June 2022 - Page 2 of 9 - LSL Auctions News

Irish pig price up by 4c/kg

The Irish pig price was increased by 4c/kg in Irish processing plants the week of 27 June, 2022. Farmers received quotes of €1.86/kg up to €1.92 or €1.92 up to €1.96/kg, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Meanwhile, some farmers selling pigs to the north for slaughter are receiving quotes of €2/kg. In addition, some farmers in ROI are receiving similar quotes from smaller processing plants in the ROI. The…

Downward sentiment causes grain prices to fall

Grain prices fell sharply the week of 24 June, 2022 with downward sentiment taking hold. MATIF Sep 22 closed 23 June at approximately €360/t – nearly 20% down on the peak in mid-May. Rapid progress in US wheat harvesting, an early European harvest and a very large Russian forecast appear to be exhibiting pressure on all commodity markets. Paris rapeseed (Nov 22) closed at €718.50 on Tuesday (21 June) and…

Minister Hackett highlights farmers’ role in addressing biodiversity loss

Minister for State Pippa Hackett recently commented that “there should not be a split in Irish agriculture where one cohort of farmers farms exclusively for nature and another exclusively for food production.” Addressing the Seanad, she said that around two thirds of the land of Ireland is farmland, and that it was critical farmers play a central role in “that all-of-society conversation on how we can reverse biodiversity loss.” In…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/08/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 27/06/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 1.75/kgFR 1.33/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 490kg 2.02/kg 990.00CHX, 445kg 1.78/kg 790.00CHX, 485kg 1.73/kg 840.00FR, 485kg 1.48/kg 720.00FR, 485kg 1.30/kg 630.00HEX, 475kg 1.26/kg 600.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.65/kgFR 1.76/kgFRX 1.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 580kg 2.10/kg 1220.00FR, 585kg 2.07/kg 1210.00FR, 580kg 2.03/kg 1180.00FR, 595kg 1.95/kg 1160.00FRX, 535kg 1.94/kg 1040.00FRX, 580kg 1.88/kg 1090.00 CO 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.82/kgFRX 1.93/kgLMX 2.29/kgHighest Price/Kg…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 27/06/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.43/kg 136.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.18/kg 124.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.17/kg 122.00SHEEP, 32kg 2.90/kg 92.00SHEEP, 35kg 2.6/kg 91.00SHEEP, 35kg 0.8/kg 28.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.53/kg 155.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.52/kg 148.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.48/kg 154.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.42/kg 157.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.38/kg 149.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.36/kg 156.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 51kg 3.14/kg 161.00SHEEP, 51kg…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 28/06/2022

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SOLD – Sherry Fitzgerald – Caltraghmore, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford – 27/06

Lot 1, Price 90000.00Lot 2, Price 80000.00Lot 3, Price 135000.00Lot 4, Price 180000.00Lot 5, Price 305000.00Lot 6, Price 610000.00Sherry Fitzgerald P. Burke brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Caltraghmore, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford on 27 June 2022. 6 Lots: Lot 1: 10.55 acresLot 2 C. 8.25 acres Lot 3 C.11 acres & Sheds Lot 4 C. House & C. 1.acre Lot 5 C. House Sheds & C. 12.95…

First Home scheme roll-out set for July 2022

The First Home shared equity scheme, designed to benefit middle-income home buyers, will be rolled out from early July 2022 according to Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. Government has allocated a minimum €400m funding to help thousands of first-home buyers to bridge the gap between a too-low income and being able to afford a mortgage. The First Home scheme will be jointly funded by mortgage lenders with the State providing an interest-free…

Delivering on the Ambition of Food Vision 2030

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and Teagasc co-organised a recent seminar and workshop on Research & Innovation for Sustainable Food Systems: Delivering on the Ambition of Food Vision 2030. More than 120 delegates from across Ireland’s agri-food sector, higher education and civil society gathered at the Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre in Dublin for the event. On the day participants explored the central role research and…

