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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 23-02-2021

Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Tue 23 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 1.99/kgAU 2.19/kgFR 1.51/kgFR 1.51/kgFR,FRX 1.64/kgFRX 1.57/kgHEX 1.98/kgHEX 1.98/kgM BULLOCK 1.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AU, 316kg 2.37/kg 750.00M BULLOCK, 345kg 2.17/kg 750.00M BULLOCK, 316kg 2.15/kg 680.00AAX, 302kg 2.12/kg 640.00HEX, 367kg 2.10/kg 770.00HEX, 318kg 2.08/kg 660.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Tue 23 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.03/kgFR 1.72/kgFR 1.72/kgFR,FRX 1.72/kgFRX 1.72/kgM BULLOCK 1.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:M BULLOCK, 403kg 2.21/kg 890.00AAX, 467kg 2.16/kg 1010.00LMX,…

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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 23-02-2021

Tuesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30kg Tue 23 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 1.95/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 26kg 2.31/kg 60.00LAMB, 29kg 2.14/kg 62.00LAMB, 29kg 1.41/kg 41.00 LAMB 30-40kg Tue 23 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 39kg 3.13/kg 122.00LAMB, 39kg 2.97/kg 116.00LAMB, 36kg 2.94/kg 106.00LAMB, 31kg 2.65/kg 82.00LAMB, 38kg 2.47/kg 94.00LAMB, 34kg 2.15/kg 72.00 LAMB 40-50kg Tue 23 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 47kg 3.02/kg 142.00LAMB, 46kg 2.13/kg…

Dairy Farmers Praised by Minister For Dedication and High Standards

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has paid tribute to dairy farmers for their dedication and high standards. In a letter to dairy farmers around the country, Minister Charlie McConalogue thanked them for their “continued dedication to excellence” in producing the “highest quality milk while ensuring the strictest standards of animal welfare.” Minister McConalogue told dairy farmers: “You make the decisions upon which the whole industry is built.…

4 star super animal, sold for 2920. Only one in the town like her

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=STRANO&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=582790 The must see lot of the evening at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock. Did you see Lot 9? 4 star super animal, sold for 2920. Only one in the town like her! Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

The most viewed lot on LSLAuctions.com in the last 24hrs! Belgian Blue Heifer Calves

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=CASTL&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=579635 The most viewed lot on LSLAuctions.com in the last 24hrs! Check out these Belgian Blue Heifer calves in Lot 16 at Castleisland Co-op Livestock Mart. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Weather Forecast: Tuesday 23 February

Tuesday looks set to be a wet and very windy day with further heavy rain showers pushing northwards over the country accompanied by strong to gale force southerly winds. There will be a risk of localised flooding. Despite the weather conditions the temperature will be relatively mild with temperatures of 11 to 14C. Rain will continue into the evening, especially across east and south with some drier periods in the…

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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 22-02-2021

Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.25/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 3.44/kg 109.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.22/kg 125.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.2/kg 120.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.15/kg 124.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 3.29/kg 148.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.16/kg 142.00SHEEP, 41kg 3.14/kg 128.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.12/kg 125.00SHEEP, 48kg 3.12/kg 148.00SHEEP, 48kg 3.08/kg 149.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 3/kg…

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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 22-02-2021

Monday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgLM 2.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 320kg 2.84/kg 910.00LM, 320kg 2.5/kg 800.00AA, 328kg 1.92/kg 630.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA,LM, 400kg 2.3/kg 920.00HE, 462kg 1.95/kg 900.00 COW 400-500kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgFR 1.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 455kg 1.60/kg 730.00FR, 485kg 1.34/kg 650.00FR, 475kg 1.26/kg 600.00 COW 500-600kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgFR 1.31/kgHighest Price/Kg…

IFA Says NatWest has a Moral Responsibility to Farmers With Bank Loans at Ulster Bank

The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) says farmers holding accounts and loans with Ulster Bank need to be looked after following NatWest’s announcement of a phased withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland.IFA president Tim Cullinan said NatWest must make a commitment that it will not sell any of its loan book to a so-called vulture fund but to banks that can offer a full service to customers. It is…

Farmers Warned of Internet Fraudsters After Victim Conned In Equipment Sale

An Irish farmer has lost “a couple of hundred thousand Euros” after being scammed in an online equipment fraud, warned a cyber tech expert.Ronan Murphy of SmartTech247, revealed the farmer in Ireland thought he was buying equipment from a UK supplier. Mr Murphy urged businesses to be vigilant when it comes to cyber security, following a rise in increasingly sophisticated scams. He said businesses need to do everything they can…

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Weather Forecast: Monday 22 February

It is going to be dry and bright for much of the country today with sunny spells. However, a few showers will develop in Munster and west Connacht. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12C with fresh southerly winds, increasing on western coasts during the afternoon. LSL News.

