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Jalex tops Kelso shearling record at 10k

Jalex ram is a sale topper By The Newsroom

The Jalex Genes ram sale has built up a solid reputation with both commercial and pedigree sheep farmers who seek out the modern clean, flashy Suffolk rams that will breed lambs to suit todays marketplace. It takes place on farm at Gloverstown Road, Randalstown on Friday evening 18th August at 6.30pm. Pic: Agriimages

Bidding at the ringside is complemented by online bidding via marteye Libby Clarke

Ewe lambs which have just been weaned are heading to new pasture on the Kilwaughter farm of Robert Workman.

The Jalex Genes Ram Sale takes place on Friday evening 18th July Libby Clarke

Ewe lambs which have just been weaned are heading to new pasture on the Kilwaughter farm of Robert Workman.

The Jalex Genes Ram Sale takes place on Friday evening 18th July Libby Clarke

Jalex Transform is considered to be the best bull ever bred by James Alexander, and ordinarily would have been destined to travel to Carlisle for the October Sale. Due to work commitments the decision has been taken to sell this multi award winning bull on 18th August on farm at Gloverstown Road, Randalstown. Bidding is also available on marteye.

Jalex Transform has chalked up an array of awards Libby Clarke

The reserve junior champion was Johnstown Toffee exhibited by Niall Forsythe, Banbridge. Picture: Kathryn Shaw, Agri-Images

Irish breeders are renowned for top-class cattle Julie Hazelton

The Champion Suffolk cross from the recent Antrim Show.

Champion from Antrim first to be sold at Jalex Gimmer Sale

An exciting new sale from the Jalex team has just been announced with a joint Jalex ram and in-calf heifer sale planned for Friday evening 18th August with the sale starting sharp at 6.30pm. Auctioneer James Little catches up with James Alexander on a recent visit to the farm where he was very impressed with the quality of rams and heifers to be included in the sale.

This promises to be a fantastic sale evening Libby Clarke

Clive and Joel Richardson, Portadown run a successful commercial sheep enterprise on the outskirts of Portadown. Their tried and trusted source for flock replacements and stock rams is James Alexander who hosts a breeding sale on farm each season at Randalstown. Pic: Agriimages

This is the biggest selection of sheep to date Libby Clarke

James Alexander has announced details for his on-farm breeding sheep sale which is now firmly established as a firm favourite with commercial sheep producers. H&H will conduct the auction which takes place at Gloverstown Road, Randalstown on Saturday 29th July. Picture: Alfie Shaw

The Jalex sale is planned for July 29th Ruth Rodgers

The record breaking Tidy Dancer which sold for £23,000 to Newtownglen Farm, Cushendall.

£23k Tidy Dancer breaks records at Jalex sale Joanne Knox

James Alexander.

Harrison & Hetherington reunite with Jalex Livestock Joanne Knox

Set your sights on the Jalex Select Sale which will take place on Saturday 29th April

Pre sale viewings welcome for Jalex Select Heifers By The Newsroom

Tidy Dancer is catalogued as lot 10 at the forthcoming Jalex Select 1 Sale

Set your sights on the first Jalex Sale of the year! By The Newsroom

The Jalex online sale is a real opportunity to tap into leading geentics from the reserve top placed flock in the UK

Jalex Jewels in lamb Suffolk sale now live By The Newsroom

All stock at the Winter Wonders Jalex Heifer Sale will be eligible for immediate export to UK and the majority will be able to move to south of Ireland. Full information on each lot and export status will be available to view on the online catalogue www.jalexlivestock.com and marteye.ie

Jalex full steam ahead for Winter Wonders Sale

Jack Smyth and Emma McElhill topped the Great Bonanza Suffolk Sale at 8500 guineas with their homebred gimmer.

Great Bonanza Suffolk Female Sale hits heights of 8500 guineas Joanne Knox

Jalex females heading to the Great Bonanza Sale this Saturday (5 November) which takes place at 88 Gloverstown Road, Randalstown. Image: Alfie Shaw

Jalex flock selected as Reserve Best Flock of Suffolk Sheep in the UK Joanne Knox

There are 9 classy females included from Jack Smyths Bessiebell flock including this flashy entry sired by Frongoy Rocket.

Top drawer entry for Great Bonanza Suffolk Female Sale By The Newsroom

The use of Cogent sexed ultra 4M semen is a progressive move by farmer James Alexander who recognises that his potential buyers value having a superior genetic heifer calf in utero when selecting herd replacements from him

Jalex Sale heifers carrying mostly heifer calves due to sexed semen Libby Clarke

Farm Minister Edwin Poots MLA (left) attended all of the local shows held in 2022

Reflections on a local show seasonthat delivered so much Richard Halleron

Two local businesses make the awards cut By The Newsroom

A super lamb bred by McEldowney Brothers out of hoggets bought at James Alexanders on farm breeding sheep sale last season.

