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O’Neill Flanagan – Ballymanus Lane, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow – 10/03

Thursday, 10 March, 2022. Ring 1, at 3pm, Ballymanus Lane, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow Location of auction: Glenview Hotel, Glen of the Downs, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.Legal: Haughton Mc Carroll Solicitors, 2 Church Street, Wicklow Town.Tel: 0404 68344. Lot 1A O’ Neill & Flanagan offers to the market C. 17.03 acres / C.6.891 hectares of agricultural land. It will be offered to the market in four different lots. Located on Ballymanus Lane…

Lemken to release carbon plough in 2024

New research conducted on carbon retention in soil has led to the latest development of Lemken’s new plough designed just to do so. The Leibniz Centre for Agriculture Landscape Research (ZALF) has conducted long-term trials on the idea, with the research being taken on by Lemken, with the result of the production of a formidable machine to be introduced to the market in 2024. It’s understood that the machine ploughs…

9% rise in export of UK sheepmeat

There has been a 9% increase in the export of UK sheep meat compared to the same period last year. Sheep slaughter figures are currently at 908,700 head, a 4% increase compared to January 2021. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) released the figures earlier this week. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), clean carcass weights are now at an average 20.6kg, 600g…

CSO data reveals Southeast as most expensive region

The Southeast appears to be the most expensive region to purchase agricultural land. It’s understood that at €10,645/ac the region was ahead of the national median price of €6,992/ac. This comes as the Central Statistics Office (CSO) released its latest data findings earlier this week. The data additionally reveals that there was a decline in the volume of agricultural land sold in Ireland in 2020 compared to 2019. CSO…

Recommended maize varieties to grow this year

The 2022 recommended maize variety list has been published by the Department of Agriculture. One notable factor being that this is the last season growers can use oxo-degradable due to the single-use plastic directive from the EU. Despite the ban, it can still be used up this season. The varieties listed have been independently tested by the Department over three years under Irish conditions. The Department has announced that it…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 02/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 10/02/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WB 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.17/kgCHX 2.69/kgFR 1.75/kgFRX 1.60/kgLM 2.83/kgLMX 2.72/kgSHX 2.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 340kg 3.18/kg 1080.00CHX, 375kg 3.09/kg 1160.00LMX, 340kg 3.09/kg 1050.00LMX, 320kg 3.03/kg 970.00LMX, 380kg 3.03/kg 1150.00LMX, 315kg 3.02/kg 950.00 WB 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.48/kgLMX 2.65/kgSIX 2.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 435kg 3.22/kg 1400.00LMX, 410kg 3.02/kg 1240.00CHX, 460kg 2.93/kg 1350.00LMX, 495kg 2.85/kg 1410.00LMX, 415kg 2.84/kg 1180.00HE, 435kg 2.76/kg 1200.00 WB 500-600KG Avg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 10/02/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 37kg 3.22/kg 119.00SH, 38kg 3.18/kg 121.00SH, 37kg 3.03/kg 112.00SH, 38kg 2.84/kg 108.00SH, 38kg 2.68/kg 102.00SH, 33kg 2.55/kg 84.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 46kg 3.20/kg 147.00SH, 48kg 3.15/kg 151.00SH, 46kg 3.13/kg 144.00SH, 46kg 3.11/kg 143.00SH, 40kg 3.05/kg 122.00SH, 41kg 3.05/kg 125.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.95/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 50kg 3.08/kg 154.00SH, 52kg…

Minimum stocking density a criterion for the active farmer check

Ireland’s Draft CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) for 2023-2027 has included a proposal for a minimum stocking requirement as part of the active farmer check. This will also be a factor in an eco-scheme which farmers must join to earn 25% of their direct payment. This remains an eligibility requirement for the disadvantaged areas scheme – the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme. Active farmers defined For the CSP are those…

Buying a homestead – land, livestock and workload

The Mossy Bottom YouTube channel is aimed at those interested in buying a homestead or smallholding and becoming self-sufficient, but aren’t sure what property to buy, how much land and time you’ll need, and where to buy. This guide offers some pointers to help you decide. Mossy Bottom mostly highlights cottage restoration, self-sufficiency and sustainable living on a smallholding in the wild west of Ireland. Go to Patreon for full…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 16/02/2022

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.

