Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 07/06/2022
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.
Sherry FitzGerald – Moneyhore, Enniscorthy – 17/06
Sherry FitzGerald OLeary Kinsella brings to auction via LSL Auctions land at Moneyhore, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford on 17 June, 2022. Lot: An exceptional C.37.77 acre holding situated approximately 7km from Enniscorthy town. The land is of top quality prime agricultural land suitable for tillage or grazing. Currently it is laid out in a number of paddocks and is under grass. With entry via a very short avenue, access to this…
Young Gainsborough drawings at National Gallery
For the first time in Ireland, 25 recently discovered landscape drawings by English artist Thomas Gainsborough go on display in ‘Young Gainsborough: Rediscovered Landscape Drawings’. The exhibition has been organised in collaboration with Royal Collection Trust, York Museums Trust, National Gallery of Ireland, and Nottingham Castle. Produced in the late 1740s, when Gainsborough was in his early 20s, the drawings offer an intimate glimpse into the early career of the influential…
“Think safety” when outdoors in the countryside this summer
In an attempt to help ensure a safe summer for all, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with Special Responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon, has called on farmers and everyone visiting the countryside to “think safety” and be extra vigilant during the upcoming months. He said: “The Irish countryside is a wonderful resource on our doorsteps. It is great to see people enjoying…
Weekly earnings are up, says CSO
The latest Earnings and Labour Costs report from the Central Statistics Offices, published 31 May, 2022, shows that average weekly earnings now stood at €880.37 in the first quarter of the year. This is an annual increase of 2.3%. Hourly earnings increased on an annual basis by 1.9% to €27.33. However, according to Shannon Chamber HR, any wage increase is being eaten away by rising inflation. In another recent report, the…
Takeaways from the CBRE Market Outlook 2022 report
The CBRE Group published their Ireland Market Outlook 2022 earlier this year. CBRE is one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firms, with 2020 revenues of $23.8 billion. It’s interesting to keep an eye out to see how the property sector aligns with the overview as the months pass by. Key takeaways from the report: – Continued momentum in transactional activity in all of Ireland’s property…
FDI unimpeded by housing shortage – IDA
Foreign investors are aware of the housing shortage in Ireland, but don’t see it as a “huge constraint”, according to IDA Ireland chief executive Martin Shanahan. At a recent Shannon Chamber of Commerce event, Shanahan said: “I don’t think (the housing shortage) is acting as a huge constraint yet because investors can also look at the data and look at the plans that are envisaged by Government in terms of increasing housing…
‘Legacy’ by Yann-Arthus Bertrand broadcast in Ireland
With World Environment Day celebrated across the globe yesterday, 5 June, 2022, OMEGA is raising awareness for the thought-provoking documentary, ‘Legacy’, the latest shared by the brand and the GoodPlanet Foundation, a renowned organisation founded by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Supporting our world is one of OMEGA’s greatest passions. The brand is proud to have worked with GoodPlanet since 2011, helping to promote their message of sustainable development while also highlighting the…
Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 06/06/2022
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.
Loads of exhibitors at Art & Antiques for Everyone
Art & Antiques for Everyone will be staged at the NEC in Birmingham from 24 to 27 November, 2022. This year the showcase will feature specialist dealers offering a huge variety of desirable, rare and quirky items at prices from £10 to £100,000. All of which are vetted by a team of experts for quality, date and condition – allowing you to buy with confidence. The fair aims to live…
Huge amount of food lost annually during farming and fishing production
A study commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency has found that a staggering amount of food is lost every year through consumers, processors and food businesses. The farming and fishing production process accounts for a loss or wastage of 200,000 tonnes of food, with up to 40% of some vegetables being discarded before being sold to consumers. A calculation by researchers at Munster Technological University and UCD attributes a figure…
Younger generation of farmers called to participate in co-ops
Young farmers have been urged to step forward and steer the evolution of the co-op sector. The call came from outgoing president of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS). Jerry Long made the comment in Portlaoise at the 127th ICOS AGM this week. He said: “We now need to see a next generation of farmers coming forward to lead the continuous evolution, sustainability and success of our sector in the…
Diarise the South Dublin Antiques, Vintage & More Fair
Vintage Ireland will host the South Dublin Antiques, Vintage & More Fair at the Royal Marine Hotel on 26 June, 2022 from 11am to 6pm. “This is one of our most popular venues, usually hosting between 30 and 40 traders per fair,” say the organisers. “It features antique and vintage furniture and interior decor, fine art, vintage kitchen and tableware, collectors’ items including rare books and vintage memorabilia, antique and vintage jewellery,…
Show garden designers win gold at Bord Bia Bloom
Andrew Christopher Dunne won the overall large show garden award for Hit Pause, The Caragh Nurseries Garden at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom. And Alan Rudden won best in category medium show garden for the Savills Urban Oasis Garden. That means they’ve each won four and seven gold medals respectively at this event. The gold-medal-winning show garden designers who are new to Bord Bia Bloom included Niall Deacon for his Eureka Garden sponsored by Solus Light Bulbs, Sean…
What’s the story – communications masterclass
The world-leading Vista Milk Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre will host a communications masterclass at Devere Hall, Student Centre, College Rd, University College, Cork on 14 June, 2022 at 9.30am. Farmers can learn more about enhancing their storytelling and communication skills with a view to increasing publicity for their respective ventures that they want in the news. This will be an intensive day of training and networking. Journalists, PR specialists and communication experts…
Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 04/06/2022
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.
