February 2022 - Page 3 of 9 - LSL Auctions News

Farmers best prepare for important 2023 CAP paperwork

The CAP Strategic Plan proposes to redistribute direct payments from larger to smaller and medium-sized holdings by way of the Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS). As such, small to medium-sized farmers may be especially anxious next year as they fill out their CAP forms, because many depend on qualifying for Direct Payments. Teagasc has calculated that, in the absence of off-farm employment opportunities, some 63% of farm households…

Claas and Carraro announce collaboration

In a new approach to producing smaller tractors, Claas and Carraro have announced that they will be collaborating to produce just that – smaller tractors. In a market where bulk machinery is what they are renowned for, they have since signed an agreement to intensify cooperation between the two companies. With their new focus on smaller tractors, it’s understood that the new vehicles will be more adaptable for work suited…

Popular lot at GVM Group Carrigallen Mart. Great lot46, sold for €2140

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M166-1644330 Big interest yesterday in Lot 46 at GVM Group Carrigallen Mart, sold for €2,140 via LSL Auctions. Replay the video clip on LSL TV. Subscribe for free to watch Today’s Auction: www.lslauctions.com Catchup on all the weeks auction with On-Demand replay at https://www.lslauctions.com/Premium LSL Auctions is now available Live and On-Demand for Smart TVs with the LSL TV App for Samsung TV, LG TV, Android TV…

Carnaross Timed Machinery Auction – 23/02

A Live & Timed Farm & Plant Machinery Online Auction took place via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 19 February, 2022. Some lots that were not sold are being offered through the a Timed Auction that ends on Wednesday, 23 February at 6pm. A total of 108 lots are being sold at this Carnaross Timed Machinery Sale. View the catalogue here. Register to bid here. Contact Carnaross Mart Machinery Auctions at…

Agri Careers Fair welcomes companies and organisations

Potential employers will get the opportunity to meet soon-to-be graduates at The Agri Careers Fair, which will be hosted at the Ad Astra Hall in the UCD Student Centre on 2 March, 2022. The UCD agricultural society (ag soc) announced the return of the annual showcase. The chair of ag soc’s careers committee, Neil Maher, said that, “The event has long been a highlight of the year for students of…

Pig slurry the alternative fertiliser, research indicates

There’s a new alternative to chemical fertiliser and it comes in an organic form, that is pig slurry. According to the latest findings farmers have resorted to this alternative as it contains a high source of Nitrogen. The finding comes as the country faces inflated fertiliser prices with farmers concerned about the matter. Latest figures released by Teagasc indicate that pig slurry is worth €48/1,000 gallons and has double…

Talks underway to improve outlook for grain farmers

Tillage farmers are experiencing phenomenal pressure due to increasing input costs. This has led to grain growers having been advised that they can offer a maximum of 20% of their total produce from the previous year. This comes as talks are underway between grain growers and Kerry Agribusiness with a meeting held on the matter. Despite talks between the two parties being at the beginning stages, it’s understood that there…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 29/11/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 21/02/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 39kg 3.00/kg 118.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.94/kg 106.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.10/kg 70.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.87/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 47kg 3.05/kg 143.00SHEEP, 48kg 2.99/kg 144.00SHEEP, 41kg 2.96/kg 122.00SHEEP, 47kg 2.92/kg 138.00SHEEP, 49kg 2.87/kg 140.00SHEEP, 41kg 2.70/kg 110.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 52kg 3.05/kg 157.00SHEEP, 51kg 3.02/kg 154.00SHEEP, 52kg 3/kg 156.00SHEEP, 53kg 2.99/kg 158.00SHEEP, 50kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 12/09/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 21/02/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgHEX 2.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 350kg 2.26/kg 790.00HEX, 380kg 2.11/kg 800.00SIX, 380kg 2.08/kg 790.00FR, 380kg 1.89/kg 720.00 BK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgSIX 2.08/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 417kg 2.59/kg 1080.00SIX, 400kg 2.25/kg 900.00HEX, 415kg 2.17/kg 900.00SIX, 435kg 2.09/kg 910.00SIX, 405kg 1.90/kg 770.00 BK 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.65/kgFR 2.00/kgFR,FRX 1.94/kgFRX 1.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 579kg 2.68/kg 1550.00CHX, 525kg 2.65/kg 1390.00CHX,CH, 596kg 2.63/kg 1570.00HEX, 580kg…

Good outfit at Inishowen Mart. In-calf cow with calf in Lot 1200 sold for €2,620

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-INISHO-1641955 Big interest in Lot 1200 at Inishowen Mart, sold online for €2,620 via LSL Auctions. Replay the video clip on LSL TV. Subscribe for free to watch Today’s Auction: www.lslauctions.com Catchup on all the weeks auction with On-Demand replay at https://www.lslauctions.com/Premium LSL Auctions is now available Live and On-Demand for Smart TVs with the LSL TV App for Samsung TV, LG TV, Android TV and Apple…

Disagreement over ‘demonisation’ of red meat

In a letter to EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, Minister Charlie McConalogue noted with disappointment that a €170m food promotion programme linked red meat to potential cancer development. The Agriculture Minister went so far as to accuse the EU of “demonising” red and processed meat in its Beating Cancer Plan, which encourages people to eat less red meat. This in turn could lead to fresh plant-based producers being favoured when seeking funding.…

IJCP launches programme to control Johne’s Disease in cattle

The Irish Johne’s Control Programme (IJCP) together with Animal Health Ireland (AHI) is developing a long-term programme to control Johne’s disease within the Irish cattle industry. The disease which causes diarrhoea and wasting in cattle is caused by the bacterum Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) which affects the gut of cattle, and can easily spread from one animal to the next. Symptoms of the disease often go undetected until…

