TRURO LIVESTOCK MARKET

MARKET REPORT & WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Wednesday 18th March 2020

“New season lambs from David Lobb to 287p/kg & £130”

MARKET ENTRIES Please pre-enter stock by Tuesday 3.30pm PHONE 01872 272722 TEXT (Your name & stock numbers) Cattle/Calves 07889 600160 Sheep 07977 662443

This week’s £10 draw winner: Stephen Rowe of Reawla, Gwinear

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TRURO LIVESTOCK MARKET

LODGE & THOMAS.

Report an entry including Tuesday’s “Orange” Market of 65 UTM & OTM prime cattle, 70 cull cows & bulls, 304 store cattle including 8 suckler cows & calves & 1 breeding bull,

57 rearing calves & stirks and 568 finished, store & breeding sheep

UTM PRIME CATTLE

Auctioneer – Andrew Body

The best entry of prime cattle of the year so far met a very firm trade for all types of cattle. Butchers’ quality cattle and more commercial cattle are in strong demand. Top price per kilo was 221p for a Limousin x steer from Mr. A.M.C. Eddy of St. Erth purchased by Chris Dale of Dales Family Butchers of Helston with premium heifer from the same farm realising 208p/kg to Harvey Bros. Butchers of St. Ives, Penzance & Newlyn. Also at 208p/kg was a 695kg Limousin x steer realising £1,446 for Messrs. W.T. Bryant & Son of St. Martin with their heaviest 733kg steer reaching £1,466, both bought by Dales Family Butchers. A third Limousin x steer over £1,400 for Jonny Bryant at 724kg making £1,441, and top value heifer also from the same farm realising £1,285, these two both going to R.J. Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow.

39 Steers – top 10 prices

Limousin x to 221p (576kg) for Mr. A.M.C. Eddy of St. Erth, Hayle Limousin x to 208p (695kg) for Messrs. W.T. Bryant & Son of St. Martin, Helston Limousin x to 205p (657kg) for Messrs. R.G, E.J. & G.A. Williams of St. Martin, Helston Limousin x to 200p (733kg) for Messrs. W.T. Bryant & Son of St. Martin, Helston Limousin x to 199p (724kg) for Messrs. W.T. Bryant & Son of St. Martin, Helston Limousin x to 196p (649kg) for George Richards Farms of Summercourt, Newquay Limousin x to 190p (687kg) for George Richards Farms of Summercourt, Newquay Limousin x to 187p (641kg) for Messrs. J. & J. Sawle & Son of Beacon, St. Agnes Limousin x to 186p (595kg) for Messrs. J. & J. Sawle & Son of Beacon, St. Agnes Limousin x to 184p (669kg) for Messrs. J. & J. Sawle & Son of Beacon, St. Agnes

22 Heifers – top 10 prices

Limousin x to 208p (511kg) for Mr. A.M.C. Eddy of St. Erth, Hayle Limousin x to 202p (636kg) for Messrs. W.T. Bryant & Son of St. Martin, Helston Limousin x to 202p (579kg) for George Richards Farms of Summercourt, Newquay Limousin x to 202p (564kg) for George Richards Farms of Summercourt, Newquay Limousin x to 201p (556kg) for George Richards Farms of Summercourt, Newquay Limousin x to 200p (627kg) for George Richards Farms of Summercourt, Newquay Limousin x to 198p (587kg) for Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston Limousin x to 198p (545kg) for Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston Limousin x to 197p (548kg) for Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston Limousin x to 196p (562kg) for Messrs. R.G, E.J. & G.A. Williams of St. Martin, Helston

HIGHEST PRICE BULLOCK Each Wednesday the highest price prime steer/heifer sold p/kg will be commission free

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Wednesday’s South-West Regional Market Averages

Steers – 171.1p/kg Heifers – 172.4p/kg

Truro Steers Truro Heifers Premium to 221p av. 202.71p Premium to 208p av. 199.33p Prime to 187p av. 175.65p Prime to 182p av. 171.30p Others to 159p av. 151.73p Others to 166p av. 159.25p All Steers av. 174.67p All Heifers av. 185.14p

OTM PRIME CATTLE

The OTM section included two for Messrs. R.J. & E.J. Hemmings of Lanlivery with their British Blue x steer selling at a premium of 164p/kg. A big 753kg Limousin x heifer from Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne sold at a top value of £1,190 to David Ellis of Lelant.

