Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 06/04/2023
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 – SHEEP 03/04/2023
Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.95/kg Highest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 6.56/kg 210.00SHEEP, 34kg 2.56/kg 87.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.54/kg 99.00SHEEP, 34kg 2.41/kg 82.00SHEEP, 32kg 2.25/kg 72.00SHEEP, 30kg 1.4/kg 42.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.57/kg Highest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.05/kg 134.00SHEEP, 47kg 2.94/kg 138.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.91/kg 134.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.91/kg 134.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.89/kg 127.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.89/kg 127.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.57/kg Highest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg…
Munster Hereford Breeders Announce Bull Sale at Kanturk Mart on Saturday 8th April
Munster Hereford Breeders is excited to announce their upcoming Bull Sale, which will be held at Kanturk Mart on Saturday 8th April at 12.00pm. The sale is expected to attract a large crowd of buyers from across the region, who are looking to purchase some of the best Hereford bulls on offer. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link to register. CLICK HERE! For…
Sale Pedigree Simmental Cattle Event Brings Top-Quality Animals and Competitive Auction to Roscommon Mart
Last Saturday, on March 25th, 2023, Roscommon Mart hosted an incredible event that attracted cattle enthusiasts and buyers from all over Ireland: the Sale Pedigree Simmental Cattle. The event showcased some of the most spectacular cattle in the country, giving the public a chance to appreciate their beauty and giving buyers the opportunity to purchase animals of incomparable quality through the auction. The day’s big winner was Lot 2 Coose…
Special Entry at Downpatrick Mart – Monday 6th March, 7pm
Are you looking to invest in quality livestock for your farm or ranch? Downpatrick Mart has got you covered with a special entry on Monday, 6th March, at 7 pm. The auction will be featuring 9 Charollais stores and 6 Charolais cows with calves at foot. The event will be hosted both in-person and online, with online bidding available via the LSL Auctions app. Here’s what you need to know…
Irish Salers Spring Bull and Heifer Sale: Top-Quality Breeding Stock at Gort Mart, Thursday 30th March
The Irish Salers Spring Bull and Heifer Sale is one of the most important agricultural events in Ireland, featuring some of the best breeding stock in the country. Whether you’re a cattle farmer or a breeder, this sale offers a unique opportunity to acquire top-quality animals that can enhance your herd and boost your profits. Experience the excitement of Gort Mart auctions – Sign up today and make your bids…
Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 25/02/2023
Saturday’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 25/01/2023
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.
What Sold Well on 16th September
Ballymote Mart (Aurivo) Weight 370Price Per Kg 4.702702703 Lot 632, Price 1740.00, Tag ****, (WH) Watch the video here. Brockagh Cloghan Mart Weight 44 Price Per Kg 3.454545455 Lot 9B, Sheep Price 152.00, Watch the video here. Cahir Mart (Cork Marts) Weight 34Price Per Kg 2.382352941 Lot 40X, Price 81.00, Tag x5, (LAMB) Watch the video here. Ennis Mart (Clare Marts) Weight 515 Price Per Kg 3.572815534 Lot 62L,…
Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 01/09/2022
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.
GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock – Ballinvreena, Martinstown, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick – 17/08
GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Ballinvreena, Martinstown, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick on 17 Augus,t 2022. For Sale By Public Auction at Kilmallock Mart at 3pm. (U.P.S.). Lot: 1 Residential Roadside Farm situated in the heart of the Golden Vale extending to C. 40 St. Acres. The lands are all in permanent pasture and are laid out in easily managed well sheltered fields and paddocks.There…
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IFA sheep price update – cull ewes in demand
IFA Sheep committee chairman Kevin Comiskey said we are approaching the end of hogget supplies. Spring lamb numbers are increasing, but still remain below last year’s levels. He said hoggets are trading between €7.20/kg and €7.50/kg with factories still trying to buy spring lamb between €8.20/kg and €8.50/kg to 21/kg. Cull ewes are in very strong demand with top-end prices of €4.20/kg paid. Comiskey said throughput in sheep factories to…
Outlook for sheep farming sector remains positive
Despite rising input costs, a recent survey conducted as part of Ifac’s Irish Farm Report 2022 has revealed that half of sheep farmers have a positive outlook for the sheep farming sector. According to the data from the farming accountancy group, 2021 appeared to be an excellent year. In 2021, average sheep prices reached €6.67/kg, a 27% increase from 2020. At the same time, throughput decreased by 4% in 2021…
Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 18/04/2022
Monday’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 – Sheep Mart 12/04/2022
Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. EWE 40-50KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 48kg 1.46/kg 70.00EWE, 47kg 1.35/kg 64.00EWE, 42kg 1.19/kg 50.00EWE, 44kg 1.10/kg 49.00 EWE 50-60KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 54kg 2.76/kg 149.00EWE, 56kg 1.5/kg 84.00EWE, 57kg 1.49/kg 85.00EWE, 51kg 1.25/kg 64.00EWE, 51kg 1.14/kg 58.00 EWE 60-70KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 61kg 2.45/kg 150.00EWE, 66kg 1.59/kg 105.00EWE, 66kg 1.53/kg 101.00EWE, 60kg 1.32/kg 79.00EWE, 61kg…
Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 25/03/2022
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.
