JULY PROFESSIONAL PONDERINGS

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1 JULY PROFESSIONAL PONDERINGS Well, June went in a flash. All of the teams at Bletsoes have been busy. The agricultural team have been occupied with farm agency more on that later; the auctions team have had numerous sales including a working sheep dog sale; and the planning and development team are as busy as ever with strategic planning for large scale residential development over a large geographic area including Peterborough City Council, Stratford-upon-Avon District Council and Dacorum Borough Council. As mentioned above, the agricultural team have had a hectic month with farm agency. A sale has been agreed upon Mayfield Farm in Suffolk, Kings Delph Gate Farm, Farcet is currently under offer; and following a flurry of interest Best & Final Offers have been invited on the Land and Buildings at Hillesden in Buckingham. We ve also privately sold (subject to contract) bare land for a client close to Stratford-upon-Avon private sales can be the preferred option for those seeking a sale behind closed doors with reduced costs. We have also been involved with purchasing blocks of commercial agricultural land for retained clients We re finding that, as ever, in this unsettled market, location is everything.

2 In some instances, land prices can vary several thousand pounds per acre for blocks of Grade 3 arable land within a few miles of each other. We have a number of properties lined up for sale later this year, possibly early next, so if you re on the lookout, then make sure you register your property requirements. Do make sure you speak to a member of the agricultural team, if you need any farm agency or valuation advice. Now onto a matter that is area specific - the proposed works to the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet. For the benefit that do not know the area, the A428 between the A1 junction near St Neots and the A1198 Caxton Gibbet is single carriageway with numerous roundabouts and junctions. At peak times, it experiences major congestion, resulting in delays and reduced speeds. With few available major diversions, incidents and accidents result in disruption over a wide area. The preferred route is expected to be announced in a matter of months, so it is probably too late to influence the same, but there will no doubt be consultation on the detailed design. As such, if you re affected by the works, and are yet to appoint a representative, then do so before it is too late. We are already acting for a number of clients affected by the road scheme, and we would of course be pleased to assist others. Another reminder to those intending to apply for the Countryside Stewardship: Mid-Tier, the application window is now open. Application packs must be requested by 31 st July 2017, and applications must be submitted by 30 th September Depending upon what Catchment the holding is in, there may be free advice available from your Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer. We have used this advice to positive benefit in recent years, the officers are worth a call if you re minded to make an application. Continuing along similar lines, there is grant funding available via the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Growth Programme for rural tourism infrastructure, food processing, and business development. The amount of grant available depends upon the type of grant being applied for, but normally they are for a minimum of 35,000. As you might expect, the application process is quite involved. Fortunately, the application process is a two-step process. Before submitting the detailed application (step 2), you are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form prior to 31 st January 2018.

3 This form is less involved than a full application, so if the proposal is not suitable, then not as much time and effort will have been wasted. Every area has a different set of priorities, set by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP). If you ve got a project in mind, then feel free to contact a member of the agricultural team to discuss your proposal. An update on BPS 2016 underpayments - of those that I submitted a BPS Payment Query form for, they all remain outstanding and some Remote Sensing paperwork has started to appear. It would appear that the RPA are only concentrating on the recently submitted 2017 applications. This is frustrating, but not at all surprising. If you have a suspected underpayment, then be sure to liaise closely with the RPA to ensure that it s not forgotten. I hope you enjoy this month s musings. Wishing you settled weather when you require it during July, for the start of combining and any late hay making. Until next time. Chris Templar Rural Surveyor DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Mid Month Fur & Feather Sale Saturday 15th July Thrapston Livestock Market Field Sale of Store Lambs Wednesday 2nd August Stratford Livestock Market Blakesley & District Agricultural Show Saturday 5th August 1st Autumn Sale of Breeding Sheep, Store Lambs & Breeding Rams Wednesday 16th August Thrapston Livestock Market Mid Month Fur & Feather Sale Saturday 19th August Thrapston Livestock Market

