Forden farm selling herd over “change in policy”

In what is only being described as a ‘change in farming policy’ has resulted in a Forden farm putting its herd of suckler cows up for sale.

The dispersal sale of the 84 in-calf suckler cows owned by F. J. Owens and Co, Llettygynfach, is being organised jointly by auctioneers Halls and MMP at Welshpool market on February 10 at 11am.

The majority of the cows, the oldest of which were born in 2017, are Blonde D’Aquitaine or Limousin crossbreds. Most of them are in-calf to Limousin bulls, with some carrying Blonde D’Aquitaine calves. The calves are due between March and June. Two pedigree Limousin bulls will also be included in the auction.

“This is a sound herd of suckler cows and a sale not to be missed by farmers who are looking for suckler replacements,” said James Evans, a director of Halls.

Meanwhile, over 1,000 people attended a dairy farm machinery dispersal auction at Buttington Old Hall, Buttington, on Friday.

Halls reported a strong trade and local, nationwide and international interest in the auction, with buyers registered from as far away as Poland and Ireland on the Marteye live streaming service.

The sale, held on behalf of the executors of the late Mr R. Pryce Jones, comprised modern, well maintained and genuine farm machinery and equipment that was in daily use prior to the dairy herd being dispersed last October. 

Two hundred cattle from the farm’s well-managed, commercial dairy herd achieved a record average of £2,000 when they sold by Halls at Shrewsbury Auction Centre.

Top selling lots on Friday were £35,500 for a 2015 New Holland LM 6.28 telehandler with 2,502 hours, £22,500 for a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI 44,011 miles, £19,500 for a 2003 New Holland TS110 tractor with 4,994 hours, £19,400 for a 2004 New Holland TS125A tractor with 9,537 hours and£18,500 for a 2006 John Deere 6220 tractor with 6,650 hours. 

Other leading prices were £13,200 for a 2022 Plant-Mec sawdust dispenser, £12,500

For a 2019 Polaris Diesel Ranger with 1,083 hours, £12,200 for a Dieci 26.6 telehandler with 8,229 hours, £9,500 for a  2012 Hi-Spec 2300 vacuum tanker, £8,200 for a 2021 Ifor Williams 14ft tri-axle TA510G3 stock trailer, £6,000 for a 2022 Hoofcare GDS all electric hoof trimming crush and £5,100 for a 2008 147 Kuhn Euromix 1 feeder wagon.

Clamp silage sold for £82 per tonne, as 401 tonnes of second cut silage made £33,000 and 384 tonnes of first cut silage made £18,000.

Halls’ senior auctioneer Jonny Dymond said: “This was our first farm dispersal sale of the year and it exceeded our expectations. The diverse and genuine nature of the machinery certainly helped and there was a lot of goodwill in the border farming community. 

“There was a huge crowd there and it was nice to see a lot of the machinery selling to local farmers. The exceptional prices paid for the clamps of silage reflected the shortage of silage following last year’s dry summer.

“I would like to thank all those who attended and the staff and family members who helped prepare for the sale.”

PICTURE: Some of the store cattle from F. J. Owens and Co that will be sold on February 10.

A big herd will be available in February; over 1,000 turn up to dairy farm auction

In what is only being described as a ‘change in farming policy’ has resulted in a Forden farm putting its herd of suckler cows up for sale.

The dispersal sale of the 84 in-calf suckler cows owned by F. J. Owens and Co, Llettygynfach, is being organised jointly by auctioneers Halls and MMP at Welshpool market on February 10 at 11am.

The majority of the cows, the oldest of which were born in 2017, are Blonde D’Aquitaine or Limousin crossbreds. Most of them are in-calf to Limousin bulls, with some carrying Blonde D’Aquitaine calves. The calves are due between March and June. Two pedigree Limousin bulls will also be included in the auction.

“This is a sound herd of suckler cows and a sale not to be missed by farmers who are looking for suckler replacements,” said James Evans, a director of Halls.

Meanwhile, over 1,000 people attended a dairy farm machinery dispersal auction at Buttington Old Hall, Buttington, on Friday.

Halls reported a strong trade and local, nationwide and international interest in the auction, with buyers registered from as far away as Poland and Ireland on the Marteye live streaming service.

The sale, held on behalf of the executors of the late Mr R. Pryce Jones, comprised modern, well maintained and genuine farm machinery and equipment that was in daily use prior to the dairy herd being dispersed last October. 

Two hundred cattle from the farm’s well-managed, commercial dairy herd achieved a record average of £2,000 when they sold by Halls at Shrewsbury Auction Centre.

Top selling lots on Friday were £35,500 for a 2015 New Holland LM 6.28 telehandler with 2,502 hours, £22,500 for a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI 44,011 miles, £19,500 for a 2003 New Holland TS110 tractor with 4,994 hours, £19,400 for a 2004 New Holland TS125A tractor with 9,537 hours and£18,500 for a 2006 John Deere 6220 tractor with 6,650 hours. 

Other leading prices were £13,200 for a 2022 Plant-Mec sawdust dispenser, £12,500

For a 2019 Polaris Diesel Ranger with 1,083 hours, £12,200 for a Dieci 26.6 telehandler with 8,229 hours, £9,500 for a  2012 Hi-Spec 2300 vacuum tanker, £8,200 for a 2021 Ifor Williams 14ft tri-axle TA510G3 stock trailer, £6,000 for a 2022 Hoofcare GDS all electric hoof trimming crush and £5,100 for a 2008 147 Kuhn Euromix 1 feeder wagon.

Clamp silage sold for £82 per tonne, as 401 tonnes of second cut silage made £33,000 and 384 tonnes of first cut silage made £18,000.

Halls’ senior auctioneer Jonny Dymond said: “This was our first farm dispersal sale of the year and it exceeded our expectations. The diverse and genuine nature of the machinery certainly helped and there was a lot of goodwill in the border farming community. 

“There was a huge crowd there and it was nice to see a lot of the machinery selling to local farmers. The exceptional prices paid for the clamps of silage reflected the shortage of silage following last year’s dry summer.

“I would like to thank all those who attended and the staff and family members who helped prepare for the sale.”

PICTURE: Some of the store cattle from F. J. Owens and Co that will be sold on February 10.