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1 MARKET REPORT November 2017 Friday 17 th Store Stock Market Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD

2 839 STORE CATTLE, SUCKLED CALVES, STIRKS & BEEF BREEDING CATTLE 10AM Auctioneer: Simon Alford Steers to 1265 Heifers to 1240 Another fantastic November entry and as with recent weeks, plenty of competition for all but the second quality sorts, despite growing concerns of rising overwintering costs. Top call of the day was 1265 for a 29m Blonde cross steer for Derek Pyle of Clyst Honiton who also saw Blue steers hit 1210 for a pen of five. Nick Lugger of Modbury saw the pick of his super 23m Charolais cross suckler bred steers hit 1260 (x2) & 1210 (x5). William Bromell of Chagford reached 1235 a piece with similar aged Charolais whilst younger sorts from Colin Horton of Stoke in Teignhead reached was reached for John & Jenny Squire of South Tawton with a good bunch of five 21m Blue cross steers with others at 1125 (x7) & 1120 for a pair of Charolais and four 21m Angus steers for Peter Hendy of Plymouth made 1150 apiece. Roger Williams of Penryn saw the pick of his run hit 1075 for an 18m South Devon steer with Martin Partridge of Christow seeing 1065 for similar aged South Devon s. Well farmed 18m Angus steers for Martin Jarvis of Crediton reached 1020 (x3) & 1025 (x7), whilst smart young Limousin cross steers fetched 1015 for Rob Davies of Totnes. The heifer section was crowned by a superb 26m Charolais, again from Nick Lugger at 1240 followed by a pair of 25m South Devon s at 1160 for the Stark family of Denbury. Geoffrey Brown of North Molton saw 1050 for a young, well-muscled Blue and smart younger sorts for Paul Brimacombe, Yeoford look well sold at 940 apiece. Another wonderful show of stirks and suckled calves which incorporated our third autumn catalogued show and sale kindly judged by Ian Dennis of Totnes and sponsored by Oldmill Accountants. A tremendous show of youngstock from Ashley Mann of Falmouth saw Limousin steers (8m) hit an impressive 895, show winning steers from the same vendor achieved 890 (8m), with others in the same good run attaining 870 and 795. Bruce Ellett of Exmouth reached 840 with Charolais steers (12m), Rob and Sue Greep of Cornwood presented marvellous Limousin steers, realising 800 and 770, Jimmy George again of Falmouth presented a terrific line-up with the best of his steers (8m) topping at 775. Andrew & Peter Baker of Paignton achieved 765 for well-bred Limousin steers (10m) whilst Tom & Sarah Fry of Ottery St Mary realised 750 with Limousin steers (9m). Steve McKinley of Winkleigh hit 730 for Charolais steers, also a superb run of Blonde crosses from Michael Scott of Drewsteignton saw the best steers achieve 730. Keith & Tony Pook of Glampton topped at 720 for Charolais steers (8m), Trevor & Martine Snell of Sidmouth attained 710 for similar goods with South Devon steers from Brian Quantick, Newton Abbot hitting 710. A pen of smashing Limousin steers from Martin Daw of Ugborough achieved 705 (7m), whilst FG Gluyas & Partners of Camborne topped at 700 for Limousin steers (6m). Heifers topped at 700 on two occasions, firstly for the best pen of heifers won by Ashley Mann presenting two outstanding shapey heifers, whilst Mrs Romer-Lee of Salisbury hit the same figure this time for a single South Devon heifer. Bruce Ellett attained 690 for Charolais heifers, Jimmy George had 685 for Limousin heifers with similar sorts reaching 635. Keith & Tony Pook reached 655 (8m) for Charolais heifers, Rob & Sue Greep saw 650, Michael Scott topped 645 this time for Blonde cross heifers, whilst plenty of other well-bred and reared heifers sold in the range. 