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 23/03/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRY COW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 498kg 1.93/kg 960.00BBX, 424kg 1.77/kg 750.00AAX, 442kg 1.65/kg 730.00FR, 466kg 1.57/kg 730.00FR, 470kg 1.32/kg 620.00 DRY COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 592kg 2.74/kg 1620.00SIX, 582kg 2.32/kg 1350.00LMX, 576kg 2.08/kg 1200.00FR, 574kg 1.85/kg 1060.00FR, 550kg 1.18/kg 650.00FR, 542kg 1.01/kg 550.00 DRY COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.51/kgLMX 2.16/kgSIX 2.11/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 670kg 2.42/kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 22/03/2022
Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.50/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 27kg 2.89/kg 78.00SHEEP, 26kg 2.12/kg 55.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 37kg 3.35/kg 124.00SHEEP, 34kg 2.88/kg 98.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.87/kg 112.00SHEEP, 31kg 2.84/kg 88.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.67/kg 88.00SHEEP, 32kg 2.47/kg 79.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.82/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.85/kg 154.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.35/kg 154.00SHEEP, 47kg 3.30/kg 155.00SHEEP, 48kg 3.21/kg 154.00SHEEP, 49kg 3.20/kg 157.00SHEEP, 45kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/03/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 580kg 2.66/kg 1540.00LMX, 540kg 2.15/kg 1160.00SAX, 540kg 2.09/kg 1130.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.23/kgLMX 2.51/kgSAX 2.39/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 690kg 2.67/kg 1840.00LMX, 675kg 2.52/kg 1700.00LMX, 665kg 2.50/kg 1660.00HEX, 680kg 2.47/kg 1680.00SAX, 650kg 2.46/kg 1600.00CHX, 625kg 2.4/kg 1500.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 735kg 2.69/kg 1980.00AUX, 745kg 2.55/kg 1900.00AA, 760kg 2.43/kg 1850.00LMX, 745kg 2.42/kg 1800.00LM,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 24/02/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 31kg 2.87/kg 89.00LB, 31kg 2.81/kg 87.00LB, 35kg 2.77/kg 97.00LB, 32kg 2.75/kg 88.00LB, 38kg 2.68/kg 102.00LB, 38kg 2.63/kg 100.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 44kg 3.16/kg 139.00LB, 46kg 3.15/kg 145.00LB, 46kg 3.11/kg 143.00LB, 47kg 3.11/kg 146.00LB, 47kg 3.04/kg 143.00LB, 48kg 3.04/kg 146.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.87/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.08/kg 154.00LB, 50kg…
Europe knocked by fertiliser-plant cutbacks
Europe has been hardest hit by fertiliser-plant cutbacks on soaring costs of natural gas used to run them, and nutrient prices there remain at a record, even as pressure eased in North America. According to VTB Capital estimates, Europe could face a deficit of about 9% of its annual nitrogen-fertiliser needs in the first half, with food getting pricier if harvests suffer or crop prices rise. As the continent’s farmers…
Substantial rises in input and output costs for farmers
Farmers have faced huge increases in input and output prices over the past year, along with strong gains in cattle and milk prices. The increase in input and output price indices for the last calendar year means September 2021 Terms of Trade of 103.6 is close to the previous year’s figure of 103.8. According to new figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), fertiliser prices have risen by nearly…
NI introduces bird flu prevention zone
Northern Ireland (NI) will bring in a bird flu prevention zone from midnight on 17 November, the Government has confirmed. The decision comes following a number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 cases in wild birds across Britain in recent weeks. Five different locations have reported cases of the H5N1 strain being found in captive birds and poultry. All bird keepers, including pet and commercial flock owners, in Northern…
Cullinan to continue leading IFA for second term
IFA president Tim Cullinan will continue to lead the oganisation for a second two-year term starting next January. Mr Cullinan is amongst a number of figures from the farming organisation that are returning unopposed. The IFA holds elections for president, deputy president and regional chairman every two years. Mr Cullinan promised his number one priority would be to secure improved beef prices for farmers. Newly-elected president Cullinan, a pig farmer from Toomevara, Co Tipperary,…
UK: Weather forecast Saturday to Tuesday
Saturday will be very warm in many parts of England and Wales. While parts of the northwest will be cloudier with some drizzle in northwest Scotland. Sunday will be largely settled or very warm with plenty of sunshine. Cloudier and cooler across parts of the north on Sunday and into Monday with some rain in places.
Ireland: Weather forecast Saturday
A very warm and humid Saturday, with low cloud or mist clearing quickly during the morning. However, cloud may linger across some northwestern coasts throughout the day. Highest temperatures between 23 to 27C, slightly less warm at the coast with sea breezes developing there.
Glambia farmers pledge to 30 per cent reduction in carbon intensity
Glambia farmers have committed to reducing carbon intensity by 30 per cent to meet ambitious targets by 2030. The co-op’s ‘Living Proof’ strategy has been launched to meet ambitious targets with plans for a 30 per cent absolute reduction from its processing sites. “Irish farmers are among the best in the world and are showing their determination to adapt to the requirement for science-based climate action,” said Glanbia Ireland CEO Jim Bergin said.…
Farmers given advice to prevent fatal accidents during harvest
Farm Safety Week (19 – 23 July) will encourage the agricultural community to plan ahead, slow down and stop taking risks as harvest season approaches. Farming has the poorest safety record of any occupation in the UK and Ireland. Since April, more than 12 people have been killed in farming accidents in the UK. Latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that in the year to 31…
Small family farms under threat warns Prince Charles
Prince Charles claims that letting small family farms go to the wall will “break the backbone of Britain’s rural communities.” The Prince was speaking out about the dangers of producing large amounts of cheap food which could harm the UK’s smaller farms. He warned if they go it will “rip the heart out of the British countryside.” It comes ahead of the National Food Strategy publication, the first major review of Britain’s food system for more than 70 years.…