Published: 24/09/2024 By Greg Ridout
A tremendous crowd descended on Sparsholt in Hampshire on Tuesday, as our Agricultural Auctions experts held two significant dispersal sales on one day.The dispersals held on behalf of the Chilbolton Down Farm Partnership and Moor Court Farm Partnership signalled a change in farming policy for the two operations.
During the run-up to the sale, an outstanding catalogue of well-maintained, high-quality machinery had been advertised widely, drawing interest from far and wide. In addition to machinery and equipment, the sales included a significant entry of sheep-handling equipment and workshop tools. At one point in the day, over 300 cars were parked at Moor Court Farm, and the highest-ever online following logged in to the sale—no mean feat considering that there was absolutely no mobile reception on site!
Auctioneer Greg Ridout reported a solid trade, mainly to the private sector, with machinery heading as far afield as Scotland, Ireland, and everywhere between.
"Would-be purchasers are drawn to genuine dispersal sales of such well-maintained machinery and equipment as was offered here, and it has been a privilege to conduct the sales on behalf of highly regarded farming businesses. Holding both sales on one day was a bold move. However, the tremendous on-field and online attendance resulting in strong trade on the day proves it was the right thing to do. I must credit the Symonds & Sampson team and members of both farming businesses, who worked incredibly hard to ensure the day went smoothly". Find the sale highlights click here
There’s barely time to dry out before the next dispersal sale, which takes place this Saturday (28th September) at Beaulieu Wood Farm, Buckland Newton; find details of this and the final onsite sale of the Autumn near Sherborne next month here.
Meanwhile, contact Greg on 01935 382909, and for further information about the services our Agricultural Auctions department can offer here.
Main image: John Deere X9, Sold for £233,000
