Imported food - UK consumers trust Irish food more than British produce
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Ireland the most trusted source of imported food for UK consumers
Red Tractor, the UK’s quality assurance brand, just compiled results of its second Trust in Food index – it shows that trust in Irish food products in Britain have increased by one point to 74%, but that confidence in food coming from in the UK dropped from 81% to 73%. So, it appears that UK consumers’ trust in Irish food is currently higher than that of British food. The survey…
Dublin Horse Show
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Dublin Horse Show – 17-21 August, 2022
The 2022 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Dublin Horse Show will take place at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Arena from 17-21 August. More than 1600 horses and ponies from all corners of the country as well as some of the most expensive international show jumpers in the world will descend on D4 for five days of the very best of equine classes. Visitors will be able to watch native…
arm machinery insurance
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FCI highlights importance of adequate machinery insurance
The need for good machinery insurance has been highlighted by the Chief Executive of the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI), Michael Moroney, who says it is vital that contractors have all their key machinery listed on their policy. This is as high temperatures amp up the risk of fire. Mr Moroney pointed out that high inflation in farm machinery prices in recent years had underlined the…
Housing in Ireland
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Views – Referendum on Housing in Ireland
A public consultation seeking views on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland is open until Friday, 2 September, 2022. The consultation asks people who wish to contribute submissions to consider whether there should be a constitutional amendment and, if so, what form it should take. The Housing Commission is encouraging as many people as possible to have their say in this consultation on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland. Members…
horse farmers
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Horse farmers included in TAMS scheme
Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), last week announced that he plans to include investments in the equine sector under TAMS in the next CAP regime beginning in January 2023. IFA Horse Project Team Chair Richard Kennedy welcomed the Minister’s comments at the Dublin Horse Show launch. “The IFA Horse Project Team, along with the full IFA executive and leadership, have fully supported the inclusion of…
Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana
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FMX Motocross stunts at Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana
Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana is held annually on August Bank Holiday Monday, and boasts a prize fund of up to €45,000. Based in north Mayo, Bonniconlon is a quintessential rural village on the outskirts of Ballina. Apart from a jam-packed programme aimed to entertain the young and old, this year’s event will feature the FMX Motocross stunt show with Evan Mullarkey and his team, who will perform some amazing feats. Evan…
Raphael exhibition
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Raphael exhibition explores his entire career
The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London, hosts the Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael until 31 July, 2022. Rooms 1–8 have been dedicated to the exhibition, one of the first ever to explore Raphael’s complete career. It looks at his celebrated paintings and drawings as well as his work in architecture, poetry, and design for sculpture, tapestry and prints. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Raphael’s art and discover why he…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 06/12/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 26/07/2022
Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. FAT COW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 490kg 1.45/kg 710.00FR, 420kg 1.07/kg 450.00FR, 445kg 1.03/kg 460.00 FAT COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 593kg 2.29/kg 1360.00FR, 555kg 1.84/kg 1020.00FR, 570kg 1.65/kg 940.00FR, 585kg 1.37/kg 800.00FR, 550kg 1.36/kg 750.00FR, 500kg 1.28/kg 640.00 FAT COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.77/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 635kg 2.20/kg 1400.00FR, 640kg 2.11/kg 1350.00FR, 600kg 2.08/kg 1250.00FR, 615kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/09/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 26/07/2022
Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.72/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 27kg 3.15/kg 85.00LAMB, 24kg 3.12/kg 75.00LAMB, 28kg 3.05/kg 87.00LAMB, 28kg 2.98/kg 85.00LAMB, 27kg 2.96/kg 79.00LAMB, 26kg 2.94/kg 75.00 LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.62/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 30kg 2.87/kg 86.00LAMB, 38kg 2.83/kg 108.00LAMB, 39kg 2.82/kg 109.00LAMB, 38kg 2.82/kg 107.00LAMB, 34kg 2.81/kg 95.00LAMB, 37kg 2.81/kg 103.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 40kg 2.82/kg 113.00LAMB, 42kg…
