Archive Article: 2001/10/26

26 October 2001

Howkins & Harrisons auctioneer Stuart Long found straw a big draw at Ron Wyatts retirement sale at Populars Farm, Barton-in-the-Beans, Warks, last Saturday (Oct 20). A stack of 76 round barley straw bales attracted strong bidding making £14 each, while hay bales made about £17 each. Small bales of barley straw sold for £1.30 apiece.