Year: 2021

Thurday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgBULLOCK 2.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BULLOCK, 302kg 2.51/kg 760.00BULLOCK, 320kg 2.5/kg 800.00BULLOCK, 305kg 2.49/kg 760.00BULLOCK, 350kg 2.4/kg 840.00BULLOCK, 378kg 2.28/kg 860.00BULLOCK, 318kg 2.20/kg 700.00 Heifer 300-400kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgHEIFER 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEIFER, 315kg 2.41/kg 760.00HEIFER, 360kg 2.19/kg 790.00HEIFER, 320kg 2.09/kg 670.00HEIFER, 350kg 2.06/kg 720.00HEIFER, 345kg 1.97/kg 680.00HEIFER, 380kg 1.79/kg 680.00 Heifer 400-500kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgHEIFER…

Farmers will be able to sell renewable electricity into the national grid under a new scheme expected to be rolled out this summer. The new Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) is being developed to provide a route to market for farmers who produce surplus electricity such as solar panels and receive a fair price when they sell into the grid. The scheme will enable farmers to save on their energy costs…

Thursday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Sheep 20-30kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 27kg 3.27/kg 89.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.22/kg 87.00SHEEP, 23kg 3.22/kg 74.00SHEEP, 25kg 3.12/kg 79.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.08/kg 80.00SHEEP, 22kg 2.91/kg 64.00 Sheep 30-40kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.95/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 35kg 3.35/kg 117.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.35/kg 129.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.32/kg 123.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.30/kg 104.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.28/kg 124.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.27/kg 112.00 Sheep 40-50kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP…

Wednesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Dry Cow 600-700kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 1.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 650kg 1.85/kg 1200.00LM, 695kg 1.58/kg 1095.00LM, 685kg 1.50/kg 1030.00 Dry Cow 800-900kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 845kg 2/kg 1690.00HE, 880kg 1.68/kg 1480.00 Bullocks 400-500kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 2.20/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 490kg 2.23/kg 1095.00LM, 480kg 2.23/kg 1070.00LM, 490kg 2.12/kg 1040.00 Bullocks 500-600kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 2.16/kgHighest…

Ireland’s initial proposed share in 2021 is €1.05bn, 25% of the fund. Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Tim Cullinan said when it comes to allocating the funding, the impact on the agri-food sector will have to be central to any decisions.

Tuesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Cattle 300-400kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgCATTLE 1.84/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 320kg 2.06/kg 660.00CATTLE, 387kg 2.02/kg 780.00CATTLE, 370kg 2/kg 740.00CATTLE, 360kg 1.97/kg 710.00AA, 323kg 1.95/kg 630.00CATTLE, 390kg 1.92/kg 750.00 Cattle 400-500kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgAA 1.76/kgCATTLE 1.82/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 445kg 2.07/kg 920.00CATTLE, 425kg 2.05/kg 870.00CATTLE, 410kg 1.98/kg 810.00HE, 451kg 1.92/kg 865.00CATTLE, 435kg 1.91/kg 830.00AA, 410kg 1.85/kg 760.00 Cattle 500-600kg Tue 12 Jan Avg…

Tuesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Lamb 20-30kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 27kg 2.89/kg 78.00LAMB, 24kg 2.79/kg 67.00LAMB, 28kg 2.60/kg 74.00LAMB, 22kg 2.45/kg 54.00LAMB, 24kg 2.29/kg 55.00LAMB, 21kg 2.29/kg 48.00 Lamb 30-40kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 36kg 2.82/kg 100.00LAMB, 34kg 2.81/kg 94.00LAMB, 33kg 2.76/kg 91.00LAMB, 35kg 2.74/kg 96.00LAMB, 33kg 2.73/kg 90.00LAMB, 36kg 2.72/kg 98.00 Lamb 40-50kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB…

Up on the previous two years: The number of tractors which were licensed for the first time in 2020, according to the latest figures. Other vehicle registrations showed a reduction in registrations in all other categories.

Monday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Bullocks 300-400kg Mon 21 Dec Avg Price/KgAAX 1.96/kgLMX 2.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 375kg 2.29/kg 860.00AAX, 345kg 1.97/kg 680.00LMX,AAX, 368kg 1.96/kg 720.00MOX,MO, 377kg 1.86/kg 700.00HEX, 347kg 1.73/kg 600.00FR, 345kg 1.68/kg 580.00 Bullocks 400-500kg Mon 21 Dec Avg Price/KgAAX 1.72/kgFR 1.52/kgHEX 1.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 495kg 2.18/kg 1080.00LMX, 445kg 2.07/kg 920.00HEX, 455kg 1.98/kg 900.00BK, 489kg 1.96/kg 960.00HEX, 425kg 1.95/kg 830.00HEX, 473kg 1.90/kg 900.00 Bullocks 500-600kg Mon 21…

Monday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Mon 11 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 3.05/kg 99.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.01/kg 118.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.00/kg 115.00SHEEP, 35kg 2.94/kg 103.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.87/kg 112.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Mon 11 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.91/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 3.11/kg 140.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.07/kg 138.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.03/kg 128.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.97/kg 137.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.96/kg 129.00SHEEP, 42kg 2.94/kg 125.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Mon 11 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP,…

Dependant on which zone you are in – A, B and C – going from the south-east and east to the north and north-west, the three regions have opening periods which kick off at various dates between January 12 to February 1. What zone are you in? Zone A: Carlow; Cork; Dublin; Kildare; Kilkenny; Laois; Offaly; Tipperary; Waterford; Wexford; Wicklow;Zone B: Clare; Galway; Kerry; Limerick; Longford; Louth; Mayo; Meath; Roscommon;…

