The sun has finally appeared, and we apparently have a ‘heat wave’ to look forward to across the UK this weekend (we’ll believe it when we see it!). With spring having finally sprung we are receiving lots of good reports on lambing and calving season progress, and the busy season on the livestock front is in full swing. As is …
New member spotlight: Meet Douglas Frame from Birks Farm
New member spotlight: Meet Douglas Frame from Birks Farm
It’s always great catching up with new Aberdeen-Angus members and this is something that we’re going to be looking to do more frequently, using the power of the website and social media to introduce them to all members, not just us that work in the office! Recently we’ve been catching up with Douglas Frame from Birks Farm in Carluke. We’ve …
High clearance at Kilkenny Sale
High clearance at Kilkenny Sale
The second of three pedigree bull sales at Kilkenny saw a much-improved demand for bulls with a 70% clearance at a very healthy average price of €2700. Farmers are still battling the aftermath of several months poor weather conditions but customers seemed more willing to secure bulls on this occasion than in previous weeks and it is hoped that this …
Aberdeen-Angus bulls to 3,800gns at Dungannon
Aberdeen-Angus bulls to 3,800gns at Dungannon
Aberdeen-Angus bulls reached a ceiling of 3,800gns at the native breeds show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Following a 60% clearance auctioneer Trevor Wylie confirmed that nine bulls changed hands to level at £2,847 – down £198 on last year, but with five more bulls sold. Topping trade was the second prize winner Drumlone Manhattan T132 bred by …
Hayley Bruce's canapé recipe from the Aberdeen-Angus Scotch Beef Award
Hayley Bruce’s canapé recipe from the Aberdeen-Angus Scotch Beef Award
Hayley Bruce, pictured above with her fellow participants during the Aberdeen-Angus Scotch Beef Award, has been kind enough to share with us her winning recipe which we were treated to at last year’s World Angus Forum Gala Dinner! If you’re looking to impress with a canapé made using the best Aberdeen-Angus beef then look no further than Hayley’s ‘Highland Gem’. …