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Free Co-op and Farm Business Development Programme

ICOS Skillnet has confirmed the launch of its 2022 – 2023 programme. A free Co-operative and Farm Business Development Programme targets young farmers, and is designed to advance the management skills of participants and increase their understanding of the co-operative sector. The course starts in October 2022 and finishes in June 2023. This online, interactive learning programme includes discussion forums and in-person sessions. Most of the lessons will be self-directed,…

Farming for a better future – Teagasc

Teagasc will host an open day to demonstrate farming methods for a better future at its Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford on 30 August, 2022, at 10am. The event will feature technologies and practices that can help maintain farm productivity and profitability while increasing overall environmental sustainability. The programme will cover grass clover and multispecies swards, fertiliser and slurry technologies, biodiversity and water quality, dairy and dairy-beef systems. Teagasc advisory services will…

Local Inspections Training – Auditing Skills course – SFSI

Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI) provides technical assistance in all aspects of agri-food development and regulation, and their next auditing skills training course for local inspectors will be from 17 to 21 October, and from 7 to 11 November, 2022, in Dublin. There may be an additional date for this training, titled Local Inspections Training – Auditing Skills, in December this year. The aim of the course is to help attendees gain…

Ministers told to stop “thinking out loud” after horses remark – ICMSA

Pat McCormack, President of ICMSA, reacted to Green Party Minister of State Pippa Hackett’s comment about horses last week. This was after she suggested livestock farmers could possibly introduce horses as a way of reducing emissions while supporting the equestrian sector. McCormack said: “ICMSA fully accepts that we must ‘think outside the box’ when it comes to emissions and the transition to lower carbon. We are up for that; we…

Access upgrades – rural homes and farms

Government funding for the upgrade of laneways and non-public roads leading to rural homes and farms has been increased to €22 million. This falls under the Local Improvement Scheme for 2022, which focuses on upgrading access routes to rural homes, farms and outdoor amenities. Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, made the announcement: “The recent census results show that the population of rural Ireland is growing. This…

Action plan to protect lesser horseshoe bat

The National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published the first Species Action Plan for the lesser horseshoe bat in Ireland. Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, said: “The lesser horseshoe bat is a charismatic little mammal. It’s the only bat species in Ireland to live up to its stereotype of hanging freely by its feet and…

‘Copper Roots’ at The Kenny Gallery

‘Copper Roots’, Liam Butler’s first exhibition in more than 10 years, is now open at The Kenny Gallery in Galway. This is the first time he is exhibiting alongside his children Davin, Lisa and Ronan.Liam is a self-taught sculptor, who has been creating and exhibiting work for almost three decades. He trained his children in the art of sculpture, sharing his love of copper, the possibilities the material presents, and…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 22/08/2022

Mondays 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.

Public urged to be vigilant of puppy smuggling trade

Puppy smuggling has increased over the last decade, and continues to be driven by financial gain with no consideration given to the welfare of the animals. Edwin Poots, NI Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has now launched a campaign to try and combat the practice. Falling under the umbrella of Paws for Thought, it hopes to disrupt the trafficking of low welfare pups through Northern Ireland’s ports. Members…

Rare artefacts in Irish Famine Exhibition

The Irish Famine Exhibition relays the story of the Irish potato famine which took place from 1845 to 1852. The showcase runs until 30 September, 2022 between the hours 12pm to 6pm (last entry 5:15pm). Allow at least an hour to an hour and a quarter for your visit. Museum artefacts are included in the display. Ireland’s dependence on the potato was quite unique at the time, as around 3…

Agri-food policy focus at Food Vision 2030

Food Vision 2030: A World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems will be hosted by The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. The gathering will focus on agri-food policy at Dublin Castle on Thursday, 13 October, 2022. Details on the conference are still to be confirmed, but Minister McConalogue commented: “Ireland’s agri-food sector’s ambition is to be a ‘World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems’, as expressed in…

