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Forest & Energy Section at The Tullamore Show

A special section at The Tullamore Show will spotlight the Forest and Energy Sector, its innovations and its key players on Sunday, 14 August 2022. LSL Auctions will be there to broadcast all the action live from the event, allowing remote viewers to get a taste of the festivities. Forestry will be well represented on the day. It is now recognised as an important mainstream activity on many farms with almost…

Fertiliser price hike threatens margins

The fertiliser price is a major concern for tillage farmers. IFA Grain Chairman Kieran McEvoy said: “Satisfactory yields and higher prices have enabled farmers to weather the input cost surge in 2022. However, at present, 2023 futures prices are €40-50/t lower than 2022 and fertiliser prices on the whole will be higher for next season. Any further falls in world grain markets after planting this autumn will leave margins very tight…

Smaller plant increases pig price by 4c/kg

There was no announced change to the Irish pig price from the bigger factories last Friday but the 4c/kg increase received from one of the smaller plants in ROI was welcomed by their suppliers. According to the IFA, farmers are receiving quotes of €2.00c/kg up to €2.08/kg. Losses have been mounting on Irish pig farms for a full year and Teagasc estimates the total loss for the average size 600-sow unit…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 10/08/2022

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 09/08/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULL 400-500KG Avg Price/KgLMX 1.23/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 410kg 2.46/kg 1010.00LM, 465kg 2.45/kg 1140.00LMX,SIX, 460kg 0/kg 0.00 M BULL 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 670kg 2.22/kg 1490.00AAX, 695kg 2.16/kg 1500.00FR, 685kg 1.91/kg 1310.00 M BULL 700-800KG Avg Price/KgNR 2.02/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HE, 745kg 2.30/kg 1710.00AA, 700kg 2.26/kg 1580.00FR, 775kg 2.19/kg 1700.00NR, 790kg 2.09/kg 1650.00NR, 770kg 1.96/kg 1510.00 M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 01/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 09/08/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 28kg 3.64/kg 101.00, 28kg 3.60/kg 100.00, 28kg 3.48/kg 97.00, 22kg 3.46/kg 77.00, 25kg 3.27/kg 82.00, 29kg 3.10/kg 90.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.90/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 33kg 3.33/kg 111.00, 31kg 3.26/kg 102.00, 30kg 3.21/kg 97.00, 31kg 3.21/kg 100.00, 35kg 3.20/kg 113.00, 32kg 3.19/kg 103.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg2.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 44kg 3.19/kg 140.00, 42kg 3.06/kg 130.00, 42kg…

Two-day Environment Ireland Conference

The Environment Ireland Conference takes place on 4 and 5 October, 2022, at Croke Park, Dublin. Environment Ireland® is regarded by many to be the country’s major environmental policy and management conference. Now in its 18th year, this two-day event features a range of focused sessions highlighting the pressing issues facing the environment in Ireland and further afield. The conference is all-island in its context and seeks to examine the…

Markets indicate valid increase in milk price

Market returns on Irish dairy products indicates scope for a valid increase in the price paid for July milk, according to Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Dairy Chairman Stephen Arthur. “The Ornua PPI showed further increases in July, which points to a continued demand for Irish dairy produce. Processors in Denmark and the Netherlands, among others, have already increased their August milk price; Irish processors have to follow suit,” he said.…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 09/08/2022

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 09/08/2022

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 23/11/2022

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

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HFR 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.23/kgHEX 2.03/kgSIX 2.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 350kg 3.03/kg 1060.00SIX, 340kg 2.44/kg 830.00SIX, 380kg 2.37/kg 900.00SIX, 385kg 2.34/kg 900.00AAX,AAX,AAX,AAX,AAX,AAX, 358kg 2.32/kg 830.00SIX, 390kg 2.31/kg 900.00 HFR 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.41/kgBBX 2.58/kgCHX 2.69/kgHEX 2.21/kgLMX 2.63/kgPTX 2.90/kgSIX 2.39/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 480kg 3.10/kg 1490.00LMX, 465kg 3.08/kg 1430.00CHX, 450kg 3.02/kg 1360.00CHX, 490kg 3/kg 1470.00LMX, 440kg 3/kg 1320.00LMX, 440kg 2.98/kg 1310.00 HFR 500-600KG Avg…

