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World record price for Bull 120,000 guineas

Posted on: 20/02/2012

A new all breed world record for a beef bull sold at auction was set at Borderway Mart, Carlisle today when the Limousin, Dolcorsllwyn Fabio sold for 120,000gns. The September 2010-born son of Fieldson Alfy out of a Mas du Clo cow which had taken the pre-sale show overall championship, was knocked down to Messrs Jenkinson for the Whinfellpark herd, Penrith, Cumbria.

OTHER FARMING NEWS FOR THE MONTH OF 02/2012

28/02/2012 - Reward offered for stolen cattle
A farmer on the Tipperary/Limerick border has offered a reward for the return of 15 cows.

28/02/2012 - Sean Quinn - a simple farmers son
The man who in 2007 had a 24% stake in Anglo Irish bank has described himself as - a simple farmer's son.

27/02/2012 - I Love Ham sandwiches
Mario Rosentock characterises Roy Keane and Daniel O'Donnell in this video by Bord Bia to promote the love of Ham Sandwiches

27/02/2012 - IFA advises vigilance over livestock virus
In the light of over 70 cases of the Schmallenberg virus detected in Britain, IFA issues warning

27/02/2012 - Deluxe Cow Cubicle very popular with European Cows
Every cow deserves its creature comforts

26/02/2012 - Farm Land prices up 20 percent
The price of agricultural land rose by 20 per cent last year. The price of milk rose 8 per cent last year

25/02/2012 - Same Deutz-Fahr deny takeover rumours
Takeover rumours denied

25/02/2012 - Farm incomes grows by 70% in two years
Prices of milk, meat and cereals have contributed to a 70% growth in farm incomes over two years.

24/02/2012 - Irish Rooster potato promoted in Berlin
This was the first time the Irish grown Rooster potato was promoted at a worldwide trade fair

23/02/2012 - New Look For Farmersforum.ie
Today we will launch the revised version of Farmersforum.ie.