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Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of prime stock on Thursday 7th May 2026. Forward were 236 cattle and 653 sheep. 39 Prime Bulls sold to 415ppk or £357266 Prime Steers sold to 440ppk or £3196131 Prime Heifers

Ladies Day at Darlington Mart

4 May 2026

Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their special Bank Holiday ‘Ladies Day’ sale of breeding cattle and ewes/hoggs with lambs at foot in conjunction with their weekly sale of cast cattle, store and breeding stock and fortnightly sale of rearing calves

CLA comments on ‘rural affairs’ inclusion in Devolution Bill after lobbying effort

2 May 2026

As MPs debate the Devolution Bill again, the UK Government has confirmed it will support adding the term ‘rural affairs’ to the list of responsibilities of mayors and councils. This is an important step that puts rural interests clearly into

Darlington Mart

30 April 2026

Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of prime stock on Thursday 30th April 2026. Forward were 188 cattle and 874 sheep. 40 Prime Bulls sold to 434ppk or £347645 Prime Steers sold to 450ppk or £2912103 Prime Heifers

England’s Peatland Emissions: Where the Real Problem Lies

29 April 2026

Just 2.3% of England’s total peatland greenhouse gas emissions come from heather-dominated moorland – the type of peatland most closely associated with grouse moor management. Meanwhile, peatland converted to cropland, intensive grassland and forestry accounts for over 92%. Yet it

Darlington Mart Stars of the Future Show

27 April 2026

Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their annual “Stars of the Future” show and sale of store cattle in conjunction with their weekly sale of cast cattle, store and breeding stock on Monday 27th April 2026. Forward were 525 cattle and

Darlington Mart

20 April 2026

Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of cast cattle, store and breeding stock and their fortnightly sale of rearing calves on Monday 20th April 2026. Forward were 248 cattle, 405 sheep and 83 calves. 50 Cast Cows/OTM sold

CLA comments on potential food shortages

17 April 2026

The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) has commented on reports of potential food shortages due to global instability. Country Land and Business Association President Gavin Lane said: “Global instability can quickly lead to food insecurity at home. But will

DARLINGTON MART

16 April 2026

Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of prime stock on Thursday 16th April 2026. Forward were 249 cattle and 1451 sheep. 61 Prime Bulls sold to 428ppk or £363759 Prime Steers sold to 422ppk or £3301128 Prime Heifers

Darlington Mart

16 April 2026

SATURDAY 18th APRIL 2026Two Genuine Complete Dispersal Sales of FarmMachinery & EquipmentFirstly On Behalf of,J Norman at Aysdale Gate Farm, Charltons, Guisborough, North Yokrshire, TS12 3DQFOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 2026 AT 10AM Secondly On Behalf of,Messrs

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