EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE
MARKET REPORT June 2019
Friday 7th Store Stock Market
EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD 01392 251261 [email protected] www.kivells.com
Friday 7th June 253 STORE CATTLE & STIRKS– 10AM Auctioneer: Simon Alford 07789 980203
Steers to £1265 Heifers to £980 With lower numbers now about and the very welcome rain coming to all areas store cattle prices hardened again this Friday.
A tremendous run of South Devon cattle from RS Luscombe & Son of Harberton headed the sale with a pen of three grand steers (28m) at £1265 apiece followed by their bunches born a little later reaching £1170 and £1160 etc. Smart, young South Devon bred steers (13m) from B & J Dart of Clyst Hydon caught the eye and eased to £900 for a pair. Well bred and presented Charolais stores from John Cole & Son of Harford included a couple of cracking steers (19m) at £1145 each and sale topping heifers with similar comments at £980 and £960. Further quality eighteen month old Charolais types of note to £1060 and £1005 for Tony Mears and A Stanbury & Son (both of Chagford) respectively, with yearling Charolais steers of some substance fetching £900 for Bruce Ellett of Exmouth. Aberdeen Angus bullocks (16m) from Peter Hendy of Plymouth sold well and to £1110 with Angus yearlings to £860 for Bruce Ellett again. Top priced heifers already reported but were followed by a smart British Blue (25m) from Anne Brown, Ottery St Mary which fetched £900 and a younger pair of Blues (23m) from B & V Fowler, Honiton which drew £855 apiece. A bunch of super red Limousin heifers (15m) from Michael Hutchings, Chudleigh were good money at £820 apiece.
55 STIRKS & SUCKLED CALVES – 11.30AM Auctioneer: Ian Caunter 07813 068935
Numbers remain tight with a similar entry and trade to last Friday. The best continued to sell extremely well whilst smaller sorts and in particular all types of heifers were harder work to place. P & W Coaker of Widecombe-in-the-Moor showed wonderful South Devon steers which topped at £750 with others to £740 (9m), Richard Hill of Dunsford brought some decent Devon cross steers which saw £720 (12m) whilst Tony Mears of Chagford’s Limousin cross steers went on to make £690 (12m). Leyland Branfield across from Princetown sold Charolais steers at £660 (7m) whilst Simmental cross steers from J Routley of Postbridge obtained £660. Super Blues from Ivor Taylor of Exbourne realised £650, £640 with others at £550 (9m), with further younger Charolais steers from Leyland Branfield obtaining £570. Heifers topped at £610 for smart Limousin cross from Tony Mears with Devon heifers from Richard Hill at £500.
Please contact Ian Caunter 07813 068935 for any marketing advice.
112 CALVES – 10.15 AM CALVES - 10.15 am Auctioneers: Mark Davis 07773 371774 & CALVES Bulls Heifers Ian Caunter 07813 068935 Breed TOP AVE TOP AVE Over 100 calves forward met a solid trade British Blue throughout with the best from Paul Hendy of 16 340 249 16 300 236 Kingsbridge topping at £385 for Limousin cross Charolais 3 290 235 4 305 253 bulls, a wonderful run from IC Pincombe of Limousin 8 385 253 5 325 272 Kennerleigh saw a similar sort of goods obtain £372 Simmental 2 175 160 7 135 104 and £350. Blues topped at £340 first for Paul Hendy but also for the Bond family of Monkton with Hereford 8 215 148 6 195 128 further Blue bulls from the Bond family achieving Aberdeen Angus 12 270 103 8 140 74 £338 and £332. MJ Hooper of Spreyton realised Ayrshire 1 5 5 £290 for Charalois cross bulls whilst the best from Jersey Katherine Starr of Dunkeswell saw Limousin bulls 1 8 8 reach £285. Angus bulls topped at £270 for BM Holstein / Friesian 15 102 43 Baker & Son of Cadbury with others from Clinton Devon Farms reaching £230. Heifers topped at £325 for IC Pincombe presenting wonderful Limousin crosses, Charolais heifers from RH & MJ Hurford of Axminster hit £305. Blue heifers a cracking trade with the best from the Bond family achieving £300 twice with others to £295. L & M Coles of Sidbury obtained £288 again for Blue heifers whilst further Limousin crosses again from Katherine Starr reached £285 and £280. Hereford heifers topped at £195 for MJ Hooper with the best of the Angus heifers from the Higgin family of East Allington obtaining £140 (x2).