3 Steers & 1 Heifer

British Blue x steer to 164p (639kg) for Messrs. R.J. & E.J. Hemmings of Lanlivery, Bodmin Limousin x heifer to 158p (753kg) for Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston Friesian steer to 138p (636kg) for Messrs. R.J. & E.J. Hemmings of Lanlivery, Bodmin

Overall Averages: OTM Steers to 164p/kg av. 153.52p/kg OTM Heifers to 158p/kg

“ORANGE” (TB-RESTRICTED) MARKET – TUESDAY 17TH MARCH

Auctioneer – Andrew Body

18 CULL COWS

A grand run of dairy cull cows for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard saw his heaviest 835kg Friesian realising a top price of £1,052 to Dawn West Devon of Hatherleigh. Leading average came for a 662kg cow selling at 139p/kg to Messrs. Rapson of Tavistock. Dairy Cows av. 107.30p

18 Dairy Cows – leading prices

Friesian to 139p (662kg) for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard, Helston Friesian to 127p (694kg) for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard, Helston Friesian to 126p (835kg) for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard, Helston Friesian to 124p (716kg) for Mr. J.K. Cookson of Ninemaidens, Redruth Friesian to 124p (675kg) for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard, Helston Friesian to 120p (650kg) for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard, Helston Friesian to 119p (735kg) for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard, Helston Friesian to 112p (656kg) for Mr. J.K. Cookson of Ninemaidens, Redruth

STORE CATTLE

A run of six young continental x dairy store cattle for Mr. O. Bolitho of St. Buryan, Penzance saw steers to £495 and heifers to £305.

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CULL COWS & BULLS

Auctioneer – Andrew Body

An improved entry of cull cows met a continued strong trade, especially for well-covered cows, both beef and dairy. Out and out top at £1,235 and 140p/kg was a grand 882kg South Devon cow from Gwealavellan Partners of Gwithian purchased by David King of Exeter. A run of Friesians from Messrs. E.B, M.E. & W.R. Symons of Ruan High Lanes averaged a good trade with their heaviest 777kg cow at 125p/kg making top money selling at £971 to Dawn West Devon of Hatherleigh. Premium went to a lighter Friesian at 135p/kg from Messrs. W.W. James & Sons of Sancreed who saw their tonne+ Simmental bull achieve 124p/kg and £1,249 to David King.

15 Beef Cows – leading prices

South Devon to 140p (882kg) for Gwealavellan Partners of Gwithian, Hayle Limousin x to 138p (584kg) for Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston Limousin x to 124p (627584kg) for Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston South Devon x to 121p (735kg) for Mr. & Mrs. P. Tullett of Tregony, Truro South Devon x to 115p (882kg) for Mr. & Mrs. P. Tullett of Tregony, Truro Aberdeen Angus x to 115p (765kg) for Mr. & Mrs. P. Tullett of Tregony, Truro

36 Dairy Cows – leading prices

Friesian to 135p (498kg) for Messrs. W.W. James & Sons of Sancreed, Penzance Friesian to 125p (777kg) for Messrs. E.B, M.E. & W.R. Symons of Ruan High Lanes, Truro Friesian to 125p (716kg) for Messrs. E.B, M.E. & W.R. Symons of Ruan High Lanes, Truro Friesian to 123p (713kg) for Messrs. E.B, M.E. & W.R. Symons of Ruan High Lanes, Truro Friesian to 123p (688kg) for Messrs. E.B, M.E. & W.R. Symons of Ruan High Lanes, Truro Friesian to 122p (741kg) for Messrs. C.J. Osborne & Son of Fraddon, St. Columb Friesian to 120p (741kg) for Messrs. A.D. & J.A. Bray of St. Martin, Helston Friesian to 117p (781kg) for Messrs. A.D. & J.A. Bray of St. Martin, Helston Friesian to 117p (765kg) for Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor, St. Ives Friesian to 114p (672kg) for Messrs. E.B, M.E. & W.R. Symons of Ruan High Lanes, Truro

