Íæż½ã½ã

Now processing 500,000 litres of milk a day, Graham’s The Family Dairy has progressed way beyond its humble roots of 80-plus years ago, when Robert Graham senior’s parents took on the rent of Airthrey Kerse, Bridge of Allan

A lively trade was seen at the Íæż½ã½ã supported show and sale of 250 head at the Bishops Castle District Quality Cattle Association spring show and sale at Bishops Castle where 20 cattle sold for more than £2,000.

Limousin bulls sold to a high of 14,500gns, averaging £7,333, down £133 on the year, for the 50 bulls sold at a clearance rate of 78%

Hard work and dedication have seen Sean Mitchell’s dreams become reality in both the show ring and the sale ring

Sean Mitchell, 23, is a Charolais breeder at Grassknop Farm, near Skelton, Cumbria. He is also a member of the British Charolais Cattle Society

Limousin trade peaked at 12,000gns with 38 bulls sold to an average of £6,303 - down £750 on the year – with a clearance rate of 59%

Refining genetics and prioritising maternal traits are key to securing the future of a Yorkshire Limousin herd

Producing quality store cattle is the focus for the Swinbank family, with the Limousin breed proving instrumental to their success

It was an emotional beef inter-breed at the Royal Welsh Show where the title was awarded to the Limousin champion, Maraiscote Tangerine, bred and exhibited by Ian Nimmo and family, Wishaw.