Boyne Valley Food Hub
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Innovative Boyne Valley Food Hub launched
A flagship project of the Boyne Valley Food Innovation District, The Boyne Valley Food Hub, saw Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, turn the sod this past week. The venture will transform almost 800 m² of enterprise space at its Navan site into an innovative food hub with nine Food Grade units available for start-up and scaling food businesses. This includes delivery of a timeshare development…
Avonmore packaging
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Avonmore packaging – reduce, reuse, recycle
As the number one milk brand in Ireland, Avonmore is working towards a better planet starting by ensuring that all its packaging is reduced, reusable or recyclable by 2025. In addition, they are reducing plastic packaging across their portfolio by 25%. They have made the switch from plastic bottles to paper-based Tetra Top ® cartons on their range of Avonmore Fresh Creams. By switching from plastic bottles to Tetra Top…
little museum
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Little Museum of Dublin walking tours
No trip to Dublin is complete without a visit to the award-winning Little Museum of Dublin. You will find history, humour and hospitality in the much-loved venue. Their daily walking tour of St Stephen’s Green begins in the Little Museum of Dublin. Every year 8.1 million people walk through St Stephen’s Green, but it has also played a key role in Irish history. Discover the remarkable story of this handsome park…
beef and sheep
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Beef and sheep update – 5 August
Beef prices have steadied this week as supplies of finished cattle tighten on the ground. IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said factories are actively sourcing suitable cattle and leaving no stock behind – paying 10-15c/kg above base quotes to close out deals.  Factories are paying €4.80 to 5.00kg for steers and €4.85 to 5.05kg for heifers. Y Bulls are ranging from €4.70 to 5.05kg for R/U grades and cows are making…
Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium hosts a Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction
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Kilkenny – Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction – 06/08
Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium hosts a Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 6 August, 2022, in Ring 1 at 8:30. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium: +353 56 7721214. Address: St. James Park, Talbot’s Inch Village, Jamespark, Kilkenny. LSL Auctions, LSL News.
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 05/08/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 05/08/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 600-700KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 645kg 2.45/kg 1580.00AAX, 630kg 2.30/kg 1450.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.76/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 785kg 2.93/kg 2300.00LMX, 790kg 2.66/kg 2100.00CHX, 720kg 2.58/kg 1860.00HEX, 740kg 2.39/kg 1770.00SIX, 700kg 2.33/kg 1630.00 SC 800-900KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 800kg 2.96/kg 2370.00AAX, 890kg 2.74/kg 2440.00 BK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BAX, 365kg 3.21/kg 1170.00LMX, 340kg 3.12/kg 1060.00CHX, 380kg 2.92/kg 1110.00SAX, 385kg…
Roscommon Mart LSL Auctions
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Roscommon Mart – Pedigree Suffolk Ram Sale – 6/8 and 13/8
The West of Ireland Registered Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Breeders Club holds a sale of quality pedigree Suffolk rams from top Irish and UK bloodlines at Roscommon Mart (bidding ringside) and online via LSL Auctions on Saturday 6 and Saturday 13 August, 2022. This will be the 51st edition of this premier show and sale. Opening Sale of Breeding Ewes and Breeding Hoggets. Largest pedigree Suffolk sale in the West. Gates…
Citizens’ Assembly
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Call for Citizens’ Assembly on agriculture
With the future of Irish agriculture and food production on the line, debate is raging as to possible outcomes. After the Coalition agreed on a 25% reduction in carbon emissions for the sector after months of negotiation, the Labour Party has called for a Citizens’ Assembly on the matter. While the Greens had pushed for a 30% cut, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, of Fianna Fáil, was not happy to go beyond 22%.…
Organic produce
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Market for organic produce on the up
The market for organic produce is flourishing, as Bord Bia’s figures show. It appears that the Irish market for organic produce saw a record 17.7% growth in 2020, which translated to €235m in total sales. In Bord Bia’s sheepmeat and livestock sector manager Séamus Mc Menamin’s opinion, growth was driven by the pandemic. Regarding organic imports, the country is over 95% self-sufficient in eggs, lamb, beef, dairy and seafood. Organic…
potato trade
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Average potato trade at retail level