Breed Averages:

South Devon x to 140p/kg av. 125.33p/kg Limousin x to 138p/kg av. 103.19p/kg Friesian to 135p/kg av. 104.11p/kg Aberdeen Angus x to 115p/kg Simmental x to 97p/kg Devon & Hereford x to 93p/kg Danish Red x to 87p/kg av. 72.32p/kg Guernsey x to 83p/kg

1 Cull Bull

Simmental to 124p (1007kg) for Messrs. W.W. James & Sons of Sancreed, Penzance

Overall Averages:

Beef Cows to 140p/kg av. 106.23p/kg Dairy Cows to 135p/kg av. 101.38p/kg Cull Bulls to 124p/kg

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STORE CATTLE

Auctioneers – Patrick Dennis & Andrew Body

Just over 300 store cattle forward met an excellent trade for all on offer. A grand entry of Charolais x steers from Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor saw half a dozen at 25 months old reach £1,185 with a younger bunch of four at £1,140. A bunch of mainly Aberdeen Angus x steers from Mrs. M.A. Semmens of Caerhays saw four around 21 months old at £1,010 plus a younger standout steer reaching £1,155. A lovely run of 35 Limousin and South Devon crosses from Messrs. T.F. & D.J. Crapp of Helston saw dearest five steers down to just 15 months old sell at £970 with a younger five around 9 months at £570. Young Limousin cattle from Mr. M.J.P. Williams of Manaccan saw dearest trio including one at 14 months old to £795. A big run of smart Hereford x yearlings for Mr. T.G. Hawke of Colan saw best steer trios to £770 and £750 with heifers to £680. Leading heifer at £980 was a Limousin x from Messrs. J. & J. Sawle & Son of Beacon with heifers from Messrs. Crapp’s entry seeing a 21 month old South Devon trio to £885 with seven younger South Devon and Limousin crosses at £820.

169 Steers – leading prices

2yo Charolais x to £1,185 for Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor, St. Ives Aberdeen Angus x to £1,010 for Mrs. M.A. Semmens of Caerhays, St. Austell Simmental x to £1,010 for Mrs. M.A. Semmens of Caerhays, St. Austell South Devon x to £920 for R.M. Farming & Co. of Sticker, St. Austell Limousin x to £900 for Mr. E.P. Eustice of Fraddam, Hayle Hereford x to £760 for Messrs. J.R. Semmens & Son of St. Levan, Penzance Friesian to £755 for Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor, St. Ives

1½yo Aberdeen Angus x to £1,155 for Mrs. M.A. Semmens of Caerhays, St. Austell Charolais x to £995 for Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor, St. Ives Limousin x to £970 for Messrs. T.F. & D.J. Crapp of Helston South Devon x to £970 for Messrs. T.F. & D.J. Crapp of Helston Hereford x to £775 for Messrs. J.R. Semmens & Son of St. Levan, Penzance Devon x to £660 for Messrs. J.R. Semmens & Son of St. Levan, Penzance Friesian to £640 for Messrs. W.H. Tripconey & Sons of Coverack, Helston British Blue x to £620 for Messrs. J.R. Semmens & Son of St. Levan, Penzance

1yo Hereford x to £770 for Mr. T.G. Hawke of Colan, Newquay Aberdeen Angus x to £745 for Mr. J.M. Hinkley of Rejerrah, Newquay Charolais x to £740 for Mr. K. Bottrell of Newbridge, Penzance Limousin x to £705 for Mr. K.R. Williams of Tehidy, Camborne South Devon x to £605 for Messrs. W.L. House of Quintrell Downs, Newquay Simmental x to £580 for Messrs. W.L. House of Quintrell Downs, Newquay

9mo Limousin x to £595 for Messrs. W. Marsh & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell South Devon x to £570 for Messrs. T.F. & D.J. Crapp of Helston

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120 Heifers – leading prices

2yo Limousin x to £980 for Messrs. J. & J. Sawle & Son of Beacon, St. Agnes South Devon x to £885 for Messrs. T.F. & D.J. Crapp of Helston Friesian to £840 for Messrs. P.J. Grylls & Sons of Kenwyn, Truro Stabiliser x to £740 for Mr. I.J. Phillips of Lanivet, Bodmin

