February 2022 - Page 6 of 9 - LSL Auctions News

Factor in VAT costs for imported jeeps and crew cabs

Statistics supplied by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) regarding the number of new and imported cars for 2021 show an increase in the number of new car sales for 2021, but a substantial drop in the number of imported cars. Figures show that 104,932 new cars were registered in 2021, compared to 88,325 for the same period in 2020 (+18.8%) and 117,109 in 2019 – meaning new…

Co-operation key in roll-out of new Agri-Environment Scheme

Eight areas have been identified as having environmental characteristics suitable for co-operation projects regarding the new CAP’s National Agri-Environment Scheme (AECM). Farmers in the identified areas are expected to engage in the new AECM through co-operation project teams. This comes as Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue announced the launch of a new tender process for the management of co-operation projects as part of the AECM. It’s understood that these…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 30/11/2022

Increase in beef prices urges farmers to “sell hard”

Beef farmers have been urged to sell hard to maintain the upward momentum as factories have increased beef prices by 5-10c/kg. Irish Farmers’ Association livestock chairman Brendan Golden says the demand for beef is strong while the export demand for forward store and finished cattle provides competition. He says that beef prices are running at 50c/kg above last year, for higher stocked beef farms, feed and fertiliser costs have…

Less maintenance time as Polaris’ electric powertrain details emerge

Farmers can now forget about oil changes, filter replacements, spark plugs and clutch maintenance as the Polaris all-electric Ranger XP Kinetic is set to be a game changer in the market of powertrains. According to a company spokesperson, the unmatched horsepower and torque gives customers the power they need, and when they need it, for the ability to tow 1,134kg and haul 567kg effortlessly. Added to this it’s understood that…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 21/06/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 11/02/2022

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 29kg 3.28/kg 95.00SHEEP, 25kg 3.2/kg 80.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.95/kg 85.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.86/kg 83.00SHEEP, 21kg 2.84/kg 60.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.05/kg 60.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 30kg 3.77/kg 113.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.59/kg 122.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.51/kg 126.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.50/kg 127.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.50/kg 120.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.49/kg 130.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.45/kg 138.00SHEEP, 41kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 17/06/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/02/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.64/kgLMX 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 430kg 3.02/kg 1300.00CHX, 435kg 2.87/kg 1250.00CHX, 445kg 2.81/kg 1250.00CHX, 435kg 2.78/kg 1210.00CHX, 400kg 2.72/kg 1090.00CHX, 460kg 2.72/kg 1250.00 BK 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.76/kgLMX 2.60/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 585kg 3.03/kg 1770.00CHX, 580kg 3.02/kg 1750.00PTX, 580kg 3.02/kg 1750.00CHX, 505kg 3.01/kg 1520.00CHX,LMX, 595kg 2.94/kg 1750.00CHX, 555kg 2.92/kg 1620.00 BK 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCH 2.43/kgCHX 2.73/kgHEX 2.31/kgLMX 2.75/kgSIX 2.50/kgHighest…

Lump Sum Exit Scheme supports farmers wanting to retire

The Lump Sum Exit Scheme is a new UK government venture aimed at supporting farmers who want to leave the industry. It falls under reforms set out in the Agricultural Transition Plan. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs s of the opinion that this will allow farmers to exit the sector “in a managed way” will be in farmers’ “best interests”. Defra says the scheme is in response…

Global Dairy Trade index sees strong performance

There’s been a strong performance in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index this month. This has led to good news for farmers as Lakeland Dairies has announced an increase to the base price paid to dairy farmers. The announcement comes due to the general stability in global dairy markets. Added to this there has been a 4.1% increase in dairy trade. The dairy company last month increased its price…

HorschConnect streamlines data exchange

Newly launched HorschConnect is a digital system designed to make the exchange of data between machine and customer as efficient as possible. The German equipment manufacturer not only hopes to streamline the exchange of data between machine and customer, but also to improve linkage between the customer, dealer and Horsch. Whether identifying the position of the machine in the field, or controlling a seed drill with an app, this can…

Must see lot at Ballymote Mart. Cow with bull calf in Lot 2604, sold for €2420.00 via LSL Auctions

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-BALLYM-1609853 Must see lot at Ballymote Mart from yesterday’s sales. Big interest online in this cow with bull calf: – Sex: F – Breed: LMX – DOB: 11/04/2016 – Owners: 1 – Export: Y – QA: UNKNOWN – TB: 04/02/2022 and – Sex: M – Breed: LMX – DOB: 07/07/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: Y – QA: UNKNOWN – TB: 04/02/2022. Lot 2604 sold online for €2420.00 via LSL Auctions. Replay the video clip on LSL…

