The market report from Sedgemoor Auction Centre for Saturday, 7 September, is as follows. The total stock was 5700 head. Fresh milk dairy heifers to £2120 and an immense trade for cows to £2010. 87 Dairy cattle. Auctioneer's comments: Greenslade
By Alex Cutler, @dorsetechoalex, Reporter CROWDS gathered in their thousands to enjoy the best of what Dorset has to offer at the County Show over the weekend. From ferret racing to bungee jumping, there was something for everyone at the annual
By Steven Salter, @SSalterGazette, Reporter SOMERSET residents are being asked to keep their eyes peeled for two vehicles believed to be involved in a spate of farm crime across the county. Police want residents to be vigilante and report if
By Katie Williams, @DorsetEchoKatie, Reporter A shed and 100 bales of hay were destroyed after a field fire spread. Dozens of firefighters were sent to the blaze in Townsend Road, Swanage, at around 5.40pm yesterday. A fire in the field had
Kivells of Holsworthy saw a very strong entry of 140 Dairy cattle which saw a top call of £1,800 on behalf of Messrs Burrows & Son of Woolacombe. 234 calves and stirks saw a useful trade although the edge was off slightly. Top of the day was
Help is at hand for farmers to discuss the impact of Brexit on their welfare and mental wellbeing, both now and in the future. That’s the message from more than 40 farming and rural charities who came together at the NFU to outline the challenges
The Donkey Sanctuary has begun to use plasma from its own herd to treat sick donkeys across its UK sanctuaries. The Donkey Sanctuary was buying in bags of frozen plasma at a cost of over £100 each and the charity was keen to find an alternative
