Fendt tractor tops monthly machinery sale at Border Livestock Exchange
At Border Livestock Exchange's monthly machinery auction, a 2007 Fendt 818 tractor sold for the top price of £24,800.
Business & Technical Editor
Patsy brings over 23 years of dedicated service to The Scottish Farmer, where she currently serves as the Business and Technical Editor.
In this role, she oversees the production and editing of articles covering a wide range of topics, including shows and sales of both pedigree and commercial livestock across Scotland, as well as key events in Ireland and south of the Border.
Within the business realm, Patsy's responsibilities extend to analysing market trends, preparing technical reports, and occasionally covering news stories. To stay abreast of industry developments, she actively participates in technical conferences and maintains close relationships with various breed societies, livestock markets, meat companies, and marketing boards.
Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in selecting and crafting the numerous farm features showcased in The Scottish Farmer.
Beyond her editorial duties, Patsy is deeply engaged in farm life, finding particular fulfillment in tending to her own pure-bred flock of Blackface sheep. Her passion for pedigree livestock extends to all aspects of her hobbies, reflecting her commitment to and immersion in the agricultural community.
Patsy brings over 23 years of dedicated service to The Scottish Farmer, where she currently serves as the Business and Technical Editor.
In this role, she oversees the production and editing of articles covering a wide range of topics, including shows and sales of both pedigree and commercial livestock across Scotland, as well as key events in Ireland and south of the Border.
Within the business realm, Patsy's responsibilities extend to analysing market trends, preparing technical reports, and occasionally covering news stories. To stay abreast of industry developments, she actively participates in technical conferences and maintains close relationships with various breed societies, livestock markets, meat companies, and marketing boards.
Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in selecting and crafting the numerous farm features showcased in The Scottish Farmer.
Beyond her editorial duties, Patsy is deeply engaged in farm life, finding particular fulfillment in tending to her own pure-bred flock of Blackface sheep. Her passion for pedigree livestock extends to all aspects of her hobbies, reflecting her commitment to and immersion in the agricultural community.
At Border Livestock Exchange's monthly machinery auction, a 2007 Fendt 818 tractor sold for the top price of £24,800.
The British Limousin Cattle Society is in turmoil this week after a council vote of no confidence in its chairman, Jonathan Watson, and the departure of staff from its headquarters in Leamington Spa.
At the May Day show and sale of store cattle in Kirkby Stephen, a 13-month-old British Blue cross heifer from Messrs Sedgley at Low Bank House in Barbon fetched the highest price of £2450.
Attracting young people to farming, let alone cattle breeding, is challenging amidst numerous easier ways to earn extra income.
The unseasonal wet weather not only increases the risk of liver fluke but also predisposes cattle to black disease.
Despite the extra paperwork for exports, sales of red meat to Europe and beyond are boosting UK farm-gate prices for beef, lamb, and pork.
Close to 230 pedigree beef cattle from six breeds are slated for United Auctions’ Stirling Bull Sales on Monday, May 6th.
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