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Farming and agri sector should remain united – McConalogue

Speaking at The Tullamore Show this past weekend, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that, “It will be a decade of change for the sector, but the bedrock will continue to be high-quality dairy, beef and sheep proteins, as well as our tillage crops for the net 10, 20 and 30 years plus.” In the face of this, he added that it is important that, “We as a farming and…

Dublin Horse Show Public Judging Competition is now digital

The Public Judging Competition, which is synonymous with the Dublin Horse Show, has gone digital. This year the competition will run over 2 or 3 classes on each day of the five-day event, which takes place from Wednesday, 17 August to Sunday, 21 August, 2022. The competition is open to everyone, and provides visitors with the opportunity to demonstrate their extensive equine knowledge. Gone are the days of writing down…

Beef sector should be a celebrated

“What’s on show today is testament to the passion, commitment and investment of farmers who take great pride in what they produce. Contrary to some commentary about livestock farming, we should celebrate what they do, not denigrate it,” said IFA President Tim Cullinan at yesterday’s (Sunday’s) Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show. “The Food Vision beef sub group is currently looking at proposals for the future of the sector.…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 15/08/2022

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Ensure safe consumption of duck eggs – FSAI

The Food and Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a statement on the safe consumption of duck eggs this month. The eggs are available on the Irish retail market and are often used by some people as alternatives to hen’s eggs in the cooking and baking process. While producers are responsible for ensuring the safety of food placed on the market, sometimes incidents involving duck eggs and Salmonella have been…

Tractor pulling, truck show, wrestling at Dualla Show

The Dualla Show offers an affordable family day out in the heart of Tipperary on Sunday, 28 August, 2022 – basically a fun-filled day with plenty of events and surprises for all ages. The organisers hope to present something of interest for everyone and the day will feature livestock, showjumping, a truck show, live music, tractor pulling, gardening and cookery demos, free circus, free kids zone, food village, exhibitors and much…

Tree budding and propagation event

Teagasc will host a tree budding and propagation event at Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday, 17 August, 2022 at 11am and 2pm. With growing demand for young and semi-mature trees, there is scope for new and developing growers in this potentially lucrative sector. The farm gate value of amenity plants produced in Ireland in 2019 was estimated to be €37.8 million. In 2021 the amenity sector was valued…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 13/08/2022

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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 05/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 12/08/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HFR 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.10/kgCHX 2.30/kgLMX 2.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 390kg 2.56/kg 1000.00LM, 345kg 2.55/kg 880.00CHX, 395kg 2.23/kg 880.00AAX,LMX,LMX, 387kg 2.20/kg 850.00LMX, 370kg 2.16/kg 800.00CHX, 355kg 2.11/kg 750.00 HFR 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.42/kgAAX,AAX 2.52/kgCHX 2.50/kgHEX 2.18/kgHEX,HEX 1.89/kgLMX 2.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 440kg 2.93/kg 1290.00CHX, 430kg 2.79/kg 1200.00CHX, 455kg 2.73/kg 1240.00LMX, 460kg 2.72/kg 1250.00LM, 445kg 2.70/kg 1200.00AAX,AAX, 462kg 2.68/kg 1240.00 HFR 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 12/08/2022

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 29kg 3.64/kg 104.00LAMB, 26kg 3.60/kg 93.00LAMB, 27kg 3.56/kg 96.00LAMB, 30kg 3.31/kg 98.00LAMB, 29kg 3.31/kg 97.00LAMB, 25kg 3.28/kg 83.00 LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 39kg 3.52/kg 137.00LAMB, 31kg 3.39/kg 105.00LAMB, 36kg 3.36/kg 121.00LAMB, 34kg 3.32/kg 114.00LAMB, 32kg 3.31/kg 106.00LAMB, 32kg 3.28/kg 106.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.55/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 41kg 3.43/kg 140.00LAMB, 48kg…

Online FSP portal open for the proposed ACRES scheme

The FSP portal (Farm Sustainability Plan) is now available for use. The online function aims to support farmers and advisors by providing crucial farm level data for the preparation of draft plans and applications. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. made the announcement. The portal will enable ACRES advisors to start the process of developing farm plans in preparation for the submission of applications under…

