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It was encouraging to see members of Reform, including James Evans local Senedd Candidate and party leader Nigel Farage, visit us at Brecon in a clear show of support for rural Wales. Their presence highlighted the importance of farming communities and the vital role they play in the local economy and culture. By taking the time to engage directly with farmers, demonstrating an understanding of the challenges facing rural areas, from agricultural policy to cost pressures. Visits like this help ensure that the voices of rural communities are heard and valued, and they were warmly received by many in attendance.
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What an incredible day at our Health & Wellbeing Day at Brecon Livestock Market and itโs all thanks to YOU.
A huge thank you to all our farmers, buyers and everyone who called in & got involved, your support makes a real difference.
This is just the beginningโฆ
Weโre committed to continuing these important conversations and bringing more opportunities like this to our rural communities.
Keep an eye on our page for more upcoming health & wellbeing days – weโd love to see you there!

Our Sales Manager, Carly, swapped the hills for the city for a fantastic evening in Cardiff, attending the awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff.
Weโre absolutely delighted to share some incredible news โ Carly, who covers Knighton, Presteigne and Kington, has been awarded Joint Gold for Female Estate Agent in Wales.
โCertainly a proud moment, a brilliant evening surrounded by so many like-minded professionals with a shared passion for the industry.โ
โ Carly OโRourke FNAEA

Tickets just ยฃ5 (includes race card)
Available in advance from Ludlow Market reception
Call 01584 872251 to reserve your place
Bar and light refreshments available
Doors open: 7.00pm
First race: 7.45pm
Bring your friends, place your bets, and enjoy a great night out for a great cause!
Ludlow Livestock Market, Overton Road, Ludlow, SY8 4BH
A large entry of a variety of items to hand already. Entry forms available from the Knighton Office or click the link below, please don’t hesitate to contact us with any enquires!
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Knighton Office: 01547 528 621
Lloyd Humphreys: 07534 532 468

At McCartneys, weโre proud to stand alongside the farmers who produce some of the finest beef in the world. From well-bred store cattle to thriving finished stock, it all starts with strong foundations, and thatโs where we come in.
Week in, week out, weโre privileged to support producers by bringing quality store cattle to market, helping drive the next generation of British beef production. The dedication, care, and expertise shown by our farming community is what keeps this industry moving forward.
As demand for traceable, high-quality British beef continues to grow, thereโs never been a more important time to back our farmers and invest in the future of the sector.
Letโs keep putting beef on our tables!

Entries are open for a special section for ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐๐ at Worcester Equine Sale on Saturday 16th May 2026.
If you have a carriage gathering dust in the barn, or harness no longer being used, this is a great opportunity to reach genuine buyers from the driving community.
Entry Closing Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Enter online: HERE
Worcester: 01905 769770, option 4
Phil Blackman-Howard: 07815 743478

Calling all members of our farming and rural community โ your health matters.
On Friday 24th April Brecon Livestock Market will be hosting a dedicated Health & Wellbeing Day, bringing together support services designed specifically for farmers and rural families.
Weโre pleased to welcome Farming Fit Wales and Eye Health Wales (See Cymru Differently), who will be offering FREE health checks, wellbeing support, eye health screenings, and valuable information on rural support services.
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โ Completely free
โ No booking required
โ Everyone welcome
If youโre buying, selling, or just passing through, pop over for a chat and find out what support is available โ itโs quick, easy, and completely free.
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Letโs come together to support the health and wellbeing of our rural community.

We had an amazing time at Countrytastic 2026 held at Three Counties.
McCartneys was proud to help bring farming and the countryside to life for children at the Three Counties Showground. Children also had the opportunity to take part in a mock auction, experiencing the excitement of the sale ring and learning how it all works!ย Inspiring curiosity, big smiles, and a love for the countryside โ it was fantastic to be part of such a special event.

FETF 2026 Applications
Applications now open and close 28th April 2026 at Midday.
3 grant themes available to help you buy items that will:
๐ก Improve Productivity
๐ก Manage Slurry
๐ก Improve animal Health & Welfare
(Each theme has a ยฃ1,000 – ยฃ25,000 cap, you can apply for more than one theme up to a combined limit of ยฃ75,000. Only one application per theme per business is permitted)
To apply you must be:
๐พ A farmer (of dairy cattle/beef cattle/sheep/pigs/laying chickens/broiler chickens)
๐พ Horticulturalist
๐พ Forestry owner
๐พ A contractor carrying out services for the above fields.
All items brought through the fund must:
๐ New or ex-display (with stipulations)
๐ If an item meets 2 or more specification requirements, you can only get funding for one specification
๐ Items are expected to last 5 years from the claim paid date
If successful you will receive around 40% or 50% towards either the cost of the item or the average cost of the item.
Funding will be allocated to highest scoring applications first. An items score can be found in the specification list next to the item.
Getting ahead starts now:
โผ๏ธ Read through the specification items to find items that suit you and your businesses needs using the FETF 2026
โผ๏ธ Check you have the correct permissions to apply (including being registered with the Rural Payments service with a SBI number)
โผ๏ธ Register with the Farming Investment Fund Service (this is where you complete your application)
โผ๏ธ Do not order or buy anything at this stage (unless you are paying with a refundable deposit โ read the specification before putting down a deposit)
โผ๏ธ Read the FETF 2026 terms and conditions FETF 2026 T&C’s
โผ๏ธ Ensure your contact details match what is registered with the Rural Payments service, separate correspondence is no longer allowed.
โ ๏ธ FETF 2026 is competitive and funding is not guaranteed !
๐ If successful with your application, you must submit your claim by midday 20th January 2027.
Need help navigating options, understanding eligibility or preparing applications, get in touch with our rural team โ weโre here to support.
๐ Craven Arms โ 01588 672 385
๐ Ludlow โ 01584 872 251
๐ Hay-on-Wye โ 01497 820 778
๐ Kington โ 01544 230 316
๐ Knighton โ 01547 528 621
๐ Worcester โ 01905 769 770

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