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There will be a mix of cloud and sunny spells on Saturday with the best of the weather in the eastern half of the country. While generally a dry day, on the coastal fringes of Munster and Connacht there is a risk of showers. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9C, with light to moderate south easterly winds. LSL News.

It will be a fine and settled start to the weekend with sharp frost overnight. There will be cloudier conditions and outbreaks of rain across of Scotland and Northern Ireland before spreading south eastwards. LSL News.

Friday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Fri 5 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 1.89/kgCHX 2.70/kgLMX 2.54/kgLMX,CHX 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,CHX, 390kg 2.97/kg 1160.00LMX,CHX, 344kg 2.97/kg 1020.00CHX, 335kg 2.87/kg 960.00LMX, 395kg 2.86/kg 1130.00CHX, 385kg 2.70/kg 1040.00CHX, 382kg 2.62/kg 1000.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Fri 5 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 2.20/kgBBX 2.37/kgCHX 2.49/kgCHX,LMX 2.71/kgHEX 2.08/kgLMX 2.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 400kg 2.85/kg 1140.00CHX,LMX, 444kg 2.75/kg 1220.00CHX, 435kg 2.71/kg 1180.00CHX, 442kg 2.69/kg 1190.00CHX, 405kg 2.69/kg 1090.00LMX, 445kg…

Northern Ireland generated nearly half of its energy from renewable sources last year, according to a new Government report.   Published by the Department for Economy, the report outlines the percentage of electricity consumption generated from renewable sources and the types of renewable energy used in Northern Ireland.  There was a 5.6 per cent increase in renewable energy used compared to the previous year. The greatest proportion of the region’s renewable…

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=GORT&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=614698 One of the favourite lots of the day. Pure bred heifer, in-calf due the 22nd March. Have you seen Lot 703 from Gort Co Operative Mart Ltd last night? Sold for 2300. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M166&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=611987 First prize winner sold in Carrigallen Mart GVM Group. A grand bullock in Lot 501 sold for 1780. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Dry at first with sunny spells and overnight frosts. It is likely to continue being dry for the south and east, while cloud and patchy rain will push into parts of the north and west. LSL News.

Friday will be dry for most of the day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells, the best of the weather will be in the eastern half of the country. Some rain will affect the Munster and Connacht coasts. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9C. Light to moderate, with southeasterly winds. In the evening the rain and drizzle will move into Connacht and Munster, but dry elsewhere with some…

Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgCHX 2.46/kgHEX 2.27/kgLMX 2.29/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 345kg 2.55/kg 880.00HEX, 360kg 2.44/kg 880.00CHX, 360kg 2.36/kg 850.00LMX, 335kg 2.36/kg 790.00LMX, 385kg 2.31/kg 890.00LMX, 385kg 2.21/kg 850.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 2.01/kgBK 2.30/kgCHX 2.40/kgHEX 2.14/kgLMX 2.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 435kg 2.67/kg 1160.00CHX, 420kg 2.62/kg 1100.00CHX, 485kg 2.62/kg 1270.00CHX, 445kg 2.61/kg 1160.00LMX, 405kg 2.59/kg 1050.00BK, 455kg 2.57/kg 1170.00…

Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 26kg 3.61/kg 95.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.30/kg 90.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.30/kg 87.00SHEEP, 24kg 3.08/kg 74.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.97/kg 85.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.48/kg 62.00 SHEEP 30-40kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 34kg 3.44/kg 117.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.43/kg 120.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.36/kg 115.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.35/kg 122.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.33/kg 120.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.28/kg 130.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Thu 4 Mar Avg…

Four Irish co-operatives are among 18 finalists shortlisted from across the European Union, in the European Awards for Co-operative Innovation.  Organised by COGECA, the European Association of Agri-Cooperatives, the awards are considered the ‘Oscars’ for innovation in co-operative industries, marking innovation and excellence in the agri-food, fishery and forestry sectors. The Irish co-operative organisations shortlisted are Dairygold, FRS Network, Glanbia and the National Federation of Group Water Schemes. The theme…

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has decided to postpone all regional events this year due to the coronavirus. Following the recent Government announcements the popular NSA summer events in Wales, Northern Ireland, southwest and northern England will not take place in 2021. Meanwhile, the NSA Scottish executive committee had already made the decision to postpone Scot Sheep until next June.  NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the association was disappointed…

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=LISTO&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=607503 Big interest in this outstanding red heifer at Listowel Livestock Mart. A born milker in Lot 736 had 9 online bidders after her. She sold for 2040 at 495KG. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=BALLIN&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=607830 Must see lot of the past 24 hours! Sound and right for breeding, this big heifer in Lot 99E at Ballinasloe Cooperative Livestock Mart, sold for 2940. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

A cloudy start to the day and it will feel quite chilly with a moderate easterly breeze. Most of the country will be dry but there will be some showers around. Highest temperatures between 5 to 8C and reaching 9 or 10 in southwest Munster.  On Thursday night, it will be mostly dry and cloudy with some clear spells. There will be a few light showers in the east and…

Showery rain clearing south then fine and dry with sunny spells. Cold with some hard night frosts. Cloud and rain pushing into the far northwest later Saturday.  LSL News.

