Year: 2021

Farmers are being reminded that they face cross compliance penalties if they cut hedgerows before 31 August. Penalties can also be levied where a hedgerow is removed without an alternative hedgerow of the same length planted on-farm. Derogation farmers have to comply with the 2020 changes – leaving one thorn tree uncut in every 300m of hedge or have a hedgerow management regime which allows three years between cutting.  From…

Developers can now buy biodiversity credits from farmers and landowners to offset the damage to wildlife from new building projects. Under Boris Johnson’s flagship Environment Bill, which sets out how the UK will manage the environment post-Brexit, developments in England are required to deliver net improvements to biodiversity. Farmers and landowners believe these are an excellent way to bring investment as they can see opportunities in the growing market for…

L2 20-30KG WED 25 AUG Avg Price/Kg2.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 28kg 2.90/kg 80.00, 27kg 2.89/kg 78.00, 28kg 2.88/kg 80.00, 23kg 2.65/kg 62.00, 30kg 2.55/kg 76.00, 21kg 2.49/kg 52.00 L2 30-40KG WED 25 AUG Avg Price/Kg2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 38kg 3.68/kg 140.00, 30kg 3.54/kg 108.00, 37kg 3.37/kg 126.00, 36kg 3.08/kg 110.00, 39kg 3.05/kg 118.00, 33kg 3/kg 99.00 L2 40-50KG WED 25 AUG Avg Price/Kg2.73/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 46kg 3.80/kg 174.00, 44kg 3.68/kg 162.00, 41kg…

F COW 500-600KG WED 25 AUG Avg Price/KgFR 1.40/kgFRX 1.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 560kg 1.73/kg 970.00FRX, 545kg 1.71/kg 930.00FR, 540kg 1.67/kg 900.00FR, 595kg 1.63/kg 970.00FR, 590kg 1.56/kg 920.00FR, 590kg 1.54/kg 910.00 F COW 600-700KG WED 25 AUG Avg Price/KgAA 1.02/kgFR 1.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 605kg 1.69/kg 1020.00AA, 695kg 1.61/kg 1120.00FR, 610kg 1.61/kg 980.00AAX, 640kg 1.56/kg 1000.00FRX, 660kg 1.55/kg 1020.00FR, 600kg 1.48/kg 890.00 F COW 700-800KG WED 25 AUG Avg Price/KgAA 1.64/kgFR 1.43/kgHighest…

Tight supplies and strong farmer resistance have maintained beef prices this week, according to IFA Livestock Committee chairman Brendan Golden. The IFA chairman revealed that with grass supplies good, cattle should only be moved as they become fit, as the supply-demand balance is very much in farmers’ favour. He said factories are paying €4.20/kg base price for steers this week, with up to €4.25/kg for heifers despite some lower quotes. Farmers…

Fine with light winds, variable cloud and sunny spells. Warm in the northwest, but somewhat cooler and breezier in the east, with possible showers on Saturday. 

Dry and warm again with spells of sunshine, though there is the chance of an isolated light shower in the afternoon or evening. Some mist and fog patches will linger, mainly along northern and northeastern coasts. Highest temperatures of 21 to 25C, in a light northeast to east breeze. 

Watch the full video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M198-1091650 Have a look this incredible Beltex sold last Friday in Tullamore via LSL Auctions About the animal: Breed: BELTEX, Lot 46, DOB: 02/2021 – Sold for €2060 .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 TV and Apple TV platforms or www.lslauctions.com/tv

Thursday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

Wednesday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

Watch the full video on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M295-49923 This excelent Cow weighing 980 kgs., Breed CH, was sold today for the value of €2270 in ManorHamilton Mart via LSL Auctions. Check out some more information from this CH: DOB: 21/08/2015 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – TB: 12/03/2021 – BVD: 02/09/2015 – Days in Herd: 2194 – Calf Registered: Y. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV…

Tuesday will be dry, warm and sunny, with early morning mist and fog patches clearing. Highest temperatures of 20 to 23C, warmest away from the east coast. Light easterly winds, moderate across some southern parts.

Low cloud breaking and fog patches clearing to leave a fine day with sunny spells. Sunniest in the west where it will feel very warm.

Monday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. COW 500-600KG MON 23 AUG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.84/kgFR 1.02/kgSIX 1.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 560kg 2.09/kg 1170.00AAX, 595kg 1.98/kg 1180.00FR, 590kg 1.71/kg 1010.00FR, 590kg 1.51/kg 890.00SIX, 575kg 1.50/kg 860.00AAX, 550kg 1.45/kg 800.00 COW 600-700KG MON 23 AUG Avg Price/KgAUX 1.64/kgFR 1.20/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AUX, 655kg 1.79/kg 1170.00AUX, 625kg 1.49/kg 930.00FR, 695kg 1.47/kg 1020.00LM, 605kg 1.37/kg 830.00HEX, 610kg 1.34/kg 820.00FR, 600kg 1.2/kg 720.00 COW 700-800KG MON…

Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30KG MON 23 AUG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 29kg 3.05/kg 89.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.64/kg 66.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.4/kg 60.00 SHEEP 30-40KG MON 23 AUG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 35kg 2.74/kg 96.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.68/kg 95.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.66/kg 101.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.64/kg 96.00SHEEP, 40kg 2.63/kg 104.00SHEEP, 34kg 2.63/kg 89.00 SHEEP 40-50KG MON 23 AUG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 2.98/kg 131.00SHEEP, 47kg 2.85/kg…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MWLIS-1086790 TOP selling lot at this weekend at Midland & Western Livestock. Have a look at this incredible Blue Texel in Lot 63: Sex: M – DOB: 11/02/2021 – Owners: 2. Sold for €3050. 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 Smart TVs, LG TV, Android…

Tuesday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M102-1089993 Big interest in this cow selling at Roscommon Mart yesterday. Take a look at this mighty animal in Lot 99C: Sex: F – Breed: SIX – DOB: 12/02/2011 – Owners: 2 – Export: R – TB: 03/09/2020. Sold online for €1850.00 via LSL Auctions. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV App for…

Autumn exports of number of high-quality weanlings to the continent are expected to fall as prices in Ireland are above Spain, France and Italy. Several exporters said weanling prices in Ireland are running at up to 25c/kg above those on the continent as feeders continue to push the market.  Factory prices of R/U grade Charolais are reported to be €3.70 – €3.80/kg in Spain compared to €4.00 plus in Ireland. …

DEFRA has set up a support scheme for farmers and land managers as they prepare for agricultural transition.  It is available to all farming businesses from the dairy, beef and sheep sectors in England that are in receipt of Basic Payment Scheme payments. As the UK is now outside of the EU and not bound by the Common Agricultural Policy, the Government has set out plans for a seven-year agricultural…

Friday will be a wet day with outbreaks of rain, turning heavy at times, especially in the south west, with a chance of some thundery downpours. Maximum temperatures will range from 17 to 21C, in moderate southeasterly winds, fresh and gusty on exposed coasts.

Many central and western areas will be fine and warm on Friday and Saturday. Rain will spread into the far west early Friday, and move east on Saturday, becoming heavy and thundery in places during Sunday.