Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 23/04/2022
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.
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 22/04/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 300-400KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 390kg 1.51/kg 590.00FR, 380kg 1.42/kg 540.00FR, 375kg 1.33/kg 500.00 CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.53/kgFRX 1.61/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 475kg 2.21/kg 1050.00CHX, 475kg 2.11/kg 1000.00FR, 480kg 2/kg 960.00SPX, 475kg 1.85/kg 880.00FRX, 460kg 1.85/kg 850.00FR, 490kg 1.80/kg 880.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.76/kgFR 1.67/kgFRX 1.69/kgLMX 2.35/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 515kg 2.50/kg 1290.00SIX, 565kg 2.21/kg 1250.00LMX, 590kg 2.20/kg 1300.00FRX,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 22/04/2022
Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. RAM 60-70KG Avg Price/KgRAM 1.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:RAM, 62kg 2.68/kg 166.00RAM, 68kg 0/kg 0.00 RAM 70-80KG Avg Price/KgRAM 1.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:RAM, 70kg 2.23/kg 156.00RAM, 78kg 1.74/kg 136.00RAM, 74kg 1.73/kg 128.00RAM, 72kg 1.64/kg 118.00RAM, 78kg 1.10/kg 86.00 RAM 80-90KG Avg Price/KgRAM 1.51/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:RAM, 84kg 1.61/kg 136.00RAM, 82kg 1.41/kg 116.00 RAM 90-100KG Avg Price/KgRAM 1.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:RAM, 90kg 1.64/kg 148.00RAM, 96kg 1.58/kg 152.00RAM,…
Thurles Greyhound Stadium – Trials and Auction – 23/04
Thurles Greyhound Stadium will host Trials and an Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday 23 April, 2022 at 8:00. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. To follow the race via the LSL Auctions App, download the app and sign up. If your mobile is not registered with Thurles Greyhound Stadium, please call +353 504 21003 to set you up for online bidding. LSL Auctions. LSL News.
Let’s Talk Equine webinars
Let’s Talk Equine are a series of monthly equine webinars presented by Teagasc on the first Tuesday of the month at 8.30pm. The sessions offer an opportunity to hear from industry professionals discussing topics of relevance to horse breeders. Make sure to join at 8.30pm for what is hoped to be interesting discussion with a sharing of relevant information to inform decision making on your own farm. The webinars are broadcast using zoom,…
Land values increase by 3.2%, according to new data
Data released by Sherry Fitzgerald has indicated that agricultural land values in Ireland continue to grow steadily with national values rising by 3.2%. According to its Agricultural Land Barometer the average price of an acre of farmland is approximately €10,050. The company says that in a 12-month period values have increased 8.4% nationally, with this being the strongest growth recorded over a 12-month period since the land barometer began in 2013.…
Decline in sheep kill figures, says DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has released the latest sheep kill figures which indicate that there has been a decrease in the number of hoggets slaughtered this week, with the number at 48,683 head. This is a decline of 6,404 head from the previous week. However, ewe and ram throughput saw an increase of 564 from the previous week, totalling 4,195 head. Weekly throughput had been…
Demand remains favourable for building materials firm CRH
The first three months of 2022 have seen group sales for building materials firm CRH rise 15% compared to those of last year. This is despite the challenges over the last period. The Irish company released the results in their last trading update, indicating that sales were up 13% on a like-for-like basis, with earnings and margin expected to be up on the same period in 2021. CRH’s building products…
EU’s lack of response to fertiliser alternatives questioned
Questions have been raised regarding whether the European Commission is doing anything to look at sources of fertiliser alternatives. Irish MEP Colm Markey raised concerns on the matter while speaking during a meeting in Europe earlier this week, where members of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) addressed the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture. The Fine Gael MEP asked the following question, “it’s…
Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 22/04/2022
