LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 06/12/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 06/05/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HFR 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.49/kgCHX 2.44/kgLMX 2.67/kgSIX 2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 360kg 3.28/kg 1180.00SIX, 335kg 2.90/kg 970.00CHX, 360kg 2.89/kg 1040.00LMX, 360kg 2.89/kg 1040.00LMX, 335kg 2.84/kg 950.00SIX, 375kg 2.83/kg 1060.00 HFR 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.66/kgBBX 2.41/kgCHX 2.99/kgFR 2.09/kgHEX 2.55/kgHEX,HEX 2.43/kgHEX,HEX,HEX 2.43/kgLMX 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 450kg 3.56/kg 1600.00LMX, 475kg 3.47/kg 1650.00SHX, 465kg 3.42/kg 1590.00LMX, 435kg 3.36/kg 1460.00CHX, 455kg 3.32/kg 1510.00CHX, 475kg 3.31/kg 1570.00 HFR…
rising inflation
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Rising inflation impacts construction projects
Linesight, the Dublin-based construction consultancy firm, says rising inflation will affect multinational employers’ efforts to build or expand facilities in Ireland in 2022. In its new Construction Insights and Commodity Report, the global surveyors’ firm highlights that rising energy costs, as well as the war in Ukraine, will affect prices for building materials such as timber, steel, and copper. Linesight manages construction projects for industries in 24 countries. Clients include pharmaceutical…
Agricultural land
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Price of agricultural land set to increase
Agricultural land prices should increase by 6% this year, compared to 4% in 2021. Restrictions caused by the pandemic have created supply pressures and increased demand, which has had a knock-on effect on pricing. However, Teagasc and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland released a report highlighting associated inflationary pressures, accelerated by the war in Ukraine, which are also impacting farm input prices and therefore affecting incomes. The rising cost…
input costs
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Farmers struggling with excessive input costs
Beef and sheep farmers “are being crucified” by spiralling input costs, according to The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). In a recent meeting with Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, ICSA President Dermot Kelleher urged him to channel exchequer funds to the vulnerable beef, suckler, and sheep sectors. The silage support scheme is helpful but not enough, said ICSA. They motivated for a EUR 2,000…
prescribed burning
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Prescribed burning: when to do it
Teagasc promotes prescribed burning in Ireland. However, the rules of best practice in habitat management apply. There must be no alternatives to rejuvenating the area for sustainable grazing. Best practice Prescribed burning revitalises abandoned or undergrazed dry heaths. It is best planned outside the bird-nesting season, which is from 1 September until the end of February. Farmers must get all essential permissions and notify affected parties. These include Actions Requiring…
silage support scheme
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Silage support scheme insufficient says Independent Farmers group
News of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue’s proposed silage support scheme has been welcomed, but the parameters of the measure have come under debate. The Independent Farmers Organisation of Ireland has now added their voice, commenting that the government’s proposed measure ignores the reality of the increased cost of production. The minister stated that payments would be made later in 2022, with the finer details of the package…
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GVM Tullamore – Endrim, Ferbane, Co. Offaly – 2 Lots – 06/05
GVM Property Tullamore brings to auction via LSL Auctions, for sale by Online auction, a prime holding of C.57.8 acres (in 2 lots) at Endrim, Ferbane, Co. Offaly on 6 May 2022 at 3pm.   Description:  A great opportunity to acquire a prime holding of agricultural & forestry land.  The land is being offered for sale in 2 lots as follows:  Lot 1: The first block of land encompasses both grazing land and planted forestry land.…
Greyhound Sales Trials
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Greyhound Sales Trials – Perry Barr Stadium Birmingham – 06/05
Perry Barr Stadium Birmingham hosts Greyhound Sales Trials & an Online Sale via LSL Auctions on Friday, 6 May, 2022 at 10:00. See the catalogue: Here. To register see: Here. The next Greyhound Sales Trials & Online Sale at Perry Barr Stadium is on Friday, 17 June at 10:00. Contact Perry Barr Stadium Birmingham at: +44 208 669 9431. Anglo Irish Greyhound Sales Contacts:+44 208 669 9431, +44 781 120 6661. LSL Auctions.  LSL News.
