February 2022 - Page 7 of 9 - LSL Auctions News

Extra bonus for prebooked Hereford beef

Irish Hereford Prime has secured an additional bonus of 20c to 25c/kg for all prebooked Hereford cattle for the spring and early summer months. Farmers can take advantage of the bonus from 21 March to 20 May 2022 in all ABP Group and Kepak Group factories throughout the country. This will be for all members of the producer group who prebook their Hereford cattle by Friday 18 February, 2022. Qualifying…

Show AA Bull at Dungannon Mart, lot 40 sold for £4.200

Watch the full video clip: https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-DUNGAN-1604705 Huge interest in this Show AA Bull at Dungannon Mart yesterday. Lot 40 sold for £4.200. 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.

Lot 1, Carstown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth – 03/03

Raymond Potterton via LSL Auctions brings forth a superb opportunity to purchase, a substantial farm in the sought-after location of Carstown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth on 3 March 2022. A fine level farm in large divisions entirely in cereal crop with no waste area, the land has extensive road frontage and has been well developed with good internal roadways. Access to this property is available to every field and the well- maintained…

Collaborative agricultural policy maps way forward

The Future Agricultural Policy framework Portfolio for Northern Ireland was one of the main focal points at a virtual meeting held yesterday. It’s understood that the portfolio maps out a direction of travel to guide funding decisions and priorities over the coming years. The meeting held by Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots hosted Agriculture Ministers and Farming Union presidents from the devolved regions of the…

Tips to get the best out of your fertiliser spreader

Numerous factors impact the functionality of fertiliser spreaders, affecting even and accurate spread. To get the best performance out of the machinery, Teagasc specialist Francis Quigley offers some pointers to look out for. Firstly, check if it is mounted correctly on the tractor at working height. This is normally a disc height of around 70cm over the crop, but double check the operator’s manual for your specific machine. Ensure that…

Residential Property Price Barometer shows 2021 prices just short of 12%

IPAV’s current Residential Property Price Barometer shows that the overall average increase in property prices for 2021 was just short of 12%. The Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers records house prices auctioneers achieved for three- and four- bedroom semi-detached homes and two-bedroom apartments. Providing a county-by-county breakdown for each property type, the latest barometer catalogues prices in the latter half of 2021, comparing them with prices in the first…

Food price index maintains upward course

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) food price index (FFPI) has been on an upward trend since the middle of 2020, when it was as low as 92. In January this year it was up 1.5 points to 135.7. Meat The meat price index for all species was marginally higher in January at 112.8 points. This is a substantial increase, with the index up 16.6 points or…

Shortage of vegetables may be on the cards

Imagine a shortage of Irish vegetables in supermarkets. This may soon be a reality according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Horticulture Paul Brophy has predicted that the first shortages this season for Irish produce could come in the form of crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers, followed by iceberg lettuce, green cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. It’s understood that this is due…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 08/02/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CATTLE 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.20/kgCATTLE 2.04/kgFR 1.88/kgFRX 1.74/kgHEX 2.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 350kg 2.57/kg 900.00AAX, 308kg 2.47/kg 760.00BBX, 368kg 2.42/kg 890.00AAX, 343kg 2.39/kg 820.00AAX, 333kg 2.31/kg 770.00HEX, 319kg 2.29/kg 730.00 CATTLE 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.04/kgCATTLE 2.18/kgFR 1.71/kgHEX 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 427kg 2.41/kg 1030.00CATTLE, 480kg 2.38/kg 1140.00CATTLE, 460kg 2.35/kg 1080.00AAX, 406kg 2.34/kg 950.00CATTLE, 460kg 2.33/kg 1070.00HEX, 488kg 2.32/kg 1130.00 CATTLE 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 08/02/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. EWE 30-40KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 32kg 2.81/kg 90.00EWE, 32kg 0.16/kg 5.00 EWE 40-50KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 48kg 1.15/kg 55.00EWE, 42kg 0.86/kg 36.00 EWE 50-60KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 52kg 2.15/kg 112.00EWE, 56kg 1.61/kg 90.00EWE, 51kg 1.57/kg 80.00EWE, 56kg 1.54/kg 86.00EWE, 50kg 1.36/kg 68.00EWE, 55kg 1.2/kg 66.00 EWE 60-70KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.76/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 69kg 3.19/kg 220.00EWE,…

