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New Agri-Environment Training scheme launched for farmers

A new Agri-Environment Training Scheme (AETS) has been launched for farmers. This was the announcement made by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue earlier today. The training scheme will be open to all farmers to improve their knowledge of agri-environment initiatives and farm safety. Minister McConalogue says that the one-day course will provide farmers with information on a range of topics including environmental issues and lessons…

IPAV report reveals an increase in land price

The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV) has released its annual farmland report which has revealed that the average land prices increased by 10% in 2021. IPAV CEO Pat Davitt says “exiles returning home, the purchase of land by other business owners and the ability to work from home are all factors increasing competition for the scarce resource that is land, with a lack of supply for both purchase…

Sheep and goat census deadline approaching

The deadline to submit 2021 sheep and goat census forms is almost up. Forms must be sent in by 14th February 2022 Some herd keepers experienced delays receiving their census forms, so the date was extended for postal returns. The deadline for online submissions remains the same. Farmers can also submit forms online via agfood.ie, where real-time confirmation of successful submission is confirmed. Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue reinforces that…

Highest selling Limousin pair at Carrigallen Mart, Lot 812 sold for €2220 via LSL Auctions

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M166-1602172 Highest selling Limousin pair at Carrigallen Mart yesterday. Take a look at Lot 812; Sex: F – Breed: LMX – DOB: 11/02/2019 – Owners: 3 – Export: N – TB: 06/08/2021. Sold for €2220.00 online via LSL Auctions. Watch the video clip on LSL TV. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV App for Smart TVs, LG TV, Android…

Polaris to launch all-electric UTV to Irish Market

Irish farmers will have the option of buying an all-electric utility track vehicle (UTV) this summer. This comes as Polaris has announced that it would bring the new Ranger XP Kinetic to the market. According to the company, the UTV will have “unrivalled durability” so riders can maximise their uptime and improve productivity. Polaris adds that the machine has been “torture-tested” in extreme conditions and treacherous terrain and is…

Manitou the top selling telescopic loader brand in Ireland

The Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association’s (FTMTA) last brand-by-brand analysis of market share information indicates that the three top selling brands of telescopic loaders in the Republic of Ireland in 2020 were Manitou (44.2%), JCB (22.9%) and Weidemann (7.7%). These accounted for almost 75% of total sales – a total of 291 of the 389 new units sold. Kramer came in a close fourth with 6.7% of the market,…

Newly formed FVDG to examine emissions within dairy sector

The newly formed Food Vision Dairy Group held its inaugural meeting in Dublin on Monday February 7. The group has been tasked with examining emissions within the dairy sector. Group chairperson, Prof. Gerry Boyle highlighted that reintroducing milk quotas was not part of his agenda for the group. Boyle said that he was aware of the fact that members of the group will be discussing a very sensitive subject.…

House prices not predicted to fall in the short term

In Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien’s view, house prices are not expected to fall in the short term. In a recent interview with RTÉ he also stated that “in some areas, houses are at Celtic Tiger levels.” He said that in some cases the large amount of savings that people have built up has fueled inflation, particularly in the second-hand market. He noted that the largest group of people buying…

Farm accident risk increases with old age says IFA

There has been some debate around raising the pension age to 68, but Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) farm business chair Rosemary McDonagh’s view is that from a health and safety point of view, this could lead to increased farm accidents. The Commission on Pensions has made recommendations that there be no change to the pension age of 66 until 2028, and to eventually increase it to 68 by 2039. McDonagh…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 08/02/2022

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 07/02/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. FAT COW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.57/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 458kg 1.77/kg 810.00FR, 492kg 1.61/kg 790.00FR, 438kg 1.58/kg 690.00FR, 476kg 1.55/kg 740.00FR, 497kg 1.55/kg 770.00LMX, 468kg 1.47/kg 690.00 FAT COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.48/kgLMX 2.02/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 592kg 2.30/kg 1360.00LMX, 588kg 1.75/kg 1030.00HEX, 508kg 1.65/kg 840.00FR, 544kg 1.54/kg 840.00BBX, 546kg 1.48/kg 810.00FR, 544kg 1.42/kg 770.00 FAT COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 07/02/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 34kg 3.29/kg 112.00SH, 35kg 3.29/kg 115.00SH, 37kg 3.19/kg 118.00SH, 36kg 3/kg 108.00SH, 39kg 3/kg 117.00SH, 36kg 3/kg 108.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 40kg 3.32/kg 133.00SH, 46kg 3.24/kg 149.00SH, 46kg 3.24/kg 149.00SH, 42kg 3.24/kg 136.00SH, 48kg 3.21/kg 154.00SH, 47kg 3.19/kg 150.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 51kg 3/kg 153.00SH, 52kg…

IFA calls for government intervention as pig farmers face income crisis

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for government to intervene as pig farmers face a severe income crisis. This comes due to the latest drop in pig prices and the increase in feed costs. According to the IFA a pig farmer with 500 sows loses €10,000 per week. But the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has committed to providing Government support in the form of direct aid for pig…

Land access change needed for walkers in Ireland

The Keep Ireland Open (KIO) group says that a “total attitude change” is needed in order to ensure that there is not a pushback from landowners and farmers regarding coastal areas, the countryside and mountains. The group adds that these areas should remain accessible to the nation’s population. Secretary of the western branch of KIO, Michael Murphy says legislation is urgently needed to “copper-fasten the common law right of ordinary…

Cootehill Timed Machinery Auction – 07/02 – 09/02 – over 100 lots

There is a Cootehill Timed Machinery Auction running from today, Monday February 7 to Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 6pm. Over 100 lots are available on LSL Auctions.Registration is here. View the catalogue here. If you experience any technical issues, or have any feedback, please contact Cootehill Livestock Mart and also let us know via email at [email protected] LSL News.