4 MONDAY 3RD JULY VENDORS SOLD 2537 HEAD OF STOCK THROUGH THRAPSTON MARKET TOP PRICES OF THE WEEK CATTLE SOLD STORE STEERS to 1245 STORE HEIFERS to 1095 COWS WITH CALVES to 1940 SHEEP SOLD NEW SEASON LAMBS to 110 OLD SEASON LAMBS to 105 CULL EWES to 127 REPORT FOR THE SALE OF WORKING SHEEPDOGS TUESDAY 27TH JUNE : STRATFORD LIVESTOCK MARKET A first for Bletsoes and Stratford Livestock Market, a sale of Working and Potential Sheepdogs. What a start for this new sale, buyers and sellers from Scotland, England & Wales in attendance. A huge crowd gathered to witness this sale and prices topped at 1850gns for an 11 month old working bitch from Elwyn Roberts of Conwy, selling to a near neighbour 10 miles away in Pentrefolas, North Wales. Others sold to 1400gns for a 13 month old bitch called Lyn, from a vendor from Bridgend, South Wales, and moved to a new home in Leicestershire. The other, a late entry called Fan, an 11 month old Bitch from Tregaron, selling to a new home in Hertfordshire. One other early entry in the sale sold for 1100gns, a 20 month dog called Jack, who moved flocks from Bridgend, South Wales, to a kennel in Welshpool; and an 11 month old dog called Roy moved from Tregaron to another buyer from Welshpool. Overall, the dogs averaged including the puppies, which sold from 252. With the fantastic support from both Vendors and Buyers we will be holding another sale in the near future. For further information please contact our Auction Team.

5 REPORT FOR SATURDAY 1ST JULY What a busy week at Bletsoes, at both Thrapston and Stratford. The largest show of lambs this season on Thursday, with over 1700 penned, and nearly 200 store cattle on Saturday, representing a large entry for the time of year. Over at Stratford, alongside the weekly sale of Prime Sheep, we held our first Sheepdog Sale, which was a huge success. We also held our Machinery sale at Stratford on Wednesday, which saw a good clearance of lots and a top price of 4000 for a Renault Tractor. We have the capacity to carry out all types of auctions. If you are considering holding a sale of any type, please contact any of the team. Store Cattle & Breeding Cattle Auctioneer Shaun Barron A large entry of cattle for the first sale in July saw both new vendors and purchasers present in the Thrapston ring, with trade superb from start to finish. We started as always with the cows with calves, which topped at 1940 for a pure Limousin heifer, with a heifer calf at foot, from Greensons Limousins; with an Angus second calver, with an Angus bull calf at foot, sold for 1120 from RW Rutt. Onto the stores and steers topped at 1245 for 22 month Limousins from J Hurley & Son, with another from the same home, 23 months, at 1150; Steve & Glen Holgate's entry this week topped at 1165 for 22 month Limousin steers, with British Blues from the same home, 26 months, at 1080; 29 month Blondes from T Gawthroup sold to 1115 and 1090; first time vendor, Robert Rockcliffe, sold 16 month Limousin steers at 980; and the annual consignment from Frank Lever topping at 840 for 17 month Herefords. Heifers today topped at 1095 for Simmentals, 19 months, for A Aves & Sons, with others at 22 months selling for 1080; Robert Rockcliffe sold sisters to his steer entry at 900; with 20 month Limousins from David Hancock at 850; and Frank Lever's heifers topped at 760 for 17 month Herefords. Store cattle are very much wanted at the moment. If you have some to sell, contact any of our Auctioneers.

6 Calves - 12 Auctioneer Shaun Barron A nice entry of calves today saw new buyers present and a fast trade from start to finish. Bulls topped at 370 for a named sire Angus from Tim Burton, with others at 305 and 295; a Simmental bull from T Bays sold to 280; and Friesian bulls from Tim Burton sold from 70 to top at 85. Angus Heifers from Tim Burton topped at 290, with others at 270 and 250. Pigs - 38 Auctioneer Shaun Barron The largest entry of Pigs at Thrapston for some time saw high demand, with an abundance of bidders present from Leicester to Banbury, and many leaving empty handed. All weaners today at 10 to 14 weeks old. Top price was 46 for Saddlebacks from Edward Hartop, with others from the same home at 39; L Di Caprio's entry of white Pietrains topped at 40, with smaller sorts at 32; and Large Whites from Ted Wootton sold to 38 and 34. Pigs very much in demand. If you have some to market please get in touch. Store & Breeding Sheep - 39 Auctioneer Shaun Barron Sheep numbers on the rise again with the first few store lambs of the seasons, being weaned cades at 37 from Stephen Leedham; with others from Greenhill Farm at 35. Jacob ewes and lambs from Greenhill Farm sold for 40 per life, with a pen of Jacob ewes from the same home making 65. Store lambs very much wanted and the breeding sale season is fast approaching. To discuss the marketing of your stock please contact Alastair or Shaun. Alastair Brown Shaun Barron Brian Pile Claire Worth Auction Team Direct Dial

