plastic particles
Agriculture/Livestock News
Study finds alarming amount of microplastics in farm animal products
Results from a pilot study done by researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam established that an alarming amount of microplastics can be found in farm animal products. This included almost 80% of meat and dairy products. Commissioned by the Plastic Soup Foundation, director Maria Westerbos commented that this “raises serious concerns about the contamination of our food chain with microplastics. It is also clear that farmers are not responsible for this. It seems…
antiques fairs
Arts/Antiques News
August dates for antiques fairs – East Ireland
The Medals, Militaria & Collectables Fair takes place at Knox Memorial Hall, 97 Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Dublin on Saturday, 6 August, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. Go along and browse, trade, swap and buy medals, militaria and collectables with the table holders. They offer free valuations and identifications. You can expect to discover campaign medals, orders, decorations, militaria, badges, helmets, edged weapons, inert cartridges, books and many other collectables. Admission:…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 27/01/2023
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 12/07/2022
Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. FAT COW 300-400KG Avg Price/KgJE/JY 1.05/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:JE/JY, 390kg 1.28/kg 500.00JE/JY, 395kg 0.81/kg 320.00 FAT COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.49/kgMOX 1.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:MOX, 575kg 2.05/kg 1180.00AAX, 590kg 2/kg 1180.00FR, 540kg 1.59/kg 860.00FR, 560kg 1.55/kg 870.00FR, 580kg 1.48/kg 860.00FR, 520kg 1.35/kg 700.00 FAT COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 675kg 2.59/kg 1750.00FR, 670kg 2.07/kg 1390.00FR, 675kg 2.03/kg 1370.00FR, 615kg 1.59/kg 980.00FR,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/09/2022
Agriculture/Livestock News
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 12/07/2022
Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg3.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 23kg 4.05/kg 92.00, 24kg 3.96/kg 93.00, 21kg 3.76/kg 79.00, 25kg 3.74/kg 93.00, 25kg 3.73/kg 93.00, 24kg 3.57/kg 86.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg3.32/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 32kg 4.38/kg 140.00, 36kg 3.64/kg 131.00, 31kg 3.55/kg 110.00, 35kg 3.39/kg 118.00, 35kg 3.38/kg 119.00, 36kg 3.38/kg 123.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 45kg 3.49/kg 157.00, 41kg 3.49/kg 143.00, 46kg…
Construction sector
News Property
Contraction in construction sector mostly in commercial property – PMI
According to the BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), recent price pressures have resulted in the construction sector contracting in June 2022. This marks the first time it has decreased in size since April 2021.  Director and Head of Research at BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, John McCartney, comments that, “June has been a watershed month for construction activity. The post-Covid rebound has been fading since…
Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show Equine section
Agriculture/Livestock News
Equestrian Section a highlight at upcoming Tullamore Show
The Equestrian Section of The Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show will for the first time take entries on show day. The classes consist of Non thoroughbred Young Stock and Mare and Foal and 6 classes for the Irish Draught and a further 6 in Connemara. The highlight will be the Glenwood Gold Medal Breeders Challenge which boasts a 1st prize of €250. This year there is a new…
Ballyhaise Open Day
Agriculture/Livestock News
Ballyhaise’22 Dairy Open Day – 13 July, 2022
Dairy farmers and dairy industry stakeholders are invited to attend the Ballyhaise’22 Dairy Open Day tomorrow (Wednesday, 13 July, 2022) at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. Eirocde: H12 E392 from 10am to 5pm.This year’s theme is “Futureproofing Irish Dairying”. Irish dairy farmers have expanded significantly since the abolition of milk quotas in 2015. This has made a significant addition to family farm income in rural communities throughout Ireland and…
Loseley Park Decorative Home and Salvage Show
Arts/Antiques News
Loseley Park Decorative Home and Salvage Show
The next Loseley Park Decorative Home and Salvage Show will run from  Friday, 15 July to Sunday, 17 July, 2022. It will be hosted at Loseley Park, which is south of Guildford and 30 miles southwest of London. It is situated on the B3000. The event is built around the theme of true reclamation and recycling, and consists of specially selected exhibitors for a showcase of the finest architectural salvage,…
calf health
Agriculture/Livestock News
Webinar on how to get optimum calf health
