MARKET REPORT. Monday 26 th March 2018 Prime Stock Market EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE

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1 EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE MARKET REPORT Monday 26 th March 2018 Prime Stock Market EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD

2 55 PRIME CATTLE & BARREN COWS 10.45AM Auctioneer: Simon Alford Prime Cattle to 206ppk & 1383 Barren Cows to 170ppk & 1474 Better numbers forward this week and a trade to boot as Prime Cattle topped a decent 206ppk ( 1109) for a young but fleshed Limousin steer (17m) from Harold & David Keast of Coldridge. Close behind was Basil Cane, Plymouth with his best Angus, a steer (23m) reaching 205ppk and Rosie Fishleigh of Sourton Cross with her finest to 204ppk ( 1208) for Limousin heifer (23m). Blue steers (22m) from RJ Macbean, Plymouth reached 200ppk with Paul Burrow, Wiggaton selling Charolais heifers (18m) to a top of 199ppk ( 1194). The better of a run of Limousin prime from Adrian Bowden, Drewsteignton saw 198ppk and Over Thirty Month prime cattle saw a high of 188ppk given for an Angus heifer (33m) from Sam Hext of Buckland in the Moor as highest price realised in that section came from Steve & Trish Smith of Colebrooke with a massive 750kg Simmental cross heifer (34m) which totalled Barren Cows in tremendous demand once again with a Limousin from Steve Cockrem, Plympton heading the field at a mighty 170ppk and at 870kg levelled out at Charolais barreners from Trevor & Martine Snell, Tipton St John reached 167ppk ( 1085) whilst a shapely Blonde from John Cuming, Feniton fetched 158ppk ( 1115) and Simmental cows sold to 155ppk ( 1140) for Keg & Kath Hosking of Christow and 143ppk ( 1091) for Robert & Janet Legg, Exeter. An eye-catching Charolais cull bull from Paul Burrow was knocked down at 119ppk and at 1130kg realised a hefty 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. *Representatives from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will be in attendance at Exeter Livestock Centre on Friday 6 th April* They will be holding a one off drop-in session and will be inviting questions regarding all aspects of their role within DEFRA SHEEP 9.30AM Auctioneers: Russell Steer & Ian Caunter 1390 Spring Lambs to 132 & 314ppk 1575 Hoggs to & 250ppk Cull Ewes to PRIME SPRING LAMBS A bumper entry of Spring Lambs for the Easter Show & Sale sold in front of an increased compliment of buyers all looking to secure a good number of top quality lambs. The day s Champion exhibits came from Amy Bridle of Buckfastleigh and were the winners of the Charollais sired class, sponsored by the Charollais sheep society. They scaled 42kgs and sold for the day s top price of 132 or a sale topping 314ppk to Darts Farm Butchers of Topsham. Other lambs of the same weight sold at 124 (295ppk) for David Pengelly of Cullompton who also had 40kgs at 120 (300ppk) and further pens of 42kgs at 120 for both Michael Down of Payhembury and Derek & Judith Galloway of Chulmleigh (both 286ppk). A single overweight lamb from John Warne of East Allington rose to 120 as pens of 49-51kg lambs headed a strong run of lambs from Ross & Helen May of Netherexe and sold at 124, 121 & kg lambs to 118 for Gerald Burrough of Dunkeswell, 116 for J Wreford-Brown of South Brent and 114 for Harry Stamp of Highbridge. 46kgs to 115 for Edward Hull of Holcombe Rogus, for Tom Yandle of Mamhead and for Ben & Charles Mortimer of Powderham. 45kg lambs reached for Stuart Middleton of Cullompton and 114 again for Ross & Helen May who also topped the 43kg weights at the same money. 44kgs were headed by two pens from Tom Yandle at 115 & and was also achieved by Tracey Cobbledick of Bude. The 40-42kg top prices are listed in the show results and/or described above. Lighter 39kg lambs were headed by Ben & Amelia Watts of Ashburton s show pair at 108, selling to the judge Mr John Coate, on behalf of Euro Quality Lambs Ltd of Shropshire. Further 39kgs close up behind at for Andrew Pedrick of Buckfastleigh, 106 for Jerry Brook of Crediton, & for John & Rosemary Alford of Craddock and for John Hull of Tiverton. Some staler and longer wooled lambs coming forward and selling at lower levels and doing little to lift the SQQ which was unchanged at 255ppk.

