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Inconsistent beef prices “suspicious” – ICMSA

Des Morrison, the Chairperson of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association’s (ICMSA) Livestock Committee, has brought attention to what he notes is a “bluntly suspicious” development with regards to variable beef prices – he points out that these either rise or remain stable across Europe, but not in Ireland. “The average reported Irish R3 steer price as of the 6 August 2022 was €4.81/kg excluding VAT, which was down 42c/kg…

Galway student accommodation planned

Plans to build a seven-storey development for mainly student accommodation on Seamus Quirke Road, County Galway have been filed with An Bord Pleanala. The proposed project will replace the 100 estimated car parking spaces currently on this site. Ciaran McIntyre of Elkstone Real Estate, who purchased the site in February 2020, plans to provide a total of 240 student beds. The bedrooms will be grouped into 32 clusters of various…

‘idirlinn, shifting silence’ – final days

Now is your chance to catch the last few days of ‘idirlinn, shifting silence’, the Rosie O’Reilly exhibition being presented at the LAB Gallery in Dublin. The exhibition, which ends on 27 August, 2022, journeys through layers of mythology, local wisdom, animism, blue humanities and ecophilosophy in a body of work that searches for new and hybrid ways to exist in “the mesh” – a place of acknowledged ecocide and…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 18/08/2022

Thursday’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 26/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 17/08/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAUX 1.96/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AUX, 465kg 2.11/kg 980.00AUX, 430kg 1.81/kg 780.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 660kg 2.62/kg 1730.00LMX, 600kg 2.58/kg 1550.00LMX, 645kg 2.57/kg 1660.00PTX, 665kg 2.47/kg 1640.00SAX, 670kg 2.24/kg 1500.00LMX, 645kg 2.17/kg 1400.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.43/kgHEX 2.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 725kg 2.66/kg 1930.00SA, 755kg 2.52/kg 1900.00BBX, 715kg 2.48/kg 1770.00BBX, 710kg 2.38/kg 1690.00LMX, 780kg 2.37/kg 1850.00HEX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 17/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 17/08/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.79/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 28kg 2.82/kg 79.00LB, 29kg 2.76/kg 80.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 33kg 3.12/kg 103.00LB, 39kg 3.08/kg 120.00LB, 39kg 2.97/kg 116.00LB, 38kg 2.84/kg 108.00LB, 39kg 2.82/kg 110.00LB, 31kg 2.81/kg 87.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 44kg 25.66/kg 1129.00LB, 44kg 3.02/kg 133.00LB, 45kg 3/kg 135.00LB, 44kg 3/kg 132.00LB, 47kg 2.98/kg 140.00LB, 45kg…

Derogation from crop diversification regulations for 2023 announced

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine plans to notify the EU Commission of its intention to avail of a derogation for cereal farmers in relation to crop diversification rules for next year. Minister Charlie McConalogue T.D made this public. This amendment is aimed at providing maximum flexibility for farmers in terms of their planting decisions in the coming weeks and months. The Minister said: “This change should be seen…

Public Transport and Opportunities for Rural Ireland

The theme of the Department of Rural and Community Development’s upcoming online stakeholder engagement event will be Public Transport and the Opportunities for Rural Ireland. The gathering will hone in on the challenges and opportunities that impact rural communities and economies. Attendees will be updated about ongoing work relating to key objectives contained in the Our Rural Future – Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 policy. A panel of key stakeholders will…

Savour Kilkenny foodie weekend

The Savour Kilkenny food festival celebrates the produce and food culture of the surrounding pastureland, which is home to some of Ireland and Europe’s best food. While the produce of its dairy and meat sector are internationally renowned, the festival also celebrates local artisan products and restaurant and café culture which has resulted in the area becoming a leading food destination. Punters can indulge and lap it all up from…

CIF Southern Construct Summit & Exhibition

This year’s CIF Southern Construct Summit & Exhibition will be complemented by a large-scale trade show and exhibition. It all takes place on 8 September 2022 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. The event targets the entire construction sector and once again gathers together senior sector leaders, policy-makers, and other stakeholders to share the latest updates helping to address challenges facing the industry. It is an exciting time for the sector…