O’Neill Flanagan – Ballymanus Lane, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow – 10/03

Thursday, 10 March, 2022. Ring 1, at 3pm, Ballymanus Lane, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow Location of auction: Glenview Hotel, Glen of the Downs, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.Legal: Haughton Mc Carroll Solicitors, 2 Church Street, Wicklow Town.Tel: 0404 68344. Lot 1A O’ Neill & Flanagan offers to the market C. 17.03 acres / C.6.891 hectares of agricultural land. It will be offered to the market in four different lots. Located on Ballymanus Lane…

Lemken to release carbon plough in 2024

New research conducted on carbon retention in soil has led to the latest development of Lemken’s new plough designed just to do so. The Leibniz Centre for Agriculture Landscape Research (ZALF) has conducted long-term trials on the idea, with the research being taken on by Lemken, with the result of the production of a formidable machine to be introduced to the market in 2024. It’s understood that the machine ploughs…

9% rise in export of UK sheepmeat

There has been a 9% increase in the export of UK sheep meat compared to the same period last year. Sheep slaughter figures are currently at 908,700 head, a 4% increase compared to January 2021. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) released the figures earlier this week. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), clean carcass weights are now at an average 20.6kg, 600g…

CSO data reveals Southeast as most expensive region

The Southeast appears to be the most expensive region to purchase agricultural land. It’s understood that at €10,645/ac the region was ahead of the national median price of €6,992/ac. This comes as the Central Statistics Office (CSO) released its latest data findings earlier this week. The data additionally reveals that there was a decline in the volume of agricultural land sold in Ireland in 2020 compared to 2019. CSO…

Recommended maize varieties to grow this year

The 2022 recommended maize variety list has been published by the Department of Agriculture. One notable factor being that this is the last season growers can use oxo-degradable due to the single-use plastic directive from the EU. Despite the ban, it can still be used up this season. The varieties listed have been independently tested by the Department over three years under Irish conditions. The Department has announced that it…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 02/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 10/02/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WB 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.17/kgCHX 2.69/kgFR 1.75/kgFRX 1.60/kgLM 2.83/kgLMX 2.72/kgSHX 2.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 340kg 3.18/kg 1080.00CHX, 375kg 3.09/kg 1160.00LMX, 340kg 3.09/kg 1050.00LMX, 320kg 3.03/kg 970.00LMX, 380kg 3.03/kg 1150.00LMX, 315kg 3.02/kg 950.00 WB 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.48/kgLMX 2.65/kgSIX 2.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 435kg 3.22/kg 1400.00LMX, 410kg 3.02/kg 1240.00CHX, 460kg 2.93/kg 1350.00LMX, 495kg 2.85/kg 1410.00LMX, 415kg 2.84/kg 1180.00HE, 435kg 2.76/kg 1200.00 WB 500-600KG Avg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 10/02/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 37kg 3.22/kg 119.00SH, 38kg 3.18/kg 121.00SH, 37kg 3.03/kg 112.00SH, 38kg 2.84/kg 108.00SH, 38kg 2.68/kg 102.00SH, 33kg 2.55/kg 84.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 46kg 3.20/kg 147.00SH, 48kg 3.15/kg 151.00SH, 46kg 3.13/kg 144.00SH, 46kg 3.11/kg 143.00SH, 40kg 3.05/kg 122.00SH, 41kg 3.05/kg 125.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.95/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 50kg 3.08/kg 154.00SH, 52kg…

Minimum stocking density a criterion for the active farmer check

Ireland’s Draft CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) for 2023-2027 has included a proposal for a minimum stocking requirement as part of the active farmer check. This will also be a factor in an eco-scheme which farmers must join to earn 25% of their direct payment. This remains an eligibility requirement for the disadvantaged areas scheme – the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme. Active farmers defined For the CSP are those…

Buying a homestead – land, livestock and workload

The Mossy Bottom YouTube channel is aimed at those interested in buying a homestead or smallholding and becoming self-sufficient, but aren’t sure what property to buy, how much land and time you’ll need, and where to buy. This guide offers some pointers to help you decide. Mossy Bottom mostly highlights cottage restoration, self-sufficiency and sustainable living on a smallholding in the wild west of Ireland. Go to Patreon for full…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 16/02/2022

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Take a look at this heavy Charolais cow at Ballinasloe Mart – Lot 203 sold for €2240

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-BALLIN-1605979 Take a look at this super Charolais cow at Ballinasloe Mart in Lot 203, sold for €2240 at 1035KG. 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 TV. LSL News.

