Agri-art on show in calendar for causes
A special calendar featuring agricultural images taken by farmers across the north and north-east is now available to buy from ANM Group.
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North-east MSP mixed up in lobbying controversy expected to learn fate next week
A north-east MSP mixed up in a lobbying controversy is expected to learn his fate next week.
ANM Group’s £5k donation for charity
Staff at north-east farmers’ co-operative ANM Group have raised £5,500 for charity.
Fears housing plan could be latest proposal to be thwarted for Moray mart site
The latest bid to breathe fresh life into a wasteland in Moray’s biggest town could be about to be thwarted.
Farmers urged to adopt fodder plan to ease winter shortages
Livestock farmers have been urged to create a winter fodder plan.
Councillors could approve demolition of north-east abattoir despite its replacement being under threat
Councillors could approve the demolition of a north-east abattoir, just days after the developers said its replacement might not go ahead.
Proposals for new north-east abattoir in balance due to planning conditions
Proposals for a new abattoir at the north-east’s largest mart hang in the balance due to planning conditions, a developer has claimed.
Livestock auctioneer speaks out against use of rye in AD plants
A leading livestock auctioneer has spoken out against the use of rye in anaerobic digestion (AD) plants.
Lobby row MSP tried to contact planning officers over north-east mart extension
Lobbying row MSP Peter Chapman attempted to contact Aberdeenshire Council officials to discuss a planning application lodged by a business he had invested in.
ANM remains upbeat as industry sales beefed up by good weather
Sales of breeding stock have been boosted by the good weather and quick grass growth, according to Aberdeen and Northern Marts (ANM).
Helen Rickard to rejoin ANM livestock auction team
Aberdeen & Northern Marts (ANM) has appointed a new auctioneer and announced plans to train two existing members of staff in the art of auctioneering.
North-east Tory MSP Peter Chapman quits over Thainstone lobbying row
A Tory MSP has quit his front bench role at Holyrood after failing to mention he holds 50,000 shares in the business he lobbied councillors to support.
Decision to delay expansion of Thainstone will harm north-east economy, developers claim
The owners of the north-east’s biggest mart have claimed the region’s economy will suffer after councillors delayed a decision on a £5 million expansion.
Decision on expansion of north-east business park delayed
A decision on a key aspect of the expansion of a north-east business park has been delayed.
ANM prepares for annual pedigree bull sale at Thainstone
Aberdeen & Northern Marts (ANM) is preparing to host two major cattle sales next week.
ANM hails strong year with £36,000 members’ trading bonus
ANM Group has hailed a successful year with members set to receive their share of a £36,000 trading bonus.
Co-op hails record £6m investment by members
North-east farmers’ co-operative ANM Group has hailed a record amount of share capital investment by members.
£4million cash boost for new meat-processing plant
A new meat processing facility in the north east has received an unexpected £4million boost from the Scottish Government.
Alan back at ANM Group on board
A well-known face at ANM Group is set to join the board just months after retiring from the company.
Aberdeen cancer charity raises £120K following Red Hot Chilli Pipers headlined event
A north-east cancer charity has been paid by the piper to the tune of £120,000.
Telehandler tops Thainstone machinery sale at £27,500
A top price of £27,500 was paid for a 2014 JCB 535 telehandler at the latest Thainstone specialist plant, machinery and equipment sale.
ANM Group bolsters its land and estates team
North-east farmers’ co-operative ANM Group has appointed a new rural surveyor to its land and estates division.
Govals bullock takes champion prize at ANM anniversary event
A father and daughter duo from Forfar were crowned cream of the crop at the 28th anniversary show and sale of store cattle at Thainstone yesterday.
Fears plans to convert former Moray mart into houses could increase flooding risk at nearby homes
Plans to transform a former auction site and waste land in Moray into a housing complex have been dealt a fresh blow.
New ANM auctioneer for Buchan area appointed
Aberdeen and Northern Marts – the marts division of north-east farmers’ co-operative ANM Group – has appointed a new auctioneer to serve the Buchan area.
ANM Group appoints new board member
The driving force behind an award-winning Aberdeenshire farm shop is to join the board of north-east farmers’ co-operative ANM Group in the new year.
ANM Group honours mart stalwarts
North-east farmers’ co-operative ANM Group honoured the long service of six members of staff at its directors’ Christmas lunch.
Young farmers converge at ANM Group HQ for day of competitions
Young farmers from across the north of Scotland competed in a range of competitions at the Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs (SAYFC) north region agri weekend.
PICTURES: Large attendance for Christmas Classic
This year’s 25th anniversary Christmas Classic attracted a large attendance throughout Monday afternoon and evening and all day Tuesday this week to view the best of north-east beef cattle and sheep at the annual event which is organised by Aberdeen and Northern Marts with NorthLink Ferries as main sponsor.
IN PICTURES: ANM’s Christmas Classic events from through the years
Aberdeen Northern Marts has shared some of its favourite photos with us from past Christmas Classic events. Looking forward to the next one? You won’t have to wait long. The 25th Aberdeen Christmas Classic will be held at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, on November 27 and 28 and sponsored by NorthLink Ferries. For more information, click here.
ANM Group issues final call for Aberdeen Christmas Classic entries
The deadline is fast approaching for final entries for this year’s Aberdeen Christmas Classic event.
Mart’s silver celebrations lead to £32,000 boost for charities
North-east farmers’ co-operative ANM Group has raised more than £30,000 for charity as part of efforts to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its base in the north.