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Cootehill Mart – Live & Timed Farm & Plant Machinery Auction – 30/08

Cootehill Mart Machinery Auctions is holding a Live & Timed Farm & Plant Machinery auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 30 July 2022 at 11:00. Lots include: Bale spike Yard scraper Bale stacker Quad 2009 John deere 328A conditioner mower Redrock slurry mixer Ford 400 2 x Tractor Tyres TAURUS 600/65/38 2015 7.5t Truck VW Transporter 4Motion 4×4 Mag drill Honda petrol bench saw Rover lawnmower Husqvarna 450 Renault 106-54…

Stable export markets good for beef prices

Market conditions are favourable for beef as prices in our key export markets stabilise and in some cases strengthen, according to IFA National Livestock Chair Brendan Golden. When aligned with the tighter supplies of suitably finished cattle, this is adding to the increased demand from factories for cattle this week (29 July, 2022). He said to date 997,516 cattle have been processed during 2022, an increase of 89,716 head or…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/08/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 29/07/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.37/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 570kg 2.61/kg 1490.00AAX, 555kg 2.47/kg 1370.00SIX, 560kg 2.30/kg 1290.00LMX, 545kg 2.24/kg 1220.00CHX, 590kg 2.14/kg 1260.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.33/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 685kg 2.86/kg 1960.00LMX, 650kg 2.74/kg 1780.00SIX, 665kg 2.69/kg 1790.00LMX, 665kg 2.60/kg 1730.00LMX, 610kg 2.54/kg 1550.00LMX, 685kg 2.42/kg 1660.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.56/kgHEX 2.60/kgLMX 2.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 770kg 2.86/kg 2200.00LMX, 705kg 2.84/kg…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 30/07/2022

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.

Irish pig prices up by 4c/kg

Irish pig prices increased by 4c/kg last Friday with farmers receiving quotes of €2.00c/kg up to €2.06/kg, according to the IFA. The weekly throughput for the week ending 24 July, 2022 was 67,477, which is down 2% on the same week last year. A decline in cereals prices had been evident last week, however prices are up circa 10% for September wheat, according to Agritel. It must be noted that…

Danone posts pleasing sales growth – Q2

French yoghurt maker Danone posted a 7.7% hike in second quarter like-for-like sales, beating analysts’ forecasts of 5.6% growth, reflecting price increases and strong demand for baby food and bottled water, according to Reuters. Danone is the largest maker of yoghurts worldwide and has two massive plants in Macroom, Co Cork and Wexford in Ireland. It has subsequently raised its 2022 revenue growth outlook to 5% to 6% compared with…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 29/07/2022

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 23/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 28/07/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 680kg 2.32/kg 1580.00FRX, 640kg 1.73/kg 1110.00FR, 695kg 1.71/kg 1190.00FR, 650kg 1.69/kg 1100.00FR, 615kg 1.63/kg 1000.00 DC 700-800KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 740kg 2.84/kg 2100.00BBX, 765kg 2.68/kg 2050.00LMX, 790kg 2.46/kg 1940.00HEX, 705kg 2.20/kg 1550.00 CATTLE 800-900KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.78/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 890kg 2.79/kg 2480.00LMX, 890kg 2.76/kg 2460.00 BK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.76/kgLMX 2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 315kg…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 28/07/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.77/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 25kg 3.36/kg 83.00SHEEP, 23kg 3.35/kg 76.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.28/kg 90.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.16/kg 84.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.10/kg 91.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.07/kg 81.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 36kg 3.35/kg 120.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.30/kg 107.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.18/kg 120.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.15/kg 104.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.06/kg 93.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.01/kg 116.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 2.99/kg 135.00SHEEP, 48kg…

Hard-hitting open letter to Eamon Ryan – INHFA

As debate rages with regards to emission reduction targets, President of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA), Vincent Roddy, has written an open letter to Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan. Roddy highlights the farming organisation’s role representing thousands of members in rural communities in response to proposals agreed by Government to see a reduction in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions for agriculture of between 22…