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3 ORPHAN LAMB
Just three orphans saw a strong weaned lambs make £32 for Robert & Christine Steer of Avonwick whilst two young lambs struggled at £2 apiece.
79 STORE HOGGS & LAMBS
Fewer forward saw store lambs sell to £78 & £64 for forward sorts from Andrew & Michaela Rodd of Lapford, £64 also for pure Dorset’s from R & JM Westlake of Plymstock who had others at £60.50 and best of the Hoggs topped at £53 for Richard Smaridge of East Allington.
35 GRAZING & BREEDING EWES & RAMS
R & JM Westlake of Plymstock topped the grazers with Dorset’s at £67 & £58 whilst other grazers reached £56 for Ben Gray of Tedburn St Mary. A Zwartbles ram sold at £69 for Simon Brooks of Crediton and ewe hoggs sold to £64 for M McCann of South Brent.
87 EWES & 125 LAMBS (212 LIVES)
A tidy line up for the time of year saw couplesBREEDING sell well in EWESfront of & a RAMSdecent crowd and to a top of £182 for young Mule doubles from Robert & Christine Steer of Avonwick. More Mule doubles at £180 for John & Diane Vooght of Dunsford who also had Dorset cross doubles at £174 as well as pure Dorset doubles at £168 and £168 was also achieved by Ben Tuck of Buckerell with Suffolk cross doubles. Singles to £140 again for John & Diane Vooght and £135 for Robert & Christine Steer, both lots being young Dorset’s as John & Diane also had Mules at £134 and Robert & Christine also had Cheviot Mules at £130. Other doubles usually £130 to £158 and remainder of singles £110 plus whilst some BM Welsh outfits were either side of £25/life.
***ALL COUPLE VENDORS MUST SUPPLY STRAW FOR THE PENS CONTAINING LAMBS***
EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE MACHINERY & IMPLEMENT SALE Wednesday 12th June at 10.30am Entries to date include:- Claas Mega 204 Dominator with 17ft Header, Fendt GT275 Crop Tractor (6000 hrs approx.) 32.6 Merlo Telehandler, 2008, with pallet forks, Ford 3600 Tractor, Marshal 802 Tractor, Multi Shear Grub - Euro Brackets, Kverneland Exacta-CL Fert Spinner, Bental Corn Mill, Graham Edwards livestock Trailer, Fraser 6 T Grain Trailer (2004), Daf 51 Plate Cattle Lorry, Kinshofer KM 331 Block Grab,
Vicon disc mower conditioner, DMP 2401 TC, Lely Splendimo 280mc Mower, 5T Frazer Grain Trailer, Cattle handling system, Ifor Williams Tipping Trailer, Fuel Bowser, PTO Wood Chooper, various qty of Lawn Mowers, qty of Stainless Steel Tanks, qty of Timber lengths, various items of tools and farm equipment from one local farm, 4000 ltr Stainless Steel Vessel Tank, 8000 ltr Stainless Steel Vessel Tank, Pallet folk truck, Old Vintage Safe, Workshop Contents to include the removal of vast amounts of Shelving, Work Shop Bench’s etc etc
For entry forms and further information please contact Ian Caunter 07813 068935, the Professional Office 01392 252262 or email [email protected]
*ALL VENDORS PLEASE NOTE*
Please complete a market entry form each time you bring stock to sell with your trading name and address to ensure we have the correct payment details. Please also include Farm Assurance details (if applicable) and sign the declarations on the reverse.
CATTLE AND CALF VENDORS Please include the TB test date (if applicable) on your entry form and ensure any Pedigree Native Sire ear numbers are on both the cattle passports and your entry form.