118 CALVES 10.15AM Auctioneer: Mark Davis SUCKLED CALVES & STIRKS 11.30AM Auctioneer: Ian Caunter CALVES am CALVES Bulls Heifers A slightly reduced entry sold to a much improved Breed TOP AVE TOP AVE trade for all grades with more buyers around the British Blue ring. Top of the day was 402 for a British Blue bull from Gorwyn Pitts of Crediton who sold others to Limousin , 378, 355, 350, 342 & 340. Other young Charolais Blue bulls to 325 for Gerald & Sarah Emmett of Cullompton, 320 for Messrs SG Brimacombe & Simmental Sons of Crediton and 315 for Chris & Connie Hereford Creeper of Axminster. Simmental bulls to 335 for Devon Martin & Liz Bennett of Broadhembury who also sold Limousin bulls to 290 & 275. Classy heifers Aberdeen Angus in strong demand and an outstanding Charolais heifer from John Simmons of Poltimore flew to 355 Holstein / Friesian with others to 310 for Martin & Liz Bennett. British Blue heifers to 340, 302 & 280 for Gorwyn Pitts with others to 260 for Martin & Liz Bennett. Friesians topped at 98 (x2) for Stuart Dagworthy of Woodbury Salterton. 32 BEEF BREEDING CATTLE 10.15AM Auctioneer: Mark Davis A small entry of Sucklers sold to a top of 1800 for a 2014 born Pedigree South Devon bull Knightcote Tudor 9 from Messrs Grove Farms of Gloucestershire. A 2007 born Hereford cow sold with her July born Charolais bull calf at 1050 for Messrs SR & SM Crocker of Okehampton born in-calf Limousin cross cows sold to 840 twice from Mr AR Treseder of Truro.

3 2399 SHEEP 11AM Auctioneer: Russell Steer ORPHAN LAMBS A Dorset ewe lamb from John Vooght of Dunsford made 20 with others from Ken & Brenda Cole of Loxbeare selling at 18 & 12 (x2) STORE LAMBS A large number forward in front of a few less buyers saw the indifferent medium term lambs and longer keep lambs less money but short keep and better bred sorts within a pound or two of last week s flyer. Best lambs continue to soar, reaching 80, 76.50, & 74 for a fine run from W Moore & Sons of Rackenford, 78.50, 77 & for similar short keep lambs from AK Nott of Black Dog and 78, & for similar again from the Hunt family of Stoke Gabriel. Lambs to graze sold to & for Messrs Cocks & Child of Rackenford, 75 for John Bond of East Allington, & for Stuart Crang of Thorverton, for both Jonathan Musgrave of Yealmpton and Gareth Janes of Kingsbridge and to 74 for Colin Burrough of Axminster. Plenty of long keep lambs in the 50 s and some looking chancy in the late 40 s, whilst the overall average was a few pence less at GRAZING EWES & GOATS A shortage of grazers sold to 65 for a Mule from Graham Heal of Umberleigh and 64 for Tripp Bros & Sons of Dunsford, whilst a pair of Goats from Pennywell Farm of Buckfastleigh achieved BREEDING EWES & RAMS Breeding ewes sold to 90, 88 & 81 for flock aged ewes that had run with a ram from Colin Gibbins of Honiton and to 80 (x2) for empty Dorset s from R Martin of Talaton. Rams sold to 170 for a crossbred from G Came of Ashburton and to 110 for Mike Waycott of also of Ashburton. 74 COUPLES (31 EWES & 43 LAMBS) The largest number of ewes and lambs so far this season, saw the best of the doubles make 155 for a strong bodied FM Dorset from K & J Services of Bovey Tracey who also had a single at 120. More FM Dorset doubles at 152 for John Vooght who also topped the singles with similar aged sorts at 134 ( 67/life), whilst an eye-catching pen of 11 FM Dorset Mule ewes with 13 Suffolk sired lambs made 140 ( 64.17/life) for Paul & Matt Gammin of Newton Abbot. 262 PIGS 10.15AM Auctioneer: James Morrish CULL SOWS What a difference a couple of weeks has made. Four active buyers on the sows pushed the best to 146 from Richard Dunning of Drewsteignton with others from the same good farm at 143 & 128 (x2). Chris Down of Budleigh saw the best of his line-up at 133 with Messrs Parker of Ashburton at 126. Andrew Freemantle of Clyst St Mary saw his best to 124 with Messrs Clarke selling the top coloured sow at 122. Overall sow price was up from the last market. 