Show Stoppers Record entries at Scottish Holstein Club Calf Show at Lanark Mart
Lawrie and Symington’s Scottish Holstein Calf Show sets new records with 40 handlers and 73 calves competing.
Business & Technical Editor
Patsy brings over 32 years of dedicated service to The Scottish Farmer, where she currently serves as the Business and Technical Editor.
In this role, she oversees the production and editing of articles covering a wide range of topics, including shows and sales of both pedigree and commercial livestock across Scotland, as well as key events in Ireland and south of the Border.
Within the business realm, Patsy's responsibilities extend to analysing market trends, preparing technical reports, and occasionally covering news stories. To stay abreast of industry developments, she actively participates in technical conferences and maintains close relationships with various breed societies, livestock markets, meat companies, and marketing boards.
Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in selecting and crafting the numerous farm features showcased in The Scottish Farmer.
Beyond her editorial duties, Patsy is deeply engaged in farm life, finding particular fulfillment in tending to her own pure-bred flock of Blackface sheep. Her passion for pedigree livestock extends to all aspects of her hobbies, reflecting her commitment to and immersion in the agricultural community.
Patsy brings over 32 years of dedicated service to The Scottish Farmer, where she currently serves as the Business and Technical Editor.
In this role, she oversees the production and editing of articles covering a wide range of topics, including shows and sales of both pedigree and commercial livestock across Scotland, as well as key events in Ireland and south of the Border.
Within the business realm, Patsy's responsibilities extend to analysing market trends, preparing technical reports, and occasionally covering news stories. To stay abreast of industry developments, she actively participates in technical conferences and maintains close relationships with various breed societies, livestock markets, meat companies, and marketing boards.
Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in selecting and crafting the numerous farm features showcased in The Scottish Farmer.
Beyond her editorial duties, Patsy is deeply engaged in farm life, finding particular fulfillment in tending to her own pure-bred flock of Blackface sheep. Her passion for pedigree livestock extends to all aspects of her hobbies, reflecting her commitment to and immersion in the agricultural community.
Lawrie and Symington’s Scottish Holstein Calf Show sets new records with 40 handlers and 73 calves competing.
Harrison & Hetherington marks 50 years with a £1m roof upgrade, enhancing air quality and space at the UK's leading livestock hub.
Scottish cattle numbers are dropping, sparking serious concerns for farmers and food security. England also reports its lowest livestock figures on record.
A four-year-old roan cow with her third calf topped the Westbroad Beef Shorthorn dispersal at Stirling, selling for an impressive 6500gns.
The first Valais Blacknose show and sale at Lanark saw prices soar to 11,000gns, with a clearance rate of 54%. A strong debut for the breed.
Strong demand for fast-growing Suffolk shearlings drives a soaring trade, improving averages on the year with consistent weight and quality.
A Northern Ireland breeder set a new centre record at Kelso, selling his Beltex shearling ram for £18,000.
Border Leicesters saw a mixed trade at the annual Lanark sale. Ram lambs hit a top price of £3200 with a 73% clearance rate, despite selective bidding.
With lamb supplies shrinking in New Zealand, prices are soaring and are expected to stay high as the season wraps up.
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