This week’s results are pretty much the same as the last – potato trade at retail level remains average for this time of the year, according to the IFA’s latest report. Processing trade remains quite positive with peak holiday season upon us. Scattered rainfall over most regions was welcomed by maincrop growers. Queens continue to be lifted this week. While sales have been sluggish with the recent heatwave, reports indicate…
grain treatment
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Grain treatment improves homegrown cereals
Cattle farmers are seeing the benefit of using a grain treatment as they feed more homegrown cereals and therefore improve performance and feed efficiency. Mixed farmer Matthew Jordon from Morpeth has used Maxammon for five years in his suckler herd of 90 pedigree Limousins. The farm feeds as much homegrown cereals and silage as possible, which has cut their bought-in protein by as much as 87%. He said the health…
antiques and home
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Lincoln Antiques & Home Show – 10 August
The Lincoln Antiques & Home Show takes place at Lincolnshire Showground on Wednesday, 10 August, 2022. Established in 1995, the Antiques & Home Show is an unmissable event for collectors, interior designers and independent retail buyers, set designers, prop buyers, landscape architects, restaurateurs and those passionate about creating a stylish living space. It offers visitors everything from fine antiques, art, pretty vintage, salvage and industrial to jewellery, curios, militaria, glassware, china and gardenalia to…
Shannon Water supply
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Good news for Shannon water supply
Irish Water crews will arrive in Shannon in the coming days to deliver a project that will have significant benefits for locals. Almost 2km of old water mains carrying drinking water into Shannon Town will be replaced. The new pipework will reduce the number of bursts and unplanned outages that inconvenience Irish Water customers.  The works, which take place along the R471 between the Bealach Brí junction and the Smithstown Road…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/08/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 04/08/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 525kg 2.21/kg 1160.00FR, 590kg 2/kg 1180.00FRX, 530kg 1.87/kg 990.00FR, 590kg 1.61/kg 950.00FR, 540kg 1.44/kg 780.00FR, 575kg 1.25/kg 720.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.39/kgFR 1.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 675kg 2.53/kg 1710.00AAX, 655kg 2.49/kg 1630.00SAX, 660kg 2.33/kg 1540.00AAX, 675kg 2.30/kg 1550.00AUX, 675kg 2.28/kg 1540.00FR, 635kg 2.09/kg 1330.00 DC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.45/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 730kg 2.60/kg 1900.00SPX,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 17/02/2023
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 04/08/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 21kg 3.32/kg 71.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.31/kg 85.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.2/kg 88.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.14/kg 93.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.08/kg 80.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.08/kg 80.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 35kg 3.57/kg 124.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.36/kg 125.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.31/kg 119.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.30/kg 106.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.15/kg 107.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.13/kg 115.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.87/kg 171.00SHEEP, 46kg…
Swards for the Future Grassland
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Swards for the Future targets the grassland industry
A two-day conference and workshop titled Swards for the Future Grassland will take place on Thursday, 8 and Friday, 9 September, 2022. The event aims to explore Resilient Swards for the Future. It will be hosted at the Teagasc, Animal and Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, and is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Teagasc highlights that while grassland continues to be…
Land parcel payments scrub and woodland
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Land parcel payments with scrub and woodland updated
As it stands, farmer’s land parcels cannot have more than 10% of so-called ‘ineligible features’ like scrub, trees, copses, woodland, habitat and rock, but a decision was made by the Department of Agriculture to increase the area from its original proposal of 30%. It seems that farmers will be able to receive payments on land parcels with up to 50% of previously ineligible features such as scrub or woodland from…
Fuel theft
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Rural residents in the UK alarmed as fuel theft increases
The UK farming community has seen a huge increase on fuel theft, which has more than doubled in both cost and frequency in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2021. This was established from statistics extracted from a NFU Mutual rural crime report. In the company’s view, the increase was driven both by criminal gangs roaming freely since the end of pandemic restrictions and…
Meat imports ban
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ICSA president calls for blanket ban on meat imports from outside the EU
