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22nd September 2017

There may be trouble ahead

 

With the SPP still on the drift losing another .59p this week to 162.33p and German prices falling by a further 4 cents, it will come as no surprise to report that pig values remain on a downward track.

 

A mixed week as far as sellers are concerned, with more pigs about and although demand is reasonably firm, it’s been difficult to find homes for any extra pigs and where there was space, spot prices in the 150p region were indicated. Weekly contribution prices are also under pressure and although some stood on....

Peter Crichton FAAV has over 40 years' experience and specialises in providing clients with a wide range of independent professional advice in connection with rural matters including Tenancy Agreements, rent reviews, the sale and valuation of farm machinery, probate, tax and year end valuations. 

 

Peter is also heavily involved in pig industry consultancy work and markets weaners, finishers and cull sows on a live and deadweight basis throughout the region.

 

Meet The Team

 

Thomas Long BSC (Hons) ND Ag who also farms locally and has wide experience with Contract Farming Agreements, Rural Payments Agency work and providing advice and consultancy assistance over an extensive range of farming issues.

 

Caroline Chamberlain is Peter's personal assistant and a trainee agricultural valuer providing secretarial and auction administration support as well as managing the property side of the business and dealing with professional rural land agency work.

 

Rita McGregor is responsible for livestock invoicing and payments, VAT and accounts administration and running the client account as well as being an invaluable member of Peter's auction accounts office team.

 

Cameron McKenna BSc (Hons) MRICS ND Ag provides Peter with town and country planning advice, including justification reports and submitting planning applications for projects large and small, specialising in agricultural buildings.

 

 

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