Fodder Catch Crop Incentive Scheme
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Tillage farmers need a fodder crop incentive scheme – IFA
Kieran McEvoy, IFA National Grain Committee Chair, has highlighted the need for the introduction of a fodder crop incentive scheme for tillage farmers. This, he says, should urgently come under review over the next two weeks by the Minister for Agriculture and officials in the Department of Agriculture. “There is a great opportunity for tillage farmers to get forage crops sown after winter barley at an optimal time, but a…
rumen development
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Rumen development series – AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Dairy is hosting a series of practical on-farm meetings across the county to help farmers learn why good rumen development is key to weaning transition and how to make it successful on their farm. Since cows spend half their time ruminating, developing a calf’s rumen is critical if you want them to utilize energy effectively in their adult life. The meetings will feature…
Limerick Road, Camolin, Gorey, Co. Wexford 2607
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Quinn Property – 2 Lots – Co. Wexford – 26/07
Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions 2 Lots in Co. Wexford on Tuesday, 26 July, 2022, at 15:00. Lot: 1A: Residential – Limerick Road, Camolin, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Well-located traditional cottage on C. 1.04 Acre Site. Location: The Property is located just 1km from Camolin Village which boasts amenities to include service stations, shops, primary schools, churches and the award winning Cois Na hAbhann Garden Home & Lifestyle…
Wholesale Price Index
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Wholesale Price Index for June 2022 – CSO
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) released the June 2022 Wholesale Price Index on 22 July, 2022. Commenting on the release, Jillian Delaney, Statistician in the Prices Division, said: “Prices in several food categories produced by Irish manufacturers were significantly higher in June 2022 compared to the same month last year. Some of the most notable annual increases were: Dairy products 49.1%Meat and meat products 14.5%Grain milling, starches and animal feeds 11.7%Food…
Ireland emissions debate
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Double-standard at play in Ireland’s emissions debate – ICMSA
Pat McCormack, president of The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), has commented on the “brazen double-standard at play in Ireland’s emissions debate”. There is, he says, a “deafening silence” when it comes to aviation emissions in comparison to the fixation on farming.   Mr McCormack added that the silence was “even more deafening when contrasted with the non-stop hectoring and criticism directed at farming in general and dairy farming,…
farm safety
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Minister announces investment in farm safety
Martin Heydon, T.D, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, last week announced the provision of funding to Teagasc for the procurement of 18 farm machinery simulators for use in agricultural colleges. Making the announcement Minister Heydon said: “My priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our farmers, and this investment of over €1.25 million in 18 agricultural machinery…
Brian Ballard
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New Brian Ballard works on show at ArtisAnn
Esteemed Irish artist Brian Ballard RUA presents a show of recently completed paintings at the ArtisAnn Gallery from 25 July, 2022. Born in Belfast, Ballard trained at the College of Art, Belfast and then at the College of Art, Liverpool. He still lives in Belfast but spends long periods of time living and working in his house on the remote and rugged island of Inishfree, off the coast of Donegal.…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 01/02/2023
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 25/07/2022
Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 300-400KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 395kg 1.42/kg 560.00FR, 365kg 1.29/kg 470.00FR, 345kg 1.13/kg 390.00FR, 335kg 0.81/kg 270.00 CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.11/kgFRX 1.55/kgSIX 1.84/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 485kg 2.04/kg 990.00FRX, 495kg 2.04/kg 1010.00FRX, 490kg 1.92/kg 940.00SIX, 455kg 1.65/kg 750.00FRX, 490kg 1.47/kg 720.00FRX, 485kg 1.46/kg 710.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.54/kgFR 1.52/kgFRX 1.44/kgHEX 1.76/kgJEX 1.31/kgLMX 2.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 515kg 2.29/kg 1180.00LMX,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 30/11/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 25/07/2022
Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.78/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 38kg 3.08/kg 117.00SH, 39kg 3.05/kg 119.00SH, 39kg 3/kg 117.00SH, 37kg 2.97/kg 110.00SH, 37kg 2.97/kg 110.00SH, 36kg 2.97/kg 107.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 46kg 3.28/kg 151.00SH, 46kg 3.22/kg 148.00SH, 46kg 3.20/kg 147.00SH, 47kg 3.17/kg 149.00SH, 41kg 3.15/kg 129.00SH, 46kg 3.11/kg 143.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.82/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 54kg 3.22/kg 174.00SH, 50kg…
