Weekly Sales News – 13th August 2019

Top price per head – £88 – J F E Goodsell: Top price per kilo – 221p – G H Dean & Co

Report on trade: A smaller entry this week with just about 1,500 lambs penned and trade returned back to where we were prior to last week’s festival boost. A quiet market all over.

Best continental lambs were the met the strongest demand sold once again with the smartest offerings selling in excess of 200p per kg to a top price of 221p for some very smart Beltex cross lambs from G H Dean & Co with the same vendor also selling pens at 210p and 204p. Heavier offerings this week were making £85 to £88 for pens from J F E Goodsell, £88 and G H Dean & Co £87.

Sheep sales here in Ashford are supported by buyers representing a large cross section of abattoirs throughout the country. Please ensure your FABBL status is up to date and if you are not FABBL assured seriously consider becoming so – certain buyers are restricted to the purchase of only farm assured stock.

Report on trade: Once again trade was a bit slower following the festival over the weekend with many of the wholesale customers still celebrating up to Monday night. Several grazing sorts were on offer this week with more faces appearing to purchase these sorts each week. Grass must be growing in the south east….. These grazing types are making between £35 and £55 with only longer term sorts below that. A huge number of leaner sorts on offer this week which in turn affected the average prices returned.

Top prices included Suffolk crosses to £70 from A E Daw & Sons, continentals to £69 from Miss J & V Weeks and Romneys to £64 from Ms H V Link.

Ashford Market Lairage arrangements

Please note our official time for delivery of stock on Monday’s is 3pm to 6pm. Please advise the auctioneer’s office or any of the livestock team if you require this facility.

Report on trade: A similar entry of cattle with trade very much in line with recent weeks and comparing well with the deadweight prices. Another run of handyweight Limousin cross heifers took the pick of the trade making from 185p to 190p per kg and grossing up to £1004 from W S Furnival (Brookland) while other top prices included Limousin steers at £1140 (189p) from S Marsh and £1038 (185p) from G L Boulden & Sons. A Limousin cross heifer made £899 (186p) from R F & E A Simmons.

A few native bred cattle on offer sold relatively well with a smart Aberdeen Angus cross heifer topping the market at £1095 (191p) from S Marsh and purebred Sussex heifers to £875 (181p) from C D & J Bishop.

2 yr old bulls made to £894 (113p) for rangy British Blue cross from Mrs M S Clifford-Baynes

Auctioneer: Elwyn Davies 07710 803901

Report on trade: Another strong trade for cull cows with 5 successful individual buyers in attendance ensuring competitive return throughout.

Several beef cows were forward with purebred Sussex cows taking the pick of the trade notably £921 (116p) from A & N Bullen, £798 (110p) from J D Hickman and £786 (117p) from A B Jones & Ptnrs.

The better framed fleshed dairy cows attracted prices in excess of 110p and topping at £792 (119p) from Goddard & Son while plainer sorts look well sold in the 75p to 90p per kg bracket. Holstein/Friesians other top prices include £916 (115p) and £883 (113p) from R C & J L Pickering; £838 (104p) from P J Forknall; £791 (100p) from Huddlestone Farmers Ltd; £788 (105p) from J W Boyd & Sons Ltd and an imported Dutch cow £783 (90p) from M W Goddard.

Please remember it is essential we have an early indication from all sellers of stock numbers you wish to sell week by week – we phone and send text messages to buyers and agents every Monday evening and an accurate indication of numbers coming forward is essential with many buyers travelling substantial distances to attend.

For up to date information on all livestock sales please contact

Elwyn Davies (Cattle & Sheep) 07710 803901 or 01233 861263

Peter Kingwill (Cattle & Sheep) 07795 200357

Martin Crowhurst (Cattle & Sheep) 07710 803903 or 01797 343936

Simon Husk (Cattle & Sheep) 07885 968077 or 01304 842393

Mark Cleverdon (Rams, Breeding Cattle and Pigs) 07741 845230

John Rossiter (Sheep, Machinery plus commercial vehicles) 07557 392903

Tom Hamplett (Calves) 07966 104532

Summer events / meetings in the area of interest to farmers

Aylsham Show – Monday 26^th August – Bickling Hall, North Norfolk.  For details www. theaylshamshow.co.uk

Edenbridge & Oxted Show – Sunday and Monday 25^th and 26^th August – For further information contact  Jackie Shearman on 01737 645857 or email sesha@edenbridge-show.co.uk ** Hobbs parker Auctioneers are pleased to be sponsors of classes within the livestock section of this event **

Romney Marsh Ploughing Match – Sunday 1st September – Ham Mill Lane, Hamstreet, Ashford. TN26 2QW – Ploughing starts at 10am, Fun dog show at 12pm and also sheep shearing and craft stalls. For more information 07785 783662 or email: romneyploughing@yahoo.co.uk

Moreton in Marsh Show – Saturday 7^th September – Gloucestershire.  For details www.moretonshow.co.uk

Weald of Kent Ploughing Match – Saturday 14^th September at Poplars Farm, Churn lane, Horsmonden. TN12 8HN. Full details available from secretary Liz Copping 07872 501951or on www.wkpma.co.uk.

