auctioneer

Inside the rostrum: Why a career as a livestock auctioneer could be right for you

Young Farmers and Careers

Inside the rostrum: Why a career as a livestock auctioneer could be right for you

From early work experience in a livestock market to more than 25 years in the rostrum, auctioneer Meg Elliott explains why selling livestock remains a rewarding career

clock 07 March 2026 • 7 min read
View from the Rostrum – Andrew Clements: "Ultimately, the demand for dairy cows – albeit lessening – is still there"

Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum – Andrew Clements: "Ultimately, the demand for dairy cows – albeit lessening – is still there"

Auctioneer and partner at GTH, Andrew Clements on dairy’s ups and downs

clock 23 February 2026 • 3 min read
View from the Rostrum - Will Alexander: "The next lot was a silk nightie. 'Model it, Will,' they shouted"

Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum - Will Alexander: "The next lot was a silk nightie. 'Model it, Will,' they shouted"

Auctioneer at Bentham Auction Mart, Will Alexander discusses the state of current trade

clock 29 January 2026 • 3 min read
View from the Rostrum - Stephen Dodsworth: "Praise for the unsung heroes"

Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum - Stephen Dodsworth: "Praise for the unsung heroes"

Stephen Dodsworth is auctioneers’ assistant at Darlington Farmers Auction Mart and organiser of North East Live

clock 10 October 2025 • 3 min read
View from the Rostrum - Meg Elliott: "There is no need for abuse at auctions"

Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum - Meg Elliott: "There is no need for abuse at auctions"

Meg Elliott, store cattle auctioneer at Bagshaws, Bakewell, and dairy cattle auctioneer at Leek Auctions, discusses poor behaviour at markets

clock 17 September 2025 • 3 min read
View from the Rostrum: Alastair Sneddon - "After coming to Monday market at Bakewell each week for 47 years, I have no intention of stopping"

Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum: Alastair Sneddon - "After coming to Monday market at Bakewell each week for 47 years, I have no intention of stopping"

Alastair Sneddon on years of experience - Alastair is a consultant at Bagshaws LLP. Call 01629 812 777, or email [email protected]

clock 22 July 2025 • 4 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: A South Wales young auctioneer shares his career journey so far

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: A South Wales young auctioneer shares his career journey so far

FG livestock specialist Ellie Layton speaks to young auctioneer Sion Roberts, from Carmarthenshire, about his journey to becoming a livestock auctioneer

clock 30 May 2025 • 1 min read
View from the rostrum - Ted Ogden: Sell when and how you want to

Shows & Sales

View from the rostrum - Ted Ogden: Sell when and how you want to

Ted Ogden on good trading relationships

clock 25 May 2025 • 3 min read
View from the Rostrum – Andrew Clements: Dairy cattle set new records

Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum – Andrew Clements: Dairy cattle set new records

Andrew Clements, partner at Greenslade Taylor Hunt, on the rising cattle trade

clock 22 May 2025 • 2 min read
United Auctions managing director George Purves announces retirement

Livestock

United Auctions managing director George Purves announces retirement

George Purves has worked at United Auctions for 24 years

clock 01 May 2025 • 2 min read