TWO BOARD MEMBERS TO HYBU CIG CYMRU (HCC) / MEAT PROMOTION WALES
Remuneration: £300 per day covering time spent in role, plus reasonable travel expenses.
Can you make a real difference to the development, promotion and marketing of Welsh red meat? If you believe you possess the passion and ambition to make a difference to an organisation responsible for developing, promoting and marketing red meat, then the role of member of Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) might be for you.
HCC are seeking to appoint motivated individuals to join a Board who are committed to public service, have the capacity to think differently and are determined to achieve these ambitions across Wales. We particularly welcome applications from women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and disabled people who are under- represented on the Board.
The closing date for applications is 13/12/2024
For further details and to apply go to https://gov.wales/public-appointments or for queries contact by email publicappointments@gov.wales
A large print, Braille or audio version of this advert can be obtained by request from publicappointments@gov.wales.
Experienced Stockman
For an organic farm business in South Leicestershire running a pedigree herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle and a pedigree flock of Lleyn sheep.
The ideal candidate will:
• Have excellent stockmanship skills and be experienced in all aspects of suckler cow and sheep management.
• Have experience and be enthusiastic about operating a pasture based grazing system, finishing both cattle and sheep for deadweight supply chains.
• Have an understanding of livestock record keeping and rules associated with environmental stewardship schemes.
• Be capable of operating modern farm machinery for feeding, bedding, livestock movements and forage and grazing management.
• Maintain the very best standards in terms of animal welfare, biosecurity, equipment maintenance and general tidiness of the buildings and land.
• Be happy and confident working as part of a small team and independently. Have a full UK driving licence.
The successful candidate will be required to help manage seasonal staff and will report directly to our Senior Stockman.
We offer a competitive salary and regular time off. If accommodation is required, an exceptional cottage is available based in our beautiful village.
Employer: Slawston Grange Estate
Location: Leicestershire
Closing date: 4 Dec 2024
Sector: Beef, Farm Work, General, Livestock, Sheep
Contract Type: Permanent
Role: Farm Worker Manager
For more information or to apply, head to JobsInAgriculture.com
Warwickshire College Group
Job Title: Lecturer in Agriculture | Location: Moreton Morrell, Warwick | Closing date: 20 Dec 2024
An exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Agriculture has arisen at Moreton Morrell College. We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Protection of children and young persons (the children’s act 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within “Regulated Activity” within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
Background to the post
As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. The Agriculture department is looking for a highly motivated individual with qualifications and extensive experience in UK Agriculture both Livestock and Crops to teach on L1 - L3/T-level programmes and be course manager for one or more courses.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
Main tasks
1. Teaching – The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject.
2. Preparation and Assessment – The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
3. Administration – The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of Department.
4. Quality Systems – The post holder will be subject to Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
5. Health and Safety – To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
6. Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
For more information or to apply, head to JobsInAgriculture.com
HERDSPERSON/MANAGER
We are seeking an experienced herdsperson/manager to join our team taking care of the day-to-day running of a 250 cow dairy herd in the Lincolnshire Wolds near Alford, providing milk for on farm cheese making. The position could suit an individual application or a couple. There will be competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and includes a recently renovated 3 bedroom cottage.
For further information or to apply please contact David Burns at dburnsconsultancy@gmail.com
Please email your CV and a covering letter to David.
LKL’s CURRENT VACANCIES
We currently have a wide range of positions available nationwide to include:-
• Enthusiastic 2IC Herdsperson, East Midlands, 350 cows
• Herdsperson, Monmouthshire, 200 cows
• Head Herdsperson/Manager, Worcestershire, 350 cows Relief Herdspersons Nationwide LKL provides the perfect solution for finding the very best herd carers and managers. Visit our website for a full list of our current vacancies.
Web: www.lklservices.co.uk Tel: 01722 323546
UK GWR
Agricultural, Construction, Drainage and Groundworks
Contractors based in the North West
• Slurry tanking
• Muck spreading
• Muck shifts
• All size excavators
• Tractors and dump trailers
• Bailing
• Bale wrapping
• Mowing
• Screener hire
• Covering all areas of UK
“We have available a wide range of modern agricultural, construction equipment and together with skilled and experienced operators.”
J.P WHITTER (WATER WELL ENGINEERS) LTD
• BOREHOLE DRILLING FOR DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
• WORK CARRIED OUT TO A VERY HIGH STANDARD
• WATER SYSTEMS INSTALLED
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• 24HR BREAKDOWN SERVICE
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Everglades Nurseries Ltd
Garrett
Stanley Sydney
Passed away in Ashgate Hospicecare on 19th November 2024, aged 90 years.
Rabbit Guards 0.28p Canes 0.12p
Trees, Hedging, Various Sizes Available. A standard delivery charge may be added. Quotes given for Countryside Stewardship Scheme. BN11 or BN7
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A retired farm manager of Barlow. Loving husband of Iris, a much loved dad of Gillian & Andrew and of step-daughters Debbie & Kathy. A very dear grandad and great grandad. A funeral service will take place on Monday 9th December at 1:10pm, Chesterfield Crematorium.