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 03/06/2022
Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.30/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.62/kg 143.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.29/kg 104.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.97/kg 113.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.97/kg 160.00SHEEP, 43kg 3.80/kg 165.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.73/kg 164.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.7/kg 148.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.69/kg 168.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.68/kg 162.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.25/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 51kg 3.56/kg 180.00SHEEP, 51kg 3.54/kg 180.00SHEEP, 51kg 3.54/kg 181.00SHEEP, 50kg 3.47/kg 175.00SHEEP, 55kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 03/06/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.57/kgFR 2.07/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 585kg 2.62/kg 1530.00CHX, 540kg 2.52/kg 1360.00HEX, 595kg 2.40/kg 1430.00FR, 515kg 2.12/kg 1090.00FR, 595kg 2.02/kg 1200.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.51/kgFR 2.09/kgLMX 2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 655kg 3.31/kg 2170.00LMX, 695kg 3.11/kg 2160.00LMX, 670kg 2.84/kg 1900.00LMX, 660kg 2.73/kg 1800.00CHX, 685kg 2.63/kg 1800.00CHX, 675kg 2.59/kg 1750.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.63/kgCHX 2.94/kgLMX 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 770kg 3.06/kg…
Irish mushroom sector gets a welcome boost
The mushroom sector will soon benefit from funding made through the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR). An amount of €210,000 has been confirmed, which is planned to go towards the promotion of Irish produce in the UK. Brexit has impacted the sector, resulting in reduced volumes and additional costs. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has commented that this has reduced the competitiveness and attractiveness of Irish mushrooms in…
Duckweed protein for use in livestock and aquaculture sectors
Duckweed has come under scrutiny for potential use as a protein source. Cultivated in shallow ponds, it thrives on nutrients from natural sources, as well as farm waste rich in nitrogen and phosphorus. Researchers are finding the plant especially interesting from an ecological perspective, as it can close the nutrient loop and help protect soils and waterways. It has been suggested that it can also provide an exceptional crop with…
Potato market figures update – latest
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) says in its June 1 potato market report that demand is just about on par with 2019 levels before the pandemic hit. However, the start of the school holidays could negatively impact this. Liftings of the earliest varieties continue this week. But it will be a few weeks before the first lifting of queens takes place in the southeast. Stocks of premium-quality packing material are…
Youth call to action on World Environment Day
An ECO-UNESCO ECO-Watchers workshop will be held at Scoil Mhuire in Swanlinbar, Co Cavan, to celebrate World Environment Day on 5 June, 2022. World Environment Day is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Over the years it has grown to be a broad, global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated by stakeholders in more than 100 countries. What’s more, it…
The Irish Farmer moves 60,000 litres of slurry
Tom Slattery, the Irish Farmer, is “cracking on” towards Sunday when he expects to complete “a torturous week” of spreading slurry on silage ground. His 140-acre family farm is in Dingle, in the heart of west Kerry, southwest Ireland. They also work 25 acres of rented land. Wednesday’s video showed him using the Valtra T172 to spread 60,000 litres of slurry just a week after baling. This job has to…
Join a June organic farm walk with Teagasc
Register for a farm walk during Teagasc’s June series of organic farming demonstrations and learn more about organic production first-hand. Teagasc advisers, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine representatives, the Organic Certification Bodies, and the farmers themselves will be available on the day. They will answer questions and give guidance to farmers and members of the public interested to see organic farming in practice, and keen to meet and…
Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 03/06/2022
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 02/06/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:JEX, 470kg 2.38/kg 1120.00SIX, 475kg 2.21/kg 1050.00FR, 475kg 1.79/kg 850.00FR, 410kg 1.59/kg 650.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.46/kgFR 1.46/kgLMX 1.73/kgSIX 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 530kg 3.02/kg 1600.00SAX, 545kg 2.92/kg 1590.00AAX, 590kg 2.80/kg 1650.00CHX, 570kg 2.67/kg 1520.00CHX, 595kg 2.54/kg 1510.00LMX, 590kg 2.44/kg 1440.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.67/kgFR 1.80/kgHEX 2.19/kgLM 2.63/kgLMX 1.58/kgSIX 1.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 600kg 3.33/kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 02/06/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.51/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 4/kg 152.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.85/kg 138.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.84/kg 146.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.84/kg 136.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.82/kg 145.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.76/kg 139.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.85/kg 154.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.82/kg 153.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.82/kg 168.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.80/kg 175.00SHEEP, 47kg 3.80/kg 178.00SHEEP, 43kg 3.79/kg 162.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.73/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 52kg 3.58/kg 186.00SHEEP, 55kg…
Food prices prompt a review of luxury spend
In light of the current economic climate, The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) in Wicklow has highlighted the fact that as farmers’ escalating costs drive up food prices, consumers may need to prioritise food costs over other luxury spend. Treasurer James Hill commented that, “Food supplies are suddenly being threatened as farm inputs escalate in price – a tripling of fertiliser price and a doubling of fuel and energy cost, and…
Farm to Fork policy must be revisited – EU
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz Wojciechowski said the EU Farm to Fork policy will have to be revisited in light of food security concerns. The EU Commissioner was addressing the IFA National Council in the Irish Farm Centre this week. IFA President Tim Cullinan said Commissioner Wojciechowski committed to looking at how EU policy including the Farm to Fork can be adjusted to respond to the current food…
Antiques and fine art fairs – weekend dates to diarise
What better way to while away the time on a weekend than by browsing through antiques, fine art and collectables to see what treasures you can find. Event: The Lismore Opera Festival Antiques & Fine Art Fair Organiser: Hibernian Antique Fairs Venue: The Community Centre, Lismore, Co.Waterford Date: Saturday, 4 June to Sunday, 5 June, 2022 Time: 11am to 6pm Admission: €3.50, or €2.50 for adults with presentation of this…