1200 head to go under the hammer at Jalex Gimmer Sale By The Newsroom

Auctioneer James Little chats to James Alexander as they discuss plans for the forthcoming Annual on-farm Jalex Flock gimmer sale which is set to take place on Wednesday evening 3rd August at 7pm sharp

Jalex gear up for big on farm gimmer sale By The Newsroom

The winner (right) and runner-up in the Danske/Bank Northern Ireland Shows' Association Championship. Holding the ewes are Amy Presho and Trevor Bell. Adding their congratulations are Graham Furey, president Northern Ireland Shows Association; John Barclay, who judged the class plus Danske Bank's Mark Forsythe and his son Jack

Super Saturday at Castlewellan Show Richard Halleron

There are two bulls included in the sale including this son of Trueman Natkingcole (Lot 55) and a well made Blue (Lot 56)

Jalex Select an absolute must for suckler farmers By The Newsroom

There are over 200 in calf heifers set to go under the hammer at the Jalex Select sale which takes place on farm at 88 Gloverstown Road Randalstown on Saturday 30th April. 50 of these are due from sale date onwards with the remainder to calve in August / September.

Plan to attend the Jalex Select Sale By The Newsroom

A happy James at the show

Rare Breed: ‘A good coloured rosette’ is the aim as episode 9 heads to Balmoral ... Joanne Knox

Leading Borderway auctioneer ‘delighted’ to host first on-farm sale in Northern ... Joanne Knox

Will it be Lot 10 that is top of your shopping list? A real powerhouse Limousin heifer that was previously shown successfully. One of the best they have ever offered for sale, carries a Limousin heifer calf.

Bidding is now live for Jalex Select Sale

Olive Elliott at the docks collecting her 700 turkey chicks

Rare Breed returns to UTV with a new farming family and a new time slot Joanne Knox

Stephen Gibson.

Rare Breed - A Farming Year: Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming 10th s... Joanne Knox

The entire in calf heifer portion of the Jalex Pedigree Limousin are catalogued in the on-farm sale to be held at James Alexanders, Randalstown on Friday 22nd October, 7pm. This batch includes a full sister to Jalex Mya, who was Limousin Champion and Reserve Interbreed Champion at the recent Balmoral Show.

200 head catalogued for Jalex Select 4 - The Big One! By The Newsroom

Lots 17 and 33 are just two of the show quality in calf heifers that will be sold at the Jalex Timed Auction running between 17-20th September. All details are available to view on marteye.ie with the first lot closing on Monday 20th at 7pm

The countdown is on to Jalex Timed Sale By The Newsroom

Here come the boys! Get ready for Jalex Genes Tup sale

James Alexander is hosting his annual on-farm breeding sheep sale on Saturday 31st August at 88 Gloverstown Road, Randalstown. Over 1000 head will go under the hammer, and are considered to be the best selection the Jalex sheep enterprise have offered to date.

Jalex breeding sheep sale planned for 31st July By The Newsroom

Hitting the headlines at £7500 was this exceptional British Blue heifer which sold to Chris Johnston, Fivemiletown.

215 Jalex heifers average £2,450 By The Newsroom

Margaret Little chatting about getting more space of calves for next year.

Curtain comes down on UTV ‘Rare Breed’ By The Newsroom

Checking Zara's handiwork

Silage, sheep and selling cattle on TV Una Culkin

The Alexander children

Episode sees Rare Breed farmers show resilience during lockdown Una Culkin

James and Sinead Douglas, Co. Meath secured Lot 11 at £5000

Sale surpasses expectations Una Culkin

Zara and Kenny

Hit farming series ‘Rare Breed – a farming year’ returns for 9th series By The Newsroom

Kelly O’Kane from Ballymena is congratulated by Richard Primrose, Bank of Ireland after successfully winning the prestegious Champion Calf class sponsored by the Royal Smithfield Club

Records smashed left, right and centre at championship Staff Reporter

Over 1000 breeding shape are to come under the hammer at the Jalex Production Sale to be held on farm at Gloverstocn Road, Randalstown on Thursday evening 30th July 7pm.

1000 head to be sold at Jalex breeding sheep sale By The Newsroom

Paul Elwood of HVS Animal Health

Almost 80% conception rate in Jalex heifers in synchronised AI trial By The Newsroom