Take a look at this heavy Charolais cow at Ballinasloe Mart – Lot 203 sold for €2240

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-BALLIN-1605979 Take a look at this super Charolais cow at Ballinasloe Mart in Lot 203, sold for €2240 at 1035KG. Subscribe for free to watch Today’s Auction: www.lslauctions.com Catchup on all the weeks auction with On-Demand replay at https://www.lslauctions.com/Premium LSL Auctions is now available Live and On-Demand for Smart TVs with the LSL TV App for Samsung TV, LG TV, Android TV and Apple TV. LSL News.

20% Increase in Munster farmland prices

There’s been an increase of up to 20% for quality farmland in Munster as land prices in the region reached up to €16,500/acre in 2021. This was revealed in the latest IPAV Farming Report released earlier this week. The increase in the price of property in the region has been mainly due to the vital role of dairy farmers. According to FIPAV’s Tom Crosse, 2021 had seen the strongest…

Increasing concern for hedgerow protection

The legal protection of hedgerows has come into the spotlight lately. This as the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine (JOCAFM) says that up to 6,000 km of hedgerows are being removed in Ireland annually. The figure was revealed in a recent survey published by Monaghan County Council. It’s understood that Hedgerows Ireland has since suggested an amendment to the 1976 Wildlife Act regarding this. The survey…

Rotational grazing vital for grassland management

The average mid-season stocking rates on Irish sheep farms are averaging eight ewes per hectare. It’s understood that grassland utilisation in this regard is a key driver of profit within all sheep enterprises. The latest findings were released at the 2022 College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Virtual Sheep Conference. According Teagasc research scientist Dr. Phil Creighton, who presented the findings, “growing 1 ton of grass dry…

Various lots to be auctioned – Ballinacooley, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow – 10/03

Lot 1, Ballinacooley, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow 10/03 O’ Neill & Flanagan via LSL Auctions offers to the market C. 10 acres or 4.046 hectares of agricultural land. The land is located at rear of Carraig View housing estate, Glenealy, Co.Wicklow and can be accessed over a railway track to a private gated entrance which has a sign at the entrance. The land is presently grass. Folio: WW6097. The auction will be…

Lot 6 – 6 Wexford Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 12/02

Terraced home in the centre of Gorey, Wexford for sale by auction on Thursday, 17th February, 2022 at 3pm at the Offices of Sherry Fitzgerald O’Leary Kinsella and online via LSL Auctions. Lot 6 – 6 Wexford Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford. A mid terraced kerbside town centre property in a very convenient location. The property, which is in need of complete refurbishment, extends to approximately 75 sq.m. It comprises of…

60% grant aid for on-farm solar projects

Plans are afoot to launch a 60% grant for on-farm solar projects later in 2022. This was relayed by Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue at an Irish Farmers’ Association AGM. Paul O’Brien, Environment Committee Chairman, commented that rooftop solar on farm buildings offers significant potential to mitigate farm emissions. Solar will also help Ireland reach renewable energy targets and improve the resilience of farm business against rising energy costs. “The confirmation…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/07/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 09/02/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 565kg 2.21/kg 1250.00FR, 580kg 1.69/kg 980.00AAX, 565kg 1.68/kg 950.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 1.95/kgHEX 1.94/kgLMX 2.19/kgSIX 1.78/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 675kg 2.25/kg 1520.00LM, 670kg 2.24/kg 1500.00LMX, 640kg 2.22/kg 1420.00LMX, 650kg 2.22/kg 1440.00LMX, 660kg 2.09/kg 1380.00HEX, 660kg 2.09/kg 1380.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.04/kgCHX 1.95/kgLMX 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 795kg 2.42/kg 1920.00LMX, 735kg 2.34/kg 1720.00LMX, 705kg 2.24/kg 1580.00LMX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 09/02/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 38kg 3.08/kg 117.00LB, 32kg 2.31/kg 74.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 46kg 3.30/kg 152.00LB, 47kg 3.23/kg 152.00LB, 46kg 3.22/kg 148.00LB, 47kg 3.21/kg 151.00LB, 48kg 3.21/kg 154.00LB, 46kg 3.20/kg 147.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.87/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.08/kg 154.00LB, 50kg 3.06/kg 153.00LB, 50kg 3.06/kg 153.00LB, 51kg 3.02/kg 154.00LB, 51kg 3/kg 153.00LB, 51kg…

Sharp increase in rents, report states

The average rent for homes at the end of 2021 was at €1,524 per month, an average of 10.3% higher than the same period in 2020. A report released by Daft.ie states that the increase marks the largest quarterly gain since mid-2017. It’s understood that the available homes for rent in Dublin was at 712 homes at the start of February, less than one-quarter of the average for February over the…