Between 400 to 500 new farmers are expected to join the Organic Farming Scheme, which opened this week.  The reopening, is expected to result in an increase of up to 30 per cent in the number of farmers who operate organically in Ireland this year. Announcing the opening, Minister Pippa Hackett said: “This is a really good scheme, which provides farmers with the support they need to go organic so…

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced funding for livestock marts to enhance their ICT infrastructure. Livestock marts can apply to the Department for a grant of a maximum of €5,000 to cover 50 per cent of its expenditure on ICT infrastructure under the scheme. Minister Charlie McConalogue said: “Every year, nearly three million cattle and sheep are sold through livestock marts. Maintaining viable sales outlets for…

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M102&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=606326 Must see lot at Roscommon Mart from yesterday. This prize winner in Lot 58, sold for 2580. Watch more highlight videos from all auctions on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Quinn Property first online auction of 2021 property sells for €270,000. Great bidding online via the LSL platform. An Attractive C. 26 Acre Residential Holding And Outbuildings was sold by online auction on Tuesday 2nd. LOCATION: The property enjoys an excellent and convenient location on the Wicklow/Carlow border in a cul-de-sac roadway the L60071. It is just 0.2km off the R747, the Main Tinahely/Hacketstown road, 4km from Hacketstown and 7km from…

Complete clearance of 90 Top quality dairy stock 5th March Comprising of 85 dairy cow’s 4 maiden heifers. 1 PB AA bull Young bull. Herd Average 6000kg milk 3.62PR, 4.35BF (Co-op figures). This is a very genuine herd of cow’s the picture above are the typical cow’s in the Herd, they are cow’s that would suit most systems. There will be approximately 60 calved for the day of the sale.…

Wednesday will be cloudy with showery rain for southern areas which will clear on Thursday. Much colder, clearer weather across the north following south late on Thursday. Frosts will become widespread. LSL News.

There will be some rain in Leinster and east Munster on Wednesday. Elsewhere it will be dry but cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 7 to 12C with light north to northeast breezes.  In the evening it will be dry and cloudy with clear spells but there is a risk of patchy frost and fog. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 4C and light northerly breezes. LSL News.

Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Tue 2 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 2.09/kgFR 1.71/kgFR 1.71/kgHEX 2.26/kgHEX 2.26/kgM BULLOCK 1.84/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 335kg 2.51/kg 840.00BBX, 335kg 2.48/kg 830.00CHX, 325kg 2.43/kg 790.00M BULLOCK, 313kg 2.36/kg 740.00AAX, 351kg 2.34/kg 820.00M BULLOCK, 350kg 2.26/kg 790.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Tue 2 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 2.02/kgFRX 0.90/kgHEX 2.04/kgHEX 2.04/kgM BULLOCK 1.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 425kg 2.16/kg 920.00M BULLOCK, 495kg 2.12/kg 1050.00M BULLOCK, 425kg 2.12/kg 900.00AAX,…

Tuesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30kg Tue 2 Mar Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.89/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 28kg 3.08/kg 85.00LAMB, 29kg 2.70/kg 79.00 LAMB 30-40kg Tue 2 Mar Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 38kg 2.95/kg 112.00LAMB, 31kg 2.93/kg 90.00LAMB, 39kg 2.93/kg 114.00LAMB, 34kg 2.82/kg 96.00LAMB, 35kg 2.77/kg 97.00LAMB, 36kg 2.75/kg 100.00 LAMB 40-50kg Tue 2 Mar Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 41kg 3.10/kg 127.00LAMB, 42kg 3.07/kg 129.00LAMB, 40kg 3.05/kg…

Police have appealed for dog owners to act responsibly after an attack on a flock belonging to farm in Cheshire resulted in 13 dead sheep. On Sunday 28 February police were called to the farm after the farmer reported the attack by a dog on the loose. Cheshire Rural Crime Team’s Sgt Rob Simpson warned dog owners to act responsibly and keep their dogs on a lead at all times…

A consultation on a contingency plan to ensure food supply across the EU in times of crisis has been launched by the European Commission. Stakeholders in the food supply chain including producers, operators and distributors are invited to provide their views until 3 May.  According to the commission: “Following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the EU agri-food sector faced various challenges such as rapid changes of demand, closures of…

Watch this clip on www.lslauctions.com/TV & scroll to “Ballybofey & Stranorlar”. Special lot at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart sold for an incredible price. “One of the best calves sold in a long time”, a real cow-maker, hard to come by, sort after animal. This heifer in Lot 360 had 12 bidders fighting for her. Sold for 4660. Watch highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M166&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=603794 The must-see lot at Carrigallen Mart, GVM Group. Super-cow maker. 5 star spectacular Lot 831 sold for 3100. Some amazing lots at Carrigallen last night, watch highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Tuesday looks likely to be a dry day with spells of spring sunshine, possibly cloudy across the north. Highest temperatures of 8 to 12C. It will be coolest along eastern counties with light to moderate easterly breezes. LSL News.