Last week, Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Dermot Kelleher called on the government to insist on a complete blanket ban at EU level on meat imports from outside the EU, given the stress farmers have been put under in recent weeks. “Farmers have been made to feel that the high quality, high protein, nutritious food they supply to European markets is now something to be ashamed of. The…
Clonburris
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8,700 new homes on the cards as €186 million funding approved for Clonburris
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has announced that Cabinet has approved a Preliminary Business Case (PBC) for €186.3 million of Urban Regeneration Funding (URDF) to support delivery of a €2.9 billion regeneration programme at Clonburris (Strategic Development Zone). This decision follows initial approval-in-principle in March 2021.  This €186.3 million of funding, along with €18.8 million from the NTA for Active Travel and Public Transport, will support the delivery…
Diageo Baileys
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Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow is back
Holstein Friesian breeders across Ireland are invited to prepare for the return of the Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow competition at this year’s Virginia Show on 24 August, 2022. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, launched the long-standing competition at Diageo Baileys in the northwest of Dublin in July. Entrants will be competing for a share of a €10,000 prize pot. The…
slurry grant
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Slurry Infrastructure Grant – all the intel
Farmers can apply for Slurry Infrastructure Grant funding towards storing and using slurry in a safe and efficient way from autumn 2022. The Grant can cover up to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs of a project. Farmers can apply for between £25,000 and £250,000 for each business. The remaining costs will need to be paid for through private sources, such as savings or a bank loan. The…
antique fair
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Medals, Militaria & Collectibles antique fair in Dublin
The Medal Society of Ireland will host a Medals, Militaria & Collectables antique fair at Knox Memorial Hall, 97 Monkstown Road, Monkstown in Dublin on 6 August, 2022. The Medal Society of Ireland was founded in 1986. The society promotes and supports the collecting and study of medals, badges, arms, armour and militaria in their various collecting forms, with a special emphasis on Irish and Irish-related material. Areas covered include:…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 24/11/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 03/08/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:SAX, 535kg 2.13/kg 1140.00BBX, 585kg 2.09/kg 1220.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLM 2.51/kgLMX 2.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 655kg 2.56/kg 1680.00LMX, 665kg 2.47/kg 1640.00LM, 660kg 2.45/kg 1620.00CHX, 625kg 2.4/kg 1500.00LMX, 680kg 2.21/kg 1500.00SIX, 660kg 2.09/kg 1380.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:AUX, 775kg 2.71/kg 2100.00LMX, 710kg 2.59/kg 1840.00SIX, 740kg 2.57/kg 1900.00AAX, 750kg 2.45/kg 1840.00CHX, 725kg 2.44/kg 1770.00LM, 760kg 2.33/kg 1770.00 DRYCOW-F…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 20/02/2023
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 03/08/2022
Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. L2 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg3.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 24kg 4.12/kg 101.00, 24kg 3.72/kg 88.00, 21kg 3.52/kg 74.00, 27kg 3.46/kg 94.00, 29kg 3.44/kg 100.00, 29kg 3.42/kg 98.00 L2 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.81/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 36kg 3.40/kg 123.00, 35kg 3.27/kg 115.00, 31kg 3.24/kg 101.00, 34kg 3.16/kg 108.00, 33kg 3.14/kg 105.00, 32kg 3.13/kg 100.00 L2 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 42kg 2.90/kg 122.00, 48kg 2.89/kg 138.00, 44kg…
International Conference on Agricultural and Food Science ICAFS
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Virtual ICAFS Conference hones in on agri and food science
The 2022 International Conference on Agricultural and Food Science (ICAFS) will be held in video online as a webinar from 28 to 30 September, 2022. This sixth ICAFS event is organized by Asia-Pacific Association of Science, Engineering and Technology, in cooperation with multiple academic affiliations. It has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of agricultural and food science. A focus will be given on Plant sciences; Agronomy and Agricultural sciences; Soil…
Waterford Harvest Festival
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Local produce at Waterford Harvest Festival 2022
Waterford Harvest Festival is back for its 13th year as one of Ireland’s leading food festivals. Mark your calendar for a foodie weekend on Friday, 9 September to Sunday, 11 September, 2022. The locations will be Roberts Square, Broad Street, Michael Street, Patrick’s Street, Arundel Square. The event will showcase Waterford’s rich food heritage and celebrating its diverse restaurants, eateries and producers. The best of Waterford’s food and drink will be…