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Survey for farmers and fishers on unfair trading practices

The Unfair Trading Practices Enforcement Authority is offering an opportunity for the voices of farmers and fishers to be heard. Their survey relates to the views of primary food producers on trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. It includes any unfair trading practice related issues they face within the food supply chain, and whether the buyers they supply are treating them fairly and lawfully in compliance with the Unfair…

MEP reassures young farmers entering the sector

Young farmers require all the support necessary should they take over family farms, this is according to Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus. As young farmers face the world bright eyed and bushy tailed, their fairy tale of managing a farm soon takes on another dimension as reality settles in. MacManus was speaking after a visit to Mountbellew Agricultural College in Co. Galway and raised these stark realities facing young farmers:…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 02/03/2022

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.

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 01/03/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 25kg 2.77/kg 70.00LAMB, 25kg 2.76/kg 69.00LAMB, 28kg 2.71/kg 76.00LAMB, 26kg 2.69/kg 70.00LAMB, 25kg 2.64/kg 67.00LAMB, 26kg 2.59/kg 68.00 LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 31kg 3.25/kg 100.00LAMB, 38kg 3.18/kg 121.00LAMB, 39kg 3.16/kg 124.00LAMB, 32kg 3.10/kg 100.00LAMB, 38kg 3.05/kg 116.00LAMB, 38kg 3.04/kg 114.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.79/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 40kg 3/kg 120.00LAMB, 42kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 01/03/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.38/kgAU 2.30/kgFR 1.85/kgFRX 1.96/kgFRX,FR 1.96/kgHEX 2.36/kgM BULLOCK 3.05/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:M BULLOCK, 323kg 3.84/kg 1240.00CHX, 340kg 2.82/kg 960.00LMX, 355kg 2.79/kg 990.00AAX, 300kg 2.7/kg 810.00AAX, 302kg 2.65/kg 800.00SIX, 370kg 2.65/kg 980.00 M BULLOCK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.36/kgCHX 2.07/kgFR 2.03/kgFR,FRX 2.06/kgFR,FRX 2.06/kgFRX 2.06/kgHEX 2.29/kgLMX 2.53/kgSAX 2.10/kgSIX 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 470kg 2.74/kg 1290.00LMX, 460kg 2.54/kg 1170.00LMX, 410kg 2.51/kg 1030.00HEX, 498kg…

Sold at QUINN PROPERTY €191000.00 – Ferns Upper, Ferns, Co. Wexford – 01/03

For Sale By Online Auction Quinn Property via LSL Auctions on Tuesday, 1 March, 2022, 3pm. Location: The lands are located in a mature setting fronting onto the N11 and the Askamore Road. Situated on the eastern side of Ferns along the main Gorey to Ferns Road (R772), it is within walking distance of Ferns Village, 15km from Gorey Town, 12km from Enniscorthy and south Dublin is easily accessible within an…

Plan to include divorced and separated couples as first-time buyers

Housing designed only for nuclear families does not meet “the reality of the world we live in”, says, Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. Under new plans set to come into force from April, people who are divorced or separated will be eligible for state-backed loan schemes. As such, divorced people will get a second chance to be home owners after a relationship breakdown under measures designed to recognise how “Ireland has…

Glanbia Co-op’s 2022 trading bonus scheme in force

Dairy farmer members will receive a bonus of 0.25c/l each month on all milk supplied as part of Glanbia Co-op’s 2022 trading bonus scheme. And, 4,800 shareholders who took part in last year’s scheme will be paid €8m. The bonus will be paid on all milk from suppliers who spend 8c/l or more on input purchases with Glanbia this year. “As we continue our transition into full co-op ownership of…

Use-by dates a focus of Stop Food Waste Day

Irish citizens have been urged to reduce their use of food waste; this as today, 1 March, marks Stop Food Waste Day. With the focus of the day being use-by dates, Ireland’s Climate Action Plan aims to reduce to reduce food waste in Ireland by 50% by 2030. The new Food Vision 2030 Strategy also contains commitments to reduce food waste. According to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the…

Quality stock at Carnaross Mart yesterday. Take a look at popular Lot 246, sold for €2,200 at 715KG

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-267126 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.

