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Apollo Assetts Ferrobank, Witbank, Gauteng 2308

Apollo Assets – Ferrobank, Witbank, Gauteng, South Africa – 23/08 – 02/09

Apollo Assets brings to auction via LSL Auctions a commercial property in Ferrobank, Witbank, Gauteng, South Africa on 2 September, 2022. Industrial retail shop in Witbank. Timed Auction: Start at 11:00. End: 17:00 Lot 1: Commercial (Retail) Property. 1858m2 stand with industrial zoned retail shop in Ferrobank. The extend of the buildings is (Gross Lettable Area) is +/- 900m2. This is a perfect business opportunity and a good investment. Don’t…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 02/09/2022

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Over 3200 female sheep at Cooley Sheep Breeders Annual Show & Sale

The Cooley Sheep Breeders Annual Show and Sale takes place at Carnaross Mart this Saturday, 3 September, 2022, Greenore Rd Carlingford. This will be the biggest outdoor sale in the country and offers a great opportunity to get your flock ready ahead of breeding season. LSL chatted to the mart’s Emma Muldoon, who confirmed that there will be over 3200 sheep. “There’ll be a mix of breeds, and it will be…

87% Clearance, average price €664 for Sheep Ireland €uroStars

Last weekend’s 12th Annual Multi-Breed Ram Sale presented by Sheep Ireland turned out to be the most successful sale they have ever hosted. They are happy to report that, “There was a real buzz around the ring, and it was clear that the farmers attending were placing a lot of emphasis and trust in the Sheep Ireland €uroStars.” The well-supported event took place in Tullamore Mart on Saturday, 27 August,…

Carrigallen Mart Special Weanling sale

There’ll be a Special Weanling Sale at Carrigallen Mart this Saturday, 3 September, 2022. What you can expect: – 300 Bulls in Ring 1 at 11am. – 50 Calves in Ring 2 at 10am followed by 160 heifer’s. The office will open at 8.30am. Sellers, please have weanlings and calves in by 9.30am to upload catalogue for online buyers. Ring 2: Suck Calves & Runners, Intake 8am, Viewing 9am, Start…

GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock Castleoliver, Ardpatrick 0109

GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock – Castleoliver, Ardpatrick, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick -01/09

GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Castleoliver, Ardpatrick, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick on Thursday 1 September, 2022. For Sale By Public Auction at Kilmallock Mart on at 3pm. (U.P.S). Lot 1:Residential Roadside Farm situated in the heart of the Golden Vale extending to C. 42 St. Acres. The lands are considered excellent quality, all in permanent pasture and laid out in easily managed fields and…

KRONE introduces ZX forage wagon

The key to viable farming is boosting efficiencies, cutting costs and utilizing equipment to full potential all year round – and KRONE’S solution is its ZX dual-purpose forage wagon. They call it the world’s most powerful self-loading and harvester-filled forage wagon – thanks to the KRONE Powerbelt driveline with a transmission capacity of up to 400hp. Features Camless pick-up with hydraulic drive and electro-hydraulic suspensionPivoting headboard increases capacity from a…

Boost for Ireland’s blue economy

With its recently granted seed funding of €1.5 million, Pure Ocean Algae is set to invest double that in the next two years growing its business platform as well as creating new jobs to support the blue economy in West Cork. The macro-algae-based biotechnology company based on the Beara peninsula is the first commercial end-to-end production platform to produce the red seaweed Palmaria palmata, commonly known as Dulse. Dulse is…

Gort Mart Suckler Show and Sale

Gort Mart is holding a top quality Suckler Show and Sale tomorrow, Thursday 1 September 2022. Intake is from 2pm and judging starts approximately at 3.30pm. The Suckler Sale will begin at 6pm. Sucklers on the night: – Parthenaise Cows & Calves at Gortatlea Mart – 35 Limousin in-calf Heifers at Gortatlea Marthttps:// – Incalf limousin heifers – 15 Outstanding Sucklers at Gortatlea Mart All sales are online with LSL.…

