Newton Stewart ram sale subdued

09 October 1998

Newton Stewart ram sale ‘subdued’

THE two-day sale of Blackface rams at Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, was a “subdued” affair, according to a report in the The Herald.

No five-figure sum was bid for the ram lambs. The 201 sold averaged £471.98 – down £554.10 on last year. The 1996 average was £1386.

The leading bid came for one costing £7500. Other notable bids were for £5500 and £3400.

• “Common sense” at Newton Stewart ram sale, FWi, 08 October, 1998 (yesterday)
• High ram prices could hit hill farmers, FWi, 07 October, 1998
• Sound trade in Blackface rams despite the gloom, FWi, 05 October, 1998
• The Herald 09/10/98 page 27