Extra bonus for prebooked Hereford beef

Irish Hereford Prime has secured an additional bonus of 20c to 25c/kg for all prebooked Hereford cattle for the spring and early summer months. Farmers can take advantage of the bonus from 21 March to 20 May 2022 in all ABP Group and Kepak Group factories throughout the country. This will be for all members of the producer group who prebook their Hereford cattle by Friday 18 February, 2022. Qualifying…

Show AA Bull at Dungannon Mart, lot 40 sold for £4.200

Watch the full video clip: https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-DUNGAN-1604705 Huge interest in this Show AA Bull at Dungannon Mart yesterday. Lot 40 sold for £4.200. Subscribe for free to watch Today’s Auction: www.lslauctions.com Catchup on all the weeks auction with On-Demand replay at https://www.lslauctions.com/Premium LSL Auctions is now available Live and On-Demand for Smart TVs with the LSL TV App for Samsung TV, LG TV, Android TV and Apple TV. LSL News.

Lot 1, Carstown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth – 03/03

Raymond Potterton via LSL Auctions brings forth a superb opportunity to purchase, a substantial farm in the sought-after location of Carstown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth on 3 March 2022. A fine level farm in large divisions entirely in cereal crop with no waste area, the land has extensive road frontage and has been well developed with good internal roadways. Access to this property is available to every field and the well- maintained…

Collaborative agricultural policy maps way forward

The Future Agricultural Policy framework Portfolio for Northern Ireland was one of the main focal points at a virtual meeting held yesterday. It’s understood that the portfolio maps out a direction of travel to guide funding decisions and priorities over the coming years. The meeting held by Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots hosted Agriculture Ministers and Farming Union presidents from the devolved regions of the…

Tips to get the best out of your fertiliser spreader

Numerous factors impact the functionality of fertiliser spreaders, affecting even and accurate spread. To get the best performance out of the machinery, Teagasc specialist Francis Quigley offers some pointers to look out for. Firstly, check if it is mounted correctly on the tractor at working height. This is normally a disc height of around 70cm over the crop, but double check the operator’s manual for your specific machine. Ensure that…

Residential Property Price Barometer shows 2021 prices just short of 12%

IPAV’s current Residential Property Price Barometer shows that the overall average increase in property prices for 2021 was just short of 12%. The Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers records house prices auctioneers achieved for three- and four- bedroom semi-detached homes and two-bedroom apartments. Providing a county-by-county breakdown for each property type, the latest barometer catalogues prices in the latter half of 2021, comparing them with prices in the first…

Food price index maintains upward course

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) food price index (FFPI) has been on an upward trend since the middle of 2020, when it was as low as 92. In January this year it was up 1.5 points to 135.7. Meat The meat price index for all species was marginally higher in January at 112.8 points. This is a substantial increase, with the index up 16.6 points or…

Shortage of vegetables may be on the cards

Imagine a shortage of Irish vegetables in supermarkets. This may soon be a reality according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Horticulture Paul Brophy has predicted that the first shortages this season for Irish produce could come in the form of crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers, followed by iceberg lettuce, green cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. It’s understood that this is due…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 08/02/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CATTLE 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.20/kgCATTLE 2.04/kgFR 1.88/kgFRX 1.74/kgHEX 2.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 350kg 2.57/kg 900.00AAX, 308kg 2.47/kg 760.00BBX, 368kg 2.42/kg 890.00AAX, 343kg 2.39/kg 820.00AAX, 333kg 2.31/kg 770.00HEX, 319kg 2.29/kg 730.00 CATTLE 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.04/kgCATTLE 2.18/kgFR 1.71/kgHEX 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 427kg 2.41/kg 1030.00CATTLE, 480kg 2.38/kg 1140.00CATTLE, 460kg 2.35/kg 1080.00AAX, 406kg 2.34/kg 950.00CATTLE, 460kg 2.33/kg 1070.00HEX, 488kg 2.32/kg 1130.00 CATTLE 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 13/07/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 08/02/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. EWE 30-40KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 32kg 2.81/kg 90.00EWE, 32kg 0.16/kg 5.00 EWE 40-50KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 48kg 1.15/kg 55.00EWE, 42kg 0.86/kg 36.00 EWE 50-60KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 52kg 2.15/kg 112.00EWE, 56kg 1.61/kg 90.00EWE, 51kg 1.57/kg 80.00EWE, 56kg 1.54/kg 86.00EWE, 50kg 1.36/kg 68.00EWE, 55kg 1.2/kg 66.00 EWE 60-70KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.76/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 69kg 3.19/kg 220.00EWE,…