Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 02/06/2022
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.
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 01/06/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.35/kgHEX 2.32/kgLMX 2.26/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 565kg 2.53/kg 1430.00LMX, 570kg 2.53/kg 1440.00AAX, 500kg 2.4/kg 1200.00HEX, 500kg 2.38/kg 1190.00AAX, 550kg 2.35/kg 1290.00LMX, 535kg 2.30/kg 1230.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.63/kgSIX 2.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 670kg 2.99/kg 2000.00LMX, 605kg 2.94/kg 1780.00SIX, 655kg 2.82/kg 1850.00LMX, 630kg 2.73/kg 1720.00LMX, 635kg 2.57/kg 1630.00CH, 675kg 2.53/kg 1710.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.62/kgLMX 2.77/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 01/06/2022
Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.61/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 37kg 3.62/kg 134.00LB, 37kg 3.59/kg 133.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 46kg 3.91/kg 180.00LB, 45kg 3.87/kg 174.00LB, 45kg 3.87/kg 174.00LB, 42kg 3.86/kg 162.00LB, 41kg 3.85/kg 158.00LB, 41kg 3.85/kg 158.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.48/kg 174.00LB, 50kg 3.48/kg 174.00LB, 50kg 3.46/kg 173.00LB, 50kg 3.46/kg 173.00LB, 52kg 3.37/kg 175.00LB, 53kg…
Eclectic pieces at Art & Antiques Fair Olympia
The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia returns for its 49th edition after a two-year break. The dates for this year’s event are 23 to 26 June, 2022, with a preview on 22 June. The showcase will be hosted at Olympia Grand, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX. The fair will feature an eclectic mix of pieces drawn from antiquity to the present day, and with prices ranging from £100 to £1 million. There…
CAP Beneficiaries Publication lists all the CAP beneficiaries
The total amount dispensed to CAP beneficiaries has been disclosed as €1.8bn. This was allocated to 129,000 beneficiaries. Details of the payments have been published by the Department of Agriculture, under an EU regulation that requires annual publication of beneficiaries’ names, counties and amounts they received. Stud farms, farmers, colleges, a concrete company and legal entities benefitted from payments under the Common Agriculture Policy last year. The published payment details…
Waters of LIFE project to reverse loss of “high-status” waters
“The ongoing loss of high-status waters is among the most concerning, protracted and persistent water quality trends in Ireland.” The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan highlighted the point when he launched the Waters of LIFE strategic project in May 2022. The aim of the Waters of LIFE project is to reverse the long-term trend of decline in Ireland’s “high-status” waters. Managed by the Department of…
Private landlords’ exit impacts the rental market
A new report by economist Jim Power concludes that the changing and challenging regulatory and taxation environment is largely responsible for private non-institutional landlords leaving the rental market. This while rents are going up and the supply is coming down… High taxation, rising rentals, and high maintenance costs are some of the reasons investors are exiting the market. The study also found that Rent Pressure Zones, which limit the extent…
IFA welcomes 8c/kg increase in pig price
The Irish pig price increased by 8c/kg this week across primary processing plants with farmers receiving quotes ranging from €1.78c/kg to €1.82 or from €1.84 to €1.88/kg. The 8c/kg increase is a welcome move in the right direction for farmers, but much more is required as a matter of utmost urgency, the IFA says in its 30 May, 2022 report. The IFA Pigs Committee together with the Poultry Committee held a…
Irish Agropreneur Series aims to support development of SFSCs
The Irish Agropreneur Series is the first of a programme of online interactive workshops established within the EU-funded project agroBRIDGES. Launched by Teagasc and MTU, the series aims to support the development of short food supply chains (SFSCs) across Europe. What’s more, it seeks to build bridges between producers and consumers and rebalance farmers’ market position by empowering them with knowledge about new business and marketing models based on SFSCs.…
Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 01/06/2022
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 – Cattle Mart 31/05/2022
Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.61/kgFR 1.89/kgFR,FRX 1.99/kgFRX 1.96/kgFRX,FR 1.99/kgHEX 2.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 327kg 3.30/kg 1080.00HEX, 320kg 2.88/kg 920.00AAX, 330kg 2.73/kg 900.00AAX, 308kg 2.73/kg 840.00HEX, 360kg 2.58/kg 930.00HEX, 380kg 2.58/kg 980.00 M BULLOCK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.59/kgFR 2.02/kgFRX 2.08/kgJEX 1.82/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 470kg 2.81/kg 1320.00LMX, 430kg 2.51/kg 1080.00CHX, 415kg 2.48/kg 1030.00AAX, 485kg 2.37/kg 1150.00SIX, 497kg 2.31/kg 1150.00FRX, 497kg 2.27/kg 1130.00 M…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 31/05/2022
Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg3.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 39kg 4.01/kg 157.00, 40kg 3.96/kg 157.00, 39kg 3.96/kg 153.00, 40kg 3.90/kg 155.00, 39kg 3.89/kg 150.00, 39kg 3.81/kg 147.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 42kg 3.98/kg 167.00, 43kg 3.95/kg 170.00, 41kg 3.95/kg 161.00, 47kg 3.94/kg 187.00, 43kg 3.92/kg 169.00, 40kg 3.92/kg 158.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg3.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 51kg 3.40/kg 172.00, 51kg 3.40/kg 174.00, 51kg…
IMMA Outdoors 2022 turns the museum inside out
The Irish Museum of Modern Art is hosting IMMA Outdoors 2022, a vibrant artistic programme that turns the museum inside out and activates the site through artist commissions, performances, music, talks, workshops, and tours. IMMA Outdoors 2022 explores the environment “and what it means to be radically public” by creating an inclusive space for audiences of all ages to enjoy. Highlights include a new immersive sonic installation by Em’kal Eyongakpa in…
Anti-meat campaign may affect livestock farmer’s subsidies
An anti-meat campaign, themed ‘a world without slaughterhouses’, is pushing for a reduction in subsidies for livestock farmers. The initiative has been green lighted by the the European Commission, who has agreed to register the campaign, which is designed to pull funding from livestock farmers. The venture needs one million signatures gathered across at least seven member states to be successful. If the target is met, the Commission will be…
Love this Place promotes good outdoor behaviour for the summer
The Love this Place campaign, run by Leave No Trace Ireland and other sporting, tourism and outdoor organisations, was launched on 30 May, 2022. The initiative promotes good outdoor ethics this summer, with special emphasis on managing dogs and preventing livestock worrying. CEO of Leave No Trace Ireland, Maura Kiely, commented that, “this summer, we are highlighting pressure points that are bearing the brunt of the increase in outdoor activities.…
Irish Whiskey Association pledges support for Irish grain
The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) has said it will support Irish farmers by buying more Irish produce and supplying more co-product for feed. It added that Irish whiskey producers will also need traceability and sustainability credentials for any imported malt, maize or grain. This was all outlined in the IWA’s sustainability roadmap 2022, which was published this week. The roadmap lays out various “actions” for whiskey producers across sustainability areas,…
Harrogate antiques and fine art fair opens summer calendar
The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair opens Cooper Events’ summer calendar at the Great Yorkshire Showground from 10 to 12 June, 2022. It is the second of three editions this year. The prestigious Harrogate venue, which has been described as the antiques capital of the north, will host the fair in two large suites, fully carpeted and with in-house catering from Fodders. The well-known Yorkshire caterers have a good…
Cattle, pig and sheep slaughterings – latest data
The Central Statistics Office’s (CSO) latest slaughtering data shows that cattle slaughterings in the Republic rose by 11.4% between January to April 2022 and the same period in 2021. But an analysis of the data for April 2022 compared to April 2021 shows that cattle slaughterings increased by 17.5%. The update showed the number of pigs slaughtered grew by 1.5% between January to April 2022 and the same period in…
Cost of living reduction plans pre-budget
Childcare, education, healthcare and public transport are the main focus for Government departments looking for ways to reduce the cost of living for households ahead of the October 2022 budget. What’s more, there is pressure to increase Cost Rental and Affordable Housing schemes. Cost rental is a relatively new form of tenure in Ireland where residents pay rents that are solely based on the cost to build, manage, and maintain…
Silage season – The Irish Farmer’s first cut
It’s silage season and Tom Slattery, aka The Irish Farmer, is busy with one of the largest silage crops they’ve ever experienced. “In this video, we bale the first part of the first cut. Enjoy all,” he says. Slattery is a dairy and beef farmer in Dingle, in the heart of west Kerry, southwest Ireland. He is also an artificial insemination technician so he works with animals “all the time”.…
Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 31/05/2022
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.
