01/02/08 - BUOYANT TRADE AT SECOND SFP ENTITLEMENTS SALE

04/02/08 - FIRST SATURDAY SALE OF 2008 ATTRACTS VARIED INTEREST

06/02/08 - GOOD TURNOUT EXPECTED FOR ANNUAL YOUNG FARMERS’ EVENT

12/02/08 - TOP EXHIBITION CATTLE AND PREMIER BEEF BULLS HEAD FOR THAINSTONE

12/02/08 - NUMEROUS SFP ENTITLEMENTS ON OFFER AT FORTHCOMING SALE

15/02/08 - SFP ENTITLEMENTS AT THE FORE ONCE AGAIN

18/02/08 - RARE SIMMENTAL CROSS TRIPLETS GO UNDER THE HAMMER AT THAINSTONE

26/02/08 - POSITIVE INTEREST FOR FOURTH SFP ENTITLEMENT SALE

28/02/08 - PLANS IN MOTION FOR SECOND SATURDAY SALE OF 2008

29/02/08 - RECORD PRICE ACHIEVED AT 2008 SPRING SHOW BULL SALE

Friday 29th February 2008

SUCCESSFUL PENULTIMATE SFP ENTITLEMENT SALE

There was good trade at Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ penultimate sale of Single Farm Payment entitlements (SFP) at Inverurie's Thainstone Centre, on Friday, (February 29).

A total of 1,259.46 hectare units of standard entitlements were forward, selling to a top price of £1,920 per unit for 5.5 units valued at €912.11. Also on offer were 46.91 hectare units of set aside entitlements which achieved a top price of £555 per unit for 2.16 units valued at €314.39.

With almost 45 people logged on, eBid @ live auction the remote bidding system experienced a positive volume of traffic for a SFP entitlement sale, and 8 out of the 20 lots sold were bought online.

Top multiplier for standard entitlements was 3 times, while top multiplier for set aside entitlements was 2.7.

Commenting on the penultimate sale of the 2008 trading period Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ online auction administrator Alan Donald said: “We were particularly pleased to see an increased demand for the higher value units which were achieving higher multipliers at the sale.

“It is important that potential sellers remember that the fifth sale on Friday, March 14 at 2pm, will be our last sale of the season due to the required six week period for approval of transfers before the IACS deadline.”

For further information on the final SFP sale on Friday, March 14, please contact Alan Donald at alan.donald@goanm.co.uk or on (01467) 623753. Entries close on Monday, March 10 at 12noon.

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Friday 29th February 2008

RECORD PRICE ACHIEVED AT 2008 SPRING SHOW BULL SALE

Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ multibreed show and sale of pedigree bulls attracted top crowds to Inverurie’s Thainstone Centre on Wednesday, February 27th where a new sale record of 8,500gn was achieved.

The event was held by Aberdeen & Northern Marts as part of the 2008 Royal Northern Spring Show. Sponsored by Clydesdale Bank, it took place under the auspices of the British Charolais, Limousin, Simmental and Aberdeen-Angus cattle societies, and was judged by Mr J. Muirhead, Firhills Farm, Arbroath.

The sale leader for the third consecutive year was John Wilson, of Kinclune, Glenkindie. His 23-month-old second-prize winning Charolais, Kinclune Barker led the way in the sale, fetching a record price of 8,500gn – breaking Mr Wilson’s previous Spring Show record of 7,500gn, set in 2006.

Born in March 2006, Kinclune Barker was sired by Mr Wilson’s 14,000gn Perth purchase, Caylers Solomon, and is a brother of the previous Spring Show record holder, Kinclune Venture. It sold to J. Baxter, of Troup Farm, Gamrie, Banff.

Another of Mr Wilson’s Charolais exhibits, June-2006 born Kinclune Bruno, again by Caylers Solomon, also beat the previous record price – selling to F. G Leslie, Newton of Auchindoir, Rhynie, for 7,800gn.

Speaking at the event, show judge Jim Muirhead said there was a tremendous show of cattle to the fore on the day.

He said: “There has been an excellent showing of pedigree beef bulls at Thainstone today with great classes throughout. I am looking for good muscle definition on the animal and there were certainly plenty of top beasts here today.

“I was honoured to judge at the Spring Show as it is one of the biggest shows of its kind in Scotland and traditionally attracts cattle of the highest standard.”

Overall champion of the 2008 show and sale was Dumbrek Braveheart, a March-2006 born Limousin from D. Work & Son, Mains of Dumbrek, Udny, Ellon which was bought by L. J. George, of Shield Park, Rothiemay, Huntly, for 4,900gn.

