Weekly news round-up: 2nd June 2017 With just two weeks to go until we welcome our friends and colleagues from all over the world for the World Angus Forum, this is a really exciting time for the breed. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make this Forum a real success, and we look forward to seeing you all …
World Angus Forum 2017 Youth Competition: team member profile - Andrew Adam
World Angus Forum 2017 Youth Competition: team member profile – Andrew Adam
The World Angus Forum 2017 Youth Competition is a great opportunity for young farming and agricultural enthusiasts to learn and progress within the industry. This year the team representing the UK and Ireland includes Andrew Adam from Forfar, Angus, who is currently studying at Scotland’s Rural College’s Oatridge campus, completing his HND in agriculture. Andrew has been a keen farmer …
Ballymena Show
Ballymena Show
The Ballymena show took place over the Irish Sea recently, so here is a brief update on the top results from another great event. Champion was the March 2016 born heifer Knockoneill Eston Ann S022 from James Mallon, Swatragh. Image: James Mallon, Swatragh, exhibited the Aberdeen Angus champion Knockoneill Eton Ann. Reserve champion was the June 2013 senior bull Drumdow Primera …
A sizzling day at the Carlisle Show and Sale
A sizzling day at the Carlisle Show and Sale
We informed you late last week about how the weather wasn’t the only thing that was sizzling at the May Carlisle Show and Sale, with some fantastic prices being achieved across the board – for both the Society sale and the Blelack sale which also took place on the day. The Society sale saw 54 bulls sold for an average …
Weekly News Round-up: 26th May
Weekly News Round-up: 26th May
With the World Angus Forum just three weeks away, life at the Society is as busy as it’s ever been. We’ve had a lot going on in the last seven days, so here’s your weekly news round-up, including the key outcomes from the Sale and Show at Carlisle: Show and Sale news: A great day was had today at the …