Agri-Environment Training Scheme extended

The Agri-Environment Training Scheme (AETS) has been extended for an additional two months, allowing AETS facilitators to continue to offer courses in September and October 2022. The new closing date is 31 October, 2022. Announcing the extension, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD, said, “I am encouraged to see the participation rates in courses run under the Agri-Environment Training Scheme (AETS) to date, with over 21,000…

Arrabawn to close Kilconnell liquid milk plant

The Board of Arrabawn Co-Op voted to close its liquid milk plant in Kilconnell on 25 August 2022. The decision will be catastrophic for Kilconnell and communities across East Galway, resulting in the loss of a substantial number of jobs over the coming months. Commenting on the decision in a Facebook post, Michael Fitzmaurice TD said, “The sale of the liquid milk book by Arrabawn to Aurivo will no doubt…

Third annual Henley Decor Fair this September

The third annual Henley Decor Fair, sponsored by Knight Frank, returns to its stunning riverside setting along the famous Henley Royal Regatta course from 20 to 25 September, 2022. With easy access from the M4 and less than an hour from central London, the event attracts over 150 exhibitors across the decorative and salvage trade from UK and Europe. There is a lifestyle element to the event and there is…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 31/08/2022

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Herbie’s Heifers’ highest selling lot at Carrigallen Mart – 6,57euros/kg

Last night’s sale at Carrigallen Mart saw Herbie’s Heifers reach 6,57euros/kg. Herbie Griffiths’ top quality in-calf and maiden Heifer Sale (Monday, 29 August , 2022) featured 40 Heifers calving from September to November to mainly A.I Sires, including Lodge Hamlet, Icecream and EBY (sexed). All were export tested. Herbie’s Heifers lot prices: Lot 38 Sold €5,000 – Top priced heifer DOB: 22 Sep 2019Sired by son of Swarland Eddie /…

Good trade at Mohill Mart’s annual bullock sale

Mohill Mart reports good sales for last Saturday, 27 August, 2022. This was their special annual bullock sale in conjunction with the usual lots. Here are the highlight lots: – Lot 103, Price 2160.00, Tag ****, (BK) – Sex: M – Breed: AAX – DOB: 31/05/2020 – Owners: 1 – Export: R – QA: Y – TB: 11/11/2021 – Export Retest: R. See here. – Lot 105, Price 2290.00, Tag ****, (BK) – Sex: M – Breed: AAX –…

Sheep farmers paid 630 cents/kg last week

Lack of meaningful and direct support for sheep farmers by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue as well as sheep processing factories continues to attract criticism from the Dublin-based Irish Farmers’ Association. IFA Sheep committee chairman Kevin Comiskey pointed out that the IFA communicated directly with the Minister and sheep processing factories earlier this year about the importance of direct supports for sheep farmers. They highlighted the fact that strong…

Educational farm walks and webinar

Teagasc will host several farm walks this month. The programme begins with a Contract Heifer Rearing Farm Walk at Noel Farrell’s farm, Rathgallen, Golden, Co. Tipperary, Eircode: E25 F250 on Thursday 1 September, 2022 at 11am. DAFM staff as well as host farmers will talk to attendees about why they should consider Contract Heifer Rearing, requirements for a successful agreement, health issues and other key concerns as well as the…

Consumer prices increased by 0.4% in July

The latest Consumer Price Index published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that prices rose by 9.1% in the year to July 2022, which is the largest annual increase in the CPI since Quarter 2 1984 when annual inflation was 9.7%. Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels (+21.6%) and Transport (+19.4%) increased the most. Miscellaneous Goods & Services (-1.0%) and Education (-0.7%) were the only divisions to show…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 30/08/2022

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Kevin McDermott comments on Sheep Ireland’s €uro-Star Ram Sale

