EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE
MARKET REPORT September 2018
Friday 7th Store Stock Market
EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD 01392 251261 [email protected] www.kivells.com Friday 7th September 488 STORE CATTLE & STIRKS – 10AM Auctioneer: Simon Alford 07789 980203
Steers to £1340 Heifers to £1200
Another tremendous day in the cattle pens with our first autumn show and sale of Continental stores attracting some marvellous consignments. Top priced steers raced to a massive high of £1340 for a pair of grand Blonde’s (28m) from George Metherell of Lewdown, George also saw slightly younger steers of the same good breeding reach £1285. Nick King, Sourton brought some useful Limousin cross steers with a couple of shapely sorts (25m) running to £1335 (and winning the show steers class) and four later born ones fetching £1205 apiece whilst a trio of strong British Blue bullocks (23m) drew £1290 a head for John & Jenny Squire of South Tawton. Martin Perryman of Moretonhampstead brought his usual top quality stores and saw a bunch of five smart Gelbveih bullocks (18m) sell at £1190 a price matched by Chris Poad of St Dominick with an eye catching bunch of eleven Charolais steers (24m). Best South Devon bred store steers (24m) attained £1175 for David Hannaford of Ashburton with best Angus sorts (22m) to £1175 for JW Davies & Sons of Uplowman. Simmental steers (25m) peaked at £1165 for Bob Allen of Plympton with younger Simmental bred types (15m) to £1100 for Merv Hutchings of St Stephens. Further spring 2017 born bullocks from Paul Giddy, Torpoint rose to £1005 for a pair of smart British Blue’s (15m) whist a bunch of four Simmental steers including a couple of yearling made £900 for Stephen Pearce of Menheniot. Store heifer from JW Davies & Sons topped that section with a solid looking Simmental (25m) selling for £1200 closely followed by super Blondes (27m) from George Metherell at £1190 (x4) and £1145 (x3). British Blue and Angus females (25m) saw £1100 and £1085 respectively for JW Davies & Sons with Nick King chipping in with a trio of Limousin’s (23m) at £1060 a life and also winning the show heifer class. Gelbveih heifers (18m) got £1035 for Martin Perryman and best Charolais females (24m) made £965 for a pair from Andrew Down of Barnstaple. A small entry of organic stores saw a pen of three Angus cross Hereford steers (15m) to £840 and five heifers with the same comments rise to £700 all for Roddy Hall of Kenn.
121 STIRKS & SUCKLED CALVES – 11.30AM Auctioneer: Ian Caunter 07813 068935
Another mixed entry with a stand on trade. Quality received all the attention and selling well, whilst lesser sorts still harder going. Steve Barkwill of Tavistock showed a tremendous run of Blue steers, with the best (14m) realising £1005, others off the same good holding realised £895 and £845 (11m), Colin Wakeham of Buckfastleigh presented Charolais cross steers (13m) fetching £680, whilst similar sorts from Andrew Squire of Liverton hit £670. Hereford cross steers (14m) from SM Reed of Kings Nympton realised £560, Bernard Serpell of Plymouth reached £545 for Limousin cross steers, whilst Blue steers from Buddleford Partnership of Clyst Hydon hit £525 (11m). Limousin cross heifers from Gordon Bricknell of Christow attained £550, with the same figure achieved for WJ Gillard & Sons of Drewsteignton this time presenting Simmental crosses, Fleckvieh heifers from Buddleford
Partnership hit £540, whilst Blues again from WJ Gillard & Sons attained £530. Top Blue Steer at £1005 (14 months) Buyers looking for younger cattle, keep the numbers coming For Steve Barkwill of Tavistock please
122 CALVES – 10.15 AM Auctioneers: Mark Davis 07773 371774 & Ian Caunter 07813 068935
A larger entry of calves sold to a decent trade although still no real vigour in the trade! Top of the day was £325 for a Limousin bull CALVES Bulls Heifers from Messrs KH Alsopp & Partners of Tiverton who sold others Breed TOP AVE TOP AVE to £300. British Blue bulls to £300 & £275 for Messrs SEJ Tapp & British Blue 13 300 185 23 295 177 Sons of Tiverton with others to £265 for Alistair Pratt of Tiverton. Charolais bulls to £290 & £265 for John Simmons of Poltimore. Limousin 7 325 196 4 100 70 Simmental bulls sold to £252, £240, £230 x 2 & £228 x 2 for Martin Charolais 3 290 276 & Liz Bennett of Broadhembury. Hereford Bulls to £268 & £220 Simmental 13 252 214 for Jonathan Burrough of Clyst Hydon who also sold Aberdeen Aberdeen Angus Angus bulls to £245. Heifer calves topped at £295 for a British Blue 14 245 158 8 238 126 from Rob & Jack Chapple of Axminster with others to £255 for Hereford 7 268 198 6 115 102 Messrs RH & MJ Hurford of Axminster & Ashley & Jess Bond of Devon 1 95 95 6 115 102 Honiton who sold others at £245. Aberdeen Angus Heifers to Holstein / Friesian 16 140 37 £238 & £190 for Jonathan Burrough. Friesians to £140 for Colin & Martin Burnell of Chulmleigh.