Gravesend & Rochester Agricultural Association Ploughing Match & Gymkhana – Saturday 21^st September – Paddlesworth Farm, Snodland. ME6 5DR by kind permission of D S & M Lingham. Events commence at 9.30. Lots to see and do including steam and horse ploughing, gymkhana, local produce, craft and trade stands, competitions tent, laser clay shooting, duck herding and more. Car entry £5 plus £1 per passenger, foot entry £2. For more information please visit graa.org.uk or for gymkhana entries please contact sue.batchelor@me.com

East Kent Ploughing Match – Wednesday 25^th September – West Court Farm, Shepherdswell, Dover CT15 5PZ by kind permission of J Weir & Sons. For more information www.ekpma.co.uk or ring Sarah ledger on 07802 974 838

East Sussex Ploughing Match – Saturday 28^th September – Broad Farm, Hellingly, East Sussex by kind permission of Richard Mortimore-Lee. For more information www.espms.co.uk or 07752 247469

Miscellaneous livestock and general goods and services for sale and wanted ex farm

For Sale – Collie puppies from registered working parents with good temperament – East Sussex. Ring 01797 253702 or 07930 624594

Wanted – Collie bitch puppy. Ring 07761 206169

RABI, Young Farmers Clubs, 91 Club, Kent Herdsmans Club and FCN news

RABI – copies of a summer newsletter are available here in the market.

Saturday 5^th October – Harvest Supper in the Amos Hall, Ashford Market. 6.30pm for 7pm

For further information on all RABI events in Kent ring Charles Tassell – 01622 858733, 07973 412179 or email charles@tassell.co.uk

Kent Herdsmans Club

For all details on Herdsman’s Club events please contact Chairman Alan Jull 07708283220 or Jo Masters 01580 240568.

Ashford Young Farmers – copies of their August / September newsletter are available here in the market.

Biddenden Tractorfest & Country Fair – 17^th and 18^th August – Woolpack Corner, Biddenden. TN27 8BH. Come along and enjoy the fun

Wednesday 21^st August – Bowling with Vigo YFC ay Hollywood Bowl, Maidstone, ME16 8SF

Wednesday 28^th August – Boys do something for the girls

Wednesday 4^th September – Girls do something for the boys

Forthcoming store and breeding sheep sales

Friday 23^rd August

Store lambs and breeding sheep

Friday 30^th August

Store lambs and breeding sheep

Friday 6^th September

This sale will include annual shows and sales of crossbred ewe lambs together with South East Texel Groups breeding females and rams plus commercial rams

Friday 13^th September

Store lambs and breeding sheep

Friday 20^th September

This sale will include the annual show and sale of Central Beltex breeding females and rams plus commercial rams

Friday 27^th September

Romney Day sale of ewe lambs, ewe tegs and breeding ewes together with Romney Sheep Breeders Society show and sale of pedigree rams

Friday 4^th October

Store lambs, breeding sheep and catalogued ram sale

Friday 18^th October

Store lambs and breeding sheep

Friday 1^st November

Store lambs and breeding sheep

All sales commence at 11am with ram sales at 10am

Market sponsorship

We are very pleased to announce that the Farmers Guardian, as part of their “Marts at the Heart” campaign are sponsoring market day here in Ashford on Tuesday 22^nd October.

Prizes will be offered in the various sections on the day and our market will be featured in the Guardian on the following Friday

Herdsperson required

Salary    £23,392 – £27,221 per annum & accommodation

Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN3 7AE

Plumpton College has excellent resources and a drive for continuous quality improvement so is actively seeking staff with the right values and attributes who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. We are looking to recruit professional and ambitious individuals to form an integral part of our growing college team.

The farming operation is a fully commercial enterprise whilst at the same time providing a learning resource demonstrating best practice in all that we do. We have a state of the art dairy unit and are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Herdsperson to deliver the highest standard of dairy operations on our 280 cow high performing Holstein herd. We offer exceptional facilities, a great working environment and career development.

The ideal candidate will need to:

• Be both qualified and experienced to carry out all tasks associated with a high performing dairy herd.
• Ensure the highest welfare standards are in place.
• Be well organised and have the drive and enthusiasm to work with students as part of their daily work.
• Have strong youngstock rearing skills.
• Be a good communicator and have relevant current knowledge of farm recording systems.
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team with a flexible approach to work.
• Hold a full clean driving license and associated industry qualifications.