Retrofit Grants of more than €25,000 to assist with insulation

Individual homeowners will soon be offered grants of more than €25,000 that will assist in paying for deep retrofits to their homes. The program has been considered to be the largest home insulation scheme offered in the State. Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan is expected to make the announcement regarding this on Tuesday. The new Home Energy Upgrade Scheme for private homes will cover 45% – 51% of the…

Popular lot at Mohill Mart ( Aurivo). Great LM, sold for €1880

Popular lot at Mohill Mart (Aurivo) last Saturday. Great LM, sold for €1880 via LSL Auctions

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MOHILL-1594984 The most popular lot at Mohill Mart ( Aurivo) from Saturday’s sales. Take a look at this LM: Sex: F – Breed: LM – DOB: 16/04/2016 – Owners: 1 – Export: R – QA: N – TB: 22/04/2021 – Export Retest: R. Great animal, sold for €18800.00 online via LSL Auctions. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV App for Smart…

Good nutrition for ewes vital during late-pregnancy

The final six-to-eight weeks before lambing is an important time during late-pregnancy in ewes. The growth of the foetus during this period is 75-80%. Research has indicated that ewes have to be fed adequately and correctly during this period and that the right nutrition of the ewes is fundamental. It’s understood that daily requirements cannot be met with forage-based diets alone. According to advice from Teagasc the following will have to…

Private-rented-sector landlords required to improve standards

Plans to be unveiled in the government’s Levelling Up White Paper indicate that private-rented-sector landlords will soon be compelled to bring their properties up to a set of national standards. The new legislation will include PRS reforms, which entails that landlords refit around 800,000 properties that do not meet requirements to be “safe, warm, and in a good state of repair”. It is also expected that housing secretary Michael…

ICMSA will prioritise milk output levels alongside Food Vision Dairy Group

The Food Vision Dairy Group (FVDG) has been established by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. Noting the development, the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association’s (ICMSA) president Pat McCormack has said that the FVDG must not link emissions from the dairy sector with Irish milk output. The FVDG membership consists of representatives of all stake holder groups operating within Ireland’s dairy sectors. The processers will be represented…

Register for a farm partnership before the cut-off date

The 2022 deadline to join a registered farm partnership is looming. Farmers who want a registered farm partnership number, in order to apply for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in May, must submit an application before February 11, 2022. At a recent Teagasc Beef Edge podcast, Collaborative Farming Specialist Gordon Peppard explained that a registered farm partnership is a formal business structure that’s recognised by the Department of Agriculture, Food and…

Teagasc’s 2022 Crops Cost and Returns booklet available

Teagasc’s 2022 Crops Cost and Returns booklet is available for view. The publication guides on crop margins, and helps growers budget and plan for the season ahead. The good news is that despite the rise in inputs, margins are expected to remain positive once reasonable yields are achieved. This is helped by a projected green grain price of €200 for barley, €210 for wheat, €230 for malting barley and €195…

Uptake of organic farming hoped with new OFS changes

The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) is expected to reopen to new applicants on February 9, 2022. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has secured extra funding of €5m for new entrant organic farmers in Budget 2022. Minister Hackett states that the increased budget will encourage further uptake of organic farming; offer a viable income to farmers; and assist Ireland in meeting “ambitious” targets…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 10/02/2022

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.

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 11/02/2022

Friday’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.

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 09/02/2022

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.

Cracking sales at Roscommon’s Cattle Sale yesterday. Lot 30, sold for €2450.00 via LSL Auctions

Watch the full video: https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M102-1592647 Yesterday, Friday (04th February), 152 lots of Cattle were sold at Roscommon Mart, with values that reached €2450.00 for a Charolais Female weighing 1060kg. Other values did not go down from €1000.00 showing the quality of the animals presented yesterday. Check out all the other videos of the week via LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/ To watch the auctions of the day totally free, download our App…

Planning ahead for spring calving eases the workload

Spring calving has already started on many farms, but it’s not too late to put basic preparations in place to help reduce stress on the farm. To minimise the workload, Northern Ireland’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s (CAFRE’s) senior beef and sheep advisor John Sands highlights some pointers farmers can keep in mind in the run up. He suggests farmers check their service records, and draw up a…

Property tax for beginners

If you buy a property in Ireland there are certain taxes that you will have to pay. It’s best to be informed upfront about taxes required and the reliefs that may be available to you. Buyers should also inform Revenue when moving into a new home, so that all correspondence can be sent to their new address. Irish property includes: – Land – Buildings – residential (houses or apartments) and non-residential…

CAP Strategic Plan for 2023 – 2027 drafted

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan for 2023 – 2027 was published by The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) yesterday, February 4, 2022. The plan will determine how Ireland will distribute funding under the new CAP through a number of new schemes – some which are replacing current schemes, while others are new, such as the eco-scheme in Pillar I. The plan was submitted to the…