News

Farm Stock Appoints New South West Scotland Fieldsman

Farm Stock’s presence in Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire has been strengthened with the appointment of Jim Kennedy as the Farm Stock Fieldsman for South West Scotland.

Jim has a wealth of experience in the prime, store and breeding stock market and will operate as the Farm Stock Fieldsman for both Galloway Lamb and the western area of Buccleuch Farmers. It is expected that his appointment will bring a substantial improvement in the levels of service to farmers in that area.    

Jim Kennedy can be reached at his home on 01655 883886 or on mobile 07774 281735.

New Operations Manager

David Marshall, (fomerly Glendevon Livestock) has joined the Farm Stock ranks. David has been involved in the livestock trade since the early nineties.   He has a wealth of experience in dealing with prime stock and negotiations with abattoirs,  but he also has in depth knowledge of the store and breeding stock trade and it is intended that in his new role he will introduce a new service in this area to Farm Stock members.   David took over the role from Jim Manderson on 1st June 2010.

Organic OTM Cattle

We are currently looking for Organic OTM cattle.   We have a date of Thursday 10th June.   Anyone with Organic OTM Cattle should contact the office, no later than Monday 7th June.

Farm Stock AGM

Please note that the company's AGM will take place on Tuesday 13th July 2010 at the Tinto Hotel, Symington, Biggar at 7pm prompt.   The meeting will be followed by supper, to which all members are cordially invited.

New Group Strengthens Farm Stock (December 2009)

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Caledonian Organics, the largest organic livestock co-operative in Scotland, has decided to become the sixth shareholder in Farm Stock (Scotland) Ltd with effect from December 1st 2009. Like the other member groups of Farm Stock, Caledonian Organics will retain its individual identity and Limited Company status, and will have the right to appoint two Directors to the Farm Stock Board. more...

Farm Stock's New Chairman (December 2009)

The Board of Directors have much pleasure in announcing the appointment of Ian Watson as the new Chairman of Farm Stock (Scotland) Ltd. more...

Check Your Carbon Footprint (December 2009)

With the current spotlight on global warming and CO2 emissions from agriculture, Dunbia in conjunction with Sainsbury’s, are attempting to pre-empt the ‘give up meat to save the planet’ lobby by carbon foot-printing key suppliers and have offered this service to Farm Stock members. more...