Month: March 2021

It will remain quite windy with frequent blustery showers and some sunny spells. However the rain will be heavy with hail and thunder. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10C with fresh and gusty westerly winds. In the evening it will be mixed with some lear spells and heavy showers continuing overnight affecting most areas with possible hail and thunder. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5C with fresh and gusty southwest…

Bovine TB in Ireland continues to be a significant challenge and will be discussed at the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine today (Tuesday 9 March). Key stakeholders will appear before the committee to discuss how to bring about the eradication of the disease. Committee chair Jackie Cahill, TD, said: “In 2016 Ireland reached a historical low number of Bovine TB cases. However, it has increased each year…

Farming remains overwhelmingly male in Ireland, with just 12 per cent of Irish farmers, revealed the Irish Farmers’ Association. Prof Sally Shortall, who is Professor of Rural Economy at Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy believes the reason there are so few women in farming is because culturally it is a very male industry. “It’s very much the tradition that fathers pass the land to their sons,” she said. “That…

It will be a mainly dry start to Wednesday, with a few sunny spells but rain will push into the west and southwest through the morning, becoming widespread during the afternoon with some heavier rain showers expected. However, it will become quite windy as moderate southerly winds get stronger through the day. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13C. In the evening it will be wet and windy. There will be…

The Irish Government is to trial flying live calf exports to Europe from May after coming under scrutiny about the lengthy live export journeys made by the animals. Thousands of young dairy calves are shipped to mainland Europe each year from Ireland for veal. However, a European Parliament committee of inquiry has investigated alleged failures across Europe in enforcing rules on protecting transported animals.  Teagasc is leading the project to…

Farming for Nature is a national scheme that works with farmers to enhance the natural health of the countryside. The initiative aims to encourage and support farmers to play a positive role in conserving nature on their land.  Farmers are given practical insights through a range of short films, podcasts, newsletters, webinars and farm walks, along with a stronger voice in tackling biodiversity and climate change. The independent project began…

It will be cloudy for Scotland, Northern Ireland, central and northern England with rain at times. Some sunshine in southern areas.  Still fine for many on Tuesday before turning increasingly unsettled with spells of rain and strong winds on Wednesday. Windy with blustery showers on Thursday. 

This week will gradually turn more unsettled, with worse weather by the middle of the week.  Today, it is going to be a dry start to the day with sunny spells. Rain and drizzle will push into the west and northwest in the morning and gradually spread eastwards during the day. As the rain spreads it will become patchier with many eastern areas avoiding the showers. Highest temperatures of 7…

https://www.livestock-live.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?op=detail&Mart=MWLIS&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=593902 Pedigree Bull Sale today at Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society Limited. Top price was lot 27 selling online with LSL for €3,900.00 Watch all the action live and on-demand at www.lslauctions.com/tv

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M262&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=364&SearchAuctionID=101397 Stand-out lot from Gortatlea Mart. Take a look at these two in Lot 1001, including a sort after 5 star cow & a 4 star Belgian blue calf at foot. Sold for 2720. Check out the all new ‘LSL TV’ https://www.lslauctions.com/tv

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=CORRIN&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=616777 Must see from Corrin Cork Co-Op Marts. Not long calved, great investment, pedigree heifer in Lot 25 sold for 2500. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

There will be a mix of cloud and sunny spells on Saturday with the best of the weather in the eastern half of the country. While generally a dry day, on the coastal fringes of Munster and Connacht there is a risk of showers. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9C, with light to moderate south easterly winds. LSL News.

It will be a fine and settled start to the weekend with sharp frost overnight. There will be cloudier conditions and outbreaks of rain across of Scotland and Northern Ireland before spreading south eastwards. LSL News.

Friday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Fri 5 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 1.89/kgCHX 2.70/kgLMX 2.54/kgLMX,CHX 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,CHX, 390kg 2.97/kg 1160.00LMX,CHX, 344kg 2.97/kg 1020.00CHX, 335kg 2.87/kg 960.00LMX, 395kg 2.86/kg 1130.00CHX, 385kg 2.70/kg 1040.00CHX, 382kg 2.62/kg 1000.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Fri 5 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 2.20/kgBBX 2.37/kgCHX 2.49/kgCHX,LMX 2.71/kgHEX 2.08/kgLMX 2.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 400kg 2.85/kg 1140.00CHX,LMX, 444kg 2.75/kg 1220.00CHX, 435kg 2.71/kg 1180.00CHX, 442kg 2.69/kg 1190.00CHX, 405kg 2.69/kg 1090.00LMX, 445kg…

Northern Ireland generated nearly half of its energy from renewable sources last year, according to a new Government report.   Published by the Department for Economy, the report outlines the percentage of electricity consumption generated from renewable sources and the types of renewable energy used in Northern Ireland.  There was a 5.6 per cent increase in renewable energy used compared to the previous year. The greatest proportion of the region’s renewable…

