There is a well known saying, 'no pain, no gain' and that will be ringing true in the minds of Milk Link’s 1,600 producers, who are on the brink of reaping just reward for 12 years of loyalty and investment.Swaledale gimmers sell to £2,000 top at Hawes
AVERAGES were up £168 on the year at a sale of Swaledale females at Hawes recently with prices peaking at £2,000 for gimmer shearlings.
Sale leader was a fourth placed entry from M.K. Skidmore, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, selling to R. Metcalfe.
Ewes sold to £1,000 with gimmer hoggs selling to a £700 top.
Averages: gimmer hoggs £438; gimmer shearlings £739; ewes £560; 36 head overall, £593.72 (up £168 on 2009).
Auctioneers: Hawes Farmers Auction Mart.
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