This sale included the fantastic entry of Breeding Cattle, Store Cattle and Feeding Cows from Margaretting Hall Farm. It was a wonderful occasion that attracted an immense amount of interest.

When I was near the start of my career, I did my three years at The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.  We had a visiting Law Lecturer in those days who worked as a Barrister in London. One day he was enlightening us about the future opportunities in our Industry and how a persons character would tend to infuence the type of role they would end up partaking in.  He then exclaimed that "however if you are a high flyer, you with fly high" 
Well, yesterday's beautiful concoction was a perfect illustration of "flying high" - Top quality cattle presented to their potential new owners in the most professional way possible, showing fantastic attention to detail - which the man from Essex is a master of - even down the the 'Bistro' style cake and coffee stall providing the most opulent offerings free of charge. Another great thank you to Mrs Wright whose culinary skills greatly enhanced the day and gave an overall very humbling experience for this particular Auctioneer.  
The sale progressed swimmingly well, with the 51 Cows and Calves on offer exceeding our expectations, pushed on by a gathering of outsiders and our loyal band of local buyers.
Top price was £4,500 (on her way to the South coast) with 9 further outfits selling over £4,000.
Even more expensive were the just served and In Calf Cows and Heifers, with 8 exceeding £3,000 to a top of £3,600 (off to Lincolnshire).
Rupert and Razor, the young Simmental Bulls attracted a lot of interest from the locals, with Rupert purchased by the Chairman and Razor also staying in Norfolk.

Once again, many thanks to the top man from Essex - buyers keep your eyes open for September - and to all the purchasers and market staff.

The following store cattle trade had to be seen to be believed, a common expression these days.  No strength at all but just look at the prices.

HIGHLIGHTS
STEERS
B.Blue x 12mo £1800 R Criddle
Limx 16mo £1720 S Woodrow
Limx 13mo £1680 Margaretting Hall Fam
Angus 14mo £1600 Margaretting Hall Farm
Hfd 16mo £1500 J Vincent
Charx 11mo £1420 SG Lutkin & Son
Charx 11mo £1420 SG Lutkin & Son
Limx 10mo £1380 Davis Dairies
Angus 11mo £1350 SG Lutkin & Son

HEIFERS
Limx 15mo £1780 S Woodrow
Limx 14mo £1520 Margaretting Hall Farm
Blondex 15mo £1500 Davis Dairies
Simx 11mo £1480 Margaretting Hall Farm
Limx 10mo £1480 Margaretting Hall Farm
Simx 11mo £1480 Margaretting Hall Farm
BBx 9mo £1420 Davis Dairies
Simx 11mo £1400 Margaretting Hall Farm
Limx 10mo £1300 Margaretting Hall Farm

BULLS
S/Horn 11mo £1500 Glenariff Pedigree Livestock
S/Horn 11mo £1300 Glenariff Pedigree Livestock
S/Horn 14mo £1040 Glenariff Pedigree Livestock

The next bubble is feeding cows - you head it here first - seriously though more bidders than cows today with a top price of 352ppkg or £2,446 for Colin Reeve closely followed by 302ppkg and £2,388 for Margaretting Hall Farm

Overall average 283.65ppkg

Important notice to Farmers - please get Farm Assured if you can, it makes a real difference.

 

The tremendous show of Cows and Calves , In Calf Cows and Cows BRW Bull were received with great interest and topped at £4,500 for a Limousin Cow & Calf with other simmilar couples reaching £4,300, £4,150, £4,100, £4,050, £4,025 and 3 couples at £4,000
The PD in calf Cows and Cows BRW Bull sold very well to a top of £3,600 followed by £3,450, £3,350, £3,300, £3,150, £3,100, £3,000 (twice)

'On behalf of Margaretting Hall Farm' we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the staff, drovers and Auctioneer for their help and support at Saturday's sale.
We would also like to wish all the new Buyers the very best with their purchases - we hope the cattle go on to thrive and make a positive impact in their herds
Looking ahead, out next sale with feature 100 young Cows with Calves and 50 In Calf Heifers - The date is yet to be confirmed'

A more mixed entry overall and a slightly easer trade on the week - as described nationally.
R Paterson again shone brighter than the rest, with their Charolais selling to £750, £689, £610, £600.   CW Potters Blues topped that section with a top price of £660 and £620. Alex Dann made the top price in the Angus section of £410

A wet start to this Market which helped the Store Lamb section and gave Farmers a bit of confidence.

NEW SEASON LAMBS (192)
Trade very strong with buyers keen. Beth Atkinson topped at 381.80ppkg and £198 per head. Bigger lambs ato a premium and are wanted.

STANDARD LAMBS (23) 320.50 TO 356.20 AV 338.35 £114.00 TO £125.00 AV £119.50
MEDIUM LAMBS (88) 320.90 TO 381.80 AV 345.43 £129.00 TO £168.00 AV £148.05
HEAVY LAMBS (63) 326.00 TO 377.70 AV 351.24 £150.00 TO £186.00
HEAVY + LAMBS (18) 337.50 TO 362.70 AV 344.85 £185.00 TO £198.00 AV £189.50

Lacking meat today but were keenly fought over with Dawe Estates topping at £162

£40.00 to £162.00 av £122.84

CULL RAMS (6) £100.00 to £168.00 av £106.67

A very good trade throughout and a few more in that anticipated. James Porter topped at £125 for his lambs.

3 Whitefaces Woodland Ewes (2 crop) with 2 lambs at foot sold to £85 pe life