McCARTNEYS report an entry of 247 store hoggets at Knighton Market.

A strong trade with good buying support where more could have been sold to advantage. Mixed hoggets averaged £60.92 per head selling to £70 per head for Texel cross mixed hoggets from J L and K H Nixon and Sons, Cefnpenarth. Also to £66 per head for Clun mixed hoggets from Farm and Forestry, Guifron. £64 per head for Texel cross mixed hoggets from W and V J Lewis, Nantywellan and Beltex cross ewe hoggets from G R Adams, Anchorage. £62 per head for Texel cross mixed hoggets from Farm and Forestry, Guifron. £60 per head for Texel cross hoggets from K M and D J Poole, Cregnant.

Next sale of store cattle and store hoggets is on January 15. Catalogue entries close January 7 at 5pm.

Knighton Market next Fodder Sale on Thursday, January 14 following the sale of sheep. Catalogue entries close January 11 at 10am.