Potato market picks up – IFA

Potato market sales and consumption have picked up this week as temperatures settle back to average levels, according to the IFA. Queens continue to be lifted across the country and again quality and yields are reported to be very good. High temperatures experienced last week stopped maincrop growth and this may delay harvest in the back end of the year. Recent rainfall was welcomed by growers in most regions. In the…

Insights into tillage farming – IFAC

2021 was a good year overall for tillage farming – prices were up and weather during planting, growing season and harvesting was favourable. This resulted in solid yields and strong profit margins for crops, according to the Irish Farm Accounts Co-operative Society (IFAC) in a July 2022 article. While price inflation in fertiliser occurred in late 2021, it didn’t affect the 2021 crops’ profit margins. The real effect of the…

Livestock, vintage vehicles, polo at Tinahely Agricultural Show

The Tinahely Agricultural Society is preparing for an outstanding Tinahely Agricultural Show on Monday, 1 August, 2022, at Fairwood Park, Gorteen, Co. Wicklow. Alongside livestock competitions, all the favourite attractions will return, including a craft village, a pet show, home industries, junior crafts, quilts, poultry, vintage, equestrian, pony games, funfair, polo cross, tractor pulling, bale throwing and entertainment. Wicklow Vintage Club have ensured a great display of vintage vehicles over the…

Informative farm walk and field event

Trench Dairies’ Dairy Farm Walk will be held at Garryduff Middle, Claremorris, Co Mayo. Eircode: F12XT62 on Thursday, 28 July, at 11am. It forms part of the Teagasc – Aurivo Joint Programme. Donal and Liam started milking with 205 heifers in a company partnership in 2021. The farm is a mixed-soil type where 100% of the grazing platform has been reseeded with substantial investment in grazing infrastructure. New cubicle sheds…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 27/07/2022

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 28/07/2022

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 31/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 27/07/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. F COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 550kg 2.25/kg 1240.00SAX, 520kg 2.13/kg 1110.00HEX, 560kg 2.12/kg 1190.00FR, 560kg 1.89/kg 1060.00FRX, 550kg 1.84/kg 1010.00FR, 520kg 1.77/kg 920.00 F COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.57/kgFRX 1.84/kgLMX 2.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 640kg 2.45/kg 1570.00LMX, 630kg 2.30/kg 1450.00HE, 690kg 2.16/kg 1490.00FR, 695kg 2.03/kg 1410.00FRX, 645kg 2/kg 1290.00FR, 630kg 1.98/kg 1250.00 F COW 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCH 1.15/kgLMX 2.41/kgHighest…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 27/07/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 39kg 3.21/kg 125.00LB, 39kg 3.13/kg 122.00LB, 34kg 3.06/kg 104.00LB, 32kg 2.69/kg 86.00LB, 30kg 2.57/kg 77.00LB, 39kg 2.54/kg 99.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.86/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 45kg 3.02/kg 136.00LB, 44kg 3/kg 132.00LB, 46kg 3/kg 138.00LB, 44kg 2.98/kg 131.00LB, 42kg 2.95/kg 124.00LB, 40kg 2.95/kg 118.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 2.8/kg 140.00LB, 50kg…

Dublin Horse Show – 17-21 August, 2022

The 2022 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Dublin Horse Show will take place at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Arena from 17-21 August. More than 1600 horses and ponies from all corners of the country as well as some of the most expensive international show jumpers in the world will descend on D4 for five days of the very best of equine classes. Visitors will be able to watch native…

FCI highlights importance of adequate machinery insurance

The need for good machinery insurance has been highlighted by the Chief Executive of the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI), Michael Moroney, who says it is vital that contractors have all their key machinery listed on their policy. This is as high temperatures amp up the risk of fire. Mr Moroney pointed out that high inflation in farm machinery prices in recent years had underlined the…