Lot 1, Jordan Auctioneers – Knockanduff, Avoca, Arklow, CO. Wicklow – 23/02

For sale by Jordan Auctioneers together with LSL Auctions on 23 February, 2022. Description: This is a lovely parcel of land extending to circa 6.69 hectares (16.55 acres) with an old derelict house and yard. The entire is partly elevated and ideal for future development (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission). There are mature trees, natural hedgerows and a stream on the lands. Planning: The entire is within the jurisdiction of Wicklow…

Rural Fund sees positive developments

There have been some positive developments made by the Fermanagh and Omagh Local Action Group (FOLAG). This, as the group was awarded a budget of £7.5 million by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs as part of the rural development fund. Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots visited several communities and their projects focused on village renewal, rural business and basic services. Upon…

Ulster Bank deadline for those with new-build mortgage approval

Customers who get mortgage approval at Ulster Bank after March, will not be able to extend the offer of a home loan. This affects both existing clients hoping to get a mortgage for a self-build home, as well as those waiting on a builder to finish a new home they plan to buy. The bank confirms that this will not impact those who already have approval for a mortgage for…

EU launches the Pact for Skills partnership

There is a new attempt at growing the interest of working in the agricultural industry amongst young people. This comes as the EU launches the Pact for Skills partnership aimed growing employment within the industry. It’s understood that the partnership employs 200 million people from 10 million farms, 22,000 agri-food co-operatives and 289,000 food and drink processing sites. The initiative sees the 2021 joint collaboration between Brussels associations Copa-Cogeca (agriculture)…

Quicker conveyancing in residential sales deals

A new system could trim off around two months off the time it takes to get a house purchase over the line once it goes “sale agreed”. This could be in play once DFI Consulting launches their platform aimed at speeding up the conveyancing process in residential sales deals. The facility will be available later this month. The firm is engaging with larger solicitors’ firms, the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association and…

New app assists with oilseed rape crops

There have been some positive outcomes regarding oilseed rape crops, as Teagasc tillage specialist Shay Phelan points out that crops at Teagasc Oakpark have good ground cover. The leaves of rape crops are understood to store nitrogen, raising the concern on whether or not to use fertilisers. But with the current state of affairs regarding high fertiliser prices, Phelan has questioned whether using the leaf cover area as a means…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 21/02/2022

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Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 24/02/2022

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Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 23/02/2022

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Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 25/02/2022

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Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 22/02/2022

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Office take-up in Dublin by tech and professional service sectors

Commercial property group Hibernia Reit has found that office take-up in Dublin has continued to gain momentum, mostly by occupiers in technology and professional service sectors. It established that around one million sqft was leased in the fourth quarter of 2021, with two large lettings accounting for half of this. This rise came despite the return in November of government guidance for employees to work from home, which was lifted in January…

Plea to extend the controlled burning period

Cáillin Conneely, the IFA National Hill Farming Chairman, has urged Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan to ensure the managed burning of gorse is allowed in March, 2022. At a meeting with the Minister, Conneely said the extension by a month will facilitate numerous benefits. These include allowing better vegetative management; helping farmers to keep land eligible for various CAP schemes; and reducing uncontrolled wildfires. “We want to maintain farming in these…

Weedkiller shortage could to lead to a supply crunch

A shortage of weedkiller could soon entail a price hike, making it even more expensive for farmers to grow food. Bayer AG, the maker of Roundup, whose active ingredient is glyphosate, last week announced that it may not be able to meet its sales agreements. A possible supply crunch could therefore be on the cards, according to analysis company AgbioInvestor. Rising production costs are viewed as partly being responsible for…

Pig farmers facing large losses

It’s not looking bright for pig farmers this year as the market has suffered severe losses of €128 million for the period from September 2021 to the current period. This was believed to have been a topic of concern at a Teagasc webinar held on the finance-stricken industry earlier this week. According to Teagasc pig advisor Gerard McCutcheon, they addressed the costs and losses experienced by pig farmers and additionally…

Concerns mount as roll-out of AECM approaches

Questions have been raised surrounding the new Agri-Environment Climate Measure (AECM). Irish Farmers’ Association Rural Development chair, Michael Biggins says that higher AECM payment rates must be available to all farmers who participate. But as he raises the concern that farmers should be paid higher payment rates from the scheme a more pressing issue has emerged. This as some say that the proposed budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), of…

Bergmann introduces the ExaRate control unit

Technological evolution in the agricultural machinery sector has an added development as Bergmann has announced the launch of its latest delivery to the market. This as the manufacturer has developed its’ ISOBUS-compatible ExaRate control unit, which monitors the weight reduction in a trailer during spreading. It additionally adjusts the actual distribution quantity and ensures that the correct amount is applied. According to Bergmann, the control unit also allows variable-rate…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 23/11/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 18/02/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HFR 300-400KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 390kg 2.10/kg 820.00FRX, 395kg 1.49/kg 590.00 HFR 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.38/kgAAX,AAX 2.41/kgAAX,AAX,AAX 2.52/kgHEX 2.10/kgJEX 1.73/kgLMX 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 490kg 2.55/kg 1250.00AAX,AAX,AAX, 487kg 2.55/kg 1240.00AAX, 485kg 2.52/kg 1220.00AAX,AAX,AAX, 448kg 2.50/kg 1120.00LMX, 445kg 2.47/kg 1100.00AAX,AAX, 450kg 2.44/kg 1100.00 HFR 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.47/kgBBX 2.52/kgCHX 2.63/kgFR 2.07/kgHEX 2.33/kgLM 2.98/kgLMX 2.67/kgSIX 2.50/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 530kg 3.02/kg 1600.00LM, 540kg 2.94/kg 1590.00CHX,…