MARKET REPORT May 2018

EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE MARKET REPORT May 2018 Friday 25 th Store Stock Market EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD 01392 251261 livestock@kivells.com www.kivells.com

668 STORE CATTLE, STIRKS & BEEF BREEDING STOCK 10AM Auctioneer: Simon Alford 07789 980203 Steers to 1415 Heifers to 1085 As numbers begin to tighten Friday saw a further uplift in prices for types on offer, but particularly for those middling and younger, poorer bred grazing sorts. Top price of the day was a massive 1415 given for a couple of grand Angus steers (25m) from A & JM Hofman of Higher Ashton, a later born trio of Angus steers (16m) from William Walton of South Tawton also looked good money at 1260 a head. Further quality sorts saw a pen of four well bred a fed red Limousin bullocks (24m) from Mark Wooldridge of Okehampton rise to a very decent 1280 whilst others of that breed fetched 1220 for John & Jenny Squire of South Tawton, the latter also drew 1175 for a pen of three Blue steers (23m). Charolais steers at (17m) sold to 1165 for William Walton with smart Hereford steers (24m) close at 1145 for David & Magdalena Luscombe of East Allington. Friesian Holstein types (26m) reached 880 (x5) and 875 (x4) for Martin Gillbard of Morchard Bishop. Younger store steers all a good trade with those of note including four cracking yearling Charolais from Miles & Gail Fursdon, Widecombe in the Moor hitting 1020 apiece and a smart South Devon of a similar age from Brian Trant of Dittisham reaching 1040. No really forward, near finished heifers on offer but three quarter meat sorts ran to 1085 for a Limousin (24m) from Dave Lee of Farway with next best, a bunch of four well turned out South Devon females (26m) from BD Camp, Modbury attaining 1065 a life. Further good Limousin heifers (24m) saw 1030 for WR & AR Bater of Chittlehamholt with Angus females (25m) off the same farm to 1010. A trio of well fleshed Hereford heifers (25m) from Trevor & Sue Crocker, Diptford rose to 1010 each with Blue heifers (24m) making 985 (x4) for Keith & Jesse White of Sandford. A bunch of four fine Charolais at only 15m sold as well as anything on the day at 970 for William Walton. Steers to 925 Heifers to 775 A good entry of stirks and suckled calves met a cracking trade throughout with plenty of buying power around the ring. Chris Berry of Kenn showed a remarkable run of Angus steers and heifers with the best topping at a massive 925 (8m), with others of a similar age attaining 865 and 805. Trevor Adcock of Moretonhampstead achieved 780 for South Devon steers (12m) and scopey Limousin cross steers from Michael & Angela Basset of South Brent achieved 735 (11m). Angus Steers from Terry & Jean Tall of Modbury achieved 725, as did David Cox of Rackenford this time for Blue cross steers (9m) whilst Blonde steers from Clifford Squire of Coryton attained 715. Heifers topped at a tremendous 775 for the best Angus (8m) with others to 625 again for Chris Berry. Clifford Squire achieved 695 for Blonde heifers, good turning out Limousin heifers (11m) from Mike & Angela Bassett reached 675, whilst South Devon heifers again from Trevor Adcock (12m) hit 665 on two occasions. Please call Ian Caunter 07813 068935 or Robert Armstrong 07791 484290 to discuss marketing and entries. 109 CALVES 10.15 AM Auctioneers: Mark Davis 07773 371774 & Ian Caunter 07813 068935 205 SUCKLED CALVES & STIRKS 11.30AM Auctioneer: Ian Caunter 07813 068935 CALVES - 10.15 am CALVES Bulls Heifers Breed TOP AVE TOP AVE Just over a hundred calves met a sound trade throughout British Blue 8 420 373 5 355 272 especially for the best. CJ Lee of Nadderwater presented a Limousin 7 295 170 4 235 139 number of belting calves with the best being Blue bulls achieving Charlolais 4 395 349 4 315 260 420, with others to 395. CD & EM Gooding & Son of Wiggaton realised 412, 390 and 380 presenting cracking Simmental 2 90 81 4 175 123 Blue bulls, Charolais bulls from L & M Coles of Sidbury topped Aberdeen Angus 21 320 191 17 265 159 at 395, with others from JH & M Simmons of Poltimore hitting Hereford 8 275 199 8 220 172 380, Blonde bulls from NW Pyle of Bow realised 350, whilst Devon Limousin bulls from JR Horton of Paymembury achieved 295 1 50 50 with others to 292. A large amount of Angus calves forward Holstein / Friesian 13 120 43 with the best of the bulls realising 320 for R & J Tully of Blonde X 1 350 350 Waddeton, Hereford bulls topped at 275 for Rushford Mill Farm, Chagford with others to 262 for JW & LF Baker of Exeter. Blue heifers topped at 355 for CD & EM Gooding, whilst CJ Lee acheieved 302 again for Blue heifers, L & M Coles of Sidbury topped at 315 for Charolais heifers, further Charolais heifers from DE & WM Headon of North Tawton hit 275 as did JH & M Simmons presenting similar sorts. Older Angus heifers from PR Saunders of Cullompton attained 265 (x2) with younger Angus heifers from RG Bowditch realised 235. Limousin heifers topped at 235 for Peter & Andrew Baker of Marldon, whilst a good show of Hereford heifers from Rushford Mill Farm topped at 220 (x2) with others to 215. A small show of Black and Whites saw the well covered, stronger types achieve 120 from PA Grabham, with younger sorts from JW & LF Baker hitting 115.