Stanley loved flowers, so in memory of him the family invite you to bring one flower of your choosing and/or donate to Prostate Cancer Uk if you so desire. This can be given on the day or sent to Alfred Dunham & Son, 56 Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield S18 2GL
Portable Milking Machine
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New Roka Silos and Tanks available from 500 Ltrs to 50,000 Ltrs!
2 x Refurbished 1T Ice Builder suitable for 10/12,000 Ltrs every other day Refurbished 1.2T Ice Builder suitable for 14/15,000 Ltrs every other day
CUSTOM BUILT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS, TAILORED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Smaller bulk tanks available, emergency open & enclosed, loan tanks available to rent, main dealer for new Ro-ka milk cooling systems. For further details please call S.W Refrigeration specialising in “On Farm cooling Equipment” 01392 210344 or Paul on 07974 140949
• Daily collections of all classes of cattle direct to our own local UK abattoir - No middle man involved.
• On-farm emergency slaughter catered for, supported with a valid veterinary certificate.
• Same day response guaranteed by fully licensed slaughter men.
• All weekends and bank holidays covered.
• Out of hours, round the clock service, promised at no extra cost to all our customers.
• Private cutting service available with our in-house skilled butchers.
• Highly competitive cutting prices.
• Payment 30 days from collection with detailed BACS remittance, including weight, grade and PPK.
• Out of hours emergency number - Mobile: 07860 636605
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DAIRY CATTLE FOR SALE
A weekly selection of freshly calved & in-calf dairy cattle sourced from the UK. All guaranteed and delivered anywhere in the UK Finance can be arranged.
Available in suitable batches delivered to most parts of the country Continental Bull and Heifer calves 3-5 weeks old available now. Quality store cattle sourced directly from Welsh/Shropshire Borders Farms, delivered to your farm. Delivery Nationwide.
Adrefelyn Aberdeen Angus
PEDIGREE SIMMENTAL BULLS
Easy Calving, Good temperament. Johnes & BVD accredited, lepto vaccinated. Ready for work, Herd never had TB. Also pedigree bulling heifers available Tel: 01948 770408 Mob: 07714 089001 Malpas, Cheshire
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Premium Starter 18% Bags 750KG £240 delivered Premium Grower 16% Bags 750KG £230 delivered Premium Finisher 14% Bags 750KG £225 delivered Bespoke Rations available to your requirements
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Biscon Meal (Approx. 12% Protein/14 ME) £240 del Cereal Mixture (Approx. 14% Protein/13 ME) £265 del Cereal Blend (Approx. 16% Protein/13 ME) £285 del Mixed Pellets (Approx. 18% Protein/13 ME) £305 del
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Biscon Meal (Approx. 12% Protein/14 ME) £245 ex store
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• Sizes from 16ft to 30ft wide, and lengths from 30ft to 90ft
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Protecting land from new public rights of way
The creation of new public rights of way can have significant and lasting impacts on private land, influencing its management, operations and potential future development. Public rights of way, such as footpaths, bridleways and byways, are legal routes granting public access across private land.
While many have historical origins, new claims can arise based on long-term usage or historical documentation. Once established, these rights can affect farming practices, restrict privacy and even reduce land development opportunities. Therefore, proactive measures to prevent the establishment of new rights of way are essential for landowners seeking to maintain control and value.
Steps to safeguard land
n Monitor and document access Vigilant monitoring of land is critical to identifying unauthorised access. Under the Highways Act 1980, a new right of way can be claimed if evidence shows 20 years of uninterrupted public use. Detailed records, including dates, photographs and notes of any incidents, provide valuable evidence should a claim arise.
n Challenge informal access early It is important to address any signs of informal public paths promptly. Installing clear signage such as ‘Private Land – No Public Right of Way’ and securing gates or fences can reinforce the landowner’s intent to restrict public access. Timely action can prevent informal use from escalating into a formal claim.
n Use Section 31(6) declarations Depositing a Section 31(6) statement and map with the local authority under the Highways Act 1980 is one of the most effective ways to protect land.
This formal declaration acknowledges existing rights of way while legally preventing the
establishment of new claims. Regular renewals – typically every 10 years – are necessary to maintain its validity.
n Maintain boundaries
Strong and clearly defined boundaries, such as fences, walls, and hedges, discourage unauthorised entry. Regular inspection and maintenance of these boundaries can help prevent encroachment and reduce the risk of claims arising.
Engaging with professional advisers and building relationships with local authorities can be instrumental in resolving disputes and managing access issues effectively.
Expert guidance ensures compliance with legal requirements and protects the landowner’s interests.
While protecting land is essential, it is also important to balance this with the benefits of responsible public access, which can contribute to recreation and community engagement.
By implementing appropriate measures, landowners can maintain this balance while safeguarding their property’s future use and value.
Charlotte Hubbard is a commons and land management adviser with H&H Land and Estates. Call 01228 406 260, or email Charlotte. Hubbard@hhlandestates.co.uk
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