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is hosting a webinar today so that farmers can learn more about why good rumen development is key to weaning transition and how to achieve optimum calf health on your farm. The webinar will be from 1:30pm to 3pm SAST. Register at the link below to get a copy of the recording. Changes in diet, environment and social grouping can make weaning a…
FBD LambPlus
Agriculture/Livestock News
FBD LambPlus most improved flock finalist
The upcoming FBD LambPlus Awards will be announced at the Sheep Ireland Breeding Conference & Farm Walk on 12 July, 2022. Christy, Margaret and Brian Gallagher are one of three finalists for this year’s Most Improved LambPlus Flock. The Pullagh Texel flock was established almost 20 years ago and is located just north of Tobbercurry, Co. Sligo. Christy, Margaret and Brian Gallagher have been performance recording with LambPlus since the…
Elmer's Big Belfast Trail
Arts/Antiques News
Join Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail – free
Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail is a free, family-friendly art trail that will be held daily until 31 August, 2022, beginning at noon. The city will be brought to life by a herd of uniquely decorated elephant sculptures, which will be positioned around key landmarks, streets, and open spaces in Belfast for 10 weeks. Each elephant is sponsored by a local business or organisation, making the trail deeply rooted in the…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 24/11/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/07/2022
Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 410kg 1.85/kg 760.00FR, 495kg 1.78/kg 880.00FR, 460kg 1.30/kg 600.00FR, 420kg 1.21/kg 510.00HEX, 450kg 1.02/kg 460.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.64/kgHEX 1.82/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 500kg 2.12/kg 1060.00FR, 520kg 2.08/kg 1080.00HEX, 535kg 1.98/kg 1060.00FR, 585kg 1.95/kg 1140.00FR, 580kg 1.86/kg 1080.00FR, 595kg 1.83/kg 1090.00 CO 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.24/kgFR 1.85/kgFRX 1.94/kgNRX 2.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 650kg 2.57/kg 1670.00AAX,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 29/11/2022
Agriculture/Livestock News
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 11/07/2022
Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 38kg 3.61/kg 137.00SH, 38kg 3.32/kg 126.00SH, 38kg 3.26/kg 124.00SH, 39kg 3.18/kg 124.00SH, 31kg 3.16/kg 98.00SH, 34kg 3.09/kg 105.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.29/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 46kg 3.48/kg 160.00SH, 42kg 3.45/kg 145.00SH, 44kg 3.43/kg 151.00SH, 42kg 3.40/kg 143.00SH, 45kg 3.4/kg 153.00SH, 45kg 3.4/kg 153.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 50kg 3.4/kg 170.00SH, 50kg…
banking system
Agriculture/Livestock News
Farmers have low regard for the banking system, report shows
The most recent report from the Irish Banking Culture Board indicates that there is huge distrust of banks by farmers. The community was surveyed as a specific cohort for the first time and registered a stark -77 trust score, ranking much lower than both the general population and SMEs. Marion Kelly, CEO of the IBCB, has commented that the findings point to an urgent need for the banking sector to…
regional investment strategy
Agriculture/Livestock News
Agrifood amongst sectors pegged for regional investment
Agrifood is one sector which has been identified in a new Government plan for investment in every region in the country. For Ireland to receive €396 million from the European Commission the creation of a National Smart Specialisation Strategy is a pre-requisite. The European Regional Development Fund will to support investment. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has said this would be utilised to look at…
long-term rental in rent pressure zones
News Property
Reform aims to bring more homes into long-term rental market
Government approval for strengthened regulatory controls on the short-term letting of non-principal private residences in rent pressure zones was welcomed by Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The new controls are expected to see more homes returning to the long-term rental market in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) where rents are highest and where households have the greatest difficulty finding affordable accommodation. If enacted, the amendment will…
Newcastle West Show
Agriculture/Livestock News
Newcastle West Show a family-friendly attraction
Competition entries are now open for this year’s Newcastle West Show which takes place on 17 July, 2022, on new show grounds at Shanagarry, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. The event makes for an excellent family day, offering family friendly attractions. So go along and enjoy the craic. Why not take your dog along too and enter them in the dog show where excellent prizes will be available. All children enter free. Happening on the…
Van Gogh Dublin
Arts/Antiques News
Van Gogh Dublin: An Immersive Journey in 3D