New Agri-Environment Training scheme launched for farmers

A new Agri-Environment Training Scheme (AETS) has been launched for farmers. This was the announcement made by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue earlier today. The training scheme will be open to all farmers to improve their knowledge of agri-environment initiatives and farm safety. Minister McConalogue says that the one-day course will provide farmers with information on a range of topics including environmental issues and lessons…

IPAV report reveals an increase in land price

The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV) has released its annual farmland report which has revealed that the average land prices increased by 10% in 2021. IPAV CEO Pat Davitt says “exiles returning home, the purchase of land by other business owners and the ability to work from home are all factors increasing competition for the scarce resource that is land, with a lack of supply for both purchase…

Sheep and goat census deadline approaching

The deadline to submit 2021 sheep and goat census forms is almost up. Forms must be sent in by 14th February 2022 Some herd keepers experienced delays receiving their census forms, so the date was extended for postal returns. The deadline for online submissions remains the same. Farmers can also submit forms online via agfood.ie, where real-time confirmation of successful submission is confirmed. Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue reinforces that…

Highest selling Limousin pair at Carrigallen Mart, Lot 812 sold for €2220 via LSL Auctions

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M166-1602172 Highest selling Limousin pair at Carrigallen Mart yesterday. Take a look at Lot 812; Sex: F – Breed: LMX – DOB: 11/02/2019 – Owners: 3 – Export: N – TB: 06/08/2021. Sold for €2220.00 online via LSL Auctions. Watch 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…

Polaris to launch all-electric UTV to Irish Market

Irish farmers will have the option of buying an all-electric utility track vehicle (UTV) this summer. This comes as Polaris has announced that it would bring the new Ranger XP Kinetic to the market. According to the company, the UTV will have “unrivalled durability” so riders can maximise their uptime and improve productivity. Polaris adds that the machine has been “torture-tested” in extreme conditions and treacherous terrain and is…

Manitou the top selling telescopic loader brand in Ireland

The Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association’s (FTMTA) last brand-by-brand analysis of market share information indicates that the three top selling brands of telescopic loaders in the Republic of Ireland in 2020 were Manitou (44.2%), JCB (22.9%) and Weidemann (7.7%). These accounted for almost 75% of total sales – a total of 291 of the 389 new units sold. Kramer came in a close fourth with 6.7% of the market,…

Newly formed FVDG to examine emissions within dairy sector

The newly formed Food Vision Dairy Group held its inaugural meeting in Dublin on Monday February 7. The group has been tasked with examining emissions within the dairy sector. Group chairperson, Prof. Gerry Boyle highlighted that reintroducing milk quotas was not part of his agenda for the group. Boyle said that he was aware of the fact that members of the group will be discussing a very sensitive subject.…

House prices not predicted to fall in the short term

In Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien’s view, house prices are not expected to fall in the short term. In a recent interview with RTÉ he also stated that “in some areas, houses are at Celtic Tiger levels.” He said that in some cases the large amount of savings that people have built up has fueled inflation, particularly in the second-hand market. He noted that the largest group of people buying…

Farm accident risk increases with old age says IFA

There has been some debate around raising the pension age to 68, but Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) farm business chair Rosemary McDonagh’s view is that from a health and safety point of view, this could lead to increased farm accidents. The Commission on Pensions has made recommendations that there be no change to the pension age of 66 until 2028, and to eventually increase it to 68 by 2039. McDonagh…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 08/02/2022