All entry forms are available in the Market Office and online from www.kivells.com EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE - FRIDAY 21ST JUNE 2019
* Entries for cataloguing close Wednesday 12th June *
Further information and entries to 01392 251261 or [email protected]
FRIDAY 28TH JUNE - 30th ANNUAL STANDING STRAW SALE 1500 Acres of Standing Straw located in Exeter, Honiton, Crediton & other surrounding districts
For further details and entry forms please call Ian Caunter 07813 068 935 FORTHCOMING SALES
FRIDAY 7th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle
MONDAY 10th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market to inc Beltex Lamb Show & Sale
WEDNESDAY 12th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Machinery & Implement Sale
FRIDAY 14th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc sale of Dairy Cattle & Fortnightly Pig Sale
MONDAY 17th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
TUESDAY 18th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly TB Restricted Cattle Sale
FRIDAY 21st JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Catalogued Sale of Beef Breeding Stock, 31st Annual June Sale of Early Breeding Ewes & Rams including Show & Sale Of Dorset Cross Ewes, Organic Cattle & Sheep & Limousin Society Sale
MONDAY 24th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
FRIDAY 28th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc 1st Weekly Sale of Store Lambs, Fortnightly Pig Sale & Collective Standing Straw Sale
MONDAY 1st JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
FRIDAY 5th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle
MONDAY 8th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
FRIDAY 12th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc sale of Dairy Cattle to inc Summer Gold Jersey Sale & Fortnightly Pig Sale
MONDAY 15th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
TUESDAY 16th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE 47th Great July Fair – Annual Sale of Breeding Ewes & Rams to inc Show & Sale of Suffolk X Shearlings, MV & Non-MV Rams plus sale of Rams on behalf of the WCSSA
FRIDAY 19th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Catalogued Sale of Beef Breeding Stock
MONDAY 22nd JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
TUESDAY 23rd JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly TB Restricted Cattle Sale
FRIDAY 26th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Organic Cattle & Sheep, Sale of Dairy & Fortnightly Pig Sale
MONDAY 29th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market
EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD 01392 251261 [email protected] www.kivells.com Rural Reflection June 2019
‘Flat out like a lizard drinking’ a cracking saying picked up from a colleague in Northamptonshire that springs to mind for the month of May. All aspects of work have been busy, with the market operating to full capacity on a number of occasions both on Mondays and a Friday, a terrific sight to see. Whilst the professional team have been busy completing and submitting the ever important Basic Payment Scheme applications and a variety ofother professional matters.
The weather as always remains a continued topic of conversation when out on farm or talking to market clients, with only a few stating the need for rain is not required. Throughout May various areas received localised heavy showers which gave a life line to many spring crops but also greatly helped the prospect of winter growing varieties and the grass ground. Generally first cut silage has reported reasonably well, with winter cropsin particularly the barley looking strong. Let’s hope for a bit of low pressure on the charts providing a good soaking throughout the early part of June which will just help on grass yields consequently giving confidence in the beef ring.
Professionally the Kivells team have been embraced with the Basic Payment Scheme submitting a staggering total across the South West. With regards to the application process, the online system now works relatively well, with the transfer of entitlements and land parcels being actioned on the click of a button, rather than the mundane process of RLE1 forms and the back logged time it takes to activate the required land changes.
Moving forward it is important to state that Basic Payment Scheme matters don’t stop after the 15th May. Having completed and submitted the required applications, attention then turns to queries from previous year claims. Often in the form of loss of entitlements, payment queries or financial penalties that have been applied for no apparent reason. An occurrence that I am often involved in relates to the Michampton case surrounding moorland entitlements and additional payments. If you have any queries on the BPS payments or Michampton case matters surrounding additional moorland payments please get in touch, we can help!
Summer is often the time of year where farms and land are launched onto the market for sale. Although the land market appears quieter across all regions with concerns over ongoing political engagements, we have a few farms and small holdings in the pipeline that should be launched within the year. Putting your property to the open market isn’t the only method in selling. To date there have been a number of occasions whereby I have been involved with sellers looking to deal privately, selling to your neighbour on a price that both parties are content with. If you’re looking to buy or you’re looking to sell, please contact us. Our team across the South West will be delighted to come and meet with you.
With regards to additional payments our attention now swings to the Countryside Stewardship. The deadline for receiving the application packs has now passed with all submissions needing to be completed by the 31st July. Uptake and expressed interest within has increased this year with clients taking the opportunity to receive additional income and improve farm infrastructure through the use of grants. My thoughts remain unmoved on the matter, the Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship is an additional payment that will work for some farm steads but not for those who are reasonably intensive and unwilling to alter current farming practices. If you have applied for an application pack and require advice on the best options going forward please contact your nearest office. The Mid-Tier CCS first started in 2015 and our team have now completed a large proportion of application consequently finding out which options best suit individual farms.