Don’t miss your chance this summer to gain access to the world premiere of Van Gogh Dublin: An Immersive Journey in the RDS. Visitors can delve into the world of Van Gogh in a fully immersive 3D experience set up across more than 20,000 square feet in Dublin’s RDS Hall 2 (Shelbourne Hall). You can see Van Gogh’s most famous art at Van Gogh Dublin until 4 August, 2022. It…
FBD LambPlus Award
Agriculture/Livestock News
FBD LambPlus Award winners – 12 July
The overall winners of the FBD LambPlus Award will be announced on Tuesday, 12 July2022 at the Sheep Ireland Breeding Conference & Farm Walk.  The awards are an opportunity for Sheep Ireland to give recognition to the breeders who are leading the way in performance recording and genetic gain and to those flocks that have made a significant genetic improvement over the past number of years. There are six finalists,…
Central Bank
News
Economy forecast to grow in 2022
The Central Bank has published its third Quarterly Bulletin of 2022. On the launch of the Quarterly Bulletin on 7 July, 2022, Central Bank Acting Deputy Governor Mark Cassidy said: “The economy was in a good position at the start of the year, having shown considerable resilience through Covid.  However, the demand recovery from the pandemic has been tempered by the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and persistent supply…
breeding conference
Agriculture/Livestock News
Register for breeding conference and farm walk
Sheep Ireland, in conjunction with SMARTER, will host a Breeding Conference and Farm Walk as well as announce the FBD LambPlus Awards on 12 July, 2022. The event is aimed at industry stakeholders, pedigree breeders and sheep farmers. Entrance is free, but registration is required here. Dr Donagh Berry from Teagasc will open and chair the Breeding Conference. The first speaker is Sam Boon, who leads the service delivery of…
New tractor license
Agriculture/Livestock News
Last month’s car and tractor license stats
The latest figures compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) pertaining to car and tractor licenses for June 2022 show that the number of new car licenses dropped by 1,206 (-24%) vehicles compared with June 2021, while 187 new tractors were licensed for the first time – up seven on June 2021, and up 33 on the same month last year. The sums indicate that for the period from January to June…
Winter Art & Antiques Fair
Arts/Antiques News
Over 20,000 pieces at The Winter Art & Antiques Fair
The Winter Art & Antiques Fair traditionally takes centre stage in the British art and antiques fair calendar. The gallery of the National Hall at Olympia London is brought to life with 70 of the UK’s finest specialist dealers, bringing a range of over 20,000 pieces and presenting a treasure trove of art, antiques, furniture, jewellery and collectors’ pieces to discover and buy. The showcase has been running for over 30 years. This year’s event, which is…
Oldcastle Agricultural Show
Agriculture/Livestock News
Vintage Car & Tractor Display at Oldcastle Agricultural Show
The award-winning Oldcastle Agricultural Show returns on Sunday, 17 July 2022. The location is Gilson Park. The event will stage a range of Farm Animal competitions, such as Sheep, Cattle, Poultry, Horses and Dogs. The Oldcastle Agricultural Show also welcomes entries into their Hall Industry Classes. These cater for Arts, Crafts and Baking goods. For those patrons not interested in taking part in Show Day, the organisers guarantee that they…
sustainable beef farming
Agriculture/Livestock News
Supporting sustainable beef farming – Beef2022
Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming was the theme for recent Teagasc Open Day Beef2022, held at the Teagasc Beef Research Centre in Grange, County Meath. The focus was on the application of technologies that will help beef farmers increase the profitability and environmental sustainability of their family farm businesses. Speaking at the Open Day, Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O Mara, said: “Beef farming is the most widespread of all farm enterprises…
beef prices
Agriculture/Livestock News
Farmers need strong beef prices – IFA
UK beef prices have risen again this week as supplies tighten, according to IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden. Factory agents are very active on the ground and in marts, sourcing cattle as supplies of suitable cattle here, similar to the UK, ease. He said despite attempts by factories to offer lower quotes, tight supplies, good market demand and strong resistance from farmers is returning paid prices of up to 15c/kg…
Adare village
Arts/Antiques News
Visit Adare village for quality art and antiques
Manor Antiques in County Limerick, Ireland, is a must-visit antique shop for visitors to Adare village and for collectors of fine furniture and quality antiques. They stock Victorian mahogany dining chairs and tables, bookcases, Regency brass inlaid cabinets, oak Welsh dressers, a wonderful selection of Belleek pottery and Staffordshire ware, Victorian gilt over-mantle mirrors, a selection of English and Irish grandfather clocks, glass chandeliers, oil and watercolour paintings, antique Irish…