205 PRIME & STORE PIGS A tremendous entry of prime pigs saw a really strong trade with five buyers competeing well with the best being an outstanding run of ten from Nigel Tope & family of Blackawton at 124. Rich & Vicky Gibbins of Poltimore saw a proper trade for their medium weight (92-96kg) white pigs at 113 (x15). The pick of the coloured pigs came in from the Tavener Partners of Lower Brenton and reached 100, with other lighter weights from Phil Dyer at 90. Store pigs saw a much improved trade with the best at 41 for the pick of a nice run from Lea Valley Farms with plenty of others at 35 to 38 from the same good people. Messrs Quennell of Mockham also enjoyed success at 41 for their pen of six with the best of the baby slip pigs hitting 29 for the Shallowford Trust of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Another nice entry of twenty-one young white pigs came in from Martin Hodges of Honiton and sold nicely at 31 going to their new home in South East Cornwall. *Our next sale Pig Sale at Exeter will be Friday 1 st December*

4 FRIDAY 8 TH DECEMBER COLLECTIVE FODDER SALE **ENTRIES NOW BEING TAKEN** For further information and entry forms please contact Ian Caunter or Caroline Squire Further information and entries to Russell Steer or and livestock@kivells.com FRIDAY 1 ST DECEMBER The 36th Exeter & District Christmas Primestock Show To include Commercial Continental & Native Show Cattle, Prime Show Lambs & Lamb Carcasses Plus Show Classes in the Calf, Stirk, Store Sheep and Prime & Store Pig sections ***** 17 SILVER CHALLENGE CUPS PLUS TANKARDS ***** ***** PRIZE MONEY IN EXCESS OF 2,500 ***** ***** YOUNG HANDLERS AWARD ***** **** SHOW & SALE OF FUTURE SHOW CATTLE **** ***** LAMB CARCASE COMPETITION **** Please contact Kate Rice or primestockshow@gmail.com for further details

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7 Rural Reflection November 2017 Autumn is now in full swing and so far has proven to be a real wash out, with the wet weather hampering any attempt to proceed with autumn cultivations during October. Thankfully, as we enter November, the weather seems to be settling down, which will hopefully allow for winter crops to be sown and established with as few problems as possible. The recent announcement that an extra 40 million is being made available for farm productivity grants in the next stage of the Countryside Productivity Scheme is certainly pleasing. The money available is aimed to allow farmers to invest in a range of technology including robotic equipment and systems to aid livestock and crop production and to improve the use of renewable energy produced on farm by improving energy storage and distribution. Examples of eligible projects include robotic milking, slurry handling, harvesting and weeding equipment, and electrical battery storage systems to allow for better use of renewable energy that is produced on farm. The grants cover 40% of eligible costs with the minimum grant available being 35,000, meaning the minimum total investment needs to be worth 87,500 to be eligible for funding. Thus, if you are considering investing in farm technology that meets the above criteria it would certainly be worth looking into these farm productivity grants. If you would like any further information on these grants or any help in applying please contact your local Kivell Rural Professional office, we would be more than happy to help. The deadline for applications is December 2018 but each application will be considered as they are submitted. For those of you who may be interested in smaller scale farm grants, the LEADER grants may be better suited to you. Project eligibility and funding levels vary between local action groups but examples of projects eligible for funding include equipment to improve animal welfare, such as enhanced livestock handling equipment and calving detectors; equipment to increase the efficiency of energy, water and fertiliser usages such as LED livestock housing and pig/poultry water filtration systems. Unfortunately, the grant does not cover equipment that has already been bought, but if you are thinking of investing in some new equipment it may be worthwhile looking into the LEADER grants to see if your project