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 05/05/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 05/05/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. B 400-500KG Avg Price/KgB 2.78/kgCHX 2.60/kgLMX 2.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:B, 450kg 2.91/kg 1310.00LMX, 490kg 2.90/kg 1420.00B, 435kg 2.90/kg 1260.00LMX, 495kg 2.83/kg 1400.00LMX, 428kg 2.76/kg 1180.00CHX, 415kg 2.65/kg 1100.00 DC 300-400KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 380kg 1.87/kg 710.00FRX, 370kg 1.05/kg 390.00 DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.33/kgFR 1.88/kgFRX 1.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 465kg 2.43/kg 1130.00AAX, 450kg 2.33/kg 1050.00FR, 460kg 2.30/kg 1060.00AAX, 480kg 2.23/kg 1070.00FRX, 460kg 2.11/kg…
Cattle disease
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Painful cattle disease on the way out in New Zealand
New Zealand is one farm away from obliterating mycoplasma bovis disease, a painful cattle disease that plagues the farming industry. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said that only one farm still had to wipe out this cattle disease, but 271 farms have been successful at eradicating it entirely. Cattle in the US and Europe also contract the infection, which can cause painful conditions such as mastitis, pneumonia, and arthritis. New Zealand…
House prices in Ireland
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House prices on the rise in Ireland
House prices in Ireland more than doubled in 2021, rising 8.44% compared to a 3.24% increase in house prices the previous year. In terms of sales, the number of homes sold rose by 16.7% to 44,221 units whereas in 2020 house sales fell 16.3%, according to Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO). Last year saw sales value improve by approximately 27.9% y-o-y to EUR 14.5 billion in 2021.  Despite strong demand, the…
Thomas J Cox & Co Carrowcrin, Co Roscommon
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Thomas J Cox & Co – Carrowcrin, Co Roscommon – 05/05
Thomas J Cox & Co brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Carrowcrin, Co Roscommon on 5 May, 2022 at 15:00. Lots: Lot: 1 Consisting circa 100 acresLot 2: c- 21 AcresLot 3: Entire PropertyLot 1A, Clooneybeirne Strokestown, Co RoscommonSee the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Thomas J Cox & Co on: +353 872 602 909. LSL Auctions.  LSL News.
Derrymacar Newtowncashel Co Longford
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Murtagh Bros – Derrymacar, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford – 05/05
Murtagh Bros brings to auction via LSL Auction a property at Derrymacar, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford on 5 May, 2022, at 15:00. Lot: 1. A traditional detached cottage set on c. 17 acres of excellent fattening land, overlooking Lough Ree. Lot: 2. Excellent Fattening land, overlooking Lough Ree.  For more information see here.   Lot: 3. Excellent fattening land.  For more information see here. Lot: 4. Traditional detached cottage set on…
Bord Bia Bloom Phoenix Park Dublin
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Exciting features at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom
Bord Bia Bloom returns to Phoenix Park, Dublin from 2 to 6 June 2022, showcasing the best Irish horticulture, food and drink. Originally created to promote plants, garden design, horticulture and gardening, over time it has expanded and now offers practical information on everything from gardening, to growing fruit and vegetables, cooking and culture. Ireland’s favourite gardening and food festival will be held in-person following two virtual #BloomAtHome events. With…
Beef summer budgets
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Beef Summer Budgets podcast
Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist, joins Catherine Egan to talk about beef summer budgets on the latest Beef Edge podcast on 4, May 2022. Together they discuss what beef price you can afford to pay for stock, what impact costs will have on the bottom line, and what price will be needed to cover these costs. Aidan explains that the national kill has increased by 58,000 cattle so far this…
Farmers transfer banking accounts
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Banking woes as farmers battle to transfer their accounts
Ulster Bank’s decision to exit the Irish market seems to have impacted some farmer’s efforts to transfer their business and personal banking accounts. The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) has subsequently highlighted the matter, drawing attention to ongoing difficulties with the country’s main banks. The IFA plans to raise the issue with the Central Bank. Rose Mary McDonagh, the IFA national farm business chair said Ulster Bank’s departure was creating serious…
Embrace FARM Encircle programme
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Embrace FARM Encircle Programme supports those affected by farm accidents
A newly launched one-on-one mentoring project, The Embrace FARM Encircle Programme, hopes to provide support to individuals and families in the aftermath of a farm accident, suspected suicide, sudden trauma or fatal illness. The venture is funded by the European Innovation Partnership (EIP), through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Statistics compiled by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show there have been over 200 farm-related deaths in Ireland over the last 10 years, plus 113 serious accidents recorded in…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 20/02/2023
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 04/05/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BULLOCK-M 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.73/kgLMX 2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,LMX, 343kg 3.21/kg 1100.00LM, 355kg 3.15/kg 1120.00CHX, 325kg 3.08/kg 1000.00CHX, 395kg 2.78/kg 1100.00LMX,SHX, 390kg 2.69/kg 1050.00CHX, 370kg 2.65/kg 980.00 BULLOCK-M 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.63/kgCHX 2.87/kgHEX 2.16/kgLM 3.13/kgLM,LMX 3.13/kgLMX 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 475kg 3.28/kg 1560.00LMX, 480kg 3.25/kg 1560.00LMX, 420kg 3.21/kg 1350.00LMX, 480kg 3.21/kg 1540.00LMX, 475kg 3.18/kg 1510.00LMX, 485kg 3.18/kg 1540.00 BULLOCK-M 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 3.18/kgLM…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/09/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 04/05/2022
Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.26/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 39kg 2.56/kg 100.00LB, 37kg 1.95/kg 72.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.57/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 42kg 3.86/kg 162.00LB, 43kg 3.84/kg 165.00LB, 42kg 3.83/kg 161.00LB, 42kg 3.81/kg 160.00LB, 44kg 3.80/kg 167.00LB, 42kg 3.79/kg 159.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.95/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 52kg 3.12/kg 162.00LB, 53kg 3.08/kg 163.00LB, 52kg 3.04/kg 158.00LB, 52kg 3.04/kg 158.00LB, 52kg 3/kg 156.00LB, 50kg…
Calf exports Irish Ferries WB Yeats
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Calf exports stall again with another vessel in dry dock
As another vessel authorised to transport livestock enters the dry dock, European customers have no choice but to wait for their Irish calf exports to cross the water from Ireland to France. The Stena Horizon, from Stena Line, has already been in the dry dock for around five weeks. Now it’s the turn of Irish Ferries’ WB Yeats. Routine services don’t always go according to plan. However, the vessel is…
pesticide sales
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Pesticide sales down by 21% since 2011
New Eurostat data confirms that pesticide sales in Ireland have dropped by almost a quarter overall from 2011 to 2020. Specifically, herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide producers are selling less. Slug pellets are the only category doing well. Insecticide sales have dropped the most – by almost 80%. Herbicide and fungicide producers saw turnover fall by 20% and 29% respectively. The decade saw an overall sales volume decrease in the pesticide…
satellite farming country roads Ireland
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Satellite farming in the spotlight
Sons and daughters wanting to operate their Galway family farms along side roads are turning to satellite farming. This is because planning permission is becoming increasingly difficult to secure. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), which is responsible for the national roads network, wants to limit traffic leading from side roads to main roads. However, adult children whose parents have homes and farmland along these side roads travel there frequently anyway. This…
Farmyard germs cryptosporidiosis
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Watch out for those farmyard germs
Children who love rural life can get nasty farmyard germs from direct contact with lambs or calves, warns Dr Catherine Conlon, author and senior medical officer at St Finbarr’s Hospital in Cork. Even if the animals look healthy and their environment is clean, farmyard germs exist in them and their surroundings. The HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) recently shared an alert to this effect. This follows an increase in…
Cotter Agritech Cotter Crate
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Cotter Crate makes sheep handling tasks quick and easy
Cotter Agritech has launched a new sheep handling, weighing and targeted worming system dubbed the Cotter Crate. It’s marketed as a sheep handling crate that makes carrying out stock management tasks for both lambs and adult sheep quick, easy and safe, including dosing, vaccinating, tagging, dagging, weighing, mouthing, body condition scoring, and 3-way drafting. The Cotter Crate system is thought to take the effort out of sheep work while allowing…
Cow mastitis
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Large portion of Ireland’s dairy herd may be struggling with mastitis
Mastitis, or udder infection, generally leads to an increase in bulk milk somatic cell count (BMSCC), and is an important cause of reduced milk quality. Research led by UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, guided by the technical working group of CellCheck now cautions that improvements in national milk quality seem to have “plateaued”. As such, some veterinary scientists have warned that the criteria for the eligibility of Irish herds to…
Import border checks
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British Meat Processors Association comments on border checks
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has expressed their relief that after months of uncertainty, it is welcome news that border checks will be eased from 1 July, 2022. But this, they say, is “a real double-edged sword for British businesses”, as on the one hand it makes importing the one quarter of food that stocks UK supermarket shelves cheaper and easier to get into the country, but this does…
Silage support scheme
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Silage support scheme “a step forward” for livestock farmers
With talk of a silage package which translates to payment of €100/ha, IFA president Tim Cullinan comments that the silage support scheme is a step forward, but that food security concerns still remain. Cullinan adds that, “We are already behind time in encouraging farmers to maximise grass growth,” and as such, he urges Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to move quickly to get the silage support scheme up and running. John Keane,…
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GVM Limerick – Tiernahilla, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick- 05/05 
GVM Auctioneers Limerick brings to auction via LSL Auctions, for sale by public or online auction in our Limerick City Auction Rooms at 25/26 Glentworth Street, Limerick City, on 5 May at 3pm.   Description: Prime roadside holding extending to Circa 72.5 st acres of good quality agricultural land located on the main road linking Newcastlewest to Bruree (Bruff Line-R520) just 9 km from Newcastlewest and very close to Snows Cross and within easy…