Events

A call of 18,000gns led the Simmental section which averaged 5,039, up 64 on the year, with a clearance rate of 67 per cent.

Salers sold to a high of 8,000gns, to an average of 4,935, up 1,406 on the year, and finished with a clearance rate of 73 per cent for the 16 bulls sold.

The reserve senior champion led the Limousin trade at 13,500gns, which finished with an average up 130 on the year at 4,730.34 for 59 animals sold, and a clearance rate of 81 per cent.

A packed ringside saw Aberdeen-Angus bulls sell to a high of 25,000gns, matching last year’s top call.

Beef Shorthorn bulls sold to a high of 20,000gns twice, with averages up 104 on the year for 53 bulls sold at 4,780, and a clearance rate of 61 per cent.

One of the Innovation Hub’s sessions will look at ‘revolutionary research’. Hannah Park talks to the session’s three speakers to provide an overview of what they will be presenting.

Dairy-Tech once again returns to Stoneleigh Park, taking place on Wednesday, February 5. Katie Jones previews what will be happening at the event.

The show and sale of in-lamb females and gimmer hoggs at J36 included the Rough Diamond sale on behalf of the Rough Fell Sheep Breeders Association where a new record of 1,450gns was set for the reserve champion.

Catch up with all the highlights from the 2020 LAMMA Show, including the latest tractor and loader launches, plus interviews with many of the major manufacturers. Not to mention a certain special guest.

There was a big focus on accurate application of all types of manure, with dribble bars and weighing systems prominent.