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By Peter Crichton

 

9th November 2018

 

“I Would Rather be a Hammer Than a Nail” (Paul Simon)

 

Unfortunately UK pigmeat values are continuing to be hammered by low global prices and indifferent demand with the SPP also continuing on its downward path, losing another 0.84p this week to stand at 144.33p.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

Cheryl Farrow provides invaluable secretarial assistance and website support.

 

 

 

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