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 30/05/2022
Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 300-400KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 385kg 1.48/kg 570.00FR, 375kg 0.96/kg 360.00 CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.77/kgFRX 1.48/kgHEX 1.90/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 465kg 2.45/kg 1140.00FR, 415kg 2.36/kg 980.00BBX, 495kg 2.22/kg 1100.00FR, 470kg 2.06/kg 970.00FR, 430kg 2.05/kg 880.00HEX, 445kg 2.04/kg 910.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.48/kgCHX 2.07/kgFR 1.79/kgFRX 2.02/kgSHX 2.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 595kg 2.71/kg 1610.00FRX, 540kg 2.70/kg 1460.00AAX, 560kg 2.52/kg 1410.00AAX, 540kg 2.44/kg 1320.00SHX,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 30/05/2022
Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.47/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 38kg 3.76/kg 143.00SH, 38kg 3.74/kg 142.00SH, 37kg 3.73/kg 138.00SH, 36kg 3.42/kg 123.00SH, 36kg 2.72/kg 98.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.57/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 40kg 4.02/kg 161.00SH, 41kg 3.88/kg 159.00SH, 44kg 3.86/kg 170.00SH, 42kg 3.83/kg 161.00SH, 45kg 3.82/kg 172.00SH, 45kg 3.82/kg 172.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 52kg 3.52/kg 183.00SH, 50kg 3.48/kg 174.00SH, 50kg…
Shoppers are changing their buying habits to counter grocery inflation
The latest figures from Kantar indicate that shoppers are adjusting their buying behaviour to juggle grocery inflation. One ploy is turning to cheaper alternatives, and also making four fewer trips to the supermarket on average per month, than they were the same time last year. The statistics show that grocery inflation has hit 5.5%, marking the first time it has risen above 5% since August 2013. Branded items previously made…
Arty IMMA online talks and podcasts
IMMA is known for conserving and sharing its Irish National Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art. It aims to connect audiences and art, providing a space where contemporary life and contemporary art connect. A range of podcasts and playlist feature material from IMMA’s live talks series and audio archive. This comprises the voices of many artists, curators and educators who discuss the ever-evolving contexts in which art is made. IMMA…
Food supply chain could benefit from greater transparency
The Department of Agriculture has said that a group is being formed to advance the beef and sheep sectors identified in the Food Vision 2030 strategy, taking into consideration the requirement for the sectors to contribute to achieving the targets set for the agriculture and land-use sector in the Climate Action Plan 2021. This is as an opposition TD said the Office for Fairness and Transparency in the Agri-Food Supply…
Virtual Festival of Farmland Biodiversity
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is hosting a month-long (virtual) Festival of Farmland Biodiversity for May 2022. The Festival of Farmland Biodiversity focuses on challenges to addressing the biodiversity crisis across much of the farmed landscape in Ireland. The purpose of the festival is to encourage a more positive engagement around the topic of biodiversity and farmland and to highlight some of the ways that farmers are working to support…
Largest dairy herd ever, CSO census states
In its 10-yearly census of agriculture up to 2020, the Central Statistics Office shows that around 278 000 people worked on 130 200 Irish farms of more than five hectares in size. That number of farms is down 9 660 since 2010, and 11 327 since 2000. Even though the total number of farms fell between 2010 and 2020, there was a 46.4% increase in the dairy cow herd –…
Handling facilities can be a safety issue
Following a recent inquest into the death of a farmer crushed when his cow broke through a holding pen, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist Dr John McNamara says it is “crucial” that farmers check handling facilities for wear and tear and update them if needed. Early detection of signs of wear and tear could save lives. For example, “corrosion can be prevalent where pillars and steel go into”. Corrosion in…
Bord Bia Bloom expected to be blooming marvellous
Bord Bia Bloom is back! The Bloom show – one of the largest horticulture events in Europe – takes place at Phoenix Park this bank holiday weekend from 2-6 June. Around 100 000 visitors are expected at Bord Bia Bloom, the annual garden and lifestyle show. Teagasc is among the exhibitors and invites enthusiasts to visit their ‘Healthy People, Healthy Planet’ stand. The Teagasc exhibit sets out to inspire people…