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Hedgerow Week – preserving national heritage

Hedgerow Week is the focus of the next webinar in the Teagasc Signpost Series to be held on 26 August, 2022 at 9.30am. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist at Teagasc, will talk about best-practice hedge cutting. Ireland is fortunate to have a network of about 680,000km of native hedgerows remaining, but this valuable resource is being destroyed at an alarming rate. Up to 2,000km of hedgerows are being removed annually to make…

Wheat prices fall by 5% – IFA

Declines of 5% were recorded in wheat prices midweek while MATIF Dec 22 wheat prices were trading in a narrower price range over the past week. Dry weather in many key maize-producing countries is helping offset some of the decline in wheat prices. Information on the maize harvest from late September onwards will be an important driver of future prices (AHDB). Paris rapeseed Nov 22 markets have fallen this week…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 20/08/2022

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 13/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 19/08/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 400-500KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 470kg 2.04/kg 960.00FR, 495kg 1.74/kg 860.00 SC 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 590kg 2.32/kg 1370.00LMX, 590kg 1.76/kg 1040.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.18/kgLMX 2.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 650kg 2.77/kg 1800.00CHX, 670kg 2.66/kg 1780.00LMX, 685kg 2.63/kg 1800.00LMX, 655kg 2.63/kg 1720.00LMX, 640kg 2.52/kg 1610.00LMX, 650kg 2.46/kg 1600.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.57/kgSIX 2.32/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 745kg 2.93/kg 2180.00LMX, 750kg 2.79/kg…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 19/08/2022

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 2.37/kg 90.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.17/kg 78.00SHEEP, 40kg 2.03/kg 80.00SHEEP, 39kg 1.79/kg 70.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 3.22/kg 160.00SHEEP, 49kg 3.06/kg 150.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.85/kg 132.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.81/kg 128.00SHEEP, 45kg 2.77/kg 125.00SHEEP, 49kg 2.74/kg 135.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 57kg 3.43/kg 195.00SHEEP, 59kg 3.27/kg 194.00SHEEP, 54kg 3.20/kg 172.00SHEEP, 51kg…

National grain harvest ahead of schedule – IFA

The national grain harvest is significantly ahead of normal due to the recent August heatwave conditions, according to IFA Grain Committee Members. Wheat and spring barley harvesting is 85% to 100% complete in the south, southeast, south midlands and in the mid-east. Spring oat and spring wheat crops must still be cut in these areas. In the west and northwestern counties, where spring barley is the main crop, the harvest…

John Deere forage farming achiever

The brand-new 8000 Series self-propelled forage harvester by John Deere will help farmers produce more high-quality silage more efficiently. The 8000 Series is designed for reliably superior cutting performance at the lowest possible cost of operation. There are three new models – the 8100, 8200, and 8300 forage harvesters, which have even more horsepower thanks to a design update that puts them closer to the 9000 Series style, and an…

Drying surcharge for Boortmalt suppliers agreed

After lengthy discussions, elected representatives of the Malting Barley Committee have agreed to the drying surcharge for Boortmalt suppliers, but the decision was not taken lightly, according to IFA Grain Chairman Kieran McEvoy. “The FOB Creil market is based on a dried market price. Since 2019, the arrangement between Boortmalt and IFA has been for growers to receive this price for green, wet barley. However, the war in Ukraine has…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 19/08/2022

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 16/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 18/08/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HFR 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.32/kgAAX,AAX 2.32/kgHEX 2.08/kgHEX,HEX 2.01/kgLMX 2.86/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 385kg 2.96/kg 1140.00LMX, 355kg 2.76/kg 980.00AAX,AAX,AAX, 348kg 2.47/kg 860.00HEX, 395kg 2.33/kg 920.00AAX,AAX, 388kg 2.17/kg 840.00CHX, 340kg 2.06/kg 700.00 HFR 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.25/kgAAX,AAX 2.23/kgCHX 2.47/kgFR 1.77/kgHEX 2.16/kgLMX 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 440kg 2.89/kg 1270.00LMX, 475kg 2.74/kg 1300.00LMX, 465kg 2.65/kg 1230.00LMX, 485kg 2.64/kg 1280.00LMX, 450kg 2.62/kg 1180.00LMX, 435kg 2.62/kg 1140.00 HFR 500-600KG…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 18/08/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 29kg 3.45/kg 100.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.18/kg 90.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.04/kg 79.00SHEEP, 30kg 2.92/kg 86.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.89/kg 73.00SHEEP, 26kg 2.87/kg 75.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 33kg 3.75/kg 124.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.51/kg 126.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.47/kg 120.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.46/kg 128.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.14/kg 114.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.12/kg 104.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 49kg 3.18/kg 156.00SHEEP, 46kg…

