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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 20/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 19/07/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 20kg 3.00/kg 61.00LAMB, 21kg 2.95/kg 62.00LAMB, 29kg 2.65/kg 77.00LAMB, 22kg 2.59/kg 57.00LAMB, 30kg 2.56/kg 76.00LAMB, 23kg 2.56/kg 58.00 LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 37kg 3.01/kg 110.00LAMB, 36kg 2.97/kg 107.00LAMB, 31kg 2.90/kg 90.00LAMB, 32kg 2.90/kg 92.00LAMB, 37kg 2.87/kg 107.00LAMB, 36kg 2.87/kg 102.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 40kg 3.08/kg 123.00LAMB, 44kg…

Native grain prices rose last week – IFA

Native grain prices rose earlier last week (15 July, 2022), but daily gains have struggled to hold overall, according to the IFA. Grain market prices fell on 14 July, 2022 in response to news that a deal on export corridors from Ukraine could be brokered next week. However, native green prices increased slightly – Glanbia offered €280 for barley and €290 for wheat respectively. The Irish winter barley harvest is…

Drinks Ireland partners with Teagasc for sustainable supply of Irish grain

The Teagasc Signpost programme has partnered with Drinks Ireland, which represents Irish drinks manufacturers and suppliers, to further reduce the environmental footprint of grain production, which is key to underpinning the future sustainability needs of Ireland’s drinks industry. Working with Drinks Ireland and four of its leading member companies (Diageo, Heineken Ireland, Irish Distillers and William Grant & Sons), the partnership will lead and support the transition towards climate smart…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 19/07/2022

Tuesdays 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 18/07/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WNB 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.49/kgFR 1.66/kgFRX 1.69/kgHEX 2.35/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 330kg 2.52/kg 830.00AAX, 333kg 2.49/kg 830.00AAX, 350kg 2.46/kg 860.00HEX, 355kg 2.42/kg 860.00HEX, 379kg 2.27/kg 860.00FR,FRX, 364kg 1.73/kg 630.00 WNB 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 415kg 2.29/kg 950.00FR, 423kg 2.06/kg 870.00FR, 423kg 2.01/kg 850.00FR, 413kg 1.84/kg 760.00 CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFRX 1.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 490kg 2.33/kg 1140.00HEX, 465kg 1.51/kg 700.00JEX, 465kg…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 18/07/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 35kg 3.37/kg 118.00SH, 37kg 3.32/kg 123.00SH, 38kg 3.29/kg 125.00SH, 38kg 3.24/kg 123.00SH, 36kg 3.19/kg 115.00SH, 38kg 3.16/kg 120.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 42kg 3.29/kg 138.