Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 30/08/2022
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.
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…
Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 29/08/2022
Monday’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.
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…
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…
Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 27/08/2022
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.
Great sales at Gortatlea Mart’s Weanling Bull Show and Sale
Gortatlea Mart achieved outstanding results at their Weanling Bull Show and Sale on Wednesday this week. They featured more than 1000 bulls on the night, and made over 4 euros a kilo. The Mart comments that, “that the sale was one of the standout sales of the year, and the number of top class stock presented was a testament to the top suckler stock men in the south west that are…
Tullamore Mart prepares for Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale
There’s much anticipation for Sheep Ireland’s huge Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram sale which returns to Tullamore Mart on Saturday, 27 August, 2022. Mart Manager Antoinette Daly explains that, “It started here in Tullamore about 8 or 10 years ago, but when Covid came we were restricted due to numbers, so it was moved to Kilkenny Mart as the ring was bigger and could hold around 150 people. But it has…
Secrets of a successful grassland farmer
Learn about the secrets of a successful grassland farmer with Aidan Maguire and the Teagasc Grass10 and DairyBeef500 teams on 31 August, 2022 at 6.30pm. You’re invited to join the walk on Maguire’s farm in Navan, Co. Meath, Eircode: C15 W4C2 to discover more about how he won the 2021 Grassland Farmer of the Year award in the Drystock Enterprise Category. Maguire joined his local Grass10 group and the Dairy calf-to-beef…
Kevin Comiskey flags crisis for sheep farmers
Recent attempts by factories to drop lamb prices at a critical time for the sector have prompted IFA Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey to highlight the lack of meaningful, direct support from them as well as the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. “The Minister has not yet come forward with a targeted payment for sheep farmers to support the orderly feeding and finishing of lambs, which is certainly contributing to the…
Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 26/08/2022
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.
Demand for colostrum supplies for export market
Farm suppliers with additional colostrum are being sought for a Co Limerick company, CalfPens.ie, The Farming Independent reports. The business is shipping the fluid to Germany for use in feed, sports drinks and beauty products. Demand has spiked since the venture’s Paul Dillon and Pat O’Boyle entered the market through a pilot project initiated this spring. The popularity has been so good that their new company, Biocolo, had over 60…
Ballygarvan Agricultural Show – Saturday
The Ballygarvan Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday, 27 August, 2022 at the GAA grounds in Ballygarvan, T12 WC8V. The schedule is as follows: Pony classes 10amShow jumping 10amArts & crafts judging from 11amCattle judging 11.30amPoultry judging 12pmSheep judging 2pmDog show 3pmKids’ sports 2pm The dog show is one of the most popular events. Entries will be taken in the dog arena from 1pm on the day. The entry fee…
Horse breeding under the spotlight
Commenting on current trends in horse breeding, IFA Deputy President Brian Rushe has expressed concern that foals are being sold below cost of production and that “Green Party Ministers are encouraging people to change their farming practices to niche activities which have very fragile markets”. “The Minister should be looking to do more for people currently breeding horses rather than encouraging more people to breed foals, which could undermine the…
Welcome increase in Irish pig price
The Irish pig price increased by 4c/kg on Friday, 19 August, 2022 with farmers receiving quotes of €2.06c/kg up to €2.10/kg from processing plants. The IFA welcomed the news but pointed out that given the losses that have been and continue to mount on Irish pig farmers more upward movements are needed to return farmers to profitable margins. It will take quite some time to recoup the losses that have been incurred…
Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 25/08/2022
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.
Irish Moiled Breeders Day at Killua Castle
The Irish Moiled Cattle Society is holding a Breeders Day at Killua Castle on Saturday, 3 September, 2022, at 11am. Numbers are required as it is a first come first served basis, so those who would like to be part of the event should contact Gillian at [email protected] if you plan to make a weekend of it and require names of local accommodation, or to book your place. After purchasing a…
Sheep Ireland’s Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale
Sheep Ireland’s huge Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale will be hosted at Tullamore Mart this Saturday, 27 August, 2022 at 11:30 am. Online bidding via LSL Auctions is preferred. Potential buyers should register in advance of the sale. There are 500 animals entered in the catalogue, making it the largest sale Sheep Ireland has ever hosted. View the catalogue here. Tullamore Mart Manager Antoinette Daly says that one change to…
Cameras on front mowers aid road safety
KRONE front mowers equipped with the DLG-certified camera system bring maximum safety to tractor-mower combinations during road travel. Introduced in 2000, the small front-mounted camera systems have now been certified by DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschaftsgesellschaft e.V.) for all KRONE mowers. It’s a smart, practical camera solution for safe manoeuvring of tractors, which have a mower mounted upfront, through narrow yard and field gates as well as on public roads. KRONE acknowledges…
EU laws for TB tests: higher risk animals
New EU regulations require animals moving from farm to farm or through the marts to be tested within a certain time frame, according to IFA Animal Health Chairman TJ Maher. He said that initially the new regulations were to come into play in January 2022 as regards all animals moving without a TB test and without a herd test within the previous six months. “Following prolonged negotiations, significant progress has…
Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 24/08/2022
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 23/08/2022
Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULL 400-500KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 450kg 1.96/kg 880.00LMX, 420kg 1.43/kg 600.00FR, 485kg 1.38/kg 670.00 M BULL 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 2.17/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 565kg 2.48/kg 1400.00FR, 505kg 1.86/kg 940.00FRX, 590kg 1.46/kg 860.00 M BULL 800-900KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 875kg 2.14/kg 1870.00AA, 815kg 2.06/kg 1680.00HE, 850kg 1.89/kg 1610.00 M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.16/kgFR 1.68/kgFRX 1.64/kgFRX,FR 1.66/kgHEX 2.22/kgLMX 2.25/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 380kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 23/08/2022
Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg2.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 27kg 3.07/kg 83.00, 28kg 3/kg 84.00, 28kg 2.99/kg 84.00, 26kg 2.97/kg 76.00, 28kg 2.87/kg 79.00, 28kg 2.84/kg 78.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.81/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 36kg 3.31/kg 119.00, 31kg 3.26/kg 101.00, 33kg 3.12/kg 103.00, 34kg 3.07/kg 103.00, 37kg 3.03/kg 112.00, 37kg 3.03/kg 112.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg2.77/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 45kg 3.04/kg 137.00, 44kg 2.91/kg 129.00, 44kg…
Configure your Joskin dream machine
Choosing a Joskin dream machine has never been easier since the company best known in Ireland for its slurry tankers extended the application of its online configurator to its entire range. Accessible on a smartphone as well as on a tablet or computer, the configurator is the latest addition to the Belgian company’s growing range of digital tools, which currently includes its website, digital showrooms, virtual tours of their factories,…
Family day out at The Virginia Show
The 79th Virginia Show takes place at the Virginia Showgrounds, Rahardrum, Virginia, Co. Cavan tomorrow (Wednesday, 24 August, 2022). Ireland’s leading agriculture and lifestyle event promises a fantastic day out for the whole family from all agricultural and non-agricultural backgrounds. There will be almost 200 trade stands offering everything from artisan food and beverages to handcrafted toys and clothing plus the latest in farming technology and everything in between. Purchase…