Good and bad news for pig farmers

Good news for pig farmers invested in foreign markets is that Irish exports of pig meat to the United Stated are up 25% on last year, according to Bord Bia. The bad news is that the pig price is still below average and pig supply for slaughtering is tight resulting in increased competition among processors. IFA National Pig Committee Chairman Roy Gallie said that “pig supply for slaughtering is extremely…

Ascot Antiques & Interior Design Show

The inaugural Tree of Ages Ascot Antiques & Interior Design Show takes place this weekend at Royal Ascot Racecourse. This is the first of many similar events scheduled in the future, opening on Friday 19 August, 2022 for trade only. Members of the public are welcome on Saturday and Sunday. TV personality Charles Hanson of Hanson’s Auctioneers will open the weekend event on Saturday, 20 August at 8.30am and will…

Meet equine experts at Dublin Horse Show

The 147th Dublin Horse Show opens today at the RDS in the heart of Dublin city. The next five days will be a celebration of Ireland’s affinity with the horse. Visitors can expect to see 1,500 of the country’s best show horses at the event, which is considered one of the top equestrian events in the world. Teagasc’s Equine Department has taken a stand in the main hall (Stand C7)…

Ornua Foods celebrates centenary in Leek

Ornua Foods UK, previously Adams Foods, is celebrating 100 years in Leek this year by engaging the community in various activities, including a package design competition for a special Centenary Cheese. Earlier this year, Ornua reached out to local middle-schools across the Staffordshire Moorlands and invited students to take part in designing the packaging for the celebratory cheese. After much deliberation, Director of Brands Kerry Alexander and members of the Ornua…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 17/08/2022

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 – Cattle Mart 06/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 16/08/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.19/kgFR 1.54/kgFRX 1.56/kgHEX 2.28/kgLMX 2.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 372kg 2.61/kg 970.00AAX, 352kg 2.36/kg 830.00HEX, 335kg 2.33/kg 780.00AAX, 328kg 2.32/kg 760.00HEX, 395kg 2.25/kg 890.00HEX, 395kg 2.25/kg 890.00 M BULLOCK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.37/kgAAX,LMX 2.47/kgBBX 2.37/kgFR 1.86/kgFR,FRX 1.80/kgFRX 2.07/kgHEX 2.26/kgLMX 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 485kg 3.57/kg 1730.00AAX,LMX, 493kg 2.49/kg 1230.00AAX, 485kg 2.49/kg 1210.00AAX, 463kg 2.46/kg 1140.00AAX,LMX, 436kg 2.45/kg 1070.00BBX, 435kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/09/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/08/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 23kg 2.45/kg 56.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.36/kg 60.00SHEEP, 21kg 2.32/kg 48.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 30kg 2.74/kg 83.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.64/kg 103.00SHEEP, 37kg 2.49/kg 93.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.42/kg 80.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.33/kg 77.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.12/kg 70.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 2.61/kg 115.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.56/kg 114.00SHEEP, 40kg 2.42/kg 98.00SHEEP, 44kg 0.46/kg 20.00 SHEEP…

Off-site construction methods set to improve productivity

Tipperary firm Clancy Construction is the first to secure approval under Enterprise Ireland’s Built to Innovate initiative, which aims to achieve faster, higher quality construction of housing by providing funding support for productivity training, innovation and paperless systems. The announcement was made as Clancy Construction celebrates on time and on budget completion of a 554-bed project in Cork City using off-site construction methods. Their use of off-site construction reduced the…

Weather conditions for the week ahead

Ireland’s extreme weather conditions continue this week, with brief respite expected today and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday). Brace yourselves for more heavy rain countrywide from Thursday onwards into the weekend. Farmers and gardeners will be happy to see the rain though, as a lengthy dry spell has created near-drought conditions in many areas. In the east of Ireland, between 50mm and 80mm of rain is needed to bring the…

Housing Education Bursary Scheme 2022

Recent years have seen significant developments in the areas of housing delivery and policy, and the Housing Agency amplifies this with its Housing Education Bursary Scheme, which has just launched for the 2022/2023 academic year. Housing professionals play a key role in shaping future developments in the sector, and the Housing Agency is committed to supporting the education, training, and development of these housing practitioners, as well as those interested…