The reserve Limousin champion, meanwhile, achieved 4,800gn and it was an April-2006 born son of Dyke Thunder, named Shannas Bandit, exhibited by Mr and Mrs J. Penny, Shannas, Clola, Peterhead. It was bought by G. Grant & Sons of Easter Gallovie, Dulnain Bridge, Grantown of Spey.

Leading the way in the Charolais classes was June-2006 born Kinclune Buster, again from John Wilson, Kinclune, Glenkindie. It fetched 5,000gn to F. D. Glass, of Mill of Fowlis, Muir of Fowlis, Alford. The reserve Charolais champion was March-2006 born Harestone Bruno from Neil Barclay, Harestone Farm, Crathes.

The top Simmental was April-2006 born Islavale Thunder which was exhibited by W. Stronach, Berryleys, Grange, Keith. It fetched 4,000gn to G. D. Wilson, of Turtory, Bridge of Marnoch, Huntly. The reserve title went to Messrs C. & M. Bruce, Tillyeve, Udny Ellon, for their May-2006 born Tillyeve Triumph which fetched 2,400gn to G. Arnott and Sons.

In the Aberdeen-Angus classes the overall championship went to Messrs C. & E. McCombie of Auchincrieve, Knock, Huntly with April- 2006 born Auchincrieve Enron which sold to A. & J. Wilson, Upper Wheedlemont, Rhynie, Huntly, for 2,200gn.

The reserve Aberdeen-Angus was May-2006 born Ardoyne Royal Leader which was exhibited by Messrs H. & H. Rennie, of Westfield of Ardoyne, Oyne, Insch. It sold for 1,100gn to G. Pirie & Sons, Backhill, Kingswells.

Sale averages were as follows:

19 Charolais bulls averaged £3,360; 14 Limousin bulls averaged £2,940; five Aberdeen-Angus bulls averaged £1,596 and six Simmental bulls averaged £2,905.

The full list of results was as follows:

Charolais

Class 1 – Born after 02/03/06 and before 02/04/06 – 1. March-2006 born Harestone Bruno by Rumsden Samurai from Mr N. R. Barclay, Harestone Farm, Crathes, Banchory; 2. March-2006 born Kinclune Barker by Caylers Solomon from J. A. Wilson & Sons, Kinclune, Glenkindie, Alford (8,500gn); 3. March-2006 born Blelack Bruno by Bassingbourn Ralph from Mr N. F. Massie, Blelack, Dinnet, Aboyne (2,200gn).

Class 2 – Born after 02/04/06 and before 09/06/06 – 1. April-2006 born Harestone Buccaneer by Rumsden Samurai from Mr N. R. Barclay, Harestone Farm, Crathes, Banchory (3,000gn); 2. May-2006 born Elrick Bandana by Pedr Tennessee from Mr M. J. Massie, Mains of Elrick, Auchnagatt, Ellon (1,800gn); 3. April-2006 born Elrick Bojangles by Janos Ubet from Mr M. J. Massie, Mains of Elrick, Auchnagatt, Ellon (1,500gn).

Class 3 – Born after 09/06/06 – 1. June-2006 born Kinclune Buster by Caylers Solomon from J. A. Wilson & Sons, Kinclune, Glenkindie (5,000gn); 2. August-2006 born Bonnykelly Brit from Ravensworth Osbert from Mr R. Leggat, Mormond Prop, New Pitsligo (2,400gn); 3. June-2006 born Kinclune Benny by Caylers Solomon from J. A. Wilson & Sons, Kinclune, Glenkindie (2,800).

Limousin

Class 4 – Born after 26/02/06 and before 20/04/06 – 1. March-2006 born Dumbreck Braveheart by Sympa from Messrs D. Work & Son, Mains of Dumbreck, Udny, Ellon ( 4,900gn); 2. April-2006 born Shannas Bandit by Dyke Thunder from Mr and Mrs J. Penny, Shannas, Clola, Peterhead (4,800gn); 3. March-2006 born Buchaam Bullwark by Rosebank Tudor from Messrs C. & E. Ogg, Buchaam Farm, Strathdon.

Class 5 – Born after 20/04/06 – 1. May-2006 born Balnacraig Beesknees by Ramses from Mr D. Cruickshank, Gordonstown, Torphins, Banchory (2,700gn); 2. May-2006 born Normande Bold by Ardnacrusha Uthman from N. & E. Cruickshank, Cowford Farm, Gleghorn, Lanark (2,000gn); 3. May-2006 born Balnacraig Blossom by Sarkley Pepsi from Mr D. Cruickshank, Gordonstown, Torphins, Banchory (2,600gn).

