March 2022 - Page 5 of 10 - LSL Auctions News

Tech-upgrade for rural communities in new NBI partnership

“At NBI, we’re on a mission to connect every man, woman and child in the country, who doesn’t have access to high-speed broadband, to a world-class, superfast network.” This is according to National Broadband Ireland (NBI) chairman and technology entrepreneur, David McCourt and comes at a time that sees the country facing a severe crisis. NBI has since announced its latest endeavour that sees a partnership with RISE Global Foundation in…

Dog control appeal for lambing season

With lambing season upon us, the Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Owners Association is calling for more stringent dog control measures. Chairman John Malone has put out an appeal to dog owners to keep their dogs on a leash and under effective control at all times when walking them. While Malone reinforced that most dog owners are responsible, there is a minority of reckless owners he says which has resulted in dog…

Fertiliser prices up a staggering 127% in one year

Increased fertiliser prices have been on the rise for some time, and the latest comparative figures from January 2021 to January 2022 is still staggering at 127%. Prices have therefore more than doubled the Central Statistics Office (CSO) finds. One of the main observations being that the rising cost of farm inputs has not been reflected in equivalent price increases paid for farm produce. The CSO Agricultural Price Indices for…

Ongoing surge of property prices clocks up fastest pace in years

Figures show that property prices shot up again in January 2022. With a 14.8% hike in the year nationally, this indicates the fastest pace of growth see in nearly seven years. Central Statistics Office statistics reveal that prices in Dublin process rose by 13.3% in the year to January, with prices outside Dublin up by 16%. According to the property price index, prices in for January were up 0.9%, slightly…

Testing time ahead for farm sprayers, according to the SUD

It is expected that a large number of sprayers are to be tested ahead of the 2022 season. This is according to the requirements of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD). Farmers have been advised that they can find out when the test is due by looking at the sticker placed on the sprayer at the time of the initial test. According to Teagasc, a properly functioning sprayer is essential to…

GVM Limerick – Castlecrine, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare – 28/04

GVM Auctioneers Limerick brings to auction via LSL Auctions 3 Lots at Castlecrine, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare. Lot 1, A very valuable roadside holding extending to Circa 39 st acres in total and for sale in three individual lots (on the kind instructions of Reps of Bridget Keogh deceased). These holding to be offered for sale by public and online auction on Thursday, 28 April at 3pm in our Limerick City…

Livestock sector sees the opening of two schemes

Two schemes have been opened within the livestock sector aimed at “driving further efficiencies” within the industry. Worth €45 million, the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – Sucklers (BEEP-S) as well as the Dairy Beef Calf Measure have applications available through agfood.ie with the closing date on Monday, 25 April. The Dairy Beef Calf Measure has a budget of €5 million this year and is set to increase the economic…

Krone and Lemken partner-up to produce autonomous system

In what could be described as the biggest partnership to date, Krone and Lemken have joined forces and are entering the tractor market together by building an autonomous tractor. Known as Combined Powers, the project is the concept based on an autonomous process unit. The project is understood to form part of the forage harvesting and tillage systems of the two companies. According to Krone and Lemken, the study was…

NPWS opens applications for biodiversity scheme

Applications are now open for a grant scheme providing up to €5,000 to support Ireland’s biodiversity and nature recording community. The venture is run by The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). All recorded data is utilised by the NPWS to generate information on species and habitats while providing advice on nature conservation objectives and measures to protect biodiversity. Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, announced the start…