1½yo Limousin and South Devon x to £820 for Messrs. T.F. & D.J. Crapp of Helston Aberdeen Angus x to £680 for Mr. A.G. Prowse of St. Allen, Truro Charolais x to £675 for Mr. K. Bottrell of Newbridge, Penzance South Devon x to £655 for Messrs. W.L. House of Quintrell Downs, Newquay British Blue x to £530 for Messrs. J.R. Semmens & Son of St. Levan, Penzance

1yo Hereford x to £680 for Mr. T.G. Hawke of Colan, Newquay Aberdeen Angus x to £575 for Mr. J.M. Hinkley of Rejerrah, Newquay Limousin x to £570 for Mr. J.F. Rowe of Par, St. Austell South Devon x to £545 for Messrs. W.L. House of Quintrell Downs, Newquay Simmental x to £475 for Messrs. W.L. House of Quintrell Downs, Newquay British Blue x to £470 for Messrs. W. Marsh & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell 8 Suckler Cows & Calves & Breeding Bull

An entry of cows and calves for Mr. B. Cowell of Wendron, Helston sold to a best price of £955 for a British Blue outfit. Other cows and calves sold to £875 for a Hereford cow and calf for Mr. L.M. Paull of Fowey. A Beef Shorthorn breeding bull also for Mr. Cowell sold well at £1,095.

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GRASS AVAILABLE TO LET

136 ACRES MOWING GRASS Wadebridge, St. Kew Highway & St. Minver On instructions from Mr. Clive Bax to sell by Tender in 10 Lots. Excellent blocks of

productive grassland in Lots from 8-25 acres for 1 or 2 cuts with fertiliser already applied. Tenders close Thursday 26th March 5pm.

40 ACRES MOWING GRASS Washaway, Bodmin On instructions from Mrs. C. Kent to sell by Tender in 1 Lot. Productive grassland for 2 cuts

with fertiliser applied. Tenders close Tuesday 31st March 5pm.

4.51 ACRES GRAZING/MOWING GRASS Ponsanooth, near Truro Available to let on an annual Periodic Farm Business Tenancy. Enquiries to Nathan Osborne.

30-40 ACRES SHEEP GRASS KEEP Stithians, Truro In 7/8 fields ref: AEB

Tender details & plans from the Agents 01872 272722

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REARING CALVES & STIRKS

Auctioneer – Patrick Dennis

A fair number of calves forward met a continued good trade similar to recent weeks. Older Limousin and Simmental x calves from Messrs. P.J. Grylls & Sons of Kenwyn led at £315 and £310. A five week old Limousin x bull calf from Mr. M.J. Brown of Scorrier led the true age calves at £270 with his four week old heifer topping at £225. A handful of Friesian bulls hit £130 for Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor. Stirks from Messrs. W. Marsh & Son of St. Stephen saw a Limousin x males to £395 and heifers to £390 for a British Blue x.

23 Bulls

Limousin x to £315 for Messrs. P.J. Grylls & Sons of Kenwyn, Truro, av. £293 Simmental x to £310 for Messrs. P.J. Grylls & Sons of Kenwyn, Truro Norwegian Red x to £185 twice for Messrs. P.J. Grylls & Sons of Kenwyn, Truro Hereford x to £180 for Messrs. L. Wherry & Son of Sancreed, Penzance British Blue x to £178 for Messrs. R.N. & D. Jenkin of Manaccan, Helston, av. £143 Friesian to £130 for Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor, St. Ives, av. £95 Friesian bobby calves to £34

29 Heifers

Limousin x to £225 for Mr. M.J. Brown of Scorrier, Redruth, av. £165 Charolais x to £215 for Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor, St. Ives Simmental x to £200 for Messrs. P.J. Grylls & Sons of Kenwyn, Truro British Blue x to £148 for Messrs. R.N. & D. Jenkin of Manaccan, Helston, av. £104 Aberdeen Angus x to £120 for both Mr. A.G. Cave of Rame, Penryn and Mr. D.J. Heller of

