The Prince’s Countryside Fund Needs Your Views on UK Livestock Auction Marts
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has commissioned academic researchers at the University of Exeter to undertake a study on the social benefit, functions of, and prospects for, livestock auction marts in the UK.
The Fund would like to hear from auctioneers, livestock owners and any other stakeholders who use auction marts as they research the unique contribution these businesses make to the UK’s rural communities. People have until 28th February to share their views at www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk.
The research, backed by the Livestock Auctioneers Association, wants to find out what livestock auction marts contribute to the agricultural sector, the rural economy and communities and the countryside.
Claire Saunders, Director of The Prince’s Countryside Fund said: “We have commissioned this research following our work with the Livestock Auctioneers Association. We understand that Auction Marts are often at the heart of their agricultural communities, however, we are aware of the difficulties that many of these businesses are facing. We hope that this research will offer practical recommendations to help them prepare for the future and ensure their long term survival.”
Professor Michael Winter OBE, Professor of Land Economy and Society at the Centre for Rural Policy Research at the University of Exeter, said: “We are anxious to hear from all those with a stake and interest in the future of livestock market in the UK, to help us identify examples of good practice as markets adapt to changing demands and circumstances.”
Evidence should be submitted by February 28th 2020.
For further information or interview requests please contact Ellie Jesson, Communications Manager at The Prince’s Countryside Fund on ejesson@countrysidefund.org.uk or 020 7566 8792.
The Prince’s Countryside Fund was established by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2010 and aims to enhance the prospects of family farm businesses and the quality of rural life. We believe that the British countryside is our most valuable natural asset and its contribution to our everyday life cannot be underestimated.
- To help support and secure the future of the countryside we:
- Provide more than £1m each year in grant and programme funding to projects across the UK thanks to support from our partners, events and donations
- Celebrate and promote the value of the countryside
- Lead projects to strengthen farm businesses, such as The Prince’s Farm Resilience Programme
- Commission research into issues affecting farming families and rural communities
- Bring together individuals and businesses to help tackle current challenges
- Help communities in crisis through our Emergency Fund
To find out more, visit the Fund’s website at www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk
Auction Mart Research
Written evidence submitted to the Livestock Auction Mart Project will be used for both academic purposes and by the Prince’s Countryside Fund as part of their work in supporting livestock auctions.
To respond to the call for evidence please visit http://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/research/centres/crpr/research/projects/project/index.php?id=653
Evidence submitted may be published in full or in part for academic reporting purposes and disseminated at academic conferences, seminars, etc.
Your contribution will remain entirely anonymous unless you wish to be named. When you submit your evidence please state clearly one of the following preferences:
- I do not wish my name/organisation name to be included in any published results.
- I am happy to have my name/organisation name included in published list of organisations/individuals submitting evidence but do not consent to quotes being attributed to myself/my organisation.
- I am happy to have my name/organisation name included in published list of organisations/individuals submitting evidence and to having quotes attributed to myself/my organisation.
The information provided to us will not be used other than for the purposes described above and third parties will not be allowed access to it (except as may be required by the law). Your data will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act, which means data will be anonymised and kept securely, indefinitely.
Submission of evidence is deemed to reflect consent for data to be used for research purposes.
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