Saturday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. HEIFER 300-400kg Sat 9 Jan Avg Price/KgCH 2.23/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 390kg 2.33/kg 910.00CH, 354kg 2.32/kg 820.00CH, 348kg 2.30/kg 800.00CH, 340kg 2.29/kg 780.00CH, 368kg 2.28/kg 840.00CH, 366kg 2.27/kg 830.00 HEIFER 400-500kg Sat 9 Jan Avg Price/KgAA 2.03/kgBB 2.22/kgCH 2.18/kgHE 1.81/kgLM 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 458kg 2.45/kg 1120.00LM, 498kg 2.43/kg 1210.00CH, 486kg 2.39/kg 1160.00CH, 473kg 2.37/kg 1120.00CH, 476kg 2.33/kg 1110.00CH, 470kg 2.28/kg 1070.00 HEIFER 500-600kg Sat…

Friday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Weanling Bulls 300-400kg Fri 8 Jan Avg Price/KgCH 2.35/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 365kg 2.44/kg 890.00CH, 380kg 2.34/kg 890.00CH, 353kg 2.26/kg 800.00BB, 370kg 1.84/kg 680.00FR, 325kg 1.45/kg 470.00 Weanling Bulls 400-500kg Fri 8 Jan Avg Price/KgFR 1.70/kgHE 1.91/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 433kg 2.03/kg 880.00HE, 441kg 1.93/kg 850.00HE, 400kg 1.9/kg 760.00HE, 470kg 1.89/kg 890.00FR, 475kg 1.81/kg 860.00FR, 460kg 1.59/kg 730.00 Weanling Bulls 500-600kg Fri 8 Jan Avg…

The national meteorological office has issued a Yellow status warning with low temperatures and ice forecast across Ireland. These warnings will be valid as of 17.00 this evening (Friday), through to 12.00 tomorrow (Saturday). Posted 08-01-2021 at 13.18

In light of the serious increase in numbers of Covid-19 cases in recent days, after much consideration for the health and safety of both the staff and customers, Carnaross have decided to postpone their sales for next week. They will resume weekly sales from Monday 18/01/2021.

Thursdays selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Heifer 400-500kg Thu 7 Jan Avg Price/KgCHX 2.11/kgLMX 2.24/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 400kg 2.3/kg 920.00LMX, 434kg 2.26/kg 980.00CHX, 405kg 2.20/kg 890.00LMX, 460kg 2.17/kg 1000.00CHX, 435kg 2.16/kg 940.00CHX, 475kg 2.06/kg 980.00 Dry Cow 400-500kg Thu 7 Jan Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 415kg 1.90/kg 790.00LMX, 490kg 1.33/kg 650.00JEX, 425kg 1.11/kg 470.00 Dry Cow 500-600kg Thu 7 Jan Avg Price/KgAAX 1.26/kgFR 1.16/kgHEX 1.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 540kg 2.09/kg…

Thursday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Thu 7 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.73/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 27kg 3.33/kg 90.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.97/kg 86.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.96/kg 85.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.69/kg 78.00SHEEP, 28kg 2.57/kg 72.00SHEEP, 26kg 1.88/kg 49.00 SHEEP 30-40kg Thu 7 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 35kg 3.05/kg 106.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.03/kg 101.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.03/kg 118.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.02/kg 119.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.02/kg 108.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.00/kg 100.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Thu 7 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP…

Several marts have said that due to rising Covid-19 cases, that it is in the best interest of the marts’ staff and customers to defer scheduled sales until at least next week. LSL News will keep you updated with all news regarding mart reopenings.

According to the EU/UK Brexit trade deal, there is provision for continued protection in the UK of the stock of PGIs already registered in the EU at the end of the transition period. However after this period, the PGI status will not be protected. Ireland’s ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI application is still many months away from potential EU approval.

LSL are delighted to welcome HorseSales.ie to our platform, with a new online auction partnership. Next auction date for 2021 to be announced. For more information, please see https://www.lslauctions.com/Locations-Horse

LSL welcome Greyhound Racing Ireland to our platform. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part.

The Poor Farmers Auction has become a hardy annual in Ardara – and not even the Covid-19 pandemic could stop its success. Organisers moved online for the 2020 version and raised a whopping €31,220 for local charities, with a specific focus again this year on mental health services. Downstrands Counselling Service, the Charlie Bennett Fund and Pieta House will all benefit from the proceeds of the event, which is usually…

LSL are delighted with the growth of Land & Property auctions and sales in 2020 and look forward to seeing these prosper in 2021. For all your Land & Property auction needs and for more information on hosting your auction with LSL, please email: [email protected]

We welcome Bentham Auction Mart to LSL Auctions. Watch highlight videos on www.lslauctions.com

We welcome Draperstown Livestock Market to LSL Auctions. Watch highlight videos on www.lslauctions.com

LSL Awarded Online Provider to ‘ALL Pedigree Auctions’ in Spain by FEAGAS and Ministry of Spain. You can find more details here: https://www.lslauctions.es/?country=Spain

Did you know that LSL have a complementary Herd Management App within the LSL platform? It syncs with DAFM, paperless calf registration, ICBF download & remedy/medical record with inspection reports. Manage your farm from your phone! Download the LSL app for mobile, or login via web browser on a PC/MAC!

Nicknamed MooBer, its Uber for Animals! LSL are proud to launch our Uber style feature called “LSL Transport Hub”. It has already been nicknamed ‘MooBer’ by the industry as it operates similarly to the Uber taxi service, however providing a transport booking platform for livestock. Currently the transport options facilitate cattle, sheep & calves. Farmers looking for transport select the animal type, weight, quantity, pickup & drop-off location through the…

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