This week on Over The Farm Gate we’re talking livestock, from market analysis to the women in making great strides in auction marts. Over the last month, prime cattle prices have dropped but remain historically high for this time of year, despite reduced slaughter numbers. Our sister company Urner Barry has been delving into the UK beef markets in their beef chats podcast, with discussions on supply, social distancing at plants, and the winter weather. With this in mind, as it's National Careers Week with International Women’s Day approaching, we’re focusing on the remarkable women working in live auction marts and how we can encourage more young people to consider a career in the sector. Jez Fredenburgh speaks to Sam Hogg, a Qualified Auctioneer at C&D Auction Marts and Judith Cowie, a livestock Office Manager at Wallets Marts. Both women have forged successful careers working in live auction marts, and we're finding out how they have done it. LinksCheck out Urner Barry’s UK beef chats podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/urner-barry-podcastsFind out more about C&D Auction Marts: http://www.cdauctionmarts.co.uk/Find out more about Wallet Marts: https://walletsmarts.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