Positive market conditions for beef

The latest prime export benchmark price of €5.06/kg, is now 27c/kg ahead of the prime Irish composite price of €4.79/kg indicating positive conditions for Irish beef. However, factories are not reflecting the strength of the market in prices paid to farmers. IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said supplies of prime cattle are tight and all market indicators bode well for Irish beef. Beef price update 12 August, 2022 Steer base…

Artist Jill Quigley hones in on architectural space in ‘Builds’

Donegal artist Jill Quigley is exhibiting at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, from 16 to 20 August. Her focus is on photography and installation, which she uses “to inhabit and imprint upon architectural space.” Her project, on show during Heritage Week, examines basic mark-marking in architectural space, where photographic material of interior walls being painted is taped to a wall and painted with similar techniques and tools. She explains further:…

Irish organic producers target export growth

Bord Bia is on track to deliver several projects in the autumn to best support future growth in Irish organic production. These include a project to quantify the volume of Irish organic produce available for both the domestic retail sector and for export. This insight will enable Bord Bia to plan targeted lead generation and promotional activities in 2023. Meanwhile, in early autumn, Bord Bia will present the results of…

‘Recent Works: Donations, Acquisitions, Commissions’ – Waterford

Key recent works, newly gifted, purchased or commissioned by the Waterford Gallery of Art (WGOA) and the Waterford Arts Office are on exhibition at the gallery until 3 September, 2022. Much of the work on show for ‘Recent Works: Donations, Acquisitions, Commissions’ has rarely been seen on public display. Exhibiting these significant additions to the Waterford Collection of Art acknowledges the generosity and foresight of those that have helped to…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 16/08/2022

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 – Cattle Mart 15/08/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.25/kgJEX 1.03/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 410kg 1.61/kg 660.00FR, 445kg 1.35/kg 600.00JEX, 490kg 1.31/kg 640.00FR, 475kg 0.78/kg 370.00JEX, 495kg 0.75/kg 370.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.31/kgHE 1.93/kgHEX 2.13/kgJEX 1.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 565kg 2.44/kg 1380.00PIX, 575kg 2.09/kg 1200.00HEX, 555kg 2.07/kg 1150.00HEX, 540kg 2.04/kg 1100.00HE, 570kg 2/kg 1140.00HEX, 530kg 1.98/kg 1050.00 CO 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.82/kgFR 1.63/kgFRX 1.52/kgLMX 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 21/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 15/08/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 39kg 2.76/kg 108.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.72/kg 102.00SHEEP, 32kg 2.65/kg 86.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.64/kg 94.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.60/kg 101.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.57/kg 98.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 2.89/kg 130.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.87/kg 125.00SHEEP, 42kg 2.87/kg 122.00SHEEP, 43kg 2.86/kg 123.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.83/kg 131.00SHEEP, 43kg 2.82/kg 122.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 2.72/kg 136.00SHEEP, 50kg…

Farming and agri sector should remain united – McConalogue

Speaking at The Tullamore Show this past weekend, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that, “It will be a decade of change for the sector, but the bedrock will continue to be high-quality dairy, beef and sheep proteins, as well as our tillage crops for the net 10, 20 and 30 years plus.” In the face of this, he added that it is important that, “We as a farming and…

Events galore during National Heritage Week

National Heritage Week is in full swing. This initiative by the Heritage Council celebrates all aspects of Ireland’s heritage, and unites communities, families and cultural institutions to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation. The week’s calendar features a huge number events – so there’s plenty to see and do. Take your pick of a range of interesting activities. Here are some upcoming events to consider:…

Dublin Horse Show Public Judging Competition is now digital

The Public Judging Competition, which is synonymous with the Dublin Horse Show, has gone digital. This year the competition will run over 2 or 3 classes on each day of the five-day event, which takes place from Wednesday, 17 August to Sunday, 21 August, 2022. The competition is open to everyone, and provides visitors with the opportunity to demonstrate their extensive equine knowledge. Gone are the days of writing down…