Some breeding sales to recommence under strict operating guidelines for Coronavirus
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has updated its advice to auction marts following consultation with the Scottish Government, in efforts to support firms to continue trading responsibly throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. IAAS has also confirmed...
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Professionalism praised as auctioneers and traders adapt to Covid-19 rules at marts
Auction mart executives have thanked buyers, sellers and hauliers for their response to strict measures put in place to ensure trade can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic. Customers have also praised the professionalism of staff in handling sales and...
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IAAS issues updated advice to auction marts in light of lockdown status for Covid-19
Institute tightens measures to try and sustain trade during lockdown The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has updated its advice to auction marts in efforts to support firms to continue trading responsibly throughout the COVID-19 outbreak....
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IAAS issues updated advice to marts to support continued trade amid coronavirus outbreak
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has recommended that its members maintain tight measures at markets – and encourage only essential attendance – as it supports firms to continue trading responsibly throughout the Covid-19 outbreak. IAAS,...
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Marts seek “key worker” designation
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS), the representative body for livestock markets, valuers and auctioneers across Scotland, is demanding a rethink of the Scottish Government’s approach towards allocating key worker status in response to the Covid-19...
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Auction marts trade as normal despite coronavirus outbreak
Auction mart businesses across Scotland are open and trading normally despite the coronavirus outbreak. The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS), the trade body which represents all of Scotland’s auction mart firms, is working closely with its...
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Young auctioneers raise issues in Scottish Parliament
A group of young auctioneers discussed issues facing livestock marts and the wider rural economy as they met MSPs in the Scottish Parliament. A collection of younger members of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) met...
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Institute demands immigration policy rethink
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) is demanding a rethink of UK Government proposals for migration rules which threaten the entire rural economy. Executive Director Neil Wilson has written to Scottish Secretary Alister Jack to stress...
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IAAS supports meat industry call for better climate change measurement
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has added its weight to calls for a rethink over how climate change is measured. President Scott Donaldson is among 16 leading industry figures to sign a joint statement urging...
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Scottish marts secure £482m in livestock sales
Livestock sold through Scotland’s auction marts fetched £482.5 million last year, official figures show. Statistics compiled by the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) reveal that almost 2.7 million head of livestock were sold by auctioneering firms in 2019. Total...
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