Kearney Auctioneers – Ballylamon, Belmont, Co. Offaly – 04/03

Lot 1, For Sale By Online Auction Kearney Auctioneers via LSL Auctions on Friday, 4 March, 2022, 3pm. 82.7 acres This substantial agricultural holding extends to approximately 82.7 acres of excellent quality land primarily used for grazing and currently has a 14-acre crop of winter barley. The farm is located just 2km from the charming village of Belmont and less than half an hour from both Tullamore and Athlone. The holding is…

Concern mounts as IBLA questions meat processor trading

Questions have been raised regarding meat processor trading. This comes on the back of recent increases in the price of beef as the processor prices for meat increased four times in a two-week period. According to the Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) they have written to the Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Enforcement Authority, highlighting concerns regarding the matter. The main focus of the concerns highlighted were mainly in conjunction…

Youngsters more likely to be organic farm managers

There’s been a slump in organic farming in Ireland according to the latest statistics released by the European Union. This, despite an increase in organic farming across the EU recorded for 2020, with a total of production covered set to be at 14.7 million hectares. According to the figures, the highest shares of organic farm areas recorded for 2020 were in Austria (25%); Estonia (22%); and Sweden (20%), while shares…

Local wind energy infrastructure generating investment interest

Ireland’s wind energy infrastructure is generating investment interest in terms of exporting power to supply the German industrial sector. Green hydrogen, which is produced from wind energy, is seen by that country as a key route to decarbonising. A German-Irish Hydrogen Council was formed by the German-Irish Chamber of Commerce to look at its potential use in the sector. Wind farms off the Irish west coast are likely to be the…

Increase in applications for one-off houses

There was a 38% increase in figures for one-off houses at the end of September 2021, according to the Central Statistics Office. This was heard as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath was answering questions raised regarding the revised rural housing guidelines for planning authorities. McGrath added that over 28,000 rural housing planning permissions were granted in the five years to the end of quarter three last year…

Ukraine conflict likely to have a knock-on effect for farmers

Global agriculture and food chains are expected to be hard hit by the instability caused by the war in Ukraine. Markets that could be affected include oil, fertiliser, wheat and maize. For Irish farmers, the major impact might revolve around the effect on the market for natural gas, the main raw material for the manufacture of nitrogen fertilisers. Experts at Rabobank stated that fertiliser prices could go beyond the reach…

Raymond Potterton – Carstown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth – 03/03

Raymond Potterton presents an online auction via LSL Auctions on Thursday, 3 March 2022 at 3pm. Lot 1, see here. Lot 2, see here. Lot 3, see here. c. 140 Acres (56.7 Hectares) & In Lots Lot 1: c. 79 Acres, Lot 2: c. 61 Acres, Lot 3: c. 140 Acres. A FINE LEVEL FARM IN LARGE DIVISIONS ENTIRELY IN CEREAL CROP WITH NO WASTE AREA. An exceptional location 7km Drogheda/ 5km…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 01/03/2022

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 – Sheep Mart – 17/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 28/02/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 33kg 4.67/kg 154.00SH, 38kg 4.18/kg 159.00SH, 38kg 3.37/kg 128.00SH, 34kg 3.18/kg 108.00SH, 36kg 2.97/kg 107.00SH, 39kg 2.79/kg 109.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.03/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 40kg 3.2/kg 128.00SH, 40kg 3.15/kg 126.00SH, 49kg 3.14/kg 154.00SH, 40kg 3.12/kg 125.00SH, 49kg 3.12/kg 153.00SH, 42kg 3.12/kg 131.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.86/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 50kg 3.14/kg 157.00SH, 50kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 26/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 28/02/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 300-400KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.60/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 370kg 1.73/kg 640.00SHX, 388kg 1.55/kg 600.00FR, 340kg 1.47/kg 500.00RBX, 348kg 1.32/kg 460.00 CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.40/kgFRX 1.40/kgHEX 1.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 430kg 2.09/kg 900.00FR, 490kg 2.08/kg 1020.00FR, 465kg 1.72/kg 800.00FR, 465kg 1.66/kg 770.00LMX, 415kg 1.64/kg 680.00FR, 480kg 1.60/kg 770.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.54/kgFRX 1.45/kgHEX 1.76/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 595kg 2.32/kg 1380.00FR, 560kg 2.25/kg 1260.00HE,…

