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While recent years has seen many auction marts to move out of town centres, the opposite is true of Melton Mowbray which is bucking the trend.

In the first in a series looking at how markets have stood the test of time, supported by the Livestock Auctioneers Association and Shearwell, we look at how they have evolved, adapted and thrived.

Almost two years into the role of chief executive at Harrison and Hetherington (H&H), Richard Rankin, is steering the company through one of its biggest challenges as the far reaching consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic impact on the business.

A new Highland cattle breed record of 23,000gns was set at Stirling when the Mottistone fold was dispersed on behalf of Michael Poland, the Isle of Wight.

THE Northern Supreme sale of Blue Texels at Carlisle held on behalf of the breed society saw a top price of 25,000gns.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a change in the dynamic of the food supply chain which may offer a lifeline to smaller abattoirs.

A flying trade at the Scottish National Texel Sale, Lanark, saw a new UK record price for a sheep of 350,000gns when Charlie Boden and family, Stockport, Cheshire, sold Sportsmans Double Diamond.

In the latest in our Auctions – ‘Standing the test of time’ series supported by the Livestock Auctioneers Association and Shearwell Data, we look at how Melton Mowbray Market is remaining at the heart of the local community. Angela Calvert reports.

Increasing both quality and quantity of their livestock is the driving force behind Tom Hill and Ruby Wright’s South Yorkshire farming business.

The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian supported Beltex Sheep Society’s premier sale at Carlisle saw a new auction record of 45,000gns set for a ram lamb and averages up on the year across all sections.