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Being at the heart of the action is what Ben Wilson enjoys most. Sarah Todd meets the teenage auctioneer who is bidding to be the best

Meg Elliott on the rise in prices for stock

With upland farmers concerned for the future, reporter Rachael Brown looks at the sheep market.

After breeding pedigree Charolais cattle for the past 25 years, the Blyth family look ahead to this month’s Stirling bull sales and reflect on the herd’s success so far

Russell Steer on Westcountry prices

Stephen Dodsworth on the future of marts

Cattle prices had fallen since hitting highs in May, but tighter supplies seem to have halted the fall

Ted Ogden on progress of autumn sales

High hopes for sales after good season

The marts are still as important as ever to the rural community. And these classic images show they always have been.