Listowel Livestock Mart – clearance sale of 90 FR cows – 02/03

There will be a genuine clearance sale of 90 FR cows at Listowel Livestock Mart and online via LSL Auctions on Wednesday 2 March, 2022 at 12pm. This is an outstanding herd of top quality dairy stock. These will be sold on two parts. First Part: 40 young freshly calved FR cows and 10 FR heifers springing to PB AA. From milk recorded herd. Average yield 1,637 gls, BF 3.63,…

GVM Property Tullamore – Kilbride, Clara, Co. Offaly – 04/03

GVM Property Tullamore – Kilbride, Clara, Co. Offaly – Live Auction 04/03. This elevated residentially zoned site extends to C.3.68 acres with 3 part-constructed houses within the popular commuter town of Clara, Co. Offaly. It is an impressive rectangular site with scenic, panoramic views overlooking Clara Town and the surrounding countryside. There is expired planning for 37 houses. Mains services include electricity, water and waste at the gate. The site was…

KPS Capital Partners to buy CRH’s Building Envelope division

Irish building materials giant, CRH, has entered into an agreement to sell its Building Envelope business for an enterprise value of $3.8bn (€3.4bn). The division will be sold to KPS Capital Partners. The sale embraces architectural glass, storefront systems, architectural glazing systems and related hardware to customers primarily in North America – this houses CRH’s entire Building Envelope business. A statement released by CRH confirms that the price being…

Good maintenance of machinery vital in current economic crisis

As the country faces the steep reality of increasing costs farmers have been urged to maintain their machinery as it can add to production costs should anything go wrong. The maintenance of farming equipment and machinery is a high priority for farmers in order to ensure reliability. Machinery can be exposed to some of the harshest conditions, more commonly harsh ground conditions, measures should be taken in order to reduce…

Great sales at GVM Tullamore Mart during Pedigree Charolais Bull Sale this Saturday. Have a look at Lot 65, sold for €8,000 via LSL Auctions

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M198-1659234 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.

Gort Mart Auction – Super Belgian heifers – 03/03

Super Belgian Blue heifers at Gort Mart Weanling Show and Sale together with LSL Auctions on Thursday 03/03/22. Thursday 3 March, 2022, Ring 1, Show Sale BB & Lim Weanling Heifers, Intake 1.30 to 4pm, Start 17:30. Thursday 3 March, 2022 Ring 2, Show Sale BB & Lim Weanling Bulls, Intake 1.30 to 4pm, Start 18:00. View the catalogue here. Register to bid here. Contact Gort Mart: +353 91 631 204. LSL News.

Definition of artificial intelligence in machinery unclear, says CEMA

Discussions surrounding the latest digital developments in farming are underway, as the EU struggles to clarify the definition of artificial intelligence (AI) in terms of digital trends. According to CEMA – the association representing the European agricultural machinery industry- the strict definition of the term in the farming sector has not been accurately defined, and has the potential to create confusion as far as the ‘safety function’ term is concerned. The…

Deep renovation of buildings crucial for GHG emissions

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is under revision as part of the EU’s climate change efforts. The EU Parliament wants to reduce GHG emissions by 55% from the 1990 level by 2030. In relation to this, Irish MEP Ciarán Cuffe has made a call called for minimum energy performance standards in EU countries to protect households from high energy costs. This after he was instituted as the European Parliament’s rapporteur on…

EU proposed nature restoration law met with resistance

Nature restoration is front and centre in the EU commission’s new draft legislation. The proposed legislation would see the rewetting of drained farm peatlands. But the move has not been welcomed by many, as some say it would have dire consequences on farmers and rural communities. The new legislation calls for the rewetting of farmland to be done with a matter of urgency. Voicing concerns regarding this, Independent TD…

Drone technology a multipurpose tool useful for farmers

New technology now enables farmers to use drones for everything from surveying, to mapping, crop monitoring and disease detection. Autonomous crop pesticide applications could also be a reality, but legislative red tape is currently preventing its use for that specific task. In a webinar featuring Agri-EPI and Connected Places Catapult, ecosystem director Hannah Tew, said that, “Precision technology can tackle key agricultural challenges – using variable rate and precise application…