20% Increase in Munster farmland prices

There’s been an increase of up to 20% for quality farmland in Munster as land prices in the region reached up to €16,500/acre in 2021. This was revealed in the latest IPAV Farming Report released earlier this week. The increase in the price of property in the region has been mainly due to the vital role of dairy farmers. According to FIPAV’s Tom Crosse, 2021 had seen the strongest…

Increasing concern for hedgerow protection

The legal protection of hedgerows has come into the spotlight lately. This as the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine (JOCAFM) says that up to 6,000 km of hedgerows are being removed in Ireland annually. The figure was revealed in a recent survey published by Monaghan County Council. It’s understood that Hedgerows Ireland has since suggested an amendment to the 1976 Wildlife Act regarding this. The survey…

Rotational grazing vital for grassland management

The average mid-season stocking rates on Irish sheep farms are averaging eight ewes per hectare. It’s understood that grassland utilisation in this regard is a key driver of profit within all sheep enterprises. The latest findings were released at the 2022 College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Virtual Sheep Conference. According Teagasc research scientist Dr. Phil Creighton, who presented the findings, “growing 1 ton of grass dry…

Various lots to be auctioned – Ballinacooley, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow – 10/03

Lot 1, Ballinacooley, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow 10/03 O’ Neill & Flanagan via LSL Auctions offers to the market C. 10 acres or 4.046 hectares of agricultural land. The land is located at rear of Carraig View housing estate, Glenealy, Co.Wicklow and can be accessed over a railway track to a private gated entrance which has a sign at the entrance. The land is presently grass. Folio: WW6097. The auction will be…

Lot 6 – 6 Wexford Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 12/02

Terraced home in the centre of Gorey, Wexford for sale by auction on Thursday, 17th February, 2022 at 3pm at the Offices of Sherry Fitzgerald O’Leary Kinsella and online via LSL Auctions. Lot 6 – 6 Wexford Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford. A mid terraced kerbside town centre property in a very convenient location. The property, which is in need of complete refurbishment, extends to approximately 75 sq.m. It comprises of…

60% grant aid for on-farm solar projects

Plans are afoot to launch a 60% grant for on-farm solar projects later in 2022. This was relayed by Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue at an Irish Farmers’ Association AGM. Paul O’Brien, Environment Committee Chairman, commented that rooftop solar on farm buildings offers significant potential to mitigate farm emissions. Solar will also help Ireland reach renewable energy targets and improve the resilience of farm business against rising energy costs. “The confirmation…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/07/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 09/02/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 565kg 2.21/kg 1250.00FR, 580kg 1.69/kg 980.00AAX, 565kg 1.68/kg 950.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 1.95/kgHEX 1.94/kgLMX 2.19/kgSIX 1.78/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 675kg 2.25/kg 1520.00LM, 670kg 2.24/kg 1500.00LMX, 640kg 2.22/kg 1420.00LMX, 650kg 2.22/kg 1440.00LMX, 660kg 2.09/kg 1380.00HEX, 660kg 2.09/kg 1380.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.04/kgCHX 1.95/kgLMX 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 795kg 2.42/kg 1920.00LMX, 735kg 2.34/kg 1720.00LMX, 705kg 2.24/kg 1580.00LMX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 09/02/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 38kg 3.08/kg 117.00LB, 32kg 2.31/kg 74.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 46kg 3.30/kg 152.00LB, 47kg 3.23/kg 152.00LB, 46kg 3.22/kg 148.00LB, 47kg 3.21/kg 151.00LB, 48kg 3.21/kg 154.00LB, 46kg 3.20/kg 147.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.87/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.08/kg 154.00LB, 50kg 3.06/kg 153.00LB, 50kg 3.06/kg 153.00LB, 51kg 3.02/kg 154.00LB, 51kg 3/kg 153.00LB, 51kg…

Sharp increase in rents, report states

The average rent for homes at the end of 2021 was at €1,524 per month, an average of 10.3% higher than the same period in 2020. A report released by Daft.ie states that the increase marks the largest quarterly gain since mid-2017. It’s understood that the available homes for rent in Dublin was at 712 homes at the start of February, less than one-quarter of the average for February over the…