Hedgerow Week – preserving national heritage

Hedgerow Week is the focus of the next webinar in the Teagasc Signpost Series to be held on 26 August, 2022 at 9.30am. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist at Teagasc, will talk about best-practice hedge cutting. Ireland is fortunate to have a network of about 680,000km of native hedgerows remaining, but this valuable resource is being destroyed at an alarming rate. Up to 2,000km of hedgerows are being removed annually to make…

Northern Ireland developers need support

Over the past year, Northern Ireland saw a 14.3% increase in the price of existing housing stock, the largest across all UK regions, according to data released by the Nationwide Building Society. Development finance lender Blend Network says that despite growing concerns around the cost of living, compared to prepandemic levels the price of existing housing stock in Northern Ireland has rocketed by a third – far above the price…

Wheat prices fall by 5% – IFA

Declines of 5% were recorded in wheat prices midweek while MATIF Dec 22 wheat prices were trading in a narrower price range over the past week. Dry weather in many key maize-producing countries is helping offset some of the decline in wheat prices. Information on the maize harvest from late September onwards will be an important driver of future prices (AHDB). Paris rapeseed Nov 22 markets have fallen this week…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 20/08/2022

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 13/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 19/08/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 400-500KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 470kg 2.04/kg 960.00FR, 495kg 1.74/kg 860.00 SC 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 590kg 2.32/kg 1370.00LMX, 590kg 1.76/kg 1040.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.18/kgLMX 2.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 650kg 2.77/kg 1800.00CHX, 670kg 2.66/kg 1780.00LMX, 685kg 2.63/kg 1800.00LMX, 655kg 2.63/kg 1720.00LMX, 640kg 2.52/kg 1610.00LMX, 650kg 2.46/kg 1600.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.57/kgSIX 2.32/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 745kg 2.93/kg 2180.00LMX, 750kg 2.79/kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 29/11/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 19/08/2022

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 2.37/kg 90.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.17/kg 78.00SHEEP, 40kg 2.03/kg 80.00SHEEP, 39kg 1.79/kg 70.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 3.22/kg 160.00SHEEP, 49kg 3.06/kg 150.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.85/kg 132.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.81/kg 128.00SHEEP, 45kg 2.77/kg 125.00SHEEP, 49kg 2.74/kg 135.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 57kg 3.43/kg 195.00SHEEP, 59kg 3.27/kg 194.00SHEEP, 54kg 3.20/kg 172.00SHEEP, 51kg…

National grain harvest ahead of schedule – IFA

The national grain harvest is significantly ahead of normal due to the recent August heatwave conditions, according to IFA Grain Committee Members. Wheat and spring barley harvesting is 85% to 100% complete in the south, southeast, south midlands and in the mid-east. Spring oat and spring wheat crops must still be cut in these areas. In the west and northwestern counties, where spring barley is the main crop, the harvest…

IMMA celebrates National Heritage Week

The Irish Museum of Modern Art celebrates National Heritage Week 2022 with a programme of family art workshops and outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. Enjoy creative family time with Explorer at the Pavilion on Sunday, 21 August at 2pm. This involves an art workshop on the front lawn. Based on artworks from IMMA’s exhibitions, families can discover their inner artist at an art workshop on the front lawn. Places…

Luxury vehicles and more at Caravan & Motorhome Show

The Caravan & Motorhome Show will fall under the umbrella of The Holiday World Show from 27 to 29 January 2023. Visitors can expect to see all the latest models rolling off production lines – from modest tourers right up to start-of-the-art luxury vehicles, plus contemporary mobile-and park-homes. Caravan & Motorhome Show 2023 plans to feature new options for caravanners and those who enjoy the great outdoors. Show goers will…

John Deere forage farming achiever

The brand-new 8000 Series self-propelled forage harvester by John Deere will help farmers produce more high-quality silage more efficiently. The 8000 Series is designed for reliably superior cutting performance at the lowest possible cost of operation. There are three new models – the 8100, 8200, and 8300 forage harvesters, which have even more horsepower thanks to a design update that puts them closer to the 9000 Series style, and an…