Factories keeping a lid on latest hogget price increase, says ICSA

“Factories have been trying to keep a lid on prices by holding back on increasing base prices but are giving more to those trading at the higher end of the market.” This is according to Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA), Sean McNamara, who adds that prices are ranging from anywhere from €7.15-7.25/kg and rising to €7.30/kg in some meat processing plants. Last week saw a rise in…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/03/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 30kg 2.73/kg 81.00LAMB, 29kg 2.71/kg 79.00LAMB, 25kg 2.66/kg 67.00LAMB, 29kg 2.64/kg 76.00LAMB, 23kg 2.59/kg 60.00LAMB, 25kg 2.43/kg 60.00 LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 30kg 3.28/kg 99.00LAMB, 36kg 3.17/kg 113.00LAMB, 38kg 3.16/kg 120.00LAMB, 37kg 3.12/kg 115.00LAMB, 33kg 3.05/kg 102.00LAMB, 36kg 2.98/kg 108.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 42kg 3.48/kg 145.00LAMB, 43kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 16/03/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WHF 300-400KG Avg Price/Kg2.48/kgAAX 2.39/kgAAX,AAX 2.41/kgAAX,AAX,AAX 2.43/kgBBX 2.26/kgCHX 2.62/kgFR 1.87/kgHEX 2.24/kgLMX 2.55/kgSIX 2.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 330kg 3.24/kg 1070.00CHX, 335kg 3.19/kg 1070.00LMX, 395kg 2.99/kg 1180.00CH, 370kg 2.97/kg 1100.00LMX, 355kg 2.93/kg 1040.00CHX, 350kg 2.91/kg 1020.00 WHF 400-500KG Avg Price/Kg2.46/kgAAX 2.14/kgAAX,AAX 2.14/kgCHX 2.84/kgHEX 2.24/kgLMX 2.47/kgSIX 1.89/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 400kg 3.1/kg 1240.00CHX, 410kg 2.93/kg 1200.00LMX, 405kg 2.86/kg 1160.00CHX, 435kg 2.80/kg 1220.00CHX, 405kg 2.72/kg 1100.00SAX, 435kg…

Project Woodland launches public consultation process

Project Woodland has taken on a new initiative as part of its mandate to safeguard the forests in Ireland. This comes in the form of a public consultation survey launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) today, 16 March. The survey runs in conjunction with the work of Project Woodland and is part of the development of a new strategy for trees and forests in Ireland.…

Deadline for STAMP veterinary software funding approaching

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) is encouraging all interested veterinary practices to apply for funding for the installation of software that simplifies the reporting of antibiotic use on farms. The deadline is 31 March, 2022. Thanks to a research initiative in NI, STrategic AntiMicrobial use in Dairy, Beef and Lamb Production (STAMP), the application to benchmark antibiotic use is now available. LMC will fund the installation…

Crayford Greyhound Stadium – Greyhound Sales Trials & Online Sale – 21/03

There will be Greyhound Sales Trials & an Online Sale via LSL Auctions at Crayford Greyhound Stadium in Kent on Monday 21 March, 2022 at 10:00. See the catalogue here. https://www.lslauctions.com/OnlineCatalogue-ANGLOCRAY?op=list Register to bid here. For more information see here. Phone Crayford Greyhound Stadium: +44 208 669 9431. LSL News.

Zetor announces upgrade to Proxima tractor engines

The engine of Zetor’s Proxima mid-range tractor has been given a makeover as the company has confirmed that it has shifted the power range from 76 to 117hp across its four models. The latest upgrade has given the model range the advantage of low running costs while improving its reliability and simplicity. Zetor notes that the revamped tractors offer improved controls on the dashboard, a repositioned compressed air outlet and a…

FCI calls for green diesel reserves amid harvesting crisis

“There will not be enough fuel to harvest the national silage crop”, this was the warning given by the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI). The FCI has been monitoring green diesel (Marked Gas Oil) costs each week for more than two years on an actual quotation basis. According to its findings MGO prices have doubled since January 2022. The body says due to this there will…

Popularity of rural fixer-upper houses on the up

Maggie Molloy offers fun, informative snippets on the Cheap Irish Homes RTÉ series. Here she spends her days searching around Ireland for affordable homes for people with small budgets and big dreams. One thing she’s noticed recently is that farmers are realising that there’s a growing amount of willing buyers looking for renovation type properties – basically somewhat derelict farm houses or cottages. Maggie says there is no shortage of these…

IFA raises red flag on Nitrate Action Programme

It appears to be a challenging year for farmers as new measures continue to be instituted in the farming sector to curb the impact of rising costs. With this comes various commitments proposed by government in reassuring farmers that they are addressing concerns and seeking alternative methods to “soften” the impact thereof. The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has since raised its voice regarding the latest series of measures included in…