Throughout the Spring I was involved with a number of electricity pole and wire renewals within the Kingsbridge area. The company entering the land to renew the various apparatus unfortunately entered at a point of harsh weather damaging crops and creating land rutting and compaction. It is imperative that you as the farmer are compensated fairly for the damages caused. It is often the case the company entering your land require entry for very little in return, however next time you require connecting to the electrical apparatus be sure to expect a hefty bill. As agents, our fees are covered by the companies entering the land and we ensure a fair payment is made in relation to crop loss, business disruption and the essential reinstatement.
Standing straw will be the next topic of conversation with our annual sale set for the end of June. This time last year drought conditions started to set in and stocks of straw from the previous winter had been used meaning for a strong trade. Going forward for this year although we are perhaps not expecting such a strong trade, stocks throughout the country have been used and from speaking to colleagues in the Midlands and East Anglia cereal crops are starting to stain under the current weather conditions ultimately having an effect on yield. On June 28th it appears we will be putting to auction 1500 acres plus of Winter Wheat, Barley and Oats in and around Exeter and the surrounding districts. Catalogues for the sale will be available shortly, if you require one on the kitchen table please get in touch.
On Behalf of the Kivells Rural Professional Team
Ian Caunter Exeter Office
The Kivells Rural Professional Team
David Kivell 01409 253275 [email protected] Lisabeth Miller 01409 253 275 [email protected]
Mark Bromell 01409 253275 [email protected] Claire Quick 01392 252262 [email protected]
Mark Bunt 01579 324927 [email protected] Ian Caunter 01392 252262 [email protected]
Tom Rattray 01566 776886 [email protected]
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Doddiscombsleigh Land at Broadclyst Drewsteignton Guide Price Guide Price Guide Price £520,000 £350,000 - £400,000 £2,250,000 Farms For Sale
Grove Elm Gate, Saltash, Cornwall SSTC A beautifully positioned 4 bedroom residence, overlooking the Lynher Estuary, surrounded by its own land, leading down to the foreshore and estuary on many sides, with range of buildings offering further potential. • 4 bedroom south facing detached house. • Large 2 storey granary barn offering potential (subject to planning). • Further range of traditional stone outbuildings in weatherproof condition. • Fantastic views across the Lynher Estuary, and from many vantage points, offering waterside views, panoramic countryside scenery and views of the impressive viaduct. • Extending in all to approximately 141.32 acres. • Access to the water.
Guide Price £2,200,000 SOLD Launceston Farms & Land Department Thomas Rattray | [email protected] | 01566 776886
Great Youlden Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton, Devon Great Youlden is a model dairy farm with a super dwelling, excellent range of modern farm buildings and some 75 acres of ring fenced pasture land. • Well presented three bedroom bungalow (AOC) • Excellent range of modern dairy buildings including cubicles for 125 head • ‘GEA’ 32:32 herringbone parlour • Just under 75 acres of ring fenced productive pasture land. • A further 24 acres, of very close by land available as Lot 2
Guide Price: Lot 1 - £1,075,000 Lot 2 - £170,000 Holsworthy Farms & Land Agency [email protected] | 01409 259547 Higher Town Farm Beaworthy, West Devon SSTC Character four bedroom farmhouse, in need of complete renovation • Just over 76½ acres of pasture land, woodland and rough grazing • Range of farm buildings, including some with potential • A Further 119 acres available by separate negotiation • Quiet and unspoilt location
Higher Town is available as a whole or in the following lots: Lot 1 Higher Town Farmhouse and gardens, range of traditional barns, farm buildings and some 76.69 acres (31.07 ha) of adjoining pasture and woodland SSTC Lot 3 Land at Whiddon extending to approximately 119.15 acres (48.22 ha) of pasture and woodland Guide Price £495,000 Holsworthy Farms & Land Agency [email protected] | 01409 259547