98 BREEDING CATTLE 12 NOON Auctioneer: Mark Davis 07773 371774 The monthly Beef Breeding Sale saw a cracking entry forward which included a large entry of Breeding Bulls. The bulls topped at 2400 for a cracking Pedigree Simmental bull Bosahan Iceman a 15 month old bull from John & Bridget Olds of Falmouth who sold another similar aged bull at 2150. Purebred South Devon bulls sold to 2300 for Steve & Rachel Lang of Plympton and 2100 for Brian Vallance of Bickington. A 2014 born Limousin bull sold at 1600 for Messrs A & V Tiernan of Ashburton. Cows and Calves met terrific demand and topped at 2100 for a 2010 born Pedigree Blonde Cow with her September born bull calf by Doncombe Flinders from Clifford Squire of Coryton who sold others to 1450 & 1320 and Simmental cross cows to 1460 & 1420. Aberdeen Angus heifers with Limousin bull calves at foot sold very well to 1420 & 1380 for Michael Ayre of Thorverton who also sold a Hereford x Cow with her heifer calf at 1300. South Devon Breeders Club Sale of 52 Pedigree South Devons A large entry of Bulls and Females for the South Devon Club sale met great interest for the bulls forward with only one of the 11 bulls forward failing to find a new home! Top was 4100gns for Sexton Senator 21 by Sexton General from Richard Harvey of Ivybridge who sold others to 3100gns and 2900gns. Nigel & Liz Bunkum of Liskeard sold their super bull Tregarrick Glendergan at 2700gns. Also at 2700gns was Robert & James Shinner s polled bull Z Stretchford Sunshine 2 by Z Eyton Sunshine 5. Godworthy bulls sold to 2400gns & 2000gns for Richard Burrough & Sons of Axminster. Females met a more selective trade and topped at 1350gns for an in calf Heifer Woodhayes Daffodil 61 from George & Anne Dart of Cullompton with others to 1300gns for Alan & Liz Bartley. Yearling Heifers sold to 1000gns & 980gns for Helen Havill of Trusham. Three month old calf sells at 3600gns! The final consignment to disperse the Rockset herd on behalf of Robert & Heather Hugo of Bodmin drew a fantastic crowd from all over the country once again with buyers from Scotland, Wales, Yorkshire, Leicestershire & all over the Westcountry. Top of 3600gns for Rockset Arbor Australia Red by Pine-Tree Arbor Red ET, a cracking three month old Red & White Calf which sold with 7 generations of VG & EX with her to Messrs FH Chave & Son for their Peacehay herd in Wellington. The calves were certainly in huge demand and at 3000gns was Rockset Cardinals Rae 3 by View-Home Cardinals ET which sold with 11 generations of VG & EX behind her to Richard & Sally Reed of Cullompton for their Allerways herd. Three week old Red & White calf Rockset Berlin Blackrose Red by DG Berlin-Red sold well at 2600gns to Messrs FH Chave & Son who also secured the best of the In milk heifers at 2700gns for Rockset Penley Lila Z by De-Su Penley. A Red & White heifer from the Celicia Family by RH DG Adam sold at 2350gns to Colin Larkworthy of Langtree who also secured her heifer calf by Arbor Red at 650gns. 13 In Milk Cows & Heifers 1850 1 Dry Cow 2100 19 Heifer Calves 1121 110 DAIRY CATTLE 11 AM Auctioneers: Mark Davis 07773 371774 & Mark Bromell 07966 259541 Commercial Dairy entry The commercial entries saw a top of 1750 for a smart heifer by Wiltor Cruise from Martin & Di Webber of Drewsteighton with others to 1700 twice and 1500 for Hemburyfort heifers from Derek & Jean Pyle of Exeter. A second calver by from Jerry Palmer s Sherdon herd sold at 1650. A consignment of crossbred Cows from Rodney & Clara Hooper of Spreyton sold to a flying trade topping at 1450 for a Jersey x third calver with others to 1420 twice and 1380 twice. An eighth calver from the same consignment sold at 1100 with the whole group of 12 averaging 1239! In Calf Heifers topped at 1180 for Geoff & Margaret Hole of Totnes who also sold Bulling Heifers to 820 x 4. Heifer calves sold to 450 & 400 for David Renfree of Liskeard and a Montbeliarde x calf sold at 180 for Graham Vallis of Cullompton who also sold three Ayrshire x calves at 150 apiece. WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR SALES PRICES OR A COPY OF THE MARKET REPORT EMAILED DIRECTLY TO YOU? Please call the Market Office on 01392 251261 or email livestock@kivells.com and let us have your email address.

