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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President delighted to welcome new IAAS members
A group of new members have been welcomed to the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS). Six Scottish students in year three of the Livestock Market Operations and Management course at Harper Adams University in Shropshire were...
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Sensible steps critical for lower carbon farming
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has reiterated its support for moves towards lower carbon farming as the Scottish Government announced £40m of funding to support climate change ambitions. But Executive Director Neil Wilson has again...
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Harper Adams graduate receives top livestock industry award
The academic achievements of a hard-working Scottish student have been rewarded with a prestigious livestock industry accolade. Judith Cowie was presented with the MJ Thomson Award as she graduated from the Livestock Market Operations and Management course at Harper...
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Brian Pack: An appreciation from the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland
Brian Pack will quite rightfully be remembered as a major force in Scotland’s livestock industry. His influence on farming and rural affairs across the country was immense, as has been clear from the tributes paid to him following his...
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