Cost of inputs wipes out profits – CSO

Farm commodities are getting better prices now, but unprecedented increases in the cost of inputs are wiping out profits, according to CSO figures. Prices paid to farmers are up nearly 30%, but the hike in input costs is running at 40%. IFA Farm Business Chair Rose Mary McDonagh said. “It’s simply just not sustainable at current levels, and the fear is where costs will go in the months ahead with…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 12/08/2022

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

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

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.76/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 29kg 3.22/kg 93.00SHEEP, 20kg 3.07/kg 63.00SHEEP, 28kg 2.98/kg 84.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.93/kg 84.00SHEEP, 28kg 2.79/kg 78.00SHEEP, 28kg 2.76/kg 76.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 3.79/kg 122.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.50/kg 120.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.28/kg 127.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.23/kg 120.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.22/kg 118.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.18/kg 110.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.62/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.05/kg 122.00SHEEP, 42kg…

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

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 430kg 2.21/kg 950.00HEX, 470kg 1.53/kg 720.00JEX, 490kg 1.33/kg 650.00FR, 495kg 1.29/kg 640.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.15/kgFR 1.47/kgFRX 1.70/kgHE 1.97/kgHEX 1.90/kgLMX 2.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 580kg 2.38/kg 1380.00LMX, 580kg 2.38/kg 1380.00LMX, 550kg 2.35/kg 1290.00AAX, 585kg 2.29/kg 1340.00HEX, 570kg 2.18/kg 1240.00HE, 560kg 2.05/kg 1150.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.61/kgFR 1.60/kgHE 2.15/kgHEX 2.11/kgLMX 2.28/kgSIX 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 690kg 2.96/kg…

IFA pre-Budget 2023 submission

The IFA is calling on Government to introduce a series of tangible measures, outside funding purely diverted from CAP, pre-Budget 2023 to support Irish farm families in their efforts to boost on-farm sustainability – from economic, social and environmental perspectives. “Budget 2023 gives this Government the chance to demonstrate just how committed they really are to supporting the agri sector, and how much they truly understand the on-farm challenges arising…

Spuds suffer under soaring temperatures

Soaring temperatures and the peak holiday period have caused retail sales and home consumption to plateau over the past week. However, the IFA says trade to the food service sector remains buoyant. Ireland has experienced two heatwaves in less than a month. This is likely to have an impact on maincrop yields as drought conditions kick in. Late-planted crops will be worst affected. There are numerous reports indicating that crops…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 11/08/2022

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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 01/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 10/08/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 590kg 2.15/kg 1270.00LMX, 505kg 2.12/kg 1070.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 685kg 2.89/kg 1980.00LMX, 655kg 2.73/kg 1790.00LMX, 685kg 2.73/kg 1870.00SIX, 680kg 2.66/kg 1810.00LMX, 660kg 2.64/kg 1740.00LMX, 655kg 2.44/kg 1600.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.76/kgLMX 2.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 720kg 2.85/kg 2050.00LMX, 705kg 2.79/kg 1970.00LMX, 755kg 2.77/kg 2090.00LMX, 760kg 2.75/kg 2090.00CHX, 735kg 2.68/kg 1970.00LMX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 30/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 10/08/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.89/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 36kg 3.25/kg 117.00LB, 34kg 2.53/kg 86.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 48kg 3.12/kg 150.00LB, 46kg 3.09/kg 142.00LB, 45kg 3.04/kg 137.00LB, 48kg 3.04/kg 146.00LB, 46kg 3.02/kg 139.00LB, 40kg 3/kg 120.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 2.92/kg 146.00LB, 50kg 2.92/kg 146.00LB, 50kg 2.9/kg 145.00LB, 51kg 2.88/kg 147.00LB, 50kg 2.88/kg 144.00LB, 50kg…

OECD Rural Development Conference

The OECD Rural Development Conference theme this year is Building Sustainable, Resilient and Thriving Rural Places. The Government of Ireland will host this 13th 2022 gathering. As OECD Member States contend with multiple policy challenges, including emerging from COVID-19, Ireland welcomes the in-person participation of Ministers, senior policy makers and civil society for a wide ranging discussion on the future of rural places in September 2022. The event will take…

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

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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.