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

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

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 37kg 2.70/kg 100.00LAMB, 31kg 2.69/kg 84.00LAMB, 37kg 2.62/kg 96.00LAMB, 32kg 2.44/kg 78.00LAMB, 32kg 2.38/kg 76.00LAMB, 35kg 2.11/kg 74.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 49kg 3.49/kg 172.00LAMB, 46kg 3.22/kg 148.00LAMB, 49kg 3.10/kg 152.00LAMB, 48kg 3.04/kg 147.00LAMB, 48kg 3.02/kg 146.00LAMB, 50kg 2.98/kg 148.00 LAMB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 52kg 3.50/kg 180.00LAMB, 56kg…

ACRES Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme

Proposed payment rates for next year’s ACRES programme

The ACRES programme comes into effect from January 2023 as part of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). This substitutes the Green, Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS). Under the new Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), farmers can expect payment rates of over €1,000/ha for some general actions, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) documents show. Figures indicate a rate of €1,047/ha/year proposed for the environmental management of arable…

Green Ribbon walks for mental health

The 10th annual series of Green Ribbon walks to raise awareness around mental health difficulties kicks off this month. Everyone is invited to join in and support the campaign, which is organised by the IFA in partnership with See Change, Coillte, and Mental Health Ireland. Eleven walks have been organised at venues throughout the country during August and September as part of the Green Ribbon campaign. The aim is to…

DAFM reminds public not to feed horses and donkeys without owner’s consent

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is urging members of the public not to feed horses and donkeys without the owner’s permission. Many people are enjoying walks along boreens and village roads this summer, and will most likely get the opportunity to see horses and donkeys up close. The Department is urging people, however, not to feed these animals without the owner’s permission. While it may be…

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

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.

Innovative Boyne Valley Food Hub launched

A flagship project of the Boyne Valley Food Innovation District, The Boyne Valley Food Hub, saw Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, turn the sod this past week. The venture will transform almost 800 m² of enterprise space at its Navan site into an innovative food hub with nine Food Grade units available for start-up and scaling food businesses. This includes delivery of a timeshare development…

Avonmore packaging – reduce, reuse, recycle

As the number one milk brand in Ireland, Avonmore is working towards a better planet starting by ensuring that all its packaging is reduced, reusable or recyclable by 2025. In addition, they are reducing plastic packaging across their portfolio by 25%. They have made the switch from plastic bottles to paper-based Tetra Top ® cartons on their range of Avonmore Fresh Creams. By switching from plastic bottles to Tetra Top…

Beef and sheep update – 5 August

Beef prices have steadied this week as supplies of finished cattle tighten on the ground. IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said factories are actively sourcing suitable cattle and leaving no stock behind – paying 10-15c/kg above base quotes to close out deals. Factories are paying €4.80 to 5.00kg for steers and €4.85 to 5.05kg for heifers. Y Bulls are ranging from €4.70 to 5.05kg for R/U grades and cows are making…

Kilkenny – Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction – 06/08

Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium hosts a Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 6 August, 2022, in Ring 1 at 8:30. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium: +353 56 7721214. Address: St. James Park, Talbot’s Inch Village, Jamespark, Kilkenny. LSL Auctions, LSL News.