Blackwater, Truro, av. £65 2 Male Stirks

Limousin x to £395 for Messrs. W. Marsh & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell, av. £378

5 Heifer Stirks

British Blue x to £390 for Messrs. W. Marsh & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell, av. £355 Limousin x to £308 twice for Messrs. W. Marsh & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell Aberdeen Angus x to £305 for Mr. C.M. Phillips of St. Mawes, Truro _______________________________________________________________________________________________

On the kind instructions of Bolitho Estates

172 ACRE FARM Bolitho Farm, Liskeard

A fantastic opportunity TO LET BY TENDER on a 15 year Farm Business Tenancy to commence

29th September 2020. Viewings by appointment on the viewing day

Friday 27th March.

Enquiries to the Agents ref: Ross Collins or Nathan Osborne 01872 272722

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FINISHED & STORE SHEEP

NEW SEASON LAMBS (36) – Ed Harris

Strong demand for spring lambs and a flying trade for all on offer. A good consignment of three pens of fresh lambs from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth saw two pens to £130 with his 45.3kg stretchy Dorsets setting the premium at 287p/kg to R.J. Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow.

Leading Averages:

287p/kg for 45.3kg lambs from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell 286p/kg for 45.5kg lambs from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell 278p/kg for 40.4kg lambs from Messrs. M.G. & T.A. Tuckett of Tywardreath, Par 267p/kg for 47.2kg lambs from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell 264p/kg for 45.0kg lambs from Messrs. T.J. Lobb & Son of St. Ewe, St. Austell 263p/kg for 45.2kg lambs from Messrs. T.J. Lobb & Son of St. Ewe, St. Austell

Top Price Lambs:

£130.00 (45.3kg) from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell £130.00 (45.5kg) from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell £126.00 (47.2kg) from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell £119.00 (45.0kg) from Messrs. T.J. Lobb & Son of St. Ewe, St. Austell £119.00 (45.2kg) from Messrs. T.J. Lobb & Son of St. Ewe, St. Austell

Averages: Medium (39.1kg-45.5kg) to 287p av. 278p Heavy (45.6kg-52kg) to 267p av. 267p

SQQ Lamb Average 278p

Special Easter Lamb Sale Weds 1st April £100 Prize Money for the 3 top prices p/kg

1st = £50 2nd = £30 3rd = £20 Kindly sponsored by NFU Mutual

(minimum 4 lambs in a pen)

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2 pens of grand Texel hogs from Ralph Michell to £128

HOGS (235) – Ed Harris

A good entry of finished hogs and once again what a trade! Without exaggeration, prices are simply exceptional with all but one pen £100+ all averaging £112.90! Top at £129.50 were a pair of enormous 65.5kg hogs from Mr. W.D. Pascoe of St. Newlyn East bought by J.V. Richards Ltd of Perranwell Station. The averages peaked at 279p/kg for 43.7kg Dorsets from Mr. I.C. Lobb of St. Ewe, also purchased by J.V. Richards Ltd. All types keenly contested and producers are urged to sell on the current trade. Leading Averages:

279p/kg for 43.7kg hogs from Mr. I.C. Lobb of St. Ewe, St. Austell 268p/kg for 38.0kg hogs from Messrs. G.M. & J.A. Olver of Lanivet, Bodmin 266p/kg for 44.5kg hogs from Mr. R.A. Coad of Cubert, Newquay 261p/kg for 44.1kg hogs from Messrs. A.G. Collins & Son of St. Newlyn East, Newquay 260p/kg for 42.1kg hogs from Mr. R.T. Dunn of Par, St. Austell 260p/kg for 40.0kg hogs from Mr. B. Ellery of Gorran, St. Austell 259p/kg for 43.0kg hogs from Messrs. G.M. & J.A. Olver of Lanivet, Bodmin 258p/kg for 44.0kg hogs from Mr. M.J. Bastian of Penhalurick, Redruth 254p/kg for 41.4kg hogs from Messrs. A.J. & S.T. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston 252p/kg for 42.6kg hogs from Messrs. G.M. & J.A. Olver of Lanivet, Bodmin Top Price Hogs:

£129.50 (65.5kg) from Mr. W.D. Pascoe of St. Newlyn East, Newquay £128.00 (66.8kg) from Mr. T.R. Michell of Kea, Truro £125.50 (51.3kg) from Mr. R.A. Coad of Cubert, Newquay £125.50 (62.6kg) from Mr. T.R. Michell of Kea, Truro £125.00 (57.0kg) from Mr. J.T. Rowe of Lower Penponds, Camborne £125.00 (69.0kg) from Mr. G.M. Henwood of Praze, Camborne £122.50 (49.5kg) from Mrs. E.M.J. Eggins of St. Breock, Wadebridge £122.00 (43.7kg) from Mr. I.C. Lobb of St. Ewe, St. Austell £120.00 (49.6kg) from Mr. K.A. Vincent of Grampound, Truro £120.00 (54.1kg) from Mr. S.C.R. Brake of Mawgan Porth, Newquay Averages: Medium (39.1kg-45.5kg) to 279p av. 250.3p Heavy (45.6kg-52kg) to 248p av. 238.0p Overweight (52.1kg+) to 225p av. 202.0p SQQ Hog Average 250.3p

We are seeing several hogs cutting teeth, as can happen at this time of year. We encourage producers to market hogs on the

current trade before cutting incisor teeth to maximise returns.

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CULL EWES (160) – Ross Collins

The leading prices below and an overall average price per head of £97; the trade speaks for itself. Whilst we have seen these strong prices before for short periods surrounding festivals, we have not enjoyed these for such a sustained period of months! Topping at £148 twice were ewes from a consignment for Mr. D. Cowell of Wendron. Cull rams peaked at £154 for a Beltex ram (pictured) from Mr. W.E. Martindale of Kehelland.

Leading Prices:

£148.00 for ewes from Mr. D. Cowell of Wendron, Helston £133.00 for ewes from Mr. D. Cowell of Wendron, Helston £128.00 for ewes from Mr. T.R. Michell of Kea, Truro £121.50 for ewes from Messrs. C.D. Greenaway & Sons of St. Issey, Wadebridge £119.00 for ewes from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell £118.00 for ewes from Mr. J.E.G. Brewer of St. Merryn, Padstow

£154.00 for a ram from Mr. W.E. Martindale of Kehelland, Camborne £139.50 for 4 rams from Mr. G.W. Coon of Mevagissey, St. Austell £139.00 for 2 rams from Messrs. N.A. & J.R. Phillips of Restronguet, Truro £129.00 for a ram from Mr. B. Ellery of Gorran, St. Austell £125.50 for ewes from Messrs. C.D. Greenaway & Sons of St. Issey, Wadebridge

Averages: 1st quality ewes to £148.00 av. £114.00 2nd quality ewes to £94.00 av. £88.00 Sheep to £109.50 av. £96.50 Cull rams to £154.00 av. £118.00 STORE & BREEDING SHEEP (137) – Ross Collins

Still some remaining store hogs coming forward and strong prices for the time of year selling to £84 for Mr. E.P. Bowden of Connor Downs. A fine entry of couples which included a super run of Dorset/Highlander x outfits from one farm which topped at £148 for singles (£74/life). A consignment of scanned in-lamb North Country Mules from Messrs. J.C. Salmon & Son of Newquay realised £138.

Leading Prices:

£148.00 for singles £136.00 for singles £135.50 for singles from Mr. W.E. Martindale of Kehelland, Camborne £131.50 for doubles from Mr. J.M. Hinkley of Rejerrah, Newquay

£84.00 for stores from Mr. E.P. Bowden of Connor Downs, Hayle £80.00 for stores from Mr. M. Bastian of Penhalurick, Redruth £79.50 for stores from Messrs. J.N. & J.A. Callaghan of St. Clement, Truro £79.00 for stores from Mr. E.P. Bowden of Connor Downs, Hayle £70.00 for stores from Messrs. R. & K. Williams of Scorrier, Redruth

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Averages: Best store hogs to £84.00 av. £79.50 Medium store hogs to £70.00 av. £65.50 Small store hogs to £40.00 Single couples to £148.00 av. £135.00 Double couples to £131.50

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WEDNESDAY NEXT 25TH MARCH

LODGE & THOMAS.

