MARKET REPORT July 2018

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1 EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE MARKET REPORT July 2018 Monday 16 th Prime Stock Market EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD

2 81 PRIME CATTLE & BARREN COWS 10.45AM Auctioneer: Simon Alford Prime Cattle to 205ppk & 1421 Barren Cows to 150ppk & 1340 Good numbers seen once again on Monday with a mainly grass fed entry of Prime Cattle reaching a top of 205ppk for Shillingham Farm Partners of Saltash firstly with a shapely South Devon Steer (20m) and then with their smart named sired Angus heifer of a similar age which realised A couple of well turned out heifers (27m) from Douglas Horton up from Kingsbridge saw 198ppk for a decent Blue whilst his 700kg Charolais totalled an impressive Cattle from Alan Luscombe of Bickington also levelled out to some notable high figures with South Devon steers (28m) to 1421 also Angus heifers (23m) from Reg Wills, Ashburton saw 196ppk and 1222 and Blonde steers (26m) drew 197ppk for Adrian Bowden of Drewsteignton. Barren Cows hit a high of 160ppk for a superb Limousin from Andrew Cleave of Moretonhampstead with Blonde barreners from Keith & Hilary Harvey, Bovey Tracey close at 159ppk and 1340 and other Blondes from the Harvey s to 157ppk. Big Charolais cows from William Bromell, Chagford sold to 144ppk ( 1185) followed by South Devon s to 143ppk for RJ Luscombe and 136ppk for Phil & Dawn Cleave of Holne. Other native breed cows fetched 131ppk for Longhorns from John Cuming of Feniton, 125ppk for a British Shorthorn sold on behalf of Nick Backhouse, Poughill a price matched by Phil & Dawn Cleave with a Galloway. Friesian barreners saw a high of 110ppk ( 775) for HMV Weekes of Cullompton. Vendors are kindly reminded to inform us of their entries for Monday s Prime Cattle and Barren Cow auction in advance to enable potential purchasers to be advised of likely numbers. Please contact the Market Office ( ) or Robert Armstrong over the weekend ( ) or robert.armstrong@kivells.com Also note, TB pre movement tests are NOT REQUIRED for this sale SHEEP 9.30AM Auctioneers: Russell Steer & Ian Caunter Lambs to & 196ppk Cull Ewes to & Rams to PRIME SPRING LAMBS Slightly fewer sheep consisted of 1397 prime lambs that once again sold at a lower level. Top price today was achieved by Andy & Wendy Reed of Blackborough with a pair of heavy Suffolk lambs followed by Louise Jewell of Bridestowe with a pen of four at 90 closley followed by similar at for Graham Bond of East Allington. Kevin & Becky Matthews of Launceston exhibited a fantastic run of Charollais and Texel cross lambs that ranged from 48 to 50kg and sold at 89.80, 88.50, & 88 (to 187ppk). Smart 47kg lambs sold at 87 (185ppk) for Steve & Susan Sallis of Jacobstowe and for David Chapple of Cadeleigh. 45kg lambs reached 86 for Ashley Foss of Diptford (191ppk) as a fantastic run of Texel and Berrichon crosses from Derek Arnold of Morchard Road saw his 44kgs make and 43kgs claim 82 (190 & 191ppk). Best pence per kilo of 196ppk was given for smart 42kgs at from Colin Pople of Bridgwater and closely followed by Chris & Katie Steer of Modbury with the same weight at 194ppk ( 81.50) and Colin Pople also topped the 41kg weight range at 78 (190ppk). Lighter lambs really are meeting a limited trade with the majority better placed on a Friday, these were topped by a pair of 39kg Jacobs at 68 (174ppk) others from 40 to 64 and averaging 157ppk distorting the SQQ at 171ppk, without these and the underfinished lambs in the 40-45kg weight bracket it would be more like 178ppk. 1 PRIME HOGG A single prime ram hogg achieved 66 or 100ppk for Colin Friend of Lydford. 830 CULL EWES & 6 RAMS Weight Top s Per P.P.K Head Average s Per P.P.K Head Cull sheep were a continuingly strong trade particularly for the better fleshed, heavy sorts. Top money went to Suffolk crosses reaching , , 101 & 100 for Patrick Toop of Yelverton, 108 & for Tony Ash of North Tawton, for Russell & Alison Retter of Cotleigh and 107 for Gordon & Gill White of Coleford. Others to for Rich Hartnell of Honiton, 105 for Friend & Reeve of Sandford and for Ian Widdicombe of Totnes. Plenty of others including some lean Suffolk crosses and the best of the Dorset s around the 100 mark. Mules and Mashams maybe back a touch on last weeks flyer but still some in the late 80 s, with leaner sorts 62 to 75. Hill ewes not about in any great number and looking well sold. A shortage of Rams peaked at 83 for Dudley Luxton of Okehampton. Average up 6 to 74. No s Fwd No s Fwd EWES 830 RAMS 6 PRIME LAMBS (~) (-12.00) (-8.50) (-11.00) (-9.80) Top 161 (+5) 174 (-31) 196 (-19) 187 (-19) 153 (-34) (-10.00) (-30.50) (~) (-8.05) (-5.31) (-3.58) (+0.70) Average (+6.09) (-32.33) 161 (+5) 157 (-18) 174 (-12) 176 (-9) 153 (-9)

3 EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE FORTHCOMING DAIRY SALES JULY - FRIDAY 13 th & 27 th AUGUST - FRIDAY 10 th & 24 th Please contact Mark Davis or the Market Office with your entries or livestock@kivells.com WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR SALES PRICES OR A COPY OF THE MARKET REPORT ED DIRECTLY TO YOU? Please call the Market Office on or livestock@kivells.com and let us have your address.

4 FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Small herd of 25 Suckler Cows with Calves at foot, Cows being mainly Charolais X, Limousin X & Simmental X with Simmental X Calves at foot (2-9 months.) Cows running back with Limousin Bull. Stock Bulls for Sale 3 Spring 2016 born Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bulls (bred by Robert & William Reddaway, South Tawton) in a Herd Health Scheme and from easy calving bloodlines. Pedigree British Blue Bull (Coldridge Jaguar) - April 2014 born. Pedigree Limousin Bull by Moonleaze Gains May 2015 born. Pure Bred Limousin Bull 2012 born. Quiet and proven stock-getter. Further information available from our Private Treaty Register at or contact Robert Armstrong on or AVAILABLE BY PRIVATE TREATY 40 Acres of Organic Grass situated near Rackenford, Tiverton Available for cutting and/or grazing 50 round bales of haylage for sale near Cowley, Exeter All enquiries to Exeter Rural Professional Department. Tel: Ian Caunter Claire Bellew EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE OUR NEXT MACHINERY SALE WILL BE - Wednesday 1 st August at 10.30am For entry forms and further information please contact Ian Caunter , the Office or exeter.machinerysales@kivells.com Farm Manager required for Large Family Beef Farm in South Devon We are seeking a hands-on Farm Manager on behalf of a client for an extensive beef finishing enterprise. The farm comprises of 350ha of grassland and well-equipped buildings. The role will include all aspects of animal husbandry with the successful applicant needing to be familiar with Farm Management Software. Competitive Salary and Modern 4 Bedroom Detached House included Apply in writing to Kivells Ref: DD/RCA livestock@kivells.com or Kivells, Exeter Livestock Centre, Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD

5 EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE - FRIDAY 20 th JULY MONTHLY CATALOGUED SALE OF BEEF BREEDING STOCK * Catalogue available from * Please contact Mark Davis or the Market Office FARM TO LET BY INFORMAL TENDER Farm to let by Informal Tender at Netherton Farm, Upton Cross, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 5BD. Approximately 113 acres of pasture and arable land, range of buildings and option to take a two bedroom farmhouse available on a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement from 29th September Tenders close Friday 3rd August 2018 All enquiries to Mark Bunt, Kivells Liskeard Office - Tel:

6 Rural Reflection July 2018 Combines have started rolling across the countryside as this year s tremendous weather has brought harvesting perhaps two weeks forward compared to other years. Generally the rule of thumb back in the South Hams, is that Winter Barley is rarely completed before Totnes Show, often being the last weekend in July. Reports so far are slightly disappointing, with yields below the 3 tonne an acre mark and straw not as thick as first thought. On a positive note for those arable farmers, prices for both look to remain high throughout Hot weather continues to be the topic of conversation with many livestock farmers having to feed supplementary silage as the extreme temperatures have decimated grassland across the country. The question lies with what weather we require for the next six weeks as arable crops have now past the benefit of receiving a good drink, and how sunny days make harvest so much easier. This spring has seen Kivells favoured on a number of sales concerning farms and land throughout Devon and Cornwall, with all offices recently launching a number of wonderful farms or country homes, which have received good interest. Concerns over Brexit and the land market haven t seemed to have impacted on land values as much as perhaps first thought, with latest figures suggesting average land values remaining stable only dropping 0.6% in the last six months across GB. Going forward personally I feel land values will continue to hold their own and in particular we will see an ever increasing interest for farms with a large selection of incomes streams with buyers further afield looking to invest or relocate to the southwest. Furthermore with regards to those less commercial holdings often in need of repair we are seeing neighbouring parties often contesting with the intention of expanding what is currently already owned. If you are considering the sale of your property and require advice together with a market appraisal, please get in touch with your nearest office where one of the team will be delighted to help. Clients continue to get in contact with a variety of different matters, but recently, the importance of having an agent to deal with Compensation matters against an acquiring or governing body couldn t have been made clearer. In this case I was asked to attend a site meeting whereby a company were looking to take access onto a client s land for a period of 12 months and where looking to do so at little cost. After some time negotiating we have agreed on a fair licence fee for the client, covering all damages and losses incurred, agent fees are covered by the said company as are legal fees. We see on so many occasions in this profession companies intending to bulldoze their way in onto client s land, to complete a job that will benefit them. It s your land and you re entitled to compensation! Going back to the arable sector and last month saw Kivells of Exeter conduct what was a very successful standing straw sale. You will have seen in the press from other firms alike that standing straw across the southwest has doubled in price from last year, following the high prices sold on the lorry back in the start of this year. Kicking off the first sale in this part of the country, Kivells achieved the following: 136 acres of winter barley averaged , 496 acres of winter wheat averaged 97.63, 313 acres of winter oats averaged and 28 acres of spring barley averaged

7 The summer of 2018 is proving to be a busy time for farm machinery sales with both the Holsworthy and Exeter team conducting a number of sales across Devon and Cornwall. Last month saw the Exeter team conduct the farm machinery sale at Pollardscombe Farm, Slapton. Pollardscombe Farm, being a good example of what our firm can undertake for you the client, from selling the livestock, the farm, and the machinery. Good prices were achieved throughout with a large attendance of both buyers and onlookers enjoying the June sunshine. Our next sale in the South Hams takes place on the 14 th of July on behalf of Messrs HC Dayment & Son at Purston Barton, Blackawton. In the meantime the show season is in full swing and Kivells will be soon attending Launceston, Mid Devon, Honiton and Okehampton Show, we look forward to seeing you there. On behalf of the Kivells Rural Professional Team Ian Caunter 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 Jane Pratt jane.pratt@kivells.com

8 FORTHCOMING SALES FRIDAY 13 th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Sale of Dairy Cattle & Fortnightly Sale of Pigs MONDAY 16 th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE TUESDAY 17 th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE 46 th Great July Sheep Fair to include Show & Sale of Suffolk X Shearlings, Premier Ram Sale and Show & Sale for the West Country Suffolk Sheep Association FRIDAY 20 th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Catalogued Sale of Beef Breeding Stock MONDAY 23 rd JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE TUESDAY 24 th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly TB Restricted Cattle Sale FRIDAY 27 th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Organic Cattle & Sheep, Sale of Dairy Cattle & Fortnightly Pig Sale MONDAY 30 th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE WEDNESDAY 1 st AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly Machinery & Implement Sale FRIDAY 3 rd AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle MONDAY 6 th AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE TUESDAY 7 th AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE 15 th Special August Sale of Breeding Ewes to inc Show & Sale of Mule Shearlings plus Premier Ram Sale FRIDAY 10 th AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc 1 st Season s Show & Sale on behalf of D&C Longwool Sheep Association, Sale of Dairy & Fortnightly Pigs MONDAY 13 th AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 14 th & 15 th AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE NSA Ram Sale FRIDAY 17 th AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Catalogued Sale of Beef Breeding Stock, Rare Breed Sale, Annual Show & Sale on behalf of the Greyface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association & 2 nd Annual Sale of Ryeland Sheep MONDAY 20 th AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE WEDNESDAY 22 nd & THURSDAY 23 rd AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE 18 th Annual Official Show & Sale of Lleyn Sheep on behalf of the Lleyn Sheep Society FRIDAY 24 th AUGUST - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Organic Cattle & Sheep, Sale of Dairy Cattle & Fortnightly Pig Sale EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD livestock@kivells.com