Simmental

Class 6 – 1. April-2006 born Islavale Thunder by Islavale Premier from Mr W Stronach, Berryleys Grange, Keith (4,000gn); 2. May-2006 born Tillyeve Triumph by Blackford Navigator from Messrs C & M Bruce, Tillyeve, Udny, Ellon (2,400gn); 3. April-2006 born Drumsleed Target by Drumsleed Nato from Mr G Smith, Drumsleed, Fordoun, Laurencekirk.

Aberdeen-Angus

Class 7 – 1. April-2006 born Auchincrieve Enron by Blelack Lord Hornblower from Messrs C. & E. McCombie, Auchincrieve, Knock, Huntly (2,200gn); 2. May-2006 born Ardoyne Royal Leader by Ardoyne Bonus from Messrs H. & H. Rennie, Westfield of Ardoyne, Oyne, Insch (1,100gn); 3. April-2006 born Harestone Egbert by Skaill Domino from Stuart Barclay, of Harestone Farm, Crathes, Banchory (2,000gn).

Below are some images from the event:

Limousin & Overall Champion: The 2008 overall champion was March-2006 born Dumbrek Braveheart by Sympa from D. Work & Son, Mains of Dumbrek, Udny, Ellon.

Limousin & Overall Presentation: David Work (second left) receives the overall champion’s trophy from Iain Clark, managing partner with show and sale sponsor Clydesdale Bank as show judge Jim Muirhead and Neil Work look on.

Charolais Champion: Overall champion for the Charolais breed was the June-2006 born Kinclune Buster, by Caylers Solomon, from John Wilson, Kinclune, Glenkindie.

Aberdeen Angus Champion: Aberdeen-Angus champion was the April-2006 born Auchincrieve Enron, by Blelack Lord Hornblower, from Messrs C. & E. McCombie of Auchincrieve, Knock, Huntly.

Simmental Champion Presentation: The Simmental champion for 2008 was the April-2006 born Islavale Thunder which was exhibited by W. Stronach, Berryleys, Grange, Keith. Pictured is Stewart Stronach (left) with Iain Clark, managing partner with show and sale sponsor Clydesdale Bank and show judge Jim Muirhead.

Top Price: John Wilson, of Kinclune, Glenkindie, again led the way in the sale with his March-2006 born Charolais, Kinclune Barker, by Caylers Solomon, selling for a new show record price of 8,500gn to J. Baxter, of Troup Farm, Gamrie, Banff.

Below are some reports from the Spring Show in Word (.doc) format.

Download Spring Show 2008 Horses

Download Spring Show 2008 Prizelist

Download Spring Show 2008 Carcase Competition

Download Spring Show 2008 Introduction

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Thursday 28th February 2008

PLANS IN MOTION FOR SECOND SATURDAY SALE OF 2008

The second Thainstone Saturday Sale of 2008 is set to take place on the 8th of March.

The sale of commercial vehicles, 4x4s, tractors, farm machinery, building and horticultural plant equipment and hand tools will take place at Inverurie’s Thainstone Centre from 9am.

A number of notable items are expected on the day as the event marks the second of eight Saturday sales due to take place throughout the year.

All goods will be accepted for sale on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the week of the sale from 8.00am – 8.00pm with vehicles only being accepted on Friday from 9.00am – 6.00pm.

For further information contact either Andy Birtwhistle on (01467) 623770 for commercial vehicles, 4x4s, tractors and plant, or Alan Hutcheon on (01467) 623700 for other items.

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Tuesday 26th February 2008

POSITIVE INTEREST FOR FOURTH SFP ENTITLEMENT SALE

With 19 lots amounting to 1,306.37 hectare units, Aberdeen & Northern Marts anticipates strong interest in its fourth Single Farm Payment entitlement sale of 2008 this Friday (February 29).

Going under the hammer at Thainstone Centre from 2pm will be 1,259.46 units of standard entitlements with values between €36.93 and €912.11 and 46.91 units of set aside entitlements with values between €289.39 and €342.20.

The ANM Group Ltd’s eBid @ live auction remote bidding system will operate during the auction, and anyone wishing to participate using this method should register at least 48 hours in advance of the sale.

For further information on eBid @ live auction, or to obtain a sale catalogue, visit www.goanm.co.uk/sfp or call Alan Donald on (01467) 623753.