604 SHEEP 11AM Auctioneer: Russell Steer 07788 318701 5 ORPHAN LAMBS A seasonally short entry of sheep in all sections but the couples saw five orphan lambs top at 10 for Ray Tucker of Bridford and a trio of Scotch lambs made 8 a piece for Charlie Mudge of Tavistock. 69 STORE HOGGS & LAMBS Store hoggs reached 84.50 for J Holloway of Tiverton, 84 for Robert Hine of South Brent and 80 for Chloe Quantick of Newton Abbot. New season stores reached 107 & 95 for forward Hampshire lambs from R & J Legg & Son of Bridport, 85 for a smart pen from Chris Carr of Shillingford Abbot and 77.50 for John Hallett of Exton. 19 GRAZING EWES Grazing ewes topped at 86 for Nigel & Tissa Haley of Buckfastleigh as a selection of grazing rams achieved 85 for Uprising Properties of Ashill, 82 for M Hemstock of Bradley lane and 72 for J Holloway. 19 BREEDING EWE HOGGS Breeding ewe hoggs sailed to 200 & 140 for the pick of purebred Texel s from the flock dispersal on behalf of Brian & Muriel Quantick of Newton Abbot, whilst others were 85 to 98. 219 EWES & 273 LAMBS (492 LIVES) The Quanticks also topped the couples with their quality Texel doubles selling to 265 and 240 twice as well as 240 also for granddaughter Chloe with a Charollais double. Quality Texel singles from the same good home made to 230, 188, 185 & 182 (x2) as well as a smart Blue Texel shearling single at 210. Elsewhere commercial young doubles from Janet Welch of Feniton realised 198 & 180, K Mayo of Beaminster made 190 of her best doubles, John Bond of East Allington received 185 for his and R & J Legg & Son saw 182 for their best doubles. Hogg double couples to 180 for Texel crosses from Rob & Angie Davies of Diptford who sold singles to 158 & 155, John Bond sold Suffolk cross hogg singles at 164 and Mules at 160 whilst Maurice Hockridge of Coleford claimed 162. EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE - FRIDAY 1 ST JUNE SPECIAL JUNE SALE OF MV & NON-MV STOCK RAMS & 2ND SEASON CATALOGUED SALE OF HOGG COUPLES Please contact Russell Steer 07788 318701 or the Market Office 01392 251261 and www.kivells.com EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE - FRIDAY 15TH JUNE 2018 * Entries for cataloguing close Wednesday 6 th June * Further information and entries to 01392 251261 or livestock@kivells.com

A little later than usual with the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) taking priority for the whole of the Kivells team over the last few weeks with the 15 th May deadline looming. Finally some cracking weather with the beginning of May presenting some exceptionally hot days. Cattle are now spread across the countryside and the thought of bedding and yard work a pleasing distant memory for most. Spring drilling, although late, would appear to have almost been completed with Spring Barley crops now altering by the day. Another week of high temperatures and rain will be the requirement for many. Livestock prices continue to remain buoyant throughout all sections with an exceptionally busy time here at Exeter Livestock Centre over the past couple of months. We have seen 800 plus store cattle forward on the last two Fridays, whilst most Mondays have witnessed sheep numbers often passing the 3,000 mark. Let s hope trade holds and the later lambers amongst you can benefit from the exceptional spring lamb trade currently being witnessed. Moving onto professional matters and as stated BPS has been the main topic of conversation with applications having to be completed by the 15th May. No major issues to report for the 2018 application window, other than mapping changes and the usual field alterations. Credit where credit is due, and although a long time coming, the RPA online system now seems to be fairly robust and works seemingly well. That said the Kivells team have been submitting new applications for clients right up until today (10th May) mainly because it relieves the stress and hassle from the client but quite frankly because of the late spring there is a lot of other matters back on the home farm that need attention. We are able to complete your application, file it, and deal with any queries the RPA have throughout the year. Not exactly hot off the press, but none the less an important point to make. A couple of months back I was contacted by a number of clients in the Kingsbridge area in relation to a company entering land to lay fibre optic cables. The company required landowners signatures to which would enable entry to take place without any form of compensation/payment due to the land owner. Having advised clients to put the documents to one side whilst I delved a little deeper into the matter, it became apparent payments could be sourced. That said, as I write this Rural Reflection very little correspondence has been received from the company requiring access. The point being made, when companies are looking