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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 30/05/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.47/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 38kg 3.76/kg 143.00SH, 38kg 3.74/kg 142.00SH, 37kg 3.73/kg 138.00SH, 36kg 3.42/kg 123.00SH, 36kg 2.72/kg 98.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.57/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 40kg 4.02/kg 161.00SH, 41kg 3.88/kg 159.00SH, 44kg 3.86/kg 170.00SH, 42kg 3.83/kg 161.00SH, 45kg 3.82/kg 172.00SH, 45kg 3.82/kg 172.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 52kg 3.52/kg 183.00SH, 50kg 3.48/kg 174.00SH, 50kg…

Shoppers are changing their buying habits to counter grocery inflation

The latest figures from Kantar indicate that shoppers are adjusting their buying behaviour to juggle grocery inflation. One ploy is turning to cheaper alternatives, and also making four fewer trips to the supermarket on average per month, than they were the same time last year. The statistics show that grocery inflation has hit 5.5%, marking the first time it has risen above 5% since August 2013. Branded items previously made…

Food supply chain could benefit from greater transparency

The Department of Agriculture has said that a group is being formed to advance the beef and sheep sectors identified in the Food Vision 2030 strategy, taking into consideration the requirement for the sectors to contribute to achieving the targets set for the agriculture and land-use sector in the Climate Action Plan 2021. This is as an opposition TD said the Office for Fairness and Transparency in the Agri-Food Supply…

Virtual Festival of Farmland Biodiversity

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is hosting a month-long (virtual) Festival of Farmland Biodiversity for May 2022. The Festival of Farmland Biodiversity focuses on challenges to addressing the biodiversity crisis across much of the farmed landscape in Ireland. The purpose of the festival is to encourage a more positive engagement around the topic of biodiversity and farmland and to highlight some of the ways that farmers are working to support…

Largest dairy herd ever, CSO census states

In its 10-yearly census of agriculture up to 2020, the Central Statistics Office shows that around 278 000 people worked on 130 200 Irish farms of more than five hectares in size. That number of farms is down 9 660 since 2010, and 11 327 since 2000. Even though the total number of farms fell between 2010 and 2020, there was a 46.4% increase in the dairy cow herd –…

Handling facilities can be a safety issue

Following a recent inquest into the death of a farmer crushed when his cow broke through a holding pen, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist Dr John McNamara says it is “crucial” that farmers check handling facilities for wear and tear and update them if needed. Early detection of signs of wear and tear could save lives. For example, “corrosion can be prevalent where pillars and steel go into”. Corrosion in…

Bord Bia Bloom expected to be blooming marvellous

Bord Bia Bloom is back! The Bloom show – one of the largest horticulture events in Europe – takes place at Phoenix Park this bank holiday weekend from 2-6 June. Around 100 000 visitors are expected at Bord Bia Bloom, the annual garden and lifestyle show. Teagasc is among the exhibitors and invites enthusiasts to visit their ‘Healthy People, Healthy Planet’ stand. The Teagasc exhibit sets out to inspire people…

Winter season could see a shortage of fresh milk

The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) liquid milk chair, Keith O’Boyle, has said that the market will be left short on fresh milk during the winter period, because, without a realistic return, many farmers will switch to a seasonal milk production system. This is as the CSO agricultural input price index shows an almost 35% increase in the price of agricultural inputs in the last year. The chair says the…

sick or injured farmers FRS Member Benefit Scheme

Scheme useful for sick or injured farmers

Since the FRS Member Benefit Scheme (MBS) was launched in 2013, over €1.2m has been paid out to protect farm families affected by accident or sickness. The scheme is one of many innovations initiated by the National Co-operative Farm Relief Services, the farmer-owned co-op established in 1980 for provision of skilled labour. The farmer-designed scheme has apparently worked well for farms in Ireland, the overwhelming majority of which are owner-operated…

Forest fire warning this weekend

Current weather conditions have prompted a Condition Orange forest fire warning issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). This will remain in place until Monday, 30 May, 2022, at midday. DAFM states that, “A high-pressure weather system which is currently located to the south of Ireland will move northwards and influence northerly airflows with low to moderate humidity and moderate wind speeds as the weekend progresses.”…

Latest prices for beef and sheep

Cattle supplies are extremely tight as shed cattle have gone through the system and no flush of grass cattle is expected soon, says IFA livestock chairman Brendan Golden said. Last week’s throughput of 33 203 was the largest full week’s drop in numbers this year with heifers back 1 418 head, steers back 582 head and cows back 568 head. He said prices have moved another 10c/kg this week with…

New additions to Tullamore Show programme

Excitement is mounting as the first physical Tullamore Show event since the pandemic looms. It will be held at the Butterfield Estate, Blueball, on Sunday, 14 August, 2022.LSL Auctions will broadcast live to audiences across the globe at this year’s much anticipated event. Don’t miss the updates of this great showcase on the LSL Auctions Facebook page. It’s full steam ahead for executive committee members, sponsors and volunteers, with some new…