Four categories in Hereford Photo & Calendar Competition

It’s time for the annual Hereford Photo & Calendar Competition again, as The Irish Hereford Breed Society and Irish Hereford Prime put out a prize fund of over €2,000. Tennyson Egar of Irish Hereford Prime said that he “would encourage people of all ages to go out and take photographs of their Hereford animals, and to also have a go at the Prime Beef category, as there are significant prizes…

Egg producers are under pressure

The IFA held an emergency meeting of egg producers in Cavan last week amid mounting pressure at farm level. Producers are now weighing up whether they should place orders for another flock of pullets or not. IFA National Poultry Chairman Nigel Sweetnam is calling on retailers to pass back 2c per egg immediately to be ring-fenced for producers who need to alleviate the cost pressures on farms. “An increase in price…

Irish pig prices below breakeven for farmers

Irish producers are receiving up to 20c less than €2.20/kg – the price that Teagasc estimates is breakeven. Some farmers are reporting current losses of more than €25/pig. There was no change to the Irish pig price last Friday. Farmers are receiving quotes of €2.00c/kg up to €2.08/kg. European market prices continue to increase as pig supply tightens. The French pig price is now at €2.30/kg while the UK pig price is at…

Inconsistent beef prices “suspicious” – ICMSA

Des Morrison, the Chairperson of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association’s (ICMSA) Livestock Committee, has brought attention to what he notes is a “bluntly suspicious” development with regards to variable beef prices – he points out that these either rise or remain stable across Europe, but not in Ireland. “The average reported Irish R3 steer price as of the 6 August 2022 was €4.81/kg excluding VAT, which was down 42c/kg…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 18/08/2022

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.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 26/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 17/08/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAUX 1.96/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AUX, 465kg 2.11/kg 980.00AUX, 430kg 1.81/kg 780.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 660kg 2.62/kg 1730.00LMX, 600kg 2.58/kg 1550.00LMX, 645kg 2.57/kg 1660.00PTX, 665kg 2.47/kg 1640.00SAX, 670kg 2.24/kg 1500.00LMX, 645kg 2.17/kg 1400.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.43/kgHEX 2.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 725kg 2.66/kg 1930.00SA, 755kg 2.52/kg 1900.00BBX, 715kg 2.48/kg 1770.00BBX, 710kg 2.38/kg 1690.00LMX, 780kg 2.37/kg 1850.00HEX,…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 17/08/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.79/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 28kg 2.82/kg 79.00LB, 29kg 2.76/kg 80.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 33kg 3.12/kg 103.00LB, 39kg 3.08/kg 120.00LB, 39kg 2.97/kg 116.00LB, 38kg 2.84/kg 108.00LB, 39kg 2.82/kg 110.00LB, 31kg 2.81/kg 87.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 44kg 25.66/kg 1129.00LB, 44kg 3.02/kg 133.00LB, 45kg 3/kg 135.00LB, 44kg 3/kg 132.00LB, 47kg 2.98/kg 140.00LB, 45kg…

Derogation from crop diversification regulations for 2023 announced

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine plans to notify the EU Commission of its intention to avail of a derogation for cereal farmers in relation to crop diversification rules for next year. Minister Charlie McConalogue T.D made this public. This amendment is aimed at providing maximum flexibility for farmers in terms of their planting decisions in the coming weeks and months. The Minister said: “This change should be seen…

Good and bad news for pig farmers

Good news for pig farmers invested in foreign markets is that Irish exports of pig meat to the United Stated are up 25% on last year, according to Bord Bia. The bad news is that the pig price is still below average and pig supply for slaughtering is tight resulting in increased competition among processors. IFA National Pig Committee Chairman Roy Gallie said that “pig supply for slaughtering is extremely…

