Official Simmental Society Sales in the Year Gross £2,167,231, up by £75,825 Pedigree Registrations up for the Third Consecutive Year Record pedigree sale averages, a strong performance in UK wide commercial sales, and for the third year in a row increases in both...
7 Simmental bulls make £7000 and over 14 Simmental bulls average £6586 The Working Genes production sale from the McGowan family at Incheoch, Perthshire met a keen trade for an entire clearance, and with a strong demand and average for the Simmental bulls offered....
Five animals make 5000gns and over Ranfurly maiden heifers average £4646 Joint sale grosses £128, 416 There was a strong demand for Simmental females with prices reaching a top of 8,000gns at the fourth joint production sale from the noted Ballinalare Farm herd of Joe...
Kate studied at Harper Adams where she graduated in 2014 with a BSc Hons Degree in Agri-Food Marketing and Business studies. Since then she has held a retail manager’s role with the Handmade Scotch Egg Company, and most recently has been working in Human Resources at Avara Foods – Freemans of Newent. Commenting, BSCS President Michael Barlow said: “Kate brings a lot of very relevant and transferrable skills to this position. Coupled with her degree and work to date, Kate is also from a family farming background (in the Midlands) and has been heavily involved with Young Farmers. She will be a great addition to the Simmental staff team at the Stoneleigh office.” With the Covid-19 situation ongoing, Kate will commence her role from a home base in line with the present Society arrangements.
Kate has been taken on to fill the gap left by Julie Holmes who is leaving the Society’s employment after seven and a half years. Mr Barlow further commented: “On behalf of the Society’s membership and personally, I’d like to sincerely thank Julie for her enthusiasm and hard work throughout her time with the Society. We wish her all the very best for the future.”
During the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the Simmental Society’s staff continue to work from home. Telephone numbers have been redirected and services to date have continued to be provided with as little disruption as possible. General enquiries should continue to be made by telephone on 02476 696513, or by email: information@britishsimmental.co.uk If you have animals to register by telephone the number is 0800 505 3954, with the line available Mon-Thurs 10.00 – 16.00, and Friday 09.00-15.00.