7 ENTRIES FOR SATURDAY 8 th JULY 2017 CATTLE M C Dowling TB4 6 Limousin Bulls 7 Months 2 Strong Limousin Steers 24 Months C E Hancock & Son 25 Quality Grazing Steers & Heifers Months S A C Holgate 44 Quality Steers Months REPORT FOR THURSDAY 29TH JUNE New Season Lambs Sold to 110 or 234p/kg Auctioneer Shaun Barron A huge entry of lambs today at Thrapston and it was fantastic to see, with over 70 vendors showing sheep in the market and a full company of buyers present with orders for lambs. Prices nationally have fallen this week, with averages around the country back around 25p/kg on the week, with an SQQ today of 201.5p/kg and all in p/kg. A two tier trade has certainly developed as more lambs have come onto the market. Well finished lambs today regularly achieved over 215p/kg at any weight, and weight today only adding to demand with the leaner lambs harder to place. Vendors are advised to continue selling lambs at the current rate, averages over 200p/kg are unheard of for this time of year, but please do not bring lambs which are not finished, they will be better sold on Saturdays where we have purchasers waiting to buy store lambs. Thanks to all vendors, purchasers and staff on what was a very busy day, and a big thank you to all the farmers who assisted us in the market, it was greatly appreciated. Today s sale was topped by Andrew Pinny with a fantastic Texel lamb, weighing 55kg, which sold for 110 or 200p/kg.

8 Standard Weights (32.1kg-39kg) (473) saw the largest drop of the day, mainly due to a large number of lean lambs present. Lambs weighing 38kg plus, with good meat, are now required to meet buyer requirements. The section topped at 85 for 39kg Texels from Thornby Farms; with same weight Charollais from John Blackman at 83.50; 80 from J Richardson & Sons; and 38kg Texels from Merrick and Julie Pinny sold to Pence per Kilo topped at 218p for Thornby Farms for 39kg Texels; with same weight Charollais at 214p from John Blackman; 37kg Suffolks from Thornby Farms sold to 211p; 38kg Texels from Merrick & Julie Pinny sold for 209p; and 35kg Texels from Jacquie Millbank sold for 206p. To From Average 85 or 218p/kg 72 or 181p/kg or p/kg Medium Weights (39.1kg-45.5kg) (1201) saw weight and finish the wanted commodity, with best quality lambs in high demand. The section topped at 103 for 44kg Charollais from Mark Knight; with 43kg Texels from Julian White at 96.50; along with 44kg Suffolks from George Mayo; Charles Gurney took 95 for 43.5kg Texels; with Mark Knight taking for 44kg Charollais; and Charles Gurney 94 for 43kg Texels; Charollais at 44.5kg from Russell Cartwright sold for 94; and same weight Texels from E Dee realised 93; John Blackman took for 44kg Charollais; with Texels at 43.5kg from Ron Hankins selling for the same price; as did 42.5kg Texels from Julian White. Pence per Kilo topped at 234p for 44kg Charollais from Mark Knight; 40kg Charollais from Kevin Morgan-Jones sold for 225p; and 43kg Texels from Julian White sold at 224p, with 40 Texels from the same home at 223p; 219p was taken 3 times by Mark Knight with 42kg Charollais; George Gurney with 43kg Texels; and George Mayo with 44kg Suffolks. To From Average 103 or 234p/kg 73 or 181p/kg or p/kg MOWING GRASS AVAILABLE 17 Acres Available Located Between Rushton & Kettering. Ready Now. Contact Shaun Barron

9 Heavy Weights (45.6kg-52kg & 52kg+) (67) saw the highest demand today and a top price of 110 for an overweight at 55kg, from Andrew Pinny; George Mayo topped at for Suffolks; 48kg Charollais from Mark Knight sold to 100, with 47kg lambs from the same home at 99.50; 46.5kg Texels from Charles Gurney realised 98.50; and 46kg Suffolks sold to 94 from David Hughes. Pence per Kilo topped at 218p for 46.5kg Suffolks from George Mayo; with 47kg Charollais from Mark Knight; and 46.5kg Texels from Charles Gurney selling for 212p. To From Average or 218p/kg 94 or 182p/kg or p/kg Old Season Lambs - 36 Sold to 105 Auctioneer Shaun Barron Again a very end of season show, although good meated hoggs are still wanted. A top today of 105 for AC Bungey with 66.5kg hoggs; with Sam Helliwell selling 63kg hoggs at 87. Top price Pence per Kilo was 169p for 48kg Texels from B Freer. Cull Ewes & Rams - 79 Sold to 127 Auctioneer Shaun Barron Fierce competition in the ewe pens today and reports of a drop in price from last week not seen at Thrapston, with a top price of 127 and an average all in of Ewes very much in demand and more could easily be sold. Top today was a pen of Charollais wethers from AC Bungey, which sold for 127. Top price ram was 80 from Rob Paton. In the ewes, the sale topped at from Robert Gowling for Texels, with Suffolks from the same home at 89; Bob Swinfen sold Suffolks to 89.50, while his Texels sold for 85; Rob Paton sold Texels to 84; with crossbreds from SH & RS Whinney selling for 83; Texels from Sam Helliwell sold to 82.50; with Suffolks from Peter Lucas at 82; and Texels from J Breare at Mules today topped at for P Bailey, with others at from Peter Lucas.