Great Ewe Lamb sale at Brockagh Cloghan Mart. Lot 32, sold for 1100

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=BROCKA&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=579594 Great Ewe Lamb sale at Brockagh Cloghan Mart over the weekend. The most viewed lot on LSL in the past 24hrs! Have you seen Lot 32, sold for 1100. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Covid Restrictions to Stay for Another Nine Weeks in Ireland

The highest level of restrictions could remain in place until the end of April, the Taoiseach Micheál Martin has indicated. An update to the Government’s Living with Covid plan is expected soon following a meeting of the Cabinet Covid-19 committee. However, few changes are predicted apart from a phased return to school from March. Mr Martin said the “severe” Level 5 lockdown restrictions could remain in place for another nine…

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Weather Forecast: Saturday 20 February

Saturday will be mostly dry at first then rain showers will develop, becoming heavy and persistent in places with some flooding. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12C. Southerly winds will strengthen on western coasts in the evening. It will become drier in many areas on Saturday night although some light rain may affect western coastal areas overnight. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6C. Fresh to strong southerly winds in the…

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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 19-02-2021

Friday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. HEIFER 300-400kg Fri 19 Feb Avg Price/KgCHX 2.43/kgLMX 2.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 392kg 2.65/kg 1040.00LMX, 370kg 2.62/kg 970.00CHX, 345kg 2.61/kg 900.00LMX,CHX, 380kg 2.61/kg 990.00LMX, 355kg 2.56/kg 910.00LMX, 370kg 2.51/kg 930.00 HEIFER 400-500kg Fri 19 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.20/kgCH 2.53/kgCHX 2.42/kgLM 2.51/kgLMX 2.47/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 470kg 2.79/kg 1310.00LMX, 440kg 2.73/kg 1200.00LMX, 435kg 2.71/kg 1180.00LMX, 425kg 2.71/kg 1150.00CHX, 490kg 2.67/kg 1310.00LMX, 465kg 2.67/kg 1240.00 HEIFER…

Community Air Ambulance Called to 46 Farm Accidents

The Irish Community Rapid Response (ICCR) air ambulance responded to 46 farming accidents in 2020, accounting for almost one in 10 incidents. During its first full year in operation the ambulance was called to 490 incidents across 13 counties. The ICRR Air Ambulance, based in Co. Cork, works in tandem with the National Ambulance Service to provide paramedic support and transport to hospital for seriously ill patients. ICRR chief executive Mícheál…

2021 Basic Payment Scheme Opens for Applications

The 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening Scheme have now opened for applications, the Department of Agriculture has announced. Farmers will be receiving a BPS information pack in the post containing maps and land details over the coming days. The pack will also include a ‘help sheet’ to assist farmers in making their online application. The closing date for BPS applications is Monday 17 May. Farmers and advisors are…

Show Heifer at Aurivo Livestock Mart sold for €3150

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=BALLYM&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=572348 Huge interest in this show Heifer at Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballymote yesterday. Lot 1523 sold for €3150. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Cootehill Mart Set to Reopen in March Under New Management

Cootehill Mart is set to re-open under new management, it has been revealed. An official opening date has not yet been confirmed but it is understood the new management plans to start trading from March. The mart in Co. Cavan, formerly known as Station Road Mart, ceased operation last month. The business will now be operated by Geoffrey and his son Steven Drury. They have leased the site for 10…

Weather Forecast: Friday 19 February

Friday will begin mild, wet and windy with widespread rain and fresh to strong and gusty south to southeast winds. During the morning it will become brighter with more showery conditions that will extend from the west, with winds veering southwest. It will stay cloudy in southern counties but the rain may persist for most of the day with a risk of flooding. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12C. In…

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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 18-02-2021

Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. HEIFER 300-400kg Thu 18 Feb Avg Price/KgLMX 2.52/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 375kg 2.64/kg 990.00LMX, 390kg 2.49/kg 970.00CHX, 370kg 2.49/kg 920.00LMX, 365kg 2.44/kg 890.00SIX, 340kg 2.12/kg 720.00CH, 345kg 2.12/kg 730.00 HEIFER 400-500kg Thu 18 Feb Avg Price/KgCH 2.26/kgCHX 2.46/kgHEX 2.02/kgLM 2.58/kgLMX 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 460kg 3.33/kg 1530.00LMX,LM, 458kg 2.64/kg 1210.00LMX, 415kg 2.63/kg 1090.00CHX, 485kg 2.62/kg 1270.00LMX, 455kg 2.62/kg 1190.00LMX, 455kg 2.59/kg 1180.00 HEIFER 500-600kg…

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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 18-02-2021

Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Thu 18 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.17/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 28kg 3.68/kg 103.00SHEEP, 22kg 2.49/kg 55.00SHEEP, 24kg 2.29/kg 56.00SHEEP, 21kg 2.05/kg 43.00SHEEP, 23kg 1.91/kg 44.00SHEEP, 27kg 1.67/kg 45.00 SHEEP 30-40kg Thu 18 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.84/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 35kg 3.39/kg 118.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.25/kg 118.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.25/kg 117.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.23/kg 120.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.21/kg 110.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.19/kg 102.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Thu 18 Feb Avg…

Prize winner in the making! Lot 728 at Listowel, sold for €2360

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=LISTO&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=567023 Some Heifer, prize winner in the making! Some cracking lots at Listowel Livestock Mart this week. Did you see Lot 728? Highest selling lot of the mart, sold for €2360. Watch more highlight videos on https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Must see lot from Taaffe Auctions – Sold for £3550

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?op=detail&Mart=TAAFFE&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=559594 Bull no.3 sold at Taaffe Auctions for £3550. Watch more videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Stand out lot at Gortatlea Mart – sold for €2420

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M262&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=356&SearchAuctionID=97696 The stand out lot at Gortatlea Mart yesterday. Must see Lot 1044, red and white Friesian Cow sold for €2420. Watch more highlight videos on https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Pandemic Blamed for Live Animal Exports Down a Quarter Compared to the Previous Year

Live exports of animals were down 23 per cent last year compared to 2019, the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine revealed. Overall live animal exports fell from €455 million in 2019 to €340 million in 2020, the Minister of State Martin Heydon disclosed. Speaking in the Dáil, (on Wednesday 17 February), the Minister said the reduction of live exports in 2019 was due to…

A Quarter of Vets Work More Than 60 Hours a Week

Twenty-five per cent of vets revealed they are working in excess of 60 hours a week, according to a new survey. Nearly half of respondents said they work more than 50 hours a week. This year, the top priority of vets is to have a better work/life balance, which replaced last year’s biggest aspiration of having a bigger salary and may have been a result of the pandemic. A majority of…

Carnaross – “among the best Heifers we’ve had in the yard in the past year”

Find this video on https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/ The star of the show at Carnaross Mart yesterday. Take a look at Lot 30, “among the best Heifers we’ve had in the yard in the past year” sold for €2550. Join us for the next auction on www.lslauctions.com

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Weather forecast: Thursday 18 February

Rain and sleet will clear northeastwards on Thursday. Showers will follow for the rest of the day, especially in the west with some sunny spells too. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10C with fresh south westerly winds back during the evening. In the evening the wet and windy weather will continue along the southwest with fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds. There is a chance of localised flooding in…

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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 17-02-2021

Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. CATTLE 300-400kg Wed 17 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.09/kgHEX 2.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 315kg 2.29/kg 720.00AAX, 325kg 2.25/kg 730.00AAX, 325kg 2.12/kg 690.00AAX, 360kg 2.11/kg 760.00AAX, 395kg 2.10/kg 830.00AAX, 330kg 2.03/kg 670.00 CATTLE 400-500kg Wed 17 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.05/kgFR 1.72/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 485kg 2.12/kg 1030.00AAX, 495kg 1.98/kg 980.00HEX, 475kg 1.96/kg 930.00FR,FRX, 410kg 1.78/kg 730.00FR, 485kg 1.69/kg 820.00FR, 445kg 1.69/kg 750.00 CATTLE 500-600kg Wed 17…