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Auction of Carpets, Flooring Materials and Sundry Items - Sat, 25th May
21st May 2013
* Please note the change of address for this Saturday's carpet auction *
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In or Out?
16th May 2013
Could British Agriculture survive outside the European Community - asks Glyn Owens (Auctioneer from Knighton Market)?
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TB Free England
16th May 2013
As you may be aware, there is a website entitled 'TB Free England' - www.tbfreeengland.co.uk
The industry as a whole is very keen to build an increased share of voice in support of Government policy on TB.
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For Sale by Formal Tender Reminder
13th May 2013
Tenders Close: Friday 14th June 2013 at 12 noon for a productive livestock holding comprising 242 acres of pastureland, a centrally located & refurbished Farmhouse together with a range of traditional & modern farm buildings. With the added benefit of Hill Grazing Rights for 831 sheep & 18 cattle.
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Rarer than the Panda!
7th May 2013
Suffolk Punch horses, the oldest breed of heavy horse in Great Britain are rarer than the Panda but Worcestershire farmers and enthusiasts of the breed, Mike Clarke and daughter Alison run the largest stud in the country and continue to strive and promote the fortunes of a once hugely popular breed.
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McCartneys Reach 500 Twitter Followers
17th Apr 2013
Our twitter following has today reached 500. This is a huge milestone in a relatively short space of time with followers including private individuals and businesses alike.
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Nay, Nay and Thrice Nay
12th Mar 2013
Those of you old enough (and sad enough) to remember the comedy series “Up Pompeii” with Frankie Howard in the 1960’s/70’s will recall one of the catch phrases of the programme “Nay Nay and Thrice Nay” – this relic of the past recently came to mind with the horse meat saga – another comedy programme, if it wasn’t so serious, having a starring role across Europe and involving the populous of all European countries. This incident raised many questions and perhaps many double standards that the supposed mighty retailers, always standing on the moral high ground, should answer.
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RSPB Commissions Livestock Upland Areas Study
7th Mar 2013
Well at last some good news for the viability of livestock in uplands areas. A study commissioned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has found that any changes in the grazing regime of the United Kingdom’s uplands areas will have serious consequences for threatened species. Therefore there is a requirement for proper support for these areas.
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For Sale by Informal Tender
26th Feb 2013
McCartneys LLP are pleased to be instructed to sell Penyclawdd Farm by Informal Tender with tenders closing on 15th March 2013 at 12 noon.
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New face welcomes ELS scheme to replace ESA/CSS endings
5th Feb 2013
Joanna Wall has recently joined McCartneys, based at the Church Stretton Office. She is a farmer’s daughter from South Shropshire, having a keen interest in the countryside and rural affairs encouraged her to obtain her BSc (Hons) Degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management at Harper Adams University College.