4600 SHEEP – 10.30AM Auctioneer: Russell Steer 07788 318701
2734 BREEDING EWES, SHEARLINGS & EWE LAMBS
Almost 3000 breeding sheep penned and with BREEDINGslightly more EWESinterest & than RAMS our previous sale back in early August (when the Westcountry was a strange colour), sold to a slightly improved trade for the better end shearlings but still a workman like trade for the older ewes and second quality shearlings. Two runs of quality shearlings topped at £135, firstly NC Mules from Ross & Emma Sizmur sold to £135 (x2), £132 (x3) & £130 (x4) whilst Clifford & Martin Squire of Coryton sold Texel x Mules at £135 (x2) & £132 (x2) as well as Suffolk crosses to £131. Mark & Henry Johnson of Bridport sold two pens of Texel crosses at £128 & £124 as Maurice Hockridge of Crediton sold similar at £126 (x2) as well as Mules at £126 (x2), £123 (x4) and £122 (x2). A smart run of Romney shearlings from Tim & Amy Heywood of Rackenford sold to £125 & £120 (x3) whilst more Suffolk crosses sold at £121 (x2) for Peter Gillard of Tedburn St Mary & £120 for Derek & Beryl Reddaway of Totnes. Plenty of straight farming shearlings from £105 to £119 and looking good value, whilst the lesser or lambed sorts traded £90 to £104. Now is the time to reinvest in your flock and inject some more youth! Older ewes were topped by two pens of NC Mule FM’s that made £94, firstly for Richard & Peter Mann of Widecombe and then closely followed by Ashley Purchase of Bratton Fleming, others of the same breed looking value from £74 to £82. A lot of Highlander and Lleyn cross older ewes selling regularly from £55 to £65 and to a top of £79 for pure Lleyn’s from DF & AM Burrough of Axminster. Ewe lambs sold to £108 for Dorset’s from Tracey Eden, as Suffolk x mule tuppers from Milbornewick farms of Sherborne reached £100, £96 (x2) & £94 and Alan Bickley of Puddington sold Dorset’s at £92 (x2) & £90 (x2).
1550 STORE LAMBS
A nice entry of 1550 store lambs of mixed quality and generally lacking the strength of previous week’s, sold to a decent crowd of buyers and to a top of £71 for Alan Cottle of Bratton Fleming as both Dallyns Dairy of Barnstaple and Phil Trump of Luton reached £69 of theirs. No less than five pens sold at £67.50 with countless pens of short keep stores trading upwards of £64. Mediums from £54 to £64 depending on weight and breed and longer keep lambs generally all £45+. Av £56.93.
80 GRAZING EWES
An entry that lacked any size or meat sold to £38 for Isaac Parker of Moreleigh and £28 for Tom Dawe of Chillaton, others from £6 to £23.
179 STOCK RAMS
Another sizable entry of 180 rams met with a bitBREEDING more interest EWES and a& tidy RAMS 65% clearance rate. But with a similar story to the ewes, vendors are looking to sell and inmany cases dropped their expectations/reserves and so this is the year to treat yourself to something good! Rams peaked at £520 & £460 for quality Texel shearlings from Matt & Sadie Darke of Chillington. Angus & Sue Howie of Meeth saw the best of their powerful consignment reach £500 and similarly the best of a run from Bill Quick & family of Crediton sold to £410 & £380. Charollais rams to £400 for both Gerald Burrough of Dunkeswell and Arthur & Rosemary Wrayford of Denbury who had another at 380gns, a price matched by David Broad of Tintagel who sold nine out of ten of his quality Texel’s. Some stonking good rams sold in the £300’s and looking a solid investment, whether you need them now or later the season, you cut a stick when you see one!