If you believe you have a significant contribution to make to our future and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, membership of the Teachers’ pension scheme / Local Government Pension Scheme, child care voucher scheme and free on-site parking.

To apply please complete an application form and return it to recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk or send it to: HR Department, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AE. Tel: 01273 890454.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website www.plumpton.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 29^th August 2019

Interviews will be held: w/c 2^nd Sept 2019

B & W FEEDS (MOBILE) LTD

Mobile Feed Mill Operator required in South East

Due to our continuing expansion of services in the South East we are looking for another mill operator to drive and operate a mobile mill & mix lorry producing high quality feeds on farm.

Based out of our SE depot in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Minimum 3 days per week.

Ideally applicants should have some agricultural experience and a sound mechanical knowledge. LGV experience is bene-ficial but not essential. Minimum requirements Inc. full car license & 25+ years old.

Full training provided. Excellent pay package plus bonus scheme and benefits.

Covering letter & CV’s to: enquiries@bwfeeds.com

www.bwfeeds.com 01258 830100

Livestock Hauliers who regularly use Ashford Market

H G Allen & Sons                Ninfield, Bexhill                       07774 654404                                

Beer E (Ted) & J                Dover, Kent                                01304 853174/ 07850 518330

Beesley Tim                        Cranbrook, Kent                        01580 715415/ 07790 273805

Bowens S & A Ltd             Sevenoaks, Kent                       01959 532117/ 07836 793837

Bowers C & Sons              Turners Hills, Sussex               01342 715225/ 07802 358761

Brightling David                 Rye, Sussex                               01797 280552/ 07850 906888

Buxton L J & Sons            Brentwood, Essex                     01277 812674/ 07711 204702

Black David (Lampshire) Hartfield, Sussex                      07759 419844

Cobden Roy                        Chichester, Sussex                  01243 573358/ 07860 587058

Croft P                                  Brightling, Sussex                     01424 838278/ 07885 090331

Drury Kevin                         Wadhurst, Sussex                     01580 860546/ 07860 728204

Gilders Transport Ltd       Cheltenham, Glous                  01242 620311

Gooding R H & Son           Ottery St Mary, Devon              01404 812371                

Appleby Paul                       Hailsham, Sussex                    01323 833720/ 832354
(Harris Bros)                                                                            or 07831 554392

Langrish & Sons                Rye, Sussex                               01424 882250/ 07973 977074

Legg John                            Bookham, Surrey                      07831 446409

Macer Sid                            Billericay, Essex                        01277 622844

Parrett M & S                      Colchester, Essex                     01206 761703/ 07721 901242

Rivers Harvey                    Farnham, Surrey                       01252 723058/07761 554903

Rumens Alan                      Goudhurst, Kent                        01580 211413/ 07860 842098

Sargent Chris                     Catsfield, Sussex                      01424 892620/ 07866 716188

Sheridon UK Ltd                Leicestershire                            01509 881522/07967 399978

or 07739 717154

Standing Transport           West Sussex                              07764 765521/ 01798 873010

Thornby R J & K                 Bethersden, Kent                      01233 820297/ 07860 611439

Wareham’s                          Heathfield, Sussex                   07941 979901/ 01435 863471

Wickens Shaun                  Maidstone, Kent                        01622 850640/ 07860 437027

Wright Harry                       Cromer, Norfolk                        07860 524120

Wright John                         Cromer, Norfolk                        07920 098930

Yeoell David                        Caterham, Surrey                     01883 345819/ 07966 152684

Any alterations or additions to this list should be given to Mark Cleverdon or any of our auctioneer’s team

Hobbs Parker Auctioneers – the team and their responsibilities.

• For all office enquiries on livestock and auction sales please ring 01233 502222.
• Elwyn Davies (07710 803901) – Managing director, cattle & sheep auctioneer and machinery sales.
• Peter Kingwill (07795 200357) – Director, cattle auctioneer and machinery sales.
• Lynsey Kendall – Director and accounts.
• Mark Cleverdon (07741 845230) – Calf, pig, ram and breeding cattle auctioneer and auction sales entries and administration.
• John Rossiter (07557 392903) – Sheep, machinery and commercial vehicle auctioneer
• Simon Husk (07885 968077) – Livestock marketing and field services
• Martin Crowhurst (07710 803903) – Livestock marketing and field services
• Thomas Hamplett (07966 104532) – Trainee Auctioneer
• Sue Marshall, Tracey Paine, Gill Andrews and Ellie Husk – Auction sales administration