Strong demand for beef and sheep

Supplies of suitable finished cattle are tight on the ground. Despite attempts by factories to reduce quotes, demand is strong, said Brendan Golden, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden. Golden said strong and stable beef prices in the coming months are vital as suckler and beef farmers deal with input cost increases that these farms do not have the capacity to absorb. He said supplies are predicted…

Join Khan-Dossos for ‘Kind Words Can Never Die’ workshops

IMMA has commissioned artist Navine G. Khan-Dossos for a new work – ‘Kind Words Can Never Die’ – and welcomes anyone who would like to participate in a workshop with her to get in touch here. The workshops will be held on Saturday July 9, 16 or 23 from 11am to 4pm at Studio 11. Include a brief expression of interest to participate with your name, contact number and which…

Rare collectibles at Navan Antiques & Vintage Fair

The Navan Antiques & Vintage Fair will be hosted at the Ardboyne Hotel in Dublin Road, Navan, on Sunday, 14 August, 2022. The fair will include thousands of items – from rare coins and other collectables, to antique and vintage jewellery, silver and countless items for the home, including a selection of antique furniture, along with vintage fashion accessories, and a plethora of oddities and curios from a bygone time,…

Irish Holstein Friesian Association National Open Day

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) National Open Day will showcase the Ballytigue herd of Aidan and Sally Ann Frawley in Limerick on 7 July, 2022. The venue is at the Frawley’s farm located 2.5 kms from O’Rourke’s Cross on the N20 Limerick to Cork road on the R518 towards Ballingarry/ Rathkeale/ Newcastle West. This IHFA National Open Day will include Inter-Club Stock Judging, Macra na Feirme and YMA Stock…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 27/06/2022

Monday’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.

Masterpiece London Art Fair at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

For many, Masterpiece London is an unmissable art fair where visitors can view and buy the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery – from antiquity to the present day. The fair offers an opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale, from international exhibitors spanning every major market discipline. It will run from 30 June to 6 July 2022. The Royal Hospital Chelsea will…

ACRES agri-scheme falls short on rewards, says ICSA

ICSA rural development chair, Tim Farrell, has commented that the new ACRES agri-environment scheme still leaves farmers baffled as to how it will reward those who want to go the extra mile for environmental objectives. He said: “There is a definitive lack of ambition to reward farmers. There doesn’t seem to be much innovation in what has been announced to convince farmers that this is a worthwhile improvement on GLAS.” “Instead,…

Average age of home buyers stands at above 40

Statistics compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) indicate that the average age of house buyers is going up – it seems that the median age of single home buyers has gone above 40, with joint purchasers standing at 38. Their recent data on the characteristics of Residential Property Purchasers in all Local Electoral areas (LEA) in the country was based on 2019 figures. The median national average age has…

Calf registrations pass two-million mark

This year’s calf registrations have passed the two-million mark as calving season draws to a close. According to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), some 2,012,245 calves were registered as of 17 June, 2022. This is up ever so slightly by 3,987 calf registrations when compared with the same date in 2021. “When we look closer we can see that beef births are actually on the decline with over 21,000…

DairyBeef500 launched to focus on dairy beef production

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD recently launched a new programme – DairyBeef500 – focused on dairy beef production. The event took place on the O’Hanrahan family farm near Thomastown in County Kilkenny. Peter farms in partnership with his father, Thomas, and runs Friesian and early maturing steers in a calf-to-beef system. Dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farms have been selected throughout the country to illustrate key…