Meet equine experts at Dublin Horse Show

The 147th Dublin Horse Show opens today at the RDS in the heart of Dublin city. The next five days will be a celebration of Ireland’s affinity with the horse. Visitors can expect to see 1,500 of the country’s best show horses at the event, which is considered one of the top equestrian events in the world. Teagasc’s Equine Department has taken a stand in the main hall (Stand C7)…

Ornua Foods celebrates centenary in Leek

Ornua Foods UK, previously Adams Foods, is celebrating 100 years in Leek this year by engaging the community in various activities, including a package design competition for a special Centenary Cheese. Earlier this year, Ornua reached out to local middle-schools across the Staffordshire Moorlands and invited students to take part in designing the packaging for the celebratory cheese. After much deliberation, Director of Brands Kerry Alexander and members of the Ornua…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 17/08/2022

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 06/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 16/08/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.19/kgFR 1.54/kgFRX 1.56/kgHEX 2.28/kgLMX 2.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 372kg 2.61/kg 970.00AAX, 352kg 2.36/kg 830.00HEX, 335kg 2.33/kg 780.00AAX, 328kg 2.32/kg 760.00HEX, 395kg 2.25/kg 890.00HEX, 395kg 2.25/kg 890.00 M BULLOCK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.37/kgAAX,LMX 2.47/kgBBX 2.37/kgFR 1.86/kgFR,FRX 1.80/kgFRX 2.07/kgHEX 2.26/kgLMX 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 485kg 3.57/kg 1730.00AAX,LMX, 493kg 2.49/kg 1230.00AAX, 485kg 2.49/kg 1210.00AAX, 463kg 2.46/kg 1140.00AAX,LMX, 436kg 2.45/kg 1070.00BBX, 435kg…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/08/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 23kg 2.45/kg 56.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.36/kg 60.00SHEEP, 21kg 2.32/kg 48.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 30kg 2.74/kg 83.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.64/kg 103.00SHEEP, 37kg 2.49/kg 93.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.42/kg 80.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.33/kg 77.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.12/kg 70.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 2.61/kg 115.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.56/kg 114.00SHEEP, 40kg 2.42/kg 98.00SHEEP, 44kg 0.46/kg 20.00 SHEEP…

Positive market conditions for beef

The latest prime export benchmark price of €5.06/kg, is now 27c/kg ahead of the prime Irish composite price of €4.79/kg indicating positive conditions for Irish beef. However, factories are not reflecting the strength of the market in prices paid to farmers. IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said supplies of prime cattle are tight and all market indicators bode well for Irish beef. Beef price update 12 August, 2022 Steer base…

Irish organic producers target export growth

Bord Bia is on track to deliver several projects in the autumn to best support future growth in Irish organic production. These include a project to quantify the volume of Irish organic produce available for both the domestic retail sector and for export. This insight will enable Bord Bia to plan targeted lead generation and promotional activities in 2023. Meanwhile, in early autumn, Bord Bia will present the results of…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 16/08/2022

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 15/08/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.25/kgJEX 1.03/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 410kg 1.61/kg 660.00FR, 445kg 1.35/kg 600.00JEX, 490kg 1.31/kg 640.00FR, 475kg 0.78/kg 370.00JEX, 495kg 0.75/kg 370.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.31/kgHE 1.93/kgHEX 2.13/kgJEX 1.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 565kg 2.44/kg 1380.00PIX, 575kg 2.09/kg 1200.00HEX, 555kg 2.07/kg 1150.00HEX, 540kg 2.04/kg 1100.00HE, 570kg 2/kg 1140.00HEX, 530kg 1.98/kg 1050.00 CO 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.82/kgFR 1.63/kgFRX 1.52/kgLMX 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 21/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 15/08/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 39kg 2.76/kg 108.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.72/kg 102.00SHEEP, 32kg 2.65/kg 86.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.64/kg 94.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.60/kg 101.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.57/kg 98.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 2.89/kg 130.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.87/kg 125.00SHEEP, 42kg 2.87/kg 122.00SHEEP, 43kg 2.86/kg 123.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.83/kg 131.00SHEEP, 43kg 2.82/kg 122.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 2.72/kg 136.00SHEEP, 50kg…