Welshpool, not wanting export lmbs.

[Farmer 83563]

Are you happy they go live on the tin bath

Yes, happy with live export as long as it's all done according to the rules ... space, feed, water, rest etc. From what I understand APHA conduct routine inspections and deal with any issues if they arise.

 

[Farmer 83563]

From what I understand the constant threat of live export being banned is holding back investment in a better 'tin bath'. Hopefully, once we have new/agreed rules/standards for trading, live export etc, all involved - traders, farmers, livestock and consumers will benefit.

 

[neilo]

From what I understand the constant threat of live export being banned is holding back investment in a better 'tin bath'. Hopefully, once we have new/agreed rules/standards for trading, live export etc, all involved - traders, farmers, livestock and consumers will benefit.

You have seen the current consultation on banning live animal exports, to fulfil a Conservative manifesto pledge?

 

[Frank-the-Wool]

From what I understand the constant threat of live export being banned is holding back investment in a better 'tin bath'. Hopefully, once we have new/agreed rules/standards for trading, live export etc, all involved - traders, farmers, livestock and consumers will benefit.

While I have always admired Johny Onderwaters pluck for continuing with the Joline it has unfortunately become a target for all the nutters in Kent. It has always been wrong that P & O and DFDS have not taken animals from the mainland when they have never had any issues about those that come all the way from Ireland.
The Ferry companies did not need the aggravation of the nutters threatening to put bombs on boats.
However the Irish shipments are never interfered with because they don't know when they are going out and of course the paperwork suggests they are breeding animals.

On a good day it is 4 to 5 hours from Ramsgate whereas when things are normal out of Dover it is an hour and a half.

 

[shearerlad]

Good trade today for those who took the gamble

 

[hendrebc]

I had £105 for 52kg, £103 for 47kg and £93 for 39kg. All ram lambs.
Fortune favoured the brave today I think
Stole my own quote from the price tracker. Ruthin today.

 

[Optimus]

Good trade today for those who took the gamble

Gamble worked for us anyway. Had a few good ewes in

 

[Katarina]

Are you happy they go live on the tin bath

Bit of a stupid question .
I could ask , Are you happy using pesticides on your crops?

 

[shearerlad]

Gamble worked for us anyway. Had a few good ewes in

I had some lambs in.
43.3kg £101.50
41.9kg £101
First time I’ve been over £100 for the whole load, even with mule wethers mixed in!

 

[Bury the Trash]

Bit of a stupid question .
I could ask , Are you happy using pesticides on your crops?

As far as I see It , it was a fair and genuine question from one farmer to another.
More bidders the better of course but it's got to be done right as the spotlight is always on and even more so thes days .

There is an ongoing consultation.

 

[Katarina]

As far as I see It , it was a fair and genuine question from one farmer to another.
More bidders the better of course but it's got to be done right as the spotlight is always on and even more so thes days .

There is an ongoing consultation.

Totally understand where your coming from.
I must add though all livestock that are exported live are moved under strict rules and regulations as well as being overseen by welfare bodies . On that understanding I see it as an important avenue that helps us find more buyers for our premium quality Welsh and British lamb which our European customers hold in high regard.
Long May we trade openly with our European neighbours.
We contributed towards the farmers ferry when that started up and although not every farmer contributed to it financially, every sheep farmer would have benefited from it.

 

[lloyd]

Totally understand where your coming from.
I must add though all livestock that are exported live are moved under strict rules and regulations as well as being overseen by welfare bodies . On that understanding I see it as an important avenue that helps us find more buyers for our premium quality Welsh and British lamb which our European customers hold in high regard.
Long May we trade openly with our European neighbours.
We contributed towards the farmers ferry when that started up and although not every farmer contributed to it financially, every sheep farmer would have benefited from it.

Out of interest how much prime lamb is exported live?

 

[JP1]

You have seen the current consultation on banning live animal exports, to fulfil a Conservative manifesto pledge?

And it's not even the odd sheep loads off Ramsgate that's the big issue. The number of decker loads of cattle Eire to NI to mainland etc , that's the ticking time bomb