A grant scheme to fund the conservation and preservation of traditional farms buildings has opened for applications, the Agriculture Minister announced. Minister Charlie McConalogue said €1.25 million has been secured for the 2021 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, which will be online this year. “The earliest structure supported on the scheme so far dates from the early 15th century, still standing, still functional,” he said. “The greenest building is…

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=GORT&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=614698 One of the favourite lots of the day. Pure bred heifer, in-calf due the 22nd March. Have you seen Lot 703 from Gort Co Operative Mart Ltd last night? Sold for 2300. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M166&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=611987 First prize winner sold in Carrigallen Mart GVM Group. A grand bullock in Lot 501 sold for 1780. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Dry at first with sunny spells and overnight frosts. It is likely to continue being dry for the south and east, while cloud and patchy rain will push into parts of the north and west. LSL News.

Friday will be dry for most of the day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells, the best of the weather will be in the eastern half of the country. Some rain will affect the Munster and Connacht coasts. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9C. Light to moderate, with southeasterly winds. In the evening the rain and drizzle will move into Connacht and Munster, but dry elsewhere with some…

Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgCHX 2.46/kgHEX 2.27/kgLMX 2.29/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 345kg 2.55/kg 880.00HEX, 360kg 2.44/kg 880.00CHX, 360kg 2.36/kg 850.00LMX, 335kg 2.36/kg 790.00LMX, 385kg 2.31/kg 890.00LMX, 385kg 2.21/kg 850.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 2.01/kgBK 2.30/kgCHX 2.40/kgHEX 2.14/kgLMX 2.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 435kg 2.67/kg 1160.00CHX, 420kg 2.62/kg 1100.00CHX, 485kg 2.62/kg 1270.00CHX, 445kg 2.61/kg 1160.00LMX, 405kg 2.59/kg 1050.00BK, 455kg 2.57/kg 1170.00…

Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 26kg 3.61/kg 95.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.30/kg 90.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.30/kg 87.00SHEEP, 24kg 3.08/kg 74.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.97/kg 85.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.48/kg 62.00 SHEEP 30-40kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 34kg 3.44/kg 117.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.43/kg 120.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.36/kg 115.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.35/kg 122.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.33/kg 120.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.28/kg 130.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Thu 4 Mar Avg…

Four Irish co-operatives are among 18 finalists shortlisted from across the European Union, in the European Awards for Co-operative Innovation.  Organised by COGECA, the European Association of Agri-Cooperatives, the awards are considered the ‘Oscars’ for innovation in co-operative industries, marking innovation and excellence in the agri-food, fishery and forestry sectors. The Irish co-operative organisations shortlisted are Dairygold, FRS Network, Glanbia and the National Federation of Group Water Schemes. The theme…

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has decided to postpone all regional events this year due to the coronavirus. Following the recent Government announcements the popular NSA summer events in Wales, Northern Ireland, southwest and northern England will not take place in 2021. Meanwhile, the NSA Scottish executive committee had already made the decision to postpone Scot Sheep until next June.  NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the association was disappointed…

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=LISTO&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=607503 Big interest in this outstanding red heifer at Listowel Livestock Mart. A born milker in Lot 736 had 9 online bidders after her. She sold for 2040 at 495KG. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=BALLIN&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=607830 Must see lot of the past 24 hours! Sound and right for breeding, this big heifer in Lot 99E at Ballinasloe Cooperative Livestock Mart, sold for 2940. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

A cloudy start to the day and it will feel quite chilly with a moderate easterly breeze. Most of the country will be dry but there will be some showers around. Highest temperatures between 5 to 8C and reaching 9 or 10 in southwest Munster.  On Thursday night, it will be mostly dry and cloudy with some clear spells. There will be a few light showers in the east and…

Showery rain clearing south then fine and dry with sunny spells. Cold with some hard night frosts. Cloud and rain pushing into the far northwest later Saturday.  LSL News.

Between 400 to 500 new farmers are expected to join the Organic Farming Scheme, which opened this week.  The reopening, is expected to result in an increase of up to 30 per cent in the number of farmers who operate organically in Ireland this year. Announcing the opening, Minister Pippa Hackett said: “This is a really good scheme, which provides farmers with the support they need to go organic so…

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced funding for livestock marts to enhance their ICT infrastructure. Livestock marts can apply to the Department for a grant of a maximum of €5,000 to cover 50 per cent of its expenditure on ICT infrastructure under the scheme. Minister Charlie McConalogue said: “Every year, nearly three million cattle and sheep are sold through livestock marts. Maintaining viable sales outlets for…