Newcastle Emlyn
April 3rd
Dai Lewis Auctioneers reports: Another good entry in all sections (1,569). New season lambs saw a more selective trade, as did hoggetts and culls, but demand was brisk throughout. Ewe and lamb couples sold to a fluid run.
Genus technician Colin Porter enjoys the best of the Pembrokeshire countryside as he travels from farm to farm, so it's not surprising that on his days off he pulls on his walking boots to help others appreciate the beauty of the county's landscape and wildlife.
A £9million compensation scheme for Welsh sheep farmers to deal with the effect of last year's foot and mouth outbreak has been approved by the European Commission.
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has asked rural affairs minister Elin Jones, to reconsider proposals which could drive small abattoirs out of business.
Newcastle Emlyn
March 27th
Dai Lewis Auctioneers reports: Another good entry in all sections. New season lambs saw a brisk trade and hoggetts also saw a strong demand throughout. Stores sold to a steady run and culls saw another fast session. Ewes and lambs sold well.
Up to 100 spring and autumn calving heifers are being sought from farms in Pembrokeshire by the Dairy Development Centre at Gelli Aur after it lost a quarter of its herd to bovine TB.
