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Shows & Sales » April 28th, 2009

Bernard Mairs sale tops at 9000gns

Bernard Mairs’ dispersal of his show winning herd topped at 9000gns last week for a two year old heifer and saw semen selling for 200gns.

Tagged in: Royal Highland Show, Royal Show, sales

Dungannon April 2009 » April 23rd, 2009

Clougher Enoch leads Aberdeen-Angus trade at 7600gns at Dungannon

There may have been only 15 bulls present at yesterday’s (April 20) sale of Aberdeen-Angus cattle at Dungannon Farmers Market, but that didn’t prevent a top call of 7600gns and an average of £2406 for 12 bulls sold.

Tagged in: Dungannon, sales

Features » April 21st, 2009

Supermarket Buyer: Andy Boulton, Waitrose

Demand for Aberdeen-Angus beef in Waitrose continues to grow. Chrissie Lawrence meets the man behind the buying process to see why the breed works so well for the supermarket

Tagged in: supermarkets, Waitrose

Features » April 21st, 2009

Farmer Profile: Ray Thomas

When Ray Thomas bought his first cows, it was the superior eating quality of the Aberdeen-Angus that won him over to the breed. He has since set up a thriving meat business.

Youth Development » April 21st, 2009

Great future for young Angus fan

Winner of last year’s Youth Development Programme definitely has big plans for his future in farming

Features » April 21st, 2009

Farmer Profile: Paul Westaway

A simple system, an understanding and committed processor and a drive for low cost production – that’s the secret to a profitable beef enterprise, according to Paul Westaway

Youth Development » April 20th, 2009

Meet Gayle Bersey, Youth Development Programme co-ordinator

Gayle Bersey lives and breathes farming, particularly Aberdeen-Angus cattle, so it’s no wonder she jumped at the chance to become involved with the Societies Youth Development Programme.

Connaught and Leinster, Ireland, Munster, Northern Ireland, Region, South East Ireland, Youth Development » April 18th, 2009

Strong Irish following for YDP finals

Interest in the Aberdeen-Angus Youth Development Programme is incredibly strong in Ireland, as a number of junior and intermediate members made it over to Carlisle for the finals.

Tagged in: Agri Expo, Youth Development

Features » April 15th, 2009

Farmer Profile: Paul Farrell

Having had experience of finishing Continental breeds Paul Farrell has now switched to breeding his own Aberdeen-Angus cross cattle, a move that he feels was a must to improve his bottom line.

Tagged in: suckler producer

Features, North East Scotland » April 15th, 2009

Farmer Profile: Willie Ritch

Buying a new stock bull can be a daunting experience, but sorting the good calving figures from the bad ones should be the first place to start, says an Aberdeenshire suckler producer.

Tagged in: suckler producer