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.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 07/02/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. FAT COW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.57/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 458kg 1.77/kg 810.00FR, 492kg 1.61/kg 790.00FR, 438kg 1.58/kg 690.00FR, 476kg 1.55/kg 740.00FR, 497kg 1.55/kg 770.00LMX, 468kg 1.47/kg 690.00 FAT COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.48/kgLMX 2.02/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 592kg 2.30/kg 1360.00LMX, 588kg 1.75/kg 1030.00HEX, 508kg 1.65/kg 840.00FR, 544kg 1.54/kg 840.00BBX, 546kg 1.48/kg 810.00FR, 544kg 1.42/kg 770.00 FAT COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 07/02/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 34kg 3.29/kg 112.00SH, 35kg 3.29/kg 115.00SH, 37kg 3.19/kg 118.00SH, 36kg 3/kg 108.00SH, 39kg 3/kg 117.00SH, 36kg 3/kg 108.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 40kg 3.32/kg 133.00SH, 46kg 3.24/kg 149.00SH, 46kg 3.24/kg 149.00SH, 42kg 3.24/kg 136.00SH, 48kg 3.21/kg 154.00SH, 47kg 3.19/kg 150.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 51kg 3/kg 153.00SH, 52kg…

IFA calls for government intervention as pig farmers face income crisis

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for government to intervene as pig farmers face a severe income crisis. This comes due to the latest drop in pig prices and the increase in feed costs. According to the IFA a pig farmer with 500 sows loses €10,000 per week. But the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has committed to providing Government support in the form of direct aid for pig…

Land access change needed for walkers in Ireland

The Keep Ireland Open (KIO) group says that a “total attitude change” is needed in order to ensure that there is not a pushback from landowners and farmers regarding coastal areas, the countryside and mountains. The group adds that these areas should remain accessible to the nation’s population. Secretary of the western branch of KIO, Michael Murphy says legislation is urgently needed to “copper-fasten the common law right of ordinary…

Cootehill Timed Machinery Auction – 07/02 – 09/02 – over 100 lots

There is a Cootehill Timed Machinery Auction running from today, Monday February 7 to Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 6pm. Over 100 lots are available on LSL Auctions.Registration is here. View the catalogue here. If you experience any technical issues, or have any feedback, please contact Cootehill Livestock Mart and also let us know via email at ContactUs@lslauctions.com LSL News.

Retrofit Grants of more than €25,000 to assist with insulation

Individual homeowners will soon be offered grants of more than €25,000 that will assist in paying for deep retrofits to their homes. The program has been considered to be the largest home insulation scheme offered in the State. Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan is expected to make the announcement regarding this on Tuesday. The new Home Energy Upgrade Scheme for private homes will cover 45% – 51% of the…

Popular lot at Mohill Mart ( Aurivo). Great LM, sold for €1880

Popular lot at Mohill Mart (Aurivo) last Saturday. Great LM, sold for €1880 via LSL Auctions

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MOHILL-1594984 The most popular lot at Mohill Mart ( Aurivo) from Saturday’s sales. Take a look at this LM: Sex: F – Breed: LM – DOB: 16/04/2016 – Owners: 1 – Export: R – QA: N – TB: 22/04/2021 – Export Retest: R. Great animal, sold for €18800.00 online via LSL Auctions. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV App for Smart…

Good nutrition for ewes vital during late-pregnancy

The final six-to-eight weeks before lambing is an important time during late-pregnancy in ewes. The growth of the foetus during this period is 75-80%. Research has indicated that ewes have to be fed adequately and correctly during this period and that the right nutrition of the ewes is fundamental. It’s understood that daily requirements cannot be met with forage-based diets alone. According to advice from Teagasc the following will have to…

Private-rented-sector landlords required to improve standards

Plans to be unveiled in the government’s Levelling Up White Paper indicate that private-rented-sector landlords will soon be compelled to bring their properties up to a set of national standards. The new legislation will include PRS reforms, which entails that landlords refit around 800,000 properties that do not meet requirements to be “safe, warm, and in a good state of repair”. It is also expected that housing secretary Michael…

ICMSA will prioritise milk output levels alongside Food Vision Dairy Group

The Food Vision Dairy Group (FVDG) has been established by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. Noting the development, the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association’s (ICMSA) president Pat McCormack has said that the FVDG must not link emissions from the dairy sector with Irish milk output. The FVDG membership consists of representatives of all stake holder groups operating within Ireland’s dairy sectors. The processers will be represented…