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 – Sheep Mart 21/04/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 37kg 3.38/kg 125.00SH, 37kg 3.22/kg 119.00SH, 30kg 3.07/kg 92.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 46kg 3.72/kg 171.00SH, 42kg 3.71/kg 156.00SH, 43kg 3.67/kg 158.00SH, 46kg 3.67/kg 169.00SH, 47kg 3.32/kg 156.00SH, 44kg 3.32/kg 146.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 50kg 3.5/kg 175.00SH, 52kg 3.19/kg 166.00SH, 50kg 3.18/kg 159.00SH, 52kg 2.98/kg 155.00SH, 56kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 21/04/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HEIFER 300-400KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.91/kgCHX 2.29/kgLM 2.87/kgLMX 2.64/kgPTX 2.59/kgSIM 2.07/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 312kg 3.46/kg 1080.00BBX, 360kg 3.36/kg 1210.00BBX, 382kg 3.17/kg 1210.00BBX, 392kg 3.16/kg 1240.00BBX, 336kg 2.98/kg 1000.00LM, 334kg 2.93/kg 980.00 HEIFER 400-500KG Avg Price/KgBA 3.01/kgBBX 3.24/kgCHX 2.46/kgLM 2.82/kgLMX 2.84/kgLMX,PTX 2.70/kgPTX 2.70/kgSIM 2.48/kgSIX 2.72/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 434kg 3.73/kg 1620.00BB, 488kg 3.59/kg 1750.00BBX, 488kg 3.26/kg 1590.00BBX, 446kg 3.25/kg 1450.00LMX, 478kg 3.14/kg 1500.00BA, 424kg…
Quality of silage more important, says Teagasc
Teagasc says that it should be ‘quality over quantity’ when it comes to making silage this year. This comes as a discussion on silage making was held on the farm of PJ Finnerty in Co. Roscommon. The focus of the discussion was quality over quantity. Some farmers are focusing on bulk over the quality of silage, as it appears to be their aim in order to provide enough fodder next winter.…
Manorhamilton Livestock Sales – 3 year-old lama – 21/04
Manorhamilton Livestock Sales brings to auction via SL Auctions a 3 year-old lama at Station Road Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim on Thursday, 21 April, 2022 at 8pm. Lama Details: • Nicely marked • Male • Correct for breeding • In ring 2 at 8pm Manorhamilton Livestock Sales holds Cattle Sales every Monday at 12.00 noon, and sheep Sales every Wednesday at 6pm. To contact Manorhamilton Livestock Sales , call +353 71…
Dairy farmers positive about sector, report reveals
Ifac’s 2022 Irish Farm Report has revealed that 77% of dairy farmers have a positive outlook for the dairy sector, as overall dairy production increased by 6% in 2021. The net margins for dairy production additionally rose by 15.1c/L. The report entitled ‘Innovators – farmers embracing change’, contains Ifac’s fourth annual Irish farm survey. The report also shows that milk prices were up 16% on the previous year, while…
ICSA beef chair calls for €6/kg
ICSA beef chair Edmund Graham has commented that if beef farmers in Germany are achieving €6/kg for beef, there is no reason for Irish farmers not to get the same. “ICSA has been warning for months that beef prices must hit the €6/kg mark if farmers are to have any hope of coping with seriously inflated input costs. €5/kg is no cause for celebration when it doesn’t cover your cost…
“All tools” need to be made available to alleviate high fertiliser prices
Ireland Midlands-Northwest MEP Chris MacManus told representatives from the Directorate General for Agriculture (DG AGRI) of the European Commission that Irish farms are in a desperate situation owing to high fertiliser prices. He made the statement at a meeting of the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture this week. MacManus later said that, “Irish farmers have been watching the fertiliser markets for the last 12 months, waiting for a time to…
Veterinary telemedicine can play an important role
Research commissioned by the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has revealed that 35% of veterinary practitioners (vets) and 35% of veterinary nurses believe there is an increasing role for veterinary telemedicine in the provision of services in the sector. The topic of the research was veterinary telemedicine. The results of this research, carried out in early 2021, featured the VCI’s recently published annual report. Three separate surveys on this…
Pottinger launches new belt-type rake
Pottinger has announced a new addition to its grassland range, the new Mergento VT 9220 belt-type rake. It comes in working widths of up to 9.2m for a central swath and 8.7m for a side swath. The product is designed for alfalfa, clover, and a wide variety of crops from permanent grassland to straw. According to the company, Mergento collects the forage using the pick-up, while dirt and stones remain…
Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 21/04/2022
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 20/04/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 400-500KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 445kg 2.25/kg 1000.00SHX, 475kg 1.58/kg 750.00FR, 460kg 1.41/kg 650.00 DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.40/kgSIX 1.90/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 585kg 2.67/kg 1560.00LMX, 520kg 2.13/kg 1110.00HEX, 565kg 2.12/kg 1200.00SIX, 590kg 1.92/kg 1130.00SIX, 525kg 1.89/kg 990.00CHX, 520kg 1.71/kg 890.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.45/kgSIX 2.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 680kg 2.65/kg 1800.00LMX, 635kg 2.58/kg 1640.00SIX, 640kg 2.25/kg 1440.00CHX, 655kg 2.21/kg 1450.00SIX, 640kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 20/04/2022
Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.89/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 35kg 3.54/kg 124.00LB, 39kg 3.49/kg 136.00LB, 33kg 2.55/kg 84.00LB, 35kg 2/kg 70.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00LB, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00LB, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00LB, 43kg 3.79/kg 163.00LB, 42kg 3.79/kg 159.00LB, 44kg 3.77/kg 166.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.28/kg 164.00LB, 53kg 3.19/kg 169.00LB, 50kg 3.18/kg 159.00LB, 51kg…
Oca, mashua, yacon and fava beans suitable for growth in the Irish climate
Food science Phd student from UCC, Theresa Boeck, shared that oca, mashua, yacon and fava beans could soon become familiar crops for Irish farmers. Speaking at a recent Teagasc seminar on innovation pathways for the Irish plant-based food sector using locally sourced ingredients, she also said that oats is now the most popular base ingredient for plant-based milk alternatives in most European countries. Boeck explained that while there has been…
TD criticises proposed turf sale ban
Independent TD Sean Canney has slammed the proposed ban on the sale and distribution of turf from September 2023. Canney adds that the ban is causing severe stress to homeowners. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar claims that the proposal was “paused”, however Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan is planning to push ahead with the controversial move. The minister says that the measure is…
Irish Foodservice Consumer Insights Webinar Lunch&Learn
Registration is open for the Irish Foodservice Consumer Insights Webinar Lunch&Learn presentation today. The free webinar takes place on Wednesday, 20 April 2022 from 13:00 – 14:00. Participants can join the showcase online where David Cullen of Opinions research agency will present new hot off the press insights from the second omnibus wave of their Irish consumer foodservice findings. The Bord Bia Irish Foodservice talk will also include Laura Arnold, the Head…
New intake needed for Bord Bia marketing fellowship 2023
The Bord Bia marketing fellowship for 2023 has been launched. Next year’s postgraduate programme has 20 fully funded places on offer. Intended for graduates with work experience, the programme is run in partnership with the University College Dublin (UCD) Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, where successful applicants can take advantage of undertake a fully-funded masters. Students will also receive a bursary and benefit from work placement through Bord Bia’s domestic…
Dairygold confirms an increase in March milk supplies
Milk suppliers are expected to receive an increase in the price paid for supplies in March, this was the announcement made by Dairygold. The company has increased the March quoted milk price by 3.5c/L to 46.5c/L, based on standard constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat, inclusive of bonuses and VAT. Dairygold has also outlined that the March 2023 early-calving bonus of 1c/L (excluding VAT) will be paid on…
Damaging effect of mica, pyrite and pyrrhotite a worry for homeowners
The mineral muscovite mica has led to defects in building blocks used in at least 5,000 homes in the northwest, causing cracks to open up in many buildings. The Cabinet last year approved an enhanced scheme to cover repairs or rebuilding for affected homes. A number of homeowners in Donegal have also been alerted to the presence of pyrrhotite in their blocks, on top of mica. Pyrrhotite is a naturally…
FBIS-C application deadline extended
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the deadline for Tier 2 Tranche 2 Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C) applications has been extended. The new deadline is at 4:00 p.m. on 20 May. According to the department only those farm businesses which submitted an expression of interest will be eligible to submit a full application for Tier 2 tranche 2 by the revised…
ICMSA raises concerns about farmland ownership
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) president Pat McCormack says farmland ownership should not be used as a tax shelter. This comes after former attorney general and tánaiste Michael McDowell said that the “super-wealthy” were building portfolios of tens of thousands of acres of agricultural land “simply as long-term stores of value”. According to McDowell, the phenomenon appears to be “reversing” what was a key national aim and social policy…