View from the rostrum: Alastair Sneddon - Incessant rain has dampened spirits

Alastair Sneddon on Red Tractor and the weather

clock • 2 min read
Alastair Sneddon.
Image:

Alastair Sneddon.

Has the monsoon season come to an end? As I write this piece, we have had a whole day without rain and my phone weather app is reporting 0mm in the last 24 hours with seven days before any more is due....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Shows & Sales

Cockerington Poll Charolais herd dispersal announced
Shows & Sales

Cockerington Poll Charolais herd dispersal announced

There will be an opportunity to secure some of the best in elite poll Charolais genetics at Borderway mart, Carlisle, as R. and A. Needham Farms disperse their Cockerington herd on Saturday May 9, as part of the company’s annual Charolais bull Sales

Angela Calvert
clock 27 April 2026 • 2 min read
Sales round up: Salers at Exeter, dairy sales, YFC overwintering
Shows & Sales

Sales round up: Salers at Exeter, dairy sales, YFC overwintering

Kayley Gill
clock 22 April 2026 • 7 min read
View from the Rostrum - Ted Ogden: "Strong demand for young cattle is driving record numbers through the ring"
Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum - Ted Ogden: "Strong demand for young cattle is driving record numbers through the ring"

Ted Ogden, sales manager and auctioneer at CCM Auctions, discusses consistent trade for feeding cattle

Tom Ryder
clock 17 April 2026 • 3 min read