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 06/08/2022

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 05/08/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 600-700KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 645kg 2.45/kg 1580.00AAX, 630kg 2.30/kg 1450.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.76/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 785kg 2.93/kg 2300.00LMX, 790kg 2.66/kg 2100.00CHX, 720kg 2.58/kg 1860.00HEX, 740kg 2.39/kg 1770.00SIX, 700kg 2.33/kg 1630.00 SC 800-900KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 800kg 2.96/kg 2370.00AAX, 890kg 2.74/kg 2440.00 BK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BAX, 365kg 3.21/kg 1170.00LMX, 340kg 3.12/kg 1060.00CHX, 380kg 2.92/kg 1110.00SAX, 385kg…

Roscommon Mart – Pedigree Suffolk Ram Sale – 6/8 and 13/8

The West of Ireland Registered Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Breeders Club holds a sale of quality pedigree Suffolk rams from top Irish and UK bloodlines at Roscommon Mart (bidding ringside) and online via LSL Auctions on Saturday 6 and Saturday 13 August, 2022. This will be the 51st edition of this premier show and sale. Opening Sale of Breeding Ewes and Breeding Hoggets. Largest pedigree Suffolk sale in the West. Gates…

Call for Citizens’ Assembly on agriculture

With the future of Irish agriculture and food production on the line, debate is raging as to possible outcomes. After the Coalition agreed on a 25% reduction in carbon emissions for the sector after months of negotiation, the Labour Party has called for a Citizens’ Assembly on the matter. While the Greens had pushed for a 30% cut, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, of Fianna Fáil, was not happy to go beyond 22%.…

Market for organic produce on the up

The market for organic produce is flourishing, as Bord Bia’s figures show. It appears that the Irish market for organic produce saw a record 17.7% growth in 2020, which translated to €235m in total sales. In Bord Bia’s sheepmeat and livestock sector manager Séamus Mc Menamin’s opinion, growth was driven by the pandemic. Regarding organic imports, the country is over 95% self-sufficient in eggs, lamb, beef, dairy and seafood. Organic…

Average potato trade at retail level

This week’s results are pretty much the same as the last – potato trade at retail level remains average for this time of the year, according to the IFA’s latest report. Processing trade remains quite positive with peak holiday season upon us. Scattered rainfall over most regions was welcomed by maincrop growers. Queens continue to be lifted this week. While sales have been sluggish with the recent heatwave, reports indicate…

Grain treatment improves homegrown cereals

Cattle farmers are seeing the benefit of using a grain treatment as they feed more homegrown cereals and therefore improve performance and feed efficiency. Mixed farmer Matthew Jordon from Morpeth has used Maxammon for five years in his suckler herd of 90 pedigree Limousins. The farm feeds as much homegrown cereals and silage as possible, which has cut their bought-in protein by as much as 87%. He said the health…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 05/08/2022

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 11/08/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 04/08/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 525kg 2.21/kg 1160.00FR, 590kg 2/kg 1180.00FRX, 530kg 1.87/kg 990.00FR, 590kg 1.61/kg 950.00FR, 540kg 1.44/kg 780.00FR, 575kg 1.25/kg 720.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.39/kgFR 1.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 675kg 2.53/kg 1710.00AAX, 655kg 2.49/kg 1630.00SAX, 660kg 2.33/kg 1540.00AAX, 675kg 2.30/kg 1550.00AUX, 675kg 2.28/kg 1540.00FR, 635kg 2.09/kg 1330.00 DC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.45/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 730kg 2.60/kg 1900.00SPX,…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 04/08/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 21kg 3.32/kg 71.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.31/kg 85.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.2/kg 88.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.14/kg 93.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.08/kg 80.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.08/kg 80.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 35kg 3.57/kg 124.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.36/kg 125.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.31/kg 119.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.30/kg 106.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.15/kg 107.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.13/kg 115.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.87/kg 171.00SHEEP, 46kg…

Swards for the Future targets the grassland industry

A two-day conference and workshop titled Swards for the Future Grassland will take place on Thursday, 8 and Friday, 9 September, 2022. The event aims to explore Resilient Swards for the Future. It will be hosted at the Teagasc, Animal and Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, and is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Teagasc highlights that while grassland continues to be…