Carriage & Harness Sale at Worcester

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Amy Paddock

Carriage & Harness Special Section Preview

A fantastic selection of traditional and modern carriages, harness, driving accessories and equestrian items will be going under the hammer at our next sale at Worcester Market. Whether you are a private buyer, collector, competitor or simply passionate about carriage driving, this is a section not to be missed.

Approx. 100 Horses & Ponies entered

Approx. 50 Lots of Carriages, Carts & Harness entered

Over 500 lots of Saddlery entered

Worcester Livestock Market

Catalogue available here: Worcester Horse Sale Catalogue 16.05.26

£10 per person entry (𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝟏𝟔’𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆)

Support for Rural Wales

Posted on 06/05/202606/05/2026 by Amy Paddock

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.

Health & Wellbeing Day

Posted on 04/05/202629/04/2026 by Amy Paddock

Healthy Farmers, Stronger Communities

What an incredible day at our Health & Wellbeing Day at Brecon Livestock Market and it’s 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 beginning…
We’re 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 – we’d love to see you there!

See Cymru Differently

Award Winner

Posted on 01/05/202629/04/2026 by Amy Paddock

Award Winner at the Welsh Estate Agency Awards

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.

We’re absolutely delighted to share some incredible news — Carly, who covers Knighton, Presteigne and Kington, has been awarded Joint Gold for Female Estate Agent in Wales.

“Certainly a proud moment, a brilliant evening surrounded by so many like-minded professionals with a shared passion for the industry.”
– Carly O’Rourke FNAEA

Charity Race Evening

Posted on 27/04/202622/04/2026 by Amy Paddock

𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐋𝐋𝐏 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐈 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝

Tickets just £5 (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

RABI

Addington Fund

Charity Race Night Poster

Collective Machinery Sale

Posted on 24/04/202622/04/2026 by Amy Paddock

Collective Machinery Sale at The Old Sale Fields, Knighton

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!

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙡𝙙 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙𝙨, 𝙆𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙤𝙣, 𝙇𝘿7 1𝙃𝙅
𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟯:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺

𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚:
𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟵𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗧 𝟭𝟮𝗣𝗠

Machinery Sale Entry Form

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀
Knighton Office: 01547 528 621
Lloyd Humphreys: 07534 532 468

British Beef Week

Posted on 23/04/202622/04/2026 by Amy Paddock

It’s British Beef Week!

At McCartneys, we’re 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 that’s where we come in.

Week in, week out, we’re 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, there’s never been a more important time to back our farmers and invest in the future of the sector.

Let’s keep putting beef on our tables!

Worcester Equine Sale – 16th May

Posted on 20/04/202622/04/2026 by Amy Paddock

Special Section – Worcester Equine Sale Saturday 16th May

Entries are open for a special section for 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔 & 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 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

Brecon Market Health & Wellbeing Day

Posted on 16/04/202615/04/2026 by Amy Paddock

Join us at Brecon Market Health & Wellbeing Day

Calling all members of our farming and rural community — 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.
We’re 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.

✔ Quick and easy
✔ Completely free
✔ No booking required
✔ Everyone welcome

If you’re buying, selling, or just passing through, pop over for a chat and find out what support is available – it’s quick, easy, and completely free.

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭
𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 | 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞
Let’s come together to support the health and wellbeing of our rural community.

Countrytastic 2026

Posted on 14/04/202613/04/2026 by Amy Paddock

Countrytastic 2026 held at Three Counties

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! Inspiring curiosity, big smiles, and a love for the countryside — it was fantastic to be part of such a special event.

The Big Breakfast – Brecon Market

Posted on 13/04/202622/04/2026 by Amy Paddock

The Big Breakfast – Saturday 25th April 2026

Farming Equipment & Technology Fund

Posted on 18/03/202617/03/2026 by Amy Paddock

FETF 2026 Applications
Applications now open and close 28th April 2026 at Midday.

3 grant themes available to help you buy items that will:
💡 Improve Productivity
💡 Manage Slurry
💡 Improve animal Health & Welfare
(Each theme has a £1,000 – £25,000 cap, you can apply for more than one theme up to a combined limit of £75,000. Only one application per theme per business is permitted)

To apply you must be:
🌾 A farmer (of dairy cattle/beef cattle/sheep/pigs/laying chickens/broiler chickens)
🌾 Horticulturalist
🌾 Forestry owner
🌾 A contractor carrying out services for the above fields.

All items brought through the fund must:
🐄 New or ex-display (with stipulations)
🐄 If an item meets 2 or more specification requirements, you can only get funding for one specification
🐄 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:
‼️ Read through the specification items to find items that suit you and your businesses needs using the FETF 2026

‼️ Check you have the correct permissions to apply (including being registered with the Rural Payments service with a SBI number)
‼️ Register with the Farming Investment Fund Service (this is where you complete your application)
‼️ Do not order or buy anything at this stage (unless you are paying with a refundable deposit – read the specification before putting down a deposit)
‼️ Read the FETF 2026 terms and conditions FETF 2026 T&C’s
‼️ Ensure your contact details match what is registered with the Rural Payments service, separate correspondence is no longer allowed.
⚠️ FETF 2026 is competitive and funding is not guaranteed !

📅 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 – we’re here to support.
📞 Craven Arms – 01588 672 385
📞 Ludlow – 01584 872 251
📞 Hay-on-Wye – 01497 820 778
📞 Kington – 01544 230 316
📞 Knighton – 01547 528 621
📞 Worcester – 01905 769 770

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