57 PEDIGREE ZWARTBLES RAMS & FEMALES
The annual show and sale on behalf of the Zwartbles sheep breeders association met with a good level of interest and solid trade with the best of the rams soaring to 600gns for Gwen Renfree of Liskeard who sold another at 450gns and to 480gns for Brownes Farm of Cullompton. Best of the females sailed to 550gns for Jethro Kimber of Merton who sold others at 280, 200 & 180gns (x2). Other females at 320gns for M Machin of Bridport, 300gns for Brownes Farm and Messrs Holman & Mugridge of Tiverton sold two at 250gns.
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Friday 21st September Friday 12th October
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EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER COLLECTIVE FODDER SALE
Entries for Cataloguing by Thursday 13th September If you wish to enter into this sale or require further information please contact Ian Caunter on 07813 068935 or 01392 252262
EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE MONTHLY MACHINERY & IMPLEMENT SALE Wednesday 10th October at 10.30am
For entry forms and further information please contact Ian Caunter 07813 068935, the Professional Office 01392 252262 or email [email protected]
EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE FORTHCOMING DAIRY SALES SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 14th & 28th OCTOBER - FRIDAY 12th & 26th
Please contact Mark Davis 07773 371774 or the Market Office 01392
251261 with your entries or email [email protected]
Vacancies at the Exeter Livestock Market
Secretary
The role: Kivells are looking for a full-time experienced Secretary to join our very busy livestock auctions department based at the Exeter Livestock Centre.
The role includes supporting the dairy department with the day to day running of the department, collecting information, typing and preparation of dairy catalogues and attending market as part of the dairy sales team. The successful candidate must be computer literate, have a fast accurate typing speed, possess excellent communication skills and be able to meet strict deadlines. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills, a methodical nature and the ability to work under pressure. In addition, the successful candidate will be bright, cheerful, willing to help and quick to learn as well as have the ability to use initiative and work confidently on their own or as part of a team.
Likely duties will include dealing with clients face to face and by telephone, supporting the livestock auctioneers and fieldsman, producing market reports, advertising and various administration duties.
Previous secretarial experience and a knowledge of agricultural matters is an advantage. A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential. Immediate start available.
Working Hours: 8.45am till 5.30pm Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays.
To apply for this role, please email [email protected] or call 01409 259544 for an application form. Alternatively please visit www.kivells.com/job-vacancies to apply.
Closing date for applications to be received: Monday 10th September 2018.
Market Wash Down Cleaners We are looking for workers to join our market wash down team to operate the lorry wash and washout pens after each sale.
Working Hours: This is a zero hour contract with flexible afternoon/evenings on Mondays and Fridays with a finish time depending on when the market is cleaned throughout. There is also the possibility of more hours on additional market sales.
To apply please call the Exeter Livestock Centre office 01392 251261 (Opt 1) or Robert Armstrong 07791 484290.
Rural Reflection August 2018 The lack of wet weather continues to cause concerns amongst many, not just throughout the South West but also further a field. Having said that, I don’t think we have recorded such a straight forward harvest back at home with the wheat having been completed by the first week of August. I cant remember the last time that this has taken place. Yields seem to be up and down but farmers perhaps happier than first thought with straw being a constant topic for the past month seeming to be yielding well, in particular on the better arable land where the ground didn't lie wet throughout the spring months.
With regards to fodder and straw, what a difference six months makes. During January, February and March every field throughout the South West benefited from some sort of silage stack tucked away in a corner, however, with a long and wet spring this has now gone and the grass is not there to replace these stocks. Next month we are going to be undertaking a fodder sale and are currently inviting entries from clients who may have surplus fodder situated on their holdings. The phone continues to be busy with enquires into whether we have any fodder or straw to market and would ask any clients that have any potential fodder to market to contact either my colleague James Morrish or myself who can help accordingly.
