Farming

Gallery: Strong trade kicks off 2023 at Thainstone

A large crowd of buyers and spectators gathered at Thainstone Centre

By Katrina Macarthur and Emma Grady

January 6 2023, 6:47 pm

January 6 2023, 6:47 pm

The anniversary show and sale of store cattle took place at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, on Friday, where a large turnout of farmers from across the country gathered.

Store cattle met a flying trade for the opening sale of the year, with averages significantly up on the year to level at 272p per kg or £1289.59.

ANM Group raised £176,298 in its 150th anniversary year and presented cheques to the three chosen charities.

All pictures taken by Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

The overall champion prize in ANM’s anniversary show and sale went to Steven Smith, pictured with children Lily and Jack, and sponsor Eric Thomson. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Sponsor Eric Thomson of Thomson of Sauchen and judge Walter Dandie, Learielaw Farm, Broxburn.

Presentation of cheques from 150th anniversary (L-R) Mike Macaulay (chairman ANM Group), Jenna Simpson (Charlie’s House), Grant Rogerson (CEO ANM group)

Presentation of cheques from 150th anniversary (L-R) Mike Macaulay (chairman ANM), Tom Johnston (ANM director), Grant Rogerson (CEO ANM group)

Presentation of cheques from 150th anniversary (L-R) Jenna Simpson (Charlie’s House), Mike Macaulay (chairman ANM), Tom Johnston (director ANM), Grant Rogerson (CEO ANM), Tammy Main (Abbie’s Sparkle)

Presentation of cheques from 150th anniversary (L-R) Mike Macaulay (chairman ANM), Tammy Main (Abbie’s Sparkle), Grant Rogerson (CEO ANM group)

Reserve champion went to Gavin Greenlaw from Balgairn, pictured with sponsor Eric Thomson

Store cattle traded almost 40p per kg dearer than the 2022 sale

A large crowd of buyers and spectators gathered at Thainstone Centre

Cattle penned up ready for the sale ring

Livestock buyers look on to the sale ring

More than 1,100 store cattle sold at the first sale of the year

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