Sold for 13,000 gns 127th Oban autumn sale: champion fetches impressive 13,000 gns
At the 127th Oban Autumn Sale, Catriona Akeko of Balrownie fetched 13,000 gns, while 13-year-old Tara Adams shone as the overall young handler.
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John Sleigh is the Editor of The Scottish Farmer. He previously was the Northern Editor and was appointed Editor in August 2023. Before working for The Scottish Farmer, John was Scotland Editor for the Irish Farmers Journal. He has also worked for the National Farmers Union of Scotland and the Scottish Parliament.
John Sleigh is the Editor of The Scottish Farmer. He previously was the Northern Editor and was appointed Editor in August 2023. Before working for The Scottish Farmer, John was Scotland Editor for the Irish Farmers Journal. He has also worked for the National Farmers Union of Scotland and the Scottish Parliament.
At the 127th Oban Autumn Sale, Catriona Akeko of Balrownie fetched 13,000 gns, while 13-year-old Tara Adams shone as the overall young handler.
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