Sheep Ireland’s Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale was an all-round success this past weekend. Manager Kevin McDermott says that he is very happy with the day, as there was “strong commercial farmer demand. It is evident that trust and confidence is growing in the €uro-Stars, and there is a good market. We had a strong crowd on the day and a high 87% clear out.” Notable aspects of the sale…

87% clearance at Tullamore Mart €uro-Star Ram Sale

All expectations were met at Sheep Ireland’s bumper Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale at Tullamore Mart on Saturday (27 August, 2022). The successful day resulted in an 87% clearance and €664 average across the sale. Sheep Ireland were grateful to see so many farmers trusting and placing value in the €uroStars when selecting their rams. Many customers came from afar from every corner of the country. The well-organised day saw…

Beef production costs not eased by factories

Factories must start offsetting the costs of beef production by offering farmers better prices for their cows, according to the IFA. IFA Livestock chairman Brendan Golden said decisions are being made on farms that will impact on cattle supplies for the coming months and it is critical that hard-won consistent weekly supply patterns are protected. He said that more than 92,000 more cattle have been processed year to date against…

Learn how to set up your own snail farm

Eva Milka and her partner Eoin put Carlow on the map as the innovative home of snail farming in Ireland when they decided to breed free-range edible snails on a half-acre snail farm in Garryhill. They tasted escargots for the first time in France in 2012. When they returned to Ireland, and discovered they could not source escargots locally, they decided to try breeding a sample batch in their one-bedroom…

Diarise these antiques fairs for September

There are a number of upcoming antiques fairs to visit. Ireland’s biggest Antiques Art & Vintage Fair takes place at Limerick Racecourse on Saturday, 10 September and Sunday, 11 September. This is a must-visit for lovers of art, antiques and vintage. Limerick Time: 10am to 6pm both days Address: Limerick Racecourse, Greenmount Park, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick V94 K858 Admission: €5 euros for the two days and children enter free. See…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 29/08/2022

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Government Second Call €100m Brexit response scheme for Agri-Food Sector

DAFM opens second call under Brexit scheme for agri-food sector

The second call for applications under the Government’s €100m response scheme for the agri-food sector was announced last week. The scheme was introduced at the end of 2020 in recognition of the sector’s unique exposure to Brexit’s impact and other global trading challenges. Now, up to €30m is available under this second call, which is being administered by Enterprise Ireland. It is open to large, medium and small enterprises, engaged…

Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival & Honey Show

All are welcome to The Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival & Honey Show on 10 September, 2022, from 10.00am to 6.00pm. The family-friendly event will be held at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre at Phoenix Park in Dublin. The park itself has 17 hives spread across the property, which are managed by the OPW gardeners. Their presence has seen the flora of the park benefit considerably. This makes sense as over…

Win a heifer at today’s Elphin Agricultural Show

More than €2,000 is up for grabs in prizes offered for the Monster Draw at the 43th annual Elphin Agricultural Show with first prize being a weanling heifer or the cash equivalent. Second prize is a Kilronan Castle experience, which includes a one-night stay (bed and breakfast), a six-course dinner at the award-winning Douglas Hyde Restaurant, and treatments for two at the Elemis Spa with complimentary access to the thermal…

Treasure hunters can diarise Dublin Fairs at two new venues

Dublin Fairs brings the best of two fairs to vintage treasure hunters and lovers of arts and crafts with two new venues in September, 2022. Browsers will be be able find everything from fine art to handmade soaps presented by 30 exhibitors. Window-shop through the stalls to find drawings, silver, books, comics, pottery, militaria, jewellery, candles, mosaic portraits, collectables, vinyl records, bric-a-brac, and even Guinness signs. Event details for 2022:The…

Potatoes are back on the menu this week

Consumption and retail sales of potatoes are expected to increase this week (24 August, 2022) as schools re-open after the summer break. However, several reports indicate that maincrop Rooster yields will be significantly reduced in many areas due to the very warm conditions and lack of rain. New Season Queens are selling for €4.60 to €5.50 ex-farm in 10kg bags. Meanwhile, meetings with packers and retailers on new season crops…