Keymelford Farm Colebrooke, Crediton, Devon SALE AGREED A productive mixed Redland farm with detached three / four bedroom bungalow, barn with Class Q Permitted Development set within approximately 50 acres. • A large detached three/four bedroom bungalow subject to an AOC • Barn with Class Q Permitted Development to create a four bedroom dwelling • Highly productive run of arable and pasture land • In all approximately 50 acres • For sale as a whole or in lots:
Lot 1 Three/four bedroom bungalow (AOC) with approximately 10 acres - Guide Price £430,000 SALE AGREED
Lot 2 Barn with Class Q approval for conversion to a large four bedroom dwelling – Guide Price £220,000 Exeter Farms & Land Department Claire Quick | [email protected] | 01392 252262 Land & Buildings at SALE Coombe Head Farm AGREED Bridford, Exeter, Devon
Approximately 51.63 acres of wonderful rolling pasture land with isolated pockets of woodland, together with a unique quarry. • Approximately 52 acres of pasture land with stunning views across the Devon countryside • A block of land with agricultural buildings providing opportunities for a variety of uses • Located on the edge of Dartmoor hosting a variety of wildlife and plants • For sale as a whole or in 3 lots:
Lot 1 20.50 acres (8.30 hectares) of pasture land including agricultural building - Guide Price £125,000 SALE AGREED Lot 2 23.41 acres (9.48 hectares) of pasture land - Guide Price £115,000 Lot 3 7.71 acres (3.12 hectares) of unique quarry and pasture land, including agricultural building - Guide Price £75,000 SALE AGREED Guide Price as a whole: £315,000 Exeter Farms & Land Department Ian Caunter | [email protected] | 01392 252262 Development Opportunity at SALE Higher Rocombe AGREED Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon
Traditional stone barn with consent to create a fantastic 5 bedroom dwelling. The Barn is set within 0.22 acres offering a large garden and parking area. • Traditional stone barn with Class Q Permitted Development • Set in approximately 0.22 acres offering a large garden • Peaceful location within a hamlet • Further land available by separate negotiations
Guide Price £295,000 SALE AGREED Exeter Farms & Land Department [email protected] | 01392 252262 Little Leigh Farm UNDER Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, Devon OFFER
Little Leigh Farm is a useful smallholding with stunning views across both its own land and the surrounding countryside. • Smallholding with stunning views and high amenity value • 26 acres (10.52 hectares) of agricultural land with good farming capabilities • Quiet but easily accessible location • Two multi purpose agricultural buildings • Stunning views across the surrounding countryside
Guide Price £250,000 UNDER OFFER Exeter Farms & Land Department [email protected] | 01392 252262 Land For Sale/To Let
Land at Aldercott Farm Pancrasweek, Devon
An excellent block of pasture land extending to some 167½ acres. Ring fenced, level/gently sloping with natural water supply in a quiet rural setting with track access. Substantial stone barn with residential planning permission available by separate negotiation.
Guide Price £1,000,000 Holsworthy Farms & Land Agency [email protected] | 01409 259547
Land at Natson Farm Bow, Crediton, Devon
A highly productive run of arable and pasture land extending to about 128 acres.
Guide Price £850,000 Exeter Farms & Land Department Simon Alford | [email protected] | 01392 251261
Land at Bealsmill Rezare, Launceston, Cornwall SSTC Extending to approximately 30 acres the land is of a convenient size to be an off block to complement an existing farming enterprise.
Guide Price £215,000 Launceston Farms & Land Department Thomas Rattray | [email protected] | 01566 776886
Land at Bridford Exeter, Devon
The land at Bridford extends to approximately 20.50 acres, all down to permanent pasture grassland and with access off the local byway. The land is level and sloping in places with hedgerow boundaries throughout.
Guide Price £160,000 Exeter Farms & Land Department | [email protected] | 01392 252262 Land at Headon Farm Hollacombe, Holsworthy, Devon LET
The Land extend in all to approximately 90.12 acres and is available to let on a six year Farm Business Tenancy from 1st May 2019. The Land has the benefit of good road frontage, being of a gently sloping and generally free draining nature, in a well laid out ring fenced block of sensible sized and conveniently shaped fields. The land is clean pasture with minimal wastage. Launceston Farms & Land Department Thomas Rattray | [email protected] | 01566 776886