July 2021 - Page 2 of 5 - LSL Auctions News

EU ban on single-use plastics could threaten maize farming

Irish farmers and contractors are concerned that a new EU ban on single-use plastics could have a detrimental affect on maize production. The new EU directive, which came into force on 3 July, no longer allows the use of oxo-degradable plastic which is used to grow nearly all of the country’s maize. The plastic creates a micro-climate, with the hot and dry conditions helping to produce high quality maize for cattle…

Beast at Carnew Mart, heavy Charolais Bull in Lot 228 sold for €2200

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M100-1015939 Did you miss this beast on Friday night? Popular lot at Carnew Mart, this heavy Charolais bull in Lot 228: CH – DOB: 03/12/2011 – Owners: 3 – QA: N – Days in Herd: – 3Mv, sold for €2200.00. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV App for Smart TVs, LG TV, Android…

Popular Limousin outfit at Ballinasloe Co-Op Mart, Lot 316 sold for €2130

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-BALLIN-1017738 Big interest in this limousin outfit at Ballinasloe Cooperative Livestock Mart this weekend. Take a look at Lot 316: LMX – DOB: 04/03/2014 – Owners: 6 – Export: N – QA: N – Days in Herd: – 6Mv, Breed: LMX – DOB: 19/06/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: Y – QA: N – Days in Herd: – 1Mv. Sold online for €2130.00 via LSL Auctions. Replay the clip on LSL TV. Check out…

Ireland: Weather Forecast Saturday & Sunday

Saturday will be mainly dry with sunshine for most but hazier in the east. Isolated showers in Munster and Connacht later in the day. Highest temperatures of 23 to 27C, in light to moderate northeasterly breeze. Sunday will be sunny with scattered showers developing in the afternoon. Staying warm with highest temperatures of 22 to 26C, in light to moderate northerly breezes. LSL News.

UK: Weather Forecast Saturday to Tuesday

It will be dry, sunny and very warm in the north but cooler near the North Sea coasts. Heavy showers and thunderstorms in the south. Heavy showers in the south on Sunday, mainly dry elsewhere. Further heavy showers on Monday, mainly in the east and in the south on Tuesday. Rain at times in the far north. LSL News.

Demand for Irish pig meat products dampened due to Covid-19

Restrictions on international travel and tourism along with the slow reopening of foodservice across Europe have slowed demand for pig meat products. This time of year would normally see high demand in Spain, Portugal, France and southern European countries. There is also reduced demand from China. Quotes have emerged showing that there is a significant price differential of 8 per cent to 10 per cent between suppliers to the different…

UK Government looks into egg scanning tech to prevent mass slaughter of male chicks

The UK Government is considering outlawing the mass slaughter of new-born male chicks which are killed because they cannot lay eggs and are unwanted for meat. France announced this week it would joining Germany in banning the slaughter of day-old male chicks in commercial hatcheries from 2022 by ensuring breeders use egg scanners. Now the Department for the Environment is looking at egg scanning technology that can detect the sex…

Stand-out lot at GVM Group Tullamore Mart. Super Charolais cow in Lot 871, sold online for €2070

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M198-1012998 StandStand-out lot at GVM Group Tullamore Mart GVM Group yesterday. Did you see Lot 871? Super Charolais cow: Sex: F – Breed: CHX – DOB: 24/04/2011 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – TB: 13/08/2020, sold online for €2070.00 via LSL Auctions. Replay the video clip on LSL TV. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV App for…

Big interest in Lot 710 at Gort Co-Op last night. Limousin outfit sells for €2100

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-GORT-1014276 Big interest in Lot 710 at Gort Co Operative Mart last night. One of the most replayed videos on LSL TV in the last 24 hours! Take a look at this Limousin outfit: Sex: F – Breed: LMX – DOB: 17/09/2015 – Owners: 2 – Export: N – TB: 30/11/2020, Sex: M – Breed: LMX – DOB: 09/05/2021 – Owners: 2 – Export: N. They sold online for €2100.00 via LSLAuctions.com Check…

Ireland: Weather Forecast Friday 23 July

Friday will be another warm or hot with good sunny spells. Scattered heavy showers or thunderstorms will develop in south Leinster and drift through the midlands into south Connacht and north Munster through the afternoon. Largely dry and sunny elsewhere. Highest temperatures of 26 to 29C. LSL News.

Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 22-07-2021

Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Thu 22 Jul Avg Price/KgAAX 2.33/kgBK 2.40/kgCHX 2.71/kgHEX 2.06/kgJEX 1.47/kgSIX 2.20/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 380kg 2.87/kg 1090.00CHX, 360kg 2.81/kg 1010.00LMX, 340kg 2.74/kg 930.00CHX, 390kg 2.64/kg 1030.00AAX, 330kg 2.61/kg 860.00BK, 350kg 2.54/kg 890.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Thu 22 Jul Avg Price/KgAAX 2.14/kgBK 2.13/kgCHX 2.56/kgHEX 2.10/kgLMX 2.48/kgSIX 2.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 485kg 2.99/kg 1450.00CHX, 480kg 2.90/kg 1390.00CHX, 495kg 2.85/kg 1410.00LMX, 435kg 2.74/kg 1190.00SIX, 410kg 2.73/kg…

Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 22-07-2021

Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30KG THU 22 JUL Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 27kg 8.89/kg 240.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.16/kg 91.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.07/kg 86.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.03/kg 90.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.99/kg 76.00SHEEP, 26kg 2.98/kg 79.00 SHEEP 30-40KG THU 22 JUL Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.76/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 6.65/kg 252.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.81/kg 130.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.81/kg 128.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.64/kg 130.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.12/kg 100.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.10/kg 120.00 SHEEP 40-50KG THU 22 JUL Avg…

Plan to remove all hazardous waste on Irish farms will take 36 years

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated that it will take 36 years to remove all hazardous waste from Irish farms. Around 7,378 tonnes of hazardous waste – including significant amounts of veterinary medicine waste packaging and engine oil – are currently stockpiled on farms according to the EPA. Hazardous waste including paints, oils, batteries, pesticides, asbestos and contaminated soil can also be found on farms. Some farms may be…

Irish exports to receive €1bn boost in South American trade deal

A potential trade deal between the EU and four South American countries could increase Irish exports by more than €1bn. According to a new report brought to Cabinet, the Mercosur trade deal would also lead to a marginal reduction in Irish beef output. Irish farmers have expressed concern that imports of beef from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay will affect their livelihoods. The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Mr Varadkar said…

TOP selling lot at the Monamore Young Stock Sale, Carnaross Mart Taaffe Auctions. Lot 37 Pedigree Friesian cow sold for €5600

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-217639 TOP selling lot at the Monamore Young Stock Sale, Carnaross Mart Taaffe Auctions yesterday. The sale saw 100 top drawer heifers from the Kelly Family. Highest selling lot of the day was this stunner in Lot 37. Pedigree Friesian cow sold online for €5600.00 via LSL Auctions. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL…

One of the most viewed videos on LSL TV in the past 24 hours. Lot 2A at Kilrush Mart Clare Co-Op Marts

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-KILRU-1010053 One of the most viewed videos on LSL TV in the past 24 hours. Take a look at the stock at Kilrush Mart Clare Co-Operative Marts. Big interest online in Lot 2A: Sex: M – Breed: SIX – DOB: 10/01/2019 – Owners: 2 – Export: N – QA: Y – TB: 31/10/2020. This beef bullock sold online for €1880.00 via LSL Auctions. Check…

Ireland: Weather forecast Thursday 22 July

Another very warm day with sunshine and scattered cloud. Maximum temperatures of 25 to 29C with a few degrees less warm along some coasts in light southeast winds. Uncomfortably warm and humid overnight with temperatures not falling below 16 to 19C once again. There will be clear spells but with the risk of a few heavy showers breaking out during the night in the south. LSL News.

Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 21-07-2021

Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. CATTLE 300-400kg Wed 21 Jul Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 305kg 2.89/kg 880.00CATTLE, 355kg 2.85/kg 1010.00CATTLE, 370kg 2.73/kg 1010.00CATTLE, 310kg 2.68/kg 830.00CATTLE, 355kg 2.68/kg 950.00CATTLE, 370kg 2.62/kg 970.00 CATTLE 400-500kg Wed 21 Jul Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 400kg 2.62/kg 1050.00CATTLE, 420kg 2.60/kg 1090.00CATTLE, 425kg 2.56/kg 1090.00CATTLE, 430kg 2.56/kg 1100.00CATTLE, 455kg 2.53/kg 1150.00CATTLE, 495kg 2.51/kg 1240.00 CATTLE 500-600kg Wed 21 Jul Avg…

Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 21-07-2021

Wednesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Wed 21 Jul Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 28kg 5.34/kg 151.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.37/kg 96.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.24/kg 90.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.22/kg 95.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.10/kg 90.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.09/kg 86.00 SHEEP 30-40kg Wed 21 Jul Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.62/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 30kg 7.38/kg 225.00SHEEP, 37kg 5.27/kg 195.00SHEEP, 38kg 4.18/kg 159.00SHEEP, 31kg 3.97/kg 122.00SHEEP, 31kg 3.17/kg 98.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.13/kg 104.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Wed 21 Jul Avg…

Record breaking land and property auction with Quinn Property and LSL Auctions. Total sold for €1,620,000