to enter your land make sure you are being treated fairly. Not only prior to the commencement of the works but also once the works have been completed. As agents, we can obtain a fair agreement for the landowner and our fees are often covered by the company concerned. The countryside stewardship fiasco continues. As already previously mentioned, Kivells submitted Countryside Stewardship forms for a 1st January 2018 start date back in September 2017. We are now in the middle of May 2018 and are unsure on whether those applications submitted have been successful. Although Natural England seem to be miles behind with 2017 applications, the applications submitted in 2016 seem to be working successfully. With parcel and rotational based land options being well established and payments from the RPA turning up on the kitchen table for the environmentally friendly work being undertaken. Applications for the 2019 start year must be completed and submitted to Natural England by 31st July. The scheme does work and there are many client success stories out there. Give the Kivells team a call if you would like to discuss Countryside Stewardship further. Kivells Land and Farms department has just been instructed on a number of fantastic properties throughout the South West, with our Holsworthy and Launceston office recently bringing to the market a number of large traditional farms. Whilst here at Exeter we are in the process of launching a couple of fantastic residential/small holding properties. If considering bringing a property to the market, whether a farm, residential property, equestrian or amenity land, Kivells have a strong team of agents that will be delighted to come and undertake a free market appraisal of your property. As we enter the summer months the show calendar now takes full swing with Devon County taking place on the 17th & 18th and 19th of May. We look forward to seeing a number of you at these events. In the meantime let s hope for good weather for the remainder of May as silage becomes the next priority for many. David Kivell 01409 253275 david.kivell@kivells.com Mark Bromell 01409 253275 mark.bromell@kivells.com Mark Bunt 01579 324927 mark.bunt@kivells.com Tom Rattray 01566 776886 thomas.rattray@kivells.com Rural Reflection May 2018 Until next time... On Behalf of the Kivells Rural Professional Team Ian Caunter - Exeter Office The Kivells Rural Professional Team Lisabeth Miller 01409253 275 lisabeth.miller@kivells.com Claire Bellew 01392 252262 claire.bellew@kivells.com Ian Caunter 01392 252262 ian.caunter@kivells.com Until next time... Caroline Squire 01392 252262 caroline.squire@kivells.com On Behalf of the Kivells Rural Professional Team

FORTHCOMING SALES FRIDAY 25 th MAY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Organic Cattle & Sheep, Monthly Catalogued Sale of Beef Breeding Stock, Special Show & Sale of Bulls and Females on behalf of the South Devon Cattle Breeders Club, Sale of Dairy Cattle MONDAY 28 st MAY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE BANK HOLIDAY - as usual FRIDAY 1 st JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market inc Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle & Sale of MV & Non-MV Rams plus Fortnightly Pig Sale MONDAY 4 th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE TUESDAY 5 th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Horse & Saddlery Sale FRIDAY 8 th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market MONDAY 11 th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE WEDNESDAY 13 th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly Machinery & Implement Sale FRIDAY 15 th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc 30 th Annual June Sale of Early Breeding Ewes & Rams inc Show & Sale of Dorset & Dorset X Ewes plus Premier Ram Sale, Sale of Dairy Catle & Fortnightly Pig Sale MONDAY 18 th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE to inc Beltex Lamb Show & Sale TUESDAY 19 th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly TB Restricted Cattle Sale FRIDAY 22 nd JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Catalogued Sale of Beef Breeding Stock, Monthly Sale of Organic Cattle & Sheep, 1 st Weekly Sale of Store Lambs, Collective Standing Straw Sale & Limousin Society Sale MONDAY 25 th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE FRIDAY 29 th JUNE - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Sale of Dairy Cattle & Sale of Pigs MONDAY 2 nd JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE FRIDAY 6 th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle MONDAY 9 th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE WEDNESDAY 11 th JULY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly Machinery & Implement Sale EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD 01392 251261 livestock@kivells.com www.kivells.com