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Glenrock Angelofthenorth proved the star attraction at the Forefront Females sale of pedigree Limousins at Carlisle, selling for the top price of 28,000gns.

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Glebefarm North Country Cheviot rams sold to £3,200 with a 100 clearance rate at the flock's second annual online sale.

Whiteford family's Carlisle sheep sale delivered record averages and strong demand, with Texel rams and gimmers leading trade.

Blue Texel trade peaked at 12,000gns at Carlisle's Northern Supreme sale, with strong demand for both male and female champions.

Dutch Spotted sheep sold to 4500gns at Carlisle, with stronger averages across most sections and keen demand for females.

Alistair Carmichael has warned British beef farmers could face increased pressure from cheaper Brazilian imports without safeguards.

Bluefaced Leicester females sold to £3,000 in the Crossing Crackers online sale, with strong demand for leading gimmers and ewe lambs.

Champion shearling ram Clydesdale Highly Flammable topped the Dorset and Poll Dorset sale at Carlisle with a bid of 1300gns.

Michelle Hanson topped the Badger Face Texel show and sale at Carlisle as a champion ram lamb hit 4,500gns amid strong demand throughout.

Newark flock’s ewe lamb shared the 1200gns top price at Carlisle’s Berrichon sale, where strong demand boosted female trade and averages.