Kerry Group, Dairygold hike up February milk price

Kerry Group yesterday, 15 March 2022, confirmed a milk price of 43c/L (inclusive of VAT) at 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat, making this an increase on its February milk price. The price paid for January supplies was 41c/L (inclusive of VAT) for milk with constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat. The processor said that at European standard constituents of 3.4% protein and 4.2% butterfat, this price is 47.14c/L, inclusive of…

Farmers race to secure supplies for grain and silage crops

As a proposed multi-million euro crisis fund for the agriculture sector could be reviewed by Cabinet next week, an attempt has been made to pacify farmers worried about upcoming fertiliser supplies. This comes as some of co-ops and merchants have suspended sales due to a scramble for supplies for grain and silage crops. Concerns were raised at last week’s National Fodder and Food Security Committee, where Pearse Kelly, Teagasc head…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 15/03/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WB 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.32/kgAAX,LMX 2.17/kgBBX 1.60/kgCHX 2.72/kgHEX 2.12/kgLM 2.37/kgLMX 2.42/kgSAX 2.23/kgSI 2.37/kgSIX 2.29/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 305kg 3.18/kg 970.00CHX, 375kg 3.04/kg 1140.00LMX, 355kg 3.01/kg 1070.00CHX, 325kg 2.98/kg 970.00CHX, 335kg 2.96/kg 990.00CHX, 390kg 2.82/kg 1100.00 WB 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.43/kgHEX 2.08/kgLMX 2.44/kgPTX 2.66/kgSIX 2.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:PTX, 450kg 3.24/kg 1460.00PTX, 485kg 2.89/kg 1400.00LMX, 420kg 2.86/kg 1200.00PTX, 480kg 2.83/kg 1360.00LMX, 405kg 2.77/kg 1120.00LMX, 425kg…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 17/03/2022

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.

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 16/03/2022

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.

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 15/03/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 38kg 3.12/kg 118.00, 35kg 3.00/kg 106.00, 36kg 2.96/kg 106.00, 39kg 2.95/kg 115.00, 35kg 2.83/kg 100.00, 36kg 2.82/kg 103.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.10/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 46kg 3.38/kg 156.00, 46kg 3.34/kg 155.00, 45kg 3.33/kg 150.00, 46kg 3.25/kg 151.00, 45kg 3.24/kg 146.00, 46kg 3.24/kg 148.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg2.79/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 50kg 3.24/kg 163.00, 50kg 3.22/kg 161.00, 51kg…

Quinn Property – Coolafunshogue, Tinahely, Co Wicklow – 31/03

Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions a C 8.739 acre holding for sale by live online auction on Thursday 31st March at 4pm. Location: The lands are located 2km from Tinahely Village along Mangan’s Lane. The land is in close proximity of all of Tinahely’s services and amenities. Tinahely is a small town located in south Co Wicklow with a good range of shops, services and primary school.…

Government urged to review legislation regarding peat harvesting

“Our government has driven us to import peat stocks, with all the negative environmental implications this brings. We are being placed in an impossible situation.” This is according to the Kildare Growers group who has warned that the Irish horticulture industry may face a “disastrous season ahead” as pressure increases due to a lack of supplies. Chair of the Kildare Growers, Larry Doran says we have already reduced our…

Call for outdated TAMS costing revision

Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) farm and rural affairs chair, Denis Drennan, has requested that revised Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) costings be introduced immediately. His view being that costings for shed building and farm investment under the TAMS are now “disconnected from reality”. Drennan describes the charges as “demonstrably out of date and inadequate”, saying that this was the case even before the most recent surge in inflation…

Survey launched to determine fertiliser usage in tillage sector

As costs of fertiliser continue to increase, a survey has been launched in order to determine the amount of fertiliser available in the tillage sector. The initiative introduced by Teagasc aims to determine how much fertiliser farmers in the tillage sector currently have available and whether it is sufficient to grow crops that are in the ground. According to Teagasc head of crops knowledge transfer department, Michael Hennessy the background…

Call for Minister to review age limit for female farmers

The Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group (WASG) is calling on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to review the set age limit for female farmers. At present the age limit associated with female farmers accessing the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) is 66. According to the group, they had previously lobbied the minister when an earlier iteration of Ireland’s Strategic Plan proposed a qualifying age for female…