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Monday 18th February 2008

RARE SIMMENTAL CROSS TRIPLETS GO UNDER THE HAMMER AT THAINSTONE

A unique set of Simmental cross triplets went under the hammer at Thainstone’s weekly sale of store cattle last week.

Farmer Iain Mathers, who has one of the largest suckler herds in the North-east said it was the first time ever he has had triplets born on the farm.

“The dam, a Charolais cross cow reared the calves herself, although they did get a little bit of extra milk in the early days,” said Mr Mathers.

The Potential buyer was offered – as a bit of fun on the day – three bottles of whisky to accompany their purchase as well as a £40 voucher from Harbro and a £40 voucher from Osmonds.

The September 2006-born steers sold to George Addison, of Clayfolds, Alvah, Banff for £685 each. He said he was pleased with the price he paid for the triplet steers and the bottles of whisky that accompanied them would allow him to celebrate in style.

Below is a picture of the triplets.

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Friday 15th February 2008

SFP ENTITLEMENTS AT THE FORE ONCE AGAIN

Single Farm Payment entitlements met a good trade at Inverurie’s Thainstone Centre during an auction held by Aberdeen & Northern Marts on Friday (February 15).

A total of 1,402.96 hectare units of standard entitlements were forward, selling to a top price of £1906 per unit for 4 units valued at €912.11. Also on offer were 43.05 hectare units of set aside entitlements which achieved a top price of £630 per unit for 21 units valued at €342.21.

With almost 40 people logged on, eBid @ live auction the remote bidding system experienced a high volume of traffic for a SFP entitlement sale, and 9 out of the 20 lots sold were bought by this method.

Top multiplier for standard entitlements was 3, while top multiplier for set aside entitlements was 2.6.

Commenting on the sale, Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ online auction administrator Alan Donald said: “Once again it was encouraging to see so many people taking part via the eBid method. Looking at the results of the sale it seems a lack of units forward helped push prices up, resulting in good levels of trade for the sellers.”

Aberdeen & Northern Marts will hold another auction of Single Farm Payment entitlements at 2pm on Friday, February 29 and entries for the sale close at 12noon on Monday, February, 25th

For further information on the sale, or to find out more about eBid @ live auction, contact Alan Donald at alan.donald@goanm.co.uk or on (01467) 623753.

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NUMEROUS SFP ENTITLEMENTS ON OFFER AT FORTHCOMING SALE

Aberdeen & Northern Marts will hold another sale of Single Farm Payment entitlements on Friday (February 15).

More than 1,446.01 hectare units will be auctioned during the company’s third sale of 2008 which will take place at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie from 2pm.

A total of 21 lots will go under the hammer, comprising 16 lots (1,402.96 hectare units) of standard entitlements with established values between €11.02 and €912.11 and 5 lots (43.05 hectare units) of set aside entitlements with established values between €314.35 and €342.23.

Remote bidding system eBid @ live auction will operate throughout the sale. For further information on eBid @ live auction or to obtain a sale catalogue call Alan Donald on (01467) 623753.

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TOP EXHIBITION CATTLE AND PREMIER BEEF BULLS HEAD FOR THAINSTONE

Aberdeen & Northern Marts will offer around 100 top exhibition cattle and 73 of the North east’s premier pedigree beef bulls as part of the 2008 Royal Northern Spring Show at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie on Wednesday, February 27.

The annual multi-breed show and sale of pedigree beef bulls is sponsored by Clydesdale Bank and takes place under the auspices of the British Charolais, Limousin, Simmental and Aberdeen-Angus cattle societies.

This year’s line-up comprises 30 Charolais, 24 Limousin, 9 Simmental, 9 Aberdeen-Angus and 1 Blonde d’ Aquitaine which will be judged by Mr J Muirhead, Firhills Farm, Arbroath.

This year’s show will start at 8.30am and the sale will begin at 11.30am.

Commenting on the 2008 show and sale, Aberdeen & Northern Marts deputy general manager Alan Hutcheon said: “Some of the North east’s leading herds will be represented at Thainstone Centre later this month and we look forward to welcoming a good turnout of buyers on the day.”

Also taking place as part of the 2008 Royal Northern Spring Show will be a show and sale of about 100 exhibition cattle. This event will begin with the show at 10.30am and the sale will commence at 2pm with the presentation of trophies.

Sponsoring the haltered cattle will be Feedmix Ltd, Stewart Agricultural Ltd and Macmin Ltd and judge for the event will be James Forsyth.

