We are very saddened to inform you that our valued member Merion Jones of the Aber prefix of St Clears in Wales, passed away last evening following a long battle with cancer. Merion sold his herd a few years ago but he bred some excellent bulls for the Society and his Aber Samson was alsoContinue reading
As most of our members are aware Chris has recently had an on farm accident which is terrible at the best of times but has also come right at the time they are ceasing farming at Fairfield. The family would be very thankful for any help towards getting them settled to their new life. AboutContinue reading
Our very best wishes go out to Chris Carpenter who has been involved in a serious farm accident, being crushed by beef bulls. He has undergone 7+ hours of surgery, pinning all of his ribs in place and resecuring his muscles. It all sounds absolutely horrendous and our hearts go out to Chris in hisContinue reading
Trade was excellent at Andrew and Debbie Lewis’ Channel Island Sale. their Jerseys sold extremely well with almost all lots selling at well over 1000gns. The Guernseys also sold well with over 40 lots selling at 1000gns plus. Top price was lot 289, Hartland View Katapult Puccinellia selling for 2000gns to the Durbin Family of Bristol.Continue reading
Very sad to have to report to our members that Chris Watson passed away last evening. He had fought courageously against illness for some months and had been in hospital last week but he died peacefully at home. Lt Col Chris Watson has been an integral part of The English Guernsey Cattle Society for manyContinue reading
The Countryside Productivity Grant is NOW open… … for applications to fund the ADF Automatic Dipping and Flushing system. The RDPE Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme is designed to help you invest in equipment to improve the productivity of your farm, which is exactly what the ADF system does! Up to £12,000 grant available to you The application grant is forContinue reading