Will sell

10.00am – Rearing Calves & Stirks

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10.00am – Dairy & Beef Cull Cows then

Prime Cattle

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11.15am – Store Cattle and Suckler Cows & Calves Stores inc. 30 British Blue x steers & heifers 12-18mo; 6 Charolais x heifers & 2 steers 18mo;

22 Aberdeen Angus 8-12mo; 14 Hereford x steers & heifers 18-25mo F/A; 6 Hereford x steers 12mo, 3 Black Hereford x Friesian & 1 Pedigree Hereford bulling heifers 20mo; Limousin x steers & heifers 5x 22mo/5x 12mo; 9 Limousin steers & heifers 15-18mo Sucklers inc. 2 Aberdeen Angus ‘06 cows with July/Sept bull calves at foot PD’d 3½m in-calf

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11.15am – Lambs, Hogs, Cull Ewes & Store Sheep

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Genuine Unreserved Retirement Sale of 3 Tractors, Farm Machinery & Equipment

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on Saturday 28th March @ 11am

3 TRACTORS, FARM MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, HORSE HAY & STRAW

Viz: Tractors – 2011 Case Maxxum 125 4wd tractor with full set of front weights (approx 4350 hrs). 1985 (C-reg) MF 230 2wd tractor with roll bar. 1984 (B-reg) International 885 XL 2wd tractor with cab, front weights & good tyres. Teleporter – 1998 (S-reg) Claas 925 Teleporter 4wd/4 wheel steer with pallet forks. Separate attachments inc. Albutt dung grab, grain bucket, bale spike & Sanderson HD bucket. Machinery – 2014 Kuhn GA 4321 GM Masterdrive single rotor grass rake. 2011 Kuhn FC 313 Lift Control 3m mower conditioner fitted with new blades. Claas Volto 52 4 rotor tedder. Kuhn MDS 935 D2 twin disc fert spreader. Marshall QM8 8½ ton tandem axle silage trailer with hyd. grain tail attachment. West 1300 Dual dung spreader. Marshall 1100 gal. slurry tanker. 23ft wood flatbed tandem axle bale trailer with lades. Twose 8ft ballast roller with new wood blocks. Teagle Tomahawk 4040 straw chopper. AW Forage Fodder mounted forage feeder. Teagle Topper 8 offset topper. Twose TF500 flail hedge trimmer. Protech 180s hyd. post banger. 6m mounted chain harrows. Twose 399 yard scraper. Equipment – IAE full access galv cattle crush with locking yoke, foot trimming etc. Lister Lazer elec cattle clippers. Calving jack. Ogle bale elevator. 4x 1yo galv round feeders. 5x 8ft galv cattle troughs on legs. Hyd top link. Pr Stanhay wheel strakes. Stocks 13.6 x 38 dual wheels. Pr narrow wheels to fit Int. Claas or Case. Air Force AF 14/150 air compressor. Miscellaneous & Bygones – 13 rolls potato plastic. Inca 8in table top belt driven planer. IMP table top band saw. 10 slate slabs. Mini Brite 8ft x 8ft glasshouse in “flatpack” inc. frame & glass etc. Qty tt stakes. Qty scaffolding pipe fittings & clamps. Qty wood potato trays. Magnetic Bike exercise bike. Howard 350 garden rotavator. 3 steel milk churns, in churn cooler & al. buckets. Hay pole. Bale grab. CI boiler. Hay knife. DB lift arms. Leg vice. 6 horse drags. 650 1cwt hessian potato bags. Teak extending dining table & 6 chairs. 2 plastic wash troughs. Stihl petrol strimmer. Horse Hay & Straw – All barn stored – 35 big round bales 2019 1st cut good horse hay & 26 bales good 2nd cut. 30 barley & oat big bales straw. 85 over-year small bales barley straw. Viewing – On morning of sale or prior viewing by appointment with Robert Pollard 01326 573295. Commission bids accepted. Payment – By cash or debit card only. Sale day catering. Directions – Follow the “To the Sale” signs from the A394 at Trevenen & Boskenwyn.