The Farmers Mart Apr-May 2019 - Issue 62 | Page 42

42 NSA NORTH APR/MAY 2019 • farmers-mart.co.uk Visit us at North Sheep Stand No.216 Bentham Auction Mart, High Bentham, Nr Lancaster, LA2 7HF SPECIALISTS IN SALES OF BREEDING SHEEP & GIMMER LAMBS RAMS & STORE LAMBS Also every Wednesday 5000 Prime Lambs & Cast Ewes Tel:- 015242 61444/61246 (Sale days) www.benthamauction.co.uk Do you want to grow better grass? It’s the cheapest form of feed – but are you getting the most from your grass? ● ● ● Optional addition of Cobalt and Selenium for healthier livestock Sodium improves palatability and encourages grazing Full soil analysis service and bespoke fertiliser plans available on request T: 01524 753600 E: [email protected] www.glassongrain.co.uk West Quay, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, LA2 0DB Come and see us at the NSA North Sheep Event Wednesday 5 th June 2019 – New Hall Farm, Rathmell Proud to be associated with NSA North. www.guymachinery.co.uk - 01200 445555 Generation Shepherd Competition, spon- sored by Carrs Billington. This will offer an opportunity to demonstrate shepherding skills across five different areas. Those who enter will be required to carry out five tasks on the day; two compulsory and three selected from a list of task options. Open to all members of the public will be the Stock Judging Competition, run by Rathmell Young Farmers Club. With good prize money to be won, this gives people a chance to test their skills, and is being kindly supported by local firm Dugdale Nutrition. Very much a family farming enterprise, the partnership of Frankland Farms is headed by brothers Richard and Chris Frankland. Since they arrived at New Hall in the late 1800s, this is the sixth generation of the family to have farmed here. Running up to 1000 feet above sea level, New Hall is renowned for the calibre of its commercial sheep. Farming 900 acres across three holdings, they have a flock of 1200 sheep, 120 head of Suckler Cattle plus 350 replacement and store cattle and they milk 220 head of dairy cattle. Their sheep farming enterprise focuses on producing top quality prime lambs, from Texel cross and Mule ewes put to Beltex rams. During the farm tours being held throughout the day, visitors can expect to hear how the family manage this diverse mixed farm, and how to grow a sheep farming business that will be robust for future challenges. Further information and details about the event, including ticket sales and directions, can be found at www.nationalsheep.org.uk/ northsheep/.