The day Taunton Livestock Market closed in January 2008 | Somerset County Gazette
There was plenty of nostalgia as a livestock market was held in Taunton for the last time, the County Gazette reported back in January 2008.
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There was plenty of nostalgia as a livestock market was held in Taunton for the last time, the County Gazette reported back in January 2008.
Deadweight beef prices remain close to 40p/kg above this time last year, hovering around 480p/kg since mid-September. Prices are being supported by tight
Two local charities received a share of £3,000 from the South West Winter Fair held at Sedgemoor Auction Centre.
Latest throughput figures released this week by the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) show that more farmers across England and Wales are favouring the live sales ring to secure the true value of their livestock, with margins under greater pressure from increased production costs.
Less availability of cattle around the world and high prices in Ireland are driving UK finished cattle values to record highs. Industry reports suggest