10 REPORT FOR HAMPSHIRE DOWN SHOW & SALE SATURDAY 1ST JULY : STRATFORD LIVESTOCK MARKET The weekend started on Friday morning with the National Show. Some of the best breeding and quality Hampshire Down sheep from around the country were presented in some very large, competitive classes, which certainly tested the Judge. Sale day soon arrived and Saturday started with some more judging in competitive classes for the young handlers. Then vendors prepared for the sale, which gathered a large crowd from all corners of the UK. Ram lambs claimed top price of the day at 1500gns three times, lots 69 and 114 from J Birkwood from the Thorbeck flock, with two high indexing ram lambs, also lot 102 from A & V McFadden from Northern Ireland. Shearling Rams topped at 1180gns for R Brand & Son, Edinburgh, from the Eastfortune flock. Shearling Ewes sold to 861 for Andrew Middleditch and family, with one other at 840. Ewe Lambs topped at 651 for A & V McFadden with one of their others at Further details can be found on the Hampshire Down Website A full list of prices and averages are to follow :- Sold To & Averaged Shearling Ewes to 861 & Averaged Ewe Lambs to 651 & Averaged Shearling Rams to 1239 & Averaged Ram Lambs to 1575 & Averaged

11 Lot No. Seller Type Des Guineas 1 R BRAND & SON SHEARLING EWE JR CRAIG SHEARLING EWE JR CRAIG SHEARLING EWE A BROWN & G BECKLEY SHEARLING EWE A BROWN & G BECKLEY SHEARLING EWE EB & SA JONES SHEARLING EWE EB & SA JONES SHEARLING EWE EB & SA JONES SHEARLING EWE EB & SA JONES SHEARLING EWE TI & J HUNTER SHEARLING EWE TI & J HUNTER SHEARLING EWE MR & MRS D MIDDLEDITCH & SON SHEARLING EWE MR & MRS D MIDDLEDITCH & SON SHEARLING EWE MR & MRS D MIDDLEDITCH & SON SHEARLING EWE MR & MRS D MIDDLEDITCH & SON SHEARLING EWE A BROWN & G BECKLEY SHEARLING EWE EB & SA JONES SHEARLING EWE A J BORSEY & M SIVILL SHEARLING EWE MR & MRS D MIDDLEDITCH & SON EWE LAMB EB & SA JONES EWE LAMB EB & SA JONES EWE LAMB EB & SA JONES EWE LAMB KP & AE MCCARTHY EWE LAMB R BRAND & SON EWE LAMB R BRAND & SON EWE LAMB E HALCROW EWE LAMB E HALCROW EWE LAMB E HALCROW EWE LAMB A & V MCFADDEN EWE LAMB A & V MCFADDEN EWE LAMB A BROWN & G BECKLEY EWE LAMB A BROWN & G BECKLEY EWE LAMB A BROWN & G BECKLEY EWE LAMB 420

12 Lot No. Seller Type Des Guineas 44 TI & J HUNTER EWE LAMB TI & J HUNTER EWE LAMB E HALCROW EWE LAMB A J BORSEY & M SIVILL EWE LAMB R BRAND & SON SHEARLING RAM TI & J HUNTER SHEARLING RAM MRS D C RITCHIE SHEARLING RAM G TUCKER SHEARLING RAM RA RUNDLE RAM LAMB R BRAND & SON RAM LAMB J BIRKWOOD RAM LAMB J BIRKWOOD RAM LAMB KP & AE MCCARTHY RAM LAMB KP & AE MCCARTHY RAM LAMB KP & AE MCCARTHY RAM LAMB MR & MRS D MIDDLEDITCH & SON RAM LAMB E & A JONES RAM LAMB E & A JONES RAM LAMB NIGEL THOMPSON RAM LAMB S HARRIES RAM LAMB HC DERRYMAN & SONS RAM LAMB HC DERRYMAN & SONS RAM LAMB JO GALBRAITH RAM LAMB JO GALBRAITH RAM LAMB A BROWN & G BECKLEY RAM LAMB A BROWN & G BECKLEY RAM LAMB A & V MCFADDEN RAM LAMB R McFARLANE RAM LAMB A CHAPMAN & N WADKINS RAM LAMB A CHAPMAN & N WADKINS RAM LAMB J BIRKWOOD RAM LAMB KP & AE MCCARTHY RAM LAMB KP & AE MCCARTHY RAM LAMB A J BORSEY & M SIVILL RAM LAMB 550

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