In 2007, the winner of the pedigree beef bulls overall championship was the March 2005-born “Elrick Alexander” by Croftlimousin Spencer from Michael Massie, Mains of Elrick, Auchnagatt.

The sale of exhibition cattle will feature use of the eBid @ liveauction remote bidding system, giving bidders the chance to buy in to the live auction without having to attend in person. Anyone wishing to use this system should register at least 48 hours in advance by visiting www.goanm.co.uk or calling Alan Donald on (01467) 623753.

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GOOD TURNOUT EXPECTED FOR ANNUAL YOUNG FARMERS’ EVENT

A total of 90 animals have been entered in Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ popular young farmers’ competition for overwintered cattle.

The 2007-08 event – which is again sponsored by Johnston Carmichael chartered accountants and business advisers – offers young farmers the chance to gain practical experience in selecting and preparing cattle for show and sale, as well as learning about the business skills that are needed to operate a successful beef finishing enterprise.

The competition – which features 64 Aberdeen & Northern Marts purchased animals and 26 homebred animals – will culminate with a show of cattle at Thainstone Centre on Thursday, March 20. The animals will then go under the hammer on Friday, March 21.

For the third year, an award for the best commercial overwintered animal – outwith the championship animals – will be contested. The winners will be decided by a points system which takes account of liveweight gain, presentation and parading, and gross margin, as well as the quality of the animal.

Commenting on the competition John Angus, Aberdeen & Northern Marts store and breeding cattle manager said: “We are very pleased that Johnston Carmichael has once again put forward such generous sponsorship for this event.

“This competition remains very popular among young farmers and always attracts entries of a very high standard.”

Johnston Carmichael lead agricultural partner Alex Rennie said: “Johnston Carmichael is delighted to once again be involved in this event in 2008. I am well aware just how popular this annual show and sale is with competitors throughout the agricultural community.

“As a firm we have huge expertise in the agricultural sector, and many of this year’s competitors will hopefully become our clients in the future."

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FIRST SATURDAY SALE OF 2008 ATTRACTS VARIED INTEREST

The first Thainstone Saturday Sale of 2008 attracted a large number of buyers despite a snowy start to the season.

Aberdeen & Northern Marts had 2470 lots forward at the sale which saw commercial vehicles, 4x4s, tractors, farm machinery, building and horticultural plant & equipment as well as hand tools go under the hammer at Inverurie’s Thainstone Centre on Saturday.

Some top prices achieved on the day included £9,500 for a JCB 3CX excavator; £6,550 for a Volvo BM4200 loading shovel, £6,500 for an Iveco 4x2 tipper lorry and £3,700 for a 24’ aluminium cattle float.

And of the 400 lots of implements and farm machinery entered other leading prices included £4,150 for a KV SF reversible plough; £3,700 for four flotation tyres and £2,950 for Vaderstad spade rollers.

Speaking after the weekend sale, Alan Hutcheon, Aberdeen & Northern Marts deputy general manager said: “Some excellent prices were achieved and we were particularly pleased to see such a large number of lots forward on the day. Despite the wintry weather a number of people were in attendance to browse the items.”

The next Saturday Sale is due to take place at Thainstone Centre on Saturday, March 08, from 9am.

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BUOYANT TRADE AT SECOND SFP ENTITLEMENTS SALE

Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ second sale of Single Farm Payment entitlements attracted high levels of interest on Friday (February 01).

A total of 2709.74 hectare units of standard entitlements were forward, selling to a top price of £1,160 per unit for six units valued at €623.14. Also on offer were 34.66 hectare units of set aside entitlements which achieved a top price of £605 per unit for 14 units valued at €341.23.

With 45 people logged on, eBid @ live auction the remote bidding system experienced a high volume of traffic for a SFP entitlement sale, and 26 out of the 36 lots sold were bought by this method.

Top multiplier for standard entitlements was 2.73, while top multiplier for set aside entitlements was 2.54.

Commenting on the sale, Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ general manager John Gregor said: “We were pleased to see an increase in the number of lots forward on the day with a good rate of exchange being achieved.”

Mr Gregor added: “It is evident that there is still a considerable demand for entitlements in 2008 and we hope this brisk trade will continue in the sales that follow.”

The company’s next auction of Single Farm Payment entitlements will take place on Friday, February 15 and entries close at 12noon on Monday, February 11.

For further information on the sale, or to find out more about eBid @ live auction, call Alan Donald on (01467) 623753 or email alan.donald@goanm.co.uk

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