would be eligible for funding. If you require any assistance please do contact your local Kivells Rural Professional office via the contact details over leaf. For the sheep farmers amongst you, you should be receiving your annual sheep inventory forms from DEFRA in the post or via by the end of November. It is important to complete and return your inventory to DEFRA by 31 st December 2017 as failing to do so will increase your chance of a Basic Payment Scheme inspection. After you have completed your inventory, you must remember to include your annual inventory total (as at 1st December 2017) in your holding

8 register in order to comply with Statutory Management Requirement 8: Sheep and Goat Identification of Cross Compliance. For those of you whose land is situated within Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) remember that grassland derogations for 2018 are now open and close on 29th December If you are successful in applying for a grassland derogation, the limit of spreading 170kg per hectare of nitrogen in livestock manure increases to 250kg for grazing livestock manure. If you wish to apply for a grassland derogation for 2018 you need to be in touch with the Environment Agency before the application window closes, and remember that if you applied for derogation in 2017 you will need to re-apply for 2018 if you would like another derogation. With December now just around the corner, so too is the Basic Payment Scheme payment window, which duly opens on 1st December The exchange rate for this year s payments has been set at 1 = , which means an increase of about 5% on last year s payment and so this year payments should average approximately 90 per acre. Here s hoping the Rural Payments Agency makes payments promptly this year. On behalf of the Kivells Rural Professional Team Caroline Squire Exeter Office The Kivells Rural Professional Team David Kivell david.kivell@kivells.com Lisabeth Miller lisabeth.miller@kivells.com Mark Bromell mark.bromell@kivells.com Claire Bellew claire.bellew@kivells.com Mark Bunt mark.bunt@kivells.com Ian Caunter ian.caunter@kivells.com Tom Rattray thomas.rattray@kivells.com Caroline Squire caroline.squire@kivells.com

9 FORTHCOMING SALES TUESDAY 21 st NOVEMBER - Monthly TB Restricted (Orange) Market FRIDAY 24 th NOVEMBER - Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Organic Cattle & Sheep plus Sale of Dairy Cattle MONDAY 27 th NOVEMBER - FRIDAY 1 st DECEMBER - Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Exeter & District Primestock Show, Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle & Fortnightly Pig Sale MONDAY 4 th DECEMBER - FRIDAY 8 th DECEMBER - Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Christmas Cracker Ewe Sale & Fodder Sale MONDAY 11 th DECEMBER - WEDNESDAY 13 th DECEMBER - Monthly Machinery & Implement Sale FRIDAY 15 th DECEMBER - Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Dairy Cattle inc Christmas Stocking Filler Sale & Fortnightly Pigs MONDAY 18 th DECEMBER - TUESDAY 19 th DECEMBER - Monthly TB Restricted (Orange) Market FRIDAY 22 nd DECEMBER - Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Christmas Sale of Dressed Poultry MONDAY 25 th DECEMBER - Christmas Day NO MARKET FRIDAY 29 th DECEMBER - Weekly Store Stock & Prime Stock Market (Combined Market), Monthly Sale of Organic Cattle & Sheep, plus Fortnightly Pig Sale MONDAY 1 st JANUARY - New Years Day NO MARKET FRIDAY 5 th JANUARY - Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle MONDAY 8 th JANUARY - FRIDAY 12 th JANUARY - Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Sale of Dairy Cattle, Fortnightly Pig Sale, Special January Sale of In-Lamb Ewes & Fodder Sale MONDAY 15 th JANUARY - FRIDAY 19 th JANUARY - Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Annual January Catalogued Sale of Suckled Calves & Monthly Sale of Beef Breeding Cattle MONDAY 22 nd JANUARY - Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD livestock@kivells.com