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-QUINN-942445 An unprecedented land and property auction with Quinn Property and LSL Auctions, sold for €1,620,000 total, Wednesday afternoon (21.07.2021). Fabulous holding enjoys a spectacular location along the south Wexford coastline between St. Helens and Carne, 5km south of Rosslare Harbour, 8km from Rosslare Strand and 15km from Wexford town. It is located along the coastal walking path between Rosslare and Carne which incorporates some of Wexfords finest beaches. It is…

Woodland support projects awarded €1.4 million

Support for woodland projects promoting multi-functional benefits have been selected by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Over 61 applicants were received and 39 individual projects have been selected for funding over the next two years. Minister Pippa Hackett said she was delighted to see such a broad tange of inspiring projects aimed at supporting woodlands. “I am particularly pleased at both the spread of projects throughout the…

High risk warning for forest fires

Farmers and landowners are being urged to take extra care after a high level warning was issued for fires in the coming weeks. Due to current dry weather conditions and high temperatures, a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist. The risk phase is expected to peak by Friday 23 July.…

Ireland: Weather Forecast Wednesday 21 July

Wednesday looks set to be a hot day with top temperatures ranging 25 to 29C. There’ll be lots of sunshine and just scattered cloud, mainly across the western half of the country. Uncomfortably warm and humid in the evening with temperatures not falling below 16 to 19C with light south or variable winds. LSL News.

Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 20-07-2021

Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. FAT COW 400-500KG TUE 20 JUL Avg Price/KgAA 1.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 495kg 1.92/kg 950.00AA, 470kg 1.45/kg 680.00FR, 465kg 1.25/kg 580.00 FAT COW 500-600KG TUE 20 JUL Avg Price/KgFR 1.35/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 590kg 1.76/kg 1040.00FR, 565kg 1.63/kg 920.00FR, 585kg 1.56/kg 910.00FR, 565kg 1.42/kg 800.00FR, 555kg 1.37/kg 760.00FR, 580kg 1.26/kg 730.00 FAT COW 600-700KG TUE 20 JUL Avg Price/KgFR 1.52/kgRW 1.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 660kg…

Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 20-07-2021

Tuesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30KG TUE 20 JUL Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 20kg 3.35/kg 67.00LAMB, 30kg 2.83/kg 84.00LAMB, 27kg 2.81/kg 77.00LAMB, 23kg 2.79/kg 64.00LAMB, 27kg 2.77/kg 74.00LAMB, 30kg 2.75/kg 82.00 LAMB 30-40KG TUE 20 JUL Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 32kg 2.82/kg 90.00LAMB, 31kg 2.72/kg 84.00LAMB, 31kg 2.70/kg 84.00LAMB, 30kg 2.70/kg 82.00LAMB, 31kg 2.67/kg 82.00LAMB, 32kg 2.66/kg 85.00 LAMB 40-50KG TUE 20 JUL Avg…

Irish farm incomes increase by 9 per cent due to lower input prices

The incomes of Irish farmers rose by 9 per cent in the last year, despite the pandemic, a new Teagasc study found. Despite a reduced demand from the food service industry during Covid the annual survey found farmers income increased in 2020. “It had been initially feared that Covid-19 would significantly damage food demand, particularly for beef, due to food service closures and lockdown measures in Ireland and in overseas…

Drones being used by thieves to scope out farms

Farmers have been alerted to thieves using drones and social media to check out farms before raiding them. Thefts of quad bikes and high value tractor GPS systems are reported to be on the rise as they can be transported easily. Over the past year North Wales Police has issued warnings to farmers and landowners in rural areas about the use of drones to plan robberies in advance. Police in…

SUPER stock at GVM Group Tullamore Mart. This purebred Limousin cow & calf (pictured) sold online for €2270.00 via LSL Auctions

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M198-1007005 SUPER stock at GVM Group Tullamore Mart yesterday, stand-out lots being Lot 52, Lot 93 and Lot 86 (pictured). Take a look at this purebred limousin cow and calf in Lot 86; Sex: F – Breed: LM – DOB: 22/03/2012 – Owners: 3 – Export: N – TB: 16/04/2021 & Sex: M – Breed: LM – DOB: 23/04/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – sold online for €2270.00 via LSL Auctions.…

Bull calf & Heifer calf selling at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-op Mart. Popular Lot 56 sold for €2080.00

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-STRANO-1007454 One of each! Bull calf & heifer calf selling as a three yesterday at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart. Popular lot 56; Breed: CHX – DOB: 07/05/2008 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – Days in Herd: – 1Mv, Breed: LMX – DOB: 18/06/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: Y – Days in Herd: – 1Mv & Breed: LMX – DOB: 18/06/2021…

UK: Weather forecast Tuesday to Thursday

Dry and sunny for most places with isolated heavy showers possible. Very warm or hot. Cloudier and cooler in the far north and at times along the northeast coast. LSL News.