Drying surcharge for Boortmalt suppliers agreed

After lengthy discussions, elected representatives of the Malting Barley Committee have agreed to the drying surcharge for Boortmalt suppliers, but the decision was not taken lightly, according to IFA Grain Chairman Kieran McEvoy. “The FOB Creil market is based on a dried market price. Since 2019, the arrangement between Boortmalt and IFA has been for growers to receive this price for green, wet barley. However, the war in Ukraine has…

GVM Property Tullamore Ard Geashill 1908

GVM Property Tullamore – Ard, Geashill, Co. Offaly – 19/08

GVM Property Tullamore brings to auction a property at Ard, Geashill, Co. Offaly on Friday, 19 August 2022. For sale by Online Auction via LSL Auctions at 15:00.A magnificent block of land located between Geashill & Killeigh, Co. Offaly. This prime parcel of land extending to C.36.9 acres and benefited by derelict house and slatted shed will be offered for sale in 3 lots with the 4th lot being the…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 19/08/2022

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 – Cattle Mart 16/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 18/08/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HFR 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.32/kgAAX,AAX 2.32/kgHEX 2.08/kgHEX,HEX 2.01/kgLMX 2.86/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 385kg 2.96/kg 1140.00LMX, 355kg 2.76/kg 980.00AAX,AAX,AAX, 348kg 2.47/kg 860.00HEX, 395kg 2.33/kg 920.00AAX,AAX, 388kg 2.17/kg 840.00CHX, 340kg 2.06/kg 700.00 HFR 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.25/kgAAX,AAX 2.23/kgCHX 2.47/kgFR 1.77/kgHEX 2.16/kgLMX 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 440kg 2.89/kg 1270.00LMX, 475kg 2.74/kg 1300.00LMX, 465kg 2.65/kg 1230.00LMX, 485kg 2.64/kg 1280.00LMX, 450kg 2.62/kg 1180.00LMX, 435kg 2.62/kg 1140.00 HFR 500-600KG…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 30/11/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 18/08/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 29kg 3.45/kg 100.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.18/kg 90.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.04/kg 79.00SHEEP, 30kg 2.92/kg 86.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.89/kg 73.00SHEEP, 26kg 2.87/kg 75.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 33kg 3.75/kg 124.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.51/kg 126.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.47/kg 120.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.46/kg 128.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.14/kg 114.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.12/kg 104.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 49kg 3.18/kg 156.00SHEEP, 46kg…

Four categories in Hereford Photo & Calendar Competition

It’s time for the annual Hereford Photo & Calendar Competition again, as The Irish Hereford Breed Society and Irish Hereford Prime put out a prize fund of over €2,000. Tennyson Egar of Irish Hereford Prime said that he “would encourage people of all ages to go out and take photographs of their Hereford animals, and to also have a go at the Prime Beef category, as there are significant prizes…

Egg producers are under pressure

The IFA held an emergency meeting of egg producers in Cavan last week amid mounting pressure at farm level. Producers are now weighing up whether they should place orders for another flock of pullets or not. IFA National Poultry Chairman Nigel Sweetnam is calling on retailers to pass back 2c per egg immediately to be ring-fenced for producers who need to alleviate the cost pressures on farms. “An increase in price…

Sherry Fitzgerald Ballycannon Kilcock Co Kildare 1808

Sherry FitzGerald Brady O Flaherty – Ballycannon Kilcock Co Kildare – 18/08

Sherry FitzGerald Brady O Flaherty brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Ballycannon, Kilcock, Co Kildare on Thursday, 18 August 2022 at 15:00 – unless previously sold. For Sale By Public Auction in Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth and online via the LSL Platform. 3 Lots: Lot: 1 Residence and Yard on approx. 14.02 hectares / 34.6 acresLot: 2: Approx. 5.06 hectares / 12. 5 acres Lot: 3: The entire…

Irish pig prices below breakeven for farmers

Irish producers are receiving up to 20c less than €2.20/kg – the price that Teagasc estimates is breakeven. Some farmers are reporting current losses of more than €25/pig. There was no change to the Irish pig price last Friday. Farmers are receiving quotes of €2.00c/kg up to €2.08/kg. European market prices continue to increase as pig supply tightens. The French pig price is now at €2.30/kg while the UK pig price is at…