Although a little late, a couple of weeks back I undertook the process of submitting a number of hedgerow derogations on behalf of clients looking to cut hedges prior to the 1st September in order to undertake the reseeding of grass or fodder crops. For a change it was recognised that the RPA were most helpful and efficient in undertaking this process and we received a quick and positive response. I take this opportunity to inform farmers that if they are looking for this type of derogation in order for them to get on to the land and cut field boundaries before the 1st September then please get in contact and we can complete and submit the required application.
It has been a busy month for valuations for the Kivells team and we have received an influx of bank lending valuations which can only be a positive note, with farm businesses looking to purchase additional land and expand farm holdings or increase business size, in despite of the potential Brexit issues we are looking to face in seven months time and with the current commodity and livestock prices. Valuations are an important aspect of are professional work and the Kivells team are often out undertaking such tasks for secured bank lending, probate, other tax purposes or for asset planning.
The Kivells team continue to be busy with land and farm sales, although having said that the last six weeks have proven perhaps a little slower than liked, with holidays being the priority for many rather than looking to relocate or perhaps looking to put property on the market. Our Holsworthy team have just launched a truly fantastic farm, being Coldridge Barton Farm situated near Crediton and we are looking to bring a number of other properties onto the market this autumn. As always, if you are thinking of selling any type of agricultural, equestrian or amenity property then our Rural team are here to help and can provide a free market appraisal on request.
As we hit August, the end of the show season is near with the team having just completed Honiton and Okehampton Show. These local rural shows continue to be up against all aspects, whether the weather, local support or health and safety rigmarole, but it has been pleasing to attend some fantastic shows this summer with the last two in particular proving exceptional, benefiting from a tremendous turn out of people, creating a great vibe, just showing hard that work does pay off.
As we begin to hit the beginning of August, the autumn months will soon be upon us. Cereals will soon have finished and minds will be turning to autumn cultivations. Lets hope for a bit of low pressure to sweep across the country, which will not only provide that all important autumn flush of grass, but will also help on arable cultivations. Until next time...
On behalf of the Kivells Rural Professional Team Ian Caunter, Exeter Office
The Kivells Rural Professional Team
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FRIDAY 14th SEPTEMBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Sale of Dairy Cattle, Easy Care Sheep & Fortnightly Pig Sale
MONDAY 17th SEPTEMBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
TUESDAY 18th SEPTEMBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE 31st Autumn Special Sale of Breeding Ewes to inc Annual Sale of Ewe Lambs plus Premier Ram Sale
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc 2nd Autumn Judged Sale of Continental & Continental x Cattle, Monthly Catalogued Sale of Beef Breeding Stock, Special Sale of Pedigree Charolais Cattle & Fortnightly Pigs
MONDAY 24th SEPTEMBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
TUESDAY 25th SEPTEMBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly TB Restricted Cattle Sale
FRIDAY 28th SEPTEMBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Organic Cattle & Sheep, Sale of Dairy Cattle & Fortnightly Pig Sale
MONDAY 1st OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
FRIDAY 5th OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle & Autumn Show on behalf of SDHB & Fortnightly Pigs
MONDAY 8th OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
WEDNESDAY 10th OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Machinery & Implement Sale
FRIDAY 12th OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc 3rd Autumn Judged Sale of Continental & Continental x Cattle, 5th Annual Sale of Hampshire Down Sheep on behalf of HDSBA & Sale of Dairy
MONDAY 15th OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
FRIDAY 19th OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc 1st Autumn Catalogued Show & Sale of Suckled Calves & Stirks, Monthly Sale of Beef Breeding, 29th Annual Sale of Ewe Lmabs, Breeding Ewes to inc 7th Annual Hill Sheep Fair &
Premier Ram Sale
MONDAY 22nd OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
TUESDAY 23rd OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly TB Restricted Cattle Sale
FRIDAY 26th OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Organic Sale of Cattle & Sheep & Dairy Sale
MONDAY 29th OCTOBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
FRIDAY 2nd NOVEMBER - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle, 2nd Autumn Catalogued Sale of Suckled Calves & Stirks, 25th Annual November Sale of Served Ewes & Ewe Lambs, Fortnightly Pigs
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