The Farmers Mart Aug/Sep 2013 - Issue 29

LIVESTOCK MARKETS Baines beef best at CCM Skipton Red Rose beef farmer Jim Baines presented both the champion and reserve champion at CCM Skipton’s August prime cattle show and sale. Mr Baines, who farms in both Trawden and Clitheroe, and also landed the title at the July fixture, secured his latest successes with two solid British Blue-cross heifers. The 485kg title winner sold for £1,234, or 254.5p/kg, top price by weight, with the runner-up making £1,205, or 229.5p/ kg. Both fell to Keelham Farm Shop in Thornton, Bradford, who also bought the two principals at the previous month’s prime cattle show. John and Alison Spensley, of Manor Farm, Thorlby, were again to the fore with the third prize heifer, another British Bluecross sold for £1,174, or 221.5p/kg, to Halifax meat wholesalers J&E Medcalf. The Spensleys also achieved the day’s leading per head price of £1,360, or 228.5p/kg, for a Blonde-cross heifer acquired locally by Stanforths Butchers in Skipton. Decrar Farming, of Bielby, York, performed well in the under 30 month classes when selling two black and white heifers at £1,307, or 165.5p/kg, and £1,286, or 182.5p/kg. ‘485kg title winner’ www.farmers-mart.co.uk Tractor and Farm Insurance Tractors Are you paying more than this? Comprehensive Premiums from Value Single Tractor On Fleet £3000 £107.31 £72.94 £7000 £177.82 £122.52 £15,000 £296.00 £231.18 Comprehensive cover and Implement cover (on fleets) Motor Example: Daihatsu Four Track 2.8 Pickup 1995 model, farm, SD&P use Postcode: CA6 Driver: age 55 Two named drivers. Full bonus. From £159.00 Comprehensive (£120 excess) on fleets Farm If you want us to search for the most competitive rates - contact us for a quotation. Hundreds of farms have benefited from savings, as follows: Carlisle farmer reduced premiums from £6,752, to £3,812 Dumfries farmer reduced premiums from £4,730 to £2,816 Penrith farmer reduced premiums from £2,704 to £2,016 A minimum £5 policy fee added to all policies. Competitive mortgage and refinancing from various lenders • We can visit to discuss your requirements INDEPENDENT IN SURANCE BRO KERS Established in 1982 n sing i eciali ral Sp ultu agric nce a insur Victoria House 24-28 St Peter’s Churchyard Derby DE1 1NN Telephone (01332) 362367 Fax (01332) 296808 Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority www.belmontregency.com To read more, visit www.farmers-mart.co.uk FarmersMart Aug/Sep 2013 39

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