Participate in Street Feast – 26 June, 2022

Street Feast 2022, a national day of community lunches, takes place on Sunday, 26 June. The event is designed to bring neighbours together with the aim of building community spirit and tackling isolation by inspiring conversation and fostering connections. The happening is run by Neighbourhood Network and is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Joe O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, encourages…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 27/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 24/06/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:SAX, 580kg 2.69/kg 1560.00LMX, 575kg 2.54/kg 1460.00SI, 590kg 1.69/kg 1000.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.19/kgCHX 2.44/kgLMX 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 665kg 2.83/kg 1880.00LMX, 650kg 2.72/kg 1770.00LMX, 620kg 2.63/kg 1630.00LMX, 640kg 2.62/kg 1680.00SIX, 685kg 2.61/kg 1790.00CHX, 620kg 2.5/kg 1550.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.59/kgLMX 2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 715kg 3.16/kg 2260.00LMX, 770kg 3.09/kg 2380.00CHX, 760kg 2.93/kg 2230.00CHX, 740kg 2.92/kg 2160.00CHX,…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 25/06/2022

Saturday’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.

Sean O Boyle – Williamstown, Co Galway – 24/06

Lot 1, Price 86000.00Sean O Boyle Auctioneers bring to auction via LSL Auctions a residential and commercial property at Main Street, Williamstown, Co. Galway at in Tarmey’s Pub, Williamstown on Friday 24 June, 2022 at 16:00. Lot 1:This is a substantial property new to the market. Comprises of residential and commercial which offers great potential. Whilst in need of refurbishment this property presents an ideal investment. Suitable for rental accommodation,…

Hennessy Land Property Auctions – Co. Laois – 24/06

Hennessy Land Property Auctions brings to auction via LSL Auction a property at Co. Laois on Friday, 24 June, 2022. Lot: 1 C. 120 acre (48.57Ha) residential farm laid out in one division which includes approx. 15 acres of forestry (planted approx. 25 years). Description The land is presently in grassland production. The land is laid out in nice sized fields. The farm has a central road way leading from…

Photograph beef farming moments and win!

Capture what makes beef farming great and share your photograph to win with Teagasc. We know Irish beef farmers are passionate about what they do and we want to celebrate their hard work by giving away some prizes! The ‘This is Beef Farming’ photo competition aims to highlight the multiple things that make Irish beef farming great! Entries could feature the importance of family on the farm and the dedication…

IFA partners with Euronit for National Ploughing Championships

The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) will partner with Euronit again for this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois in September, 2022. Euronit, formerly known as Tegral, has been at the heart of agriculture and farms across Ireland since 1936. They look forward to presenting their new look and having the opportunity to connect again with farmers, fabricators and co-ops from across Ireland. Tegral as a company has been…

Housing stock increased by over 6% units, census 2022 shows

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released figures from the Census 2022, showing the preliminary population on Sunday 3 April 2022 as 5,123,536 persons. This is the first time that a census has recorded a population of more than five million people in over 170 years. The population increased by 361,671 persons, or 8%, since April 2016. The housing stock in Ireland increased by over 120,000 units (6%) between 2016…

‘Above Us the Milky Way’ opens at Void Gallery

Void Gallery presents ‘Above Us the Milky Way’, an exhibition featuring the work of artists Orna Kazimi, Kubra Khademi, Mario García Torres and Erkan Özgen at 10 Waterloo Place, Derry-Londonderry, from 25 June to 27 August, 2022. There will be a preview on opening night from 6 to 8pm. The title of the exhibition is taken from a novel by Fowzin Karimi that explores the complexities and the impact of…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 24/06/2022

Friday’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 12/09/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 23/06/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.03/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 460kg 2.07/kg 950.00AAX, 480kg 2.04/kg 980.00AAX, 490kg 2.02/kg 990.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.94/kgFR 2.13/kgFRX 2.50/kgHEX 1.90/kgSIX 1.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 515kg 3.79/kg 1950.00FRX, 585kg 2.91/kg 1700.00SIX, 560kg 2.32/kg 1300.00FR, 585kg 2.19/kg 1280.00CHX, 580kg 2.16/kg 1250.00FRX, 570kg 2.09/kg 1190.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.17/kgDC 2.29/kgFR 1.80/kgFRX 1.97/kgHEX 2.06/kgLMX 2.41/kgSIX 2.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 670kg 2.61/kg 1750.00SIX,…