Horse farmers included in TAMS scheme

Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), last week announced that he plans to include investments in the equine sector under TAMS in the next CAP regime beginning in January 2023. IFA Horse Project Team Chair Richard Kennedy welcomed the Minister’s comments at the Dublin Horse Show launch. “The IFA Horse Project Team, along with the full IFA executive and leadership, have fully supported the inclusion of…

FMX Motocross stunts at Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana

Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana is held annually on August Bank Holiday Monday, and boasts a prize fund of up to €45,000. Based in north Mayo, Bonniconlon is a quintessential rural village on the outskirts of Ballina. Apart from a jam-packed programme aimed to entertain the young and old, this year’s event will feature the FMX Motocross stunt show with Evan Mullarkey and his team, who will perform some amazing feats. Evan…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 27/07/2022

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 26/07/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. FAT COW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 490kg 1.45/kg 710.00FR, 420kg 1.07/kg 450.00FR, 445kg 1.03/kg 460.00 FAT COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 593kg 2.29/kg 1360.00FR, 555kg 1.84/kg 1020.00FR, 570kg 1.65/kg 940.00FR, 585kg 1.37/kg 800.00FR, 550kg 1.36/kg 750.00FR, 500kg 1.28/kg 640.00 FAT COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.77/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 635kg 2.20/kg 1400.00FR, 640kg 2.11/kg 1350.00FR, 600kg 2.08/kg 1250.00FR, 615kg…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 26/07/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.72/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 27kg 3.15/kg 85.00LAMB, 24kg 3.12/kg 75.00LAMB, 28kg 3.05/kg 87.00LAMB, 28kg 2.98/kg 85.00LAMB, 27kg 2.96/kg 79.00LAMB, 26kg 2.94/kg 75.00 LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.62/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 30kg 2.87/kg 86.00LAMB, 38kg 2.83/kg 108.00LAMB, 39kg 2.82/kg 109.00LAMB, 38kg 2.82/kg 107.00LAMB, 34kg 2.81/kg 95.00LAMB, 37kg 2.81/kg 103.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 40kg 2.82/kg 113.00LAMB, 42kg…

Tillage farmers need a fodder crop incentive scheme – IFA

Kieran McEvoy, IFA National Grain Committee Chair, has highlighted the need for the introduction of a fodder crop incentive scheme for tillage farmers. This, he says, should urgently come under review over the next two weeks by the Minister for Agriculture and officials in the Department of Agriculture. “There is a great opportunity for tillage farmers to get forage crops sown after winter barley at an optimal time, but a…

Rumen development series – AHDB

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Dairy is hosting a series of practical on-farm meetings across the county to help farmers learn why good rumen development is key to weaning transition and how to make it successful on their farm. Since cows spend half their time ruminating, developing a calf’s rumen is critical if you want them to utilize energy effectively in their adult life. The meetings will feature…

Wholesale Price Index for June 2022 – CSO

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) released the June 2022 Wholesale Price Index on 22 July, 2022. Commenting on the release, Jillian Delaney, Statistician in the Prices Division, said: “Prices in several food categories produced by Irish manufacturers were significantly higher in June 2022 compared to the same month last year. Some of the most notable annual increases were: Dairy products 49.1%Meat and meat products 14.5%Grain milling, starches and animal feeds 11.7%Food…

Double-standard at play in Ireland’s emissions debate – ICMSA

Pat McCormack, president of The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), has commented on the “brazen double-standard at play in Ireland’s emissions debate”. There is, he says, a “deafening silence” when it comes to aviation emissions in comparison to the fixation on farming. Mr McCormack added that the silence was “even more deafening when contrasted with the non-stop hectoring and criticism directed at farming in general and dairy farming,…

Minister announces investment in farm safety

Martin Heydon, T.D, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, last week announced the provision of funding to Teagasc for the procurement of 18 farm machinery simulators for use in agricultural colleges. Making the announcement Minister Heydon said: “My priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our farmers, and this investment of over €1.25 million in 18 agricultural machinery…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 26/07/2022

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.