North Sligo Agricultural Show competitions
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North Sligo Agricultural Show 2022
The North Sligo Agricultural Show will host its 74th event this year at the Grange, County Sligo. The annual happening will be held on Saturday, 30 July, 2022. Each year the Committee tries to cater for their extensive groups and spectators and exhibitors by putting together the best displays possible. For the morning of The North Sligo Agricultural Show 2022 a programme comprising of cattle, sheep, horses, ponies, poultry, and home industry…
anaerobic digestion
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Anaerobic digestion plant under construction
A pilot-scale anaerobic digestion plant currently under construction at Teagasc Grange is due to be commissioned this year. The plant will produce biogas using grass silage and cattle slurry. Anaerobic digestion is a multi-step process whereby organic waste and residues are converted into biogas by a group of microorganisms in an anaerobic environment. Biogas could be used as any of the three energy vectors – electricity, transport and heat. In…
Sherry FitzGerald Ballycannon Kilcock Co Kildare 1810
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Sherry FitzGerald – Ballycannon Kilcock Co Kildare – 18/8
Sherry FitzGerald Brady O Flaherty brings to auction a property at Ballycannon Kilcock Co Kildare on 18 August, 2022. Lot: 1 Residence and Yard on approx. 14.02 hectares / 34.6 acresLot: 2 Approx. 5.06 hectares / 12. 5 acresLot: 3 The entire Residence and yard on approx. 19.08 hectares / 47.1 acres An absolutely outstanding approx. 47.1 acre / 19.08 hectare residential farm in a highly desirable and convenient location,…
grain prices
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Strong export demand for European wheat
While MATIF Dec 22 wheat prices recovered earlier last week on the back of strong export demand for European wheat, native grain prices increased but will likely finish on a similar note to the previous week, according to the IFA. The prospect of a deal being signed on 22 July, 2022 for grain export corridors in the Black Sea has re-exerted downward pressure on MATIF markets. On Wednesday 20 July,…
cash services
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AIB reverses decision to withdraw cash services
Following a major political backlash, Allied Irish Banks (AIBG.I) on Friday, 22 July, 2022 shelved plans to drop cash services in 70 of its 170 branches. The decision was based on reaction over its likely impact on small businesses and rural communities, according to Reuters. The bank, which is 63% owned by the government and is the country’s largest mortgage lender, announced the plan on Tuesday, 19 July, 2022 saying…
Merrion Square
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Browse Merrion Square Gallery on Sundays
Merrion Square Open-Air Art Gallery takes place every Sunday using the external railings of the beautiful Georgian Square in Dublin’s city centre to mount artworks. Founded in 1985, this weekly event is organised by Dublin City Council and provides a pleasant opportunity for visitors to not only view paintings but to meet with the artists and learn about their work. Artists are only licensed to exhibit original paintings, so you can…
Notifications for Checks by Monitoring CbM Protein Aid Scheme Straw Incorporation Measure
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Protein and Straw schemes – notifications for CbM now issuing
Notifications for Checks by Monitoring (CbM) under the 2022 Protein Aid Scheme and the Straw Incorporation Measure are now issuing. More updates are anticipated in the next few months. This was announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue on Thursday, 21 July 2022. Checks by Monitoring is an ongoing automated use of satellite and other data sources to check agricultural activity on all land parcels declared…
Plumbridge Livestock Sales
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Plumbridge Livestock Sales – On-Farm Retirement Machinery Sale – 29/07
Plumbridge Livestock Sales will hold an on-farm retirement machinery auction via LSL Auctions on Friday 29 July, 2022, at 7pm. This will be at 5 Creeduff Road, Killen, Castlederg, BT81 7TE, for Mr Caldwell Smyth who has sold his farm. Genuine well-kept machinery and tools being sold for no fault. Online bidding available (subject to coverage). Viewing from 2pm on day of sale. Items include: 2011 Massey Ferguson 5455 c/w…
interest rate
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Bank of Ireland interest rate changes
The European Central Bank last week confirmed that it is implementing a 0.5% interest rate increase. As a result, Bank of Ireland is announcing a number of interest rate changes. Mortgages Tracker mortgage rates will increase for all tracker mortgage customers by 0.5%. For most customers, this change will take effect from 10 August, 2022. Bank of Ireland will write to all tracker mortgage customers confirming the new interest rate,…