3 1575 PRIME HOGGS Weight Top s Per P.P.K Average A much larger and mixed offering of Hoggs worked into a very strong Head trade, especially for the heavy and overweight types. The sale was PRIME LAMBS topped by a bunch of five 76kg Texel ram hoggs from The Rolle Texel Flock of Budleigh that soared to followed by a 83kg Cheviot Tup hogg made for Julie Williams of Ilsington. 60kg+ hoggs sold (+4.00) (+10) (-5.18) at for Darren Reed of Broadwoodkelly, 135 for Messrs Tucker & Parkhouse of Pennymoor, 134 & 132 for J Baker of (+19.00) (+48) (+0.12) Kennford and 130 for Edward Hosegood of Crediton kg Hoggs claimed 134 for Bill Quick of Crediton (54kgs at 248ppk), 130 for (+4.50) (-3) (-3.41) the Cuming brothers of Moretonhampstead and 128 for Geoff Tripp of East Prawle. The 49-52kg hoggs sold to 123 for Louise Moorhouse PRIME HOGGS of Crockernwell, 118 for Mark & Janet Causey of Rattery, again for Geoff Tripp, 117 for Bill Quick, & (x2) for (+2.50) (+9) (-0.28) Phil Lockyer of Cheriton Bishop, for Larkbeare Dairy Farms of Larkbeare and 114 for Nick & Margaret Lugger of Modbury kg (+14.00) (+12) (+1.53) hoggs were topped by a fine run up from Helston on behalf of Micky Tylor that sold to 114 (x2), & 111 (243x2 & 241ppk) and (+8.50) (+14) (+3.60) also 114 (243ppk) for SM Hardcastle of Broadclyst. Best per kilo was given for 44-45kg hoggs, fetching 250ppk ( ) for Richard Gray of (+5.50) (+1) (+0.31) Holne, 250ppk ( 110 for 44kgs) from AJ Withers & Sons of Cove, & 241ppk ( & ) again for Micky Tylor and 245ppk also (+29.50) (+22) (+0.48) ( 108 for 44kgs) from Paul West of Holbeton. Too many other pens of that weight over 100 to mention. Best 42kg hoggs climbed to 102 for Maurice Hockridge of Coleford and 41kgs made for Darren Reed. Lighter weights saw 39kg Swales from Peter Hendy of Plymouth EWES 1207 (+13.50) make 93, followed by Norman Pyle of Bow with the same weights at , the Steer family of Ashburton sold 38kgs at 90 and Shillingham RAMS 77 (+20.00) Farm Partners of Saltash had 36kgs at 85. Super lights peaked at 72 for Abel Bros of Tavistock and mature sheep with plenty of weight maxed out at 99 for Andrew Palk of Paignton CULL EWES & 77 RAMS All but 1300 cull sheep finished the day nicely with the last pen sold at 3.58pm being every bit as dear as the first. Best purebred ewes in great demand selling to & 139 for striking Suffolk s from the Jordan family of Chagford, for great Charollais from FA & CJ Elsworthy of Witheridge, for super Beltex s from Steve & Rachel Stamp of Highbridge and & 134 for sizable Texels from Russell Stevens of Crediton. Suffolk cross ewes sold to for Robin Banks of Feniton, 132 for both Bill Quick and Michael Down, for all Tom Yandle, the Maynard family of Hele and Gerald Burrough of Dunkeswell with his Charollais. Too many to mention trading from 118 to 131 and several lean crossbred ewes, as well as meated Dorsets and mules trading over the 100 mark. Best of the rams reached 138 for a single Charollais from Rob Webb of Crediton, for a pair from Ellen Yandle of Mamhead and for both Bill Quick and Steve & Rachel Stamp. Av. 89 for all forward. **On a day that saw the largest entry of prime and cull sheep at Exeter Livestock Centre, I would personally like to thank all our staff for their sterling efforts, vendors for their patience and continued support and to those farmers who pitched in and helped droving and picking sheep a very big thank you indeed Russell** No s Fwd s Per Head P.P.K (-6) 256 (+1) 239 (-10) (-3) 216 (-8) 227 (+7) 226 (~) 211 (-5) SHEEP (+0.07) (+5.44) ~ Entries now being taken ~ For more information please contact Robert Armstrong on or the Market Office

4 WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR PRICES ED TO YOU? PLEASE LET US HAVE YOUR ADDRESS Please call the Market Office on or BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME 2018 The application window for the 2018 Basic Payment Scheme is now open! For advice and assistance in submitting your 2018 claim please contact Claire , Ian or pop into the office Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements Non SDA, SDA and Moorland Entitlements wanted and available to trade! Please call Caroline on if you are looking to buy or sell MID TIER COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP AND WATER CAPITAL GRANTS APPLY NOW! Application pack request deadline: 31 st May 2018 For more information or assistance with applying contact your local Rural Professional Department Exeter Launceston Holsworthy AVAILABLE BY PRIVATE TREATY Approximately 87 Acres of Grass situated near Aylesbeare, Exeter. Approximately 50 Acres of Grass situated near Bridford, Exeter Approximately 13 Acres of Grass situated near Spreyton, Crediton. All enquiries to Ian Caunter, Kivells, Exeter Rural Professional Department. Tel: or ian.caunter@kivells.com

5 Rural Reflection March 2018 Snow, a word loved by many but detested by others. The beginning of March saw our fair share of the white stuff dumped across the south-west causing many problems throughout the farming community. I have to say, going home over the week leading up to the collision of the Beast from the East and Storm Emma I thought we were going a bit over the top by blocking up every gap and open space, but as I was told and consequently learnt, drifting snow gets everywhere. A couple of positives witnessed from the cold snap was the scenic spectacles the cold weather provided across the countryside, but also the realisation from many of the public that milk and bread doesn t just drop out of the sky and land in our local shops and stores! That said the snow has come and gone and we probably won t see another night like last Thursday night for a very long period of time. Let s hope spring can now fully establish itself enabling the much required warm weather to energize our rolling countryside. With regards to livestock, the sheep industry is witnessing an exceptional boost with spring lambs, prime hoggs and cull ewes meeting a truly fantastic trade. The large rise in prices is because of short numbers coming forward and weather conditions hampering farming condition not just at home, but across the whole of the UK. Just looking back a last year figures, whereby Exeter s SQQ (Standard Quality Quotation) for prime hoggs averaged 166ppk (pence per kilo), yesterday on the equivalent day, Exeter s SQQ levelled out at 223ppk; a stark contrast and one that will be very much welcomed and deserved by our sheep farmers across the South West. Moving on to professional matters and the very much talked about Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). The window for submitting BPS opened on the 13 th of March and the Kivells team are gearing up for the busy period of processing and submitting clients applications. With regards to changes from the 2017 claim year, generally the RPA (Rural Payments Agency) has introduced very few changes, especially with regards to mapping and submitting requirements. There are however a number of rule changes the RPA have introduced, I have listed what I feel are the most affecting below: Active farmer - you no longer need to meet the active farmer requirement under BPS for 2018 onwards. However, this change to the EU regulation was confirmed too late for RPA to make changes to the Rural Payments service or the BP5 application form for Therefore, for BPS 2018 you must fill in the first box of the Active farmer declaration in the Rural Payments service, or on your BP5 application form stating No - I qualify as an active farmer. You must do this before you submit your BPS application. A complete ban on the use of Plant Protection Products on Ecological Focus Area (EFA) Fallow Land, EFA Catch and Cover Crops, and EFA Nitrogen-fixing Crops is introduced. The ban applies from the time of sowing the crop, even if this is before 1 January 2018, to harvesting. The ban also applies to seed dressings. The definition of the EFA option for hedges is extended to include trees in a line. The EFA value will remain the same - each metre of length equals 10 square metres of area for EFA. As always, if you require telephone advice or feel you would rather one of our team complete and submit this year s BPS application please get in touch. Countryside Stewardship seems to be an ongoing saga with clients submitting applications last September still waiting to be told by Natural England whether their application was successful. Bearing in mind if the application is successful the agreement has already started on the 1 st January Quite frankly a shocking situation! You don t see government bodies giving us extended deadlines to get BPS applications submitted or livestock records updated. That said, it would appear Natural England have given themselves sufficient time for this year s 2018 applications, with the requirement to have all submitted by 31 st July Although there have been some glitches in the application process, if properly administered the scheme does create great benefits not only to the environment, but also provides landowners and occupiers an extra source of income and the possibility of advancing capitals grants. We have clients interested in submitting for this year s application window, if you are considering the same please get in touch. The last few weeks have seen continued negotiations with one large utility company which has been renewing it apparatus across the South West. Kivells have, on behalf of clients, submitted a vast amount of compensation claims whereby land has been damaged and businesses have been disrupted. Going forward, if any utility company requires access or damages land because of required repairs or maintenance it is likely compensation will be due to you or your farming business. On a positive note let s hope March brings that required sunshine enabling the wheels to start turning and the grass to start growing. Until next time... On Behalf of the Kivells Rural Professional Team Ian Caunter, Exeter Office

6 FORTHCOMING SALES WEDNESDAY 28 th MARCH - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Spring Show & Sale of Cattle on behalf of the SDHB Society FRIDAY 30 th MARCH - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE GOOD FRIDAY NO MARKET MONDAY 2 nd APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE EASTER MONDAY - (as usual) TUESDAY 3 rd APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Horse & Equine Sale FRIDAY 6 th APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle MONDAY 9 th APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE WEDNESDAY 11 th APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly Machinery & Implement Sale FRIDAY 13 th APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Heart of Devon 6 th Anniversary Sale, 2nd Spring Judged Sale of Continental & Continental x Cattle, Show & Sale of Suckled Calves & Stirks, Breeding & Store Sheep, Fortnightly Pigs plus Sale of Dairy Cattle to include English Gold Top Sale of Jerseys MONDAY 16 th APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE TUESDAY 17 th APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly TB Restricted (Orange) Market FRIDAY 20 th APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Catalogued Sale of Beef Breeding Stock to inc Special Show & Sale of Charolais bulls and females MONDAY 23 rd APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE WEDNESDAY 25 th APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Devon YFC - Young Farmers Day FRIDAY 27 th APRIL - 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 APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE WEDNESDAY 2 nd MAY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly Machinery & Implement Sale FRIDAY 6 th MAY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc 3rd Spring Judged Sale of Continental & Continental x Cattle, Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle & Catalogued Sale of Hogg Couples MONDAY 7 th APRIL - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE TUESDAY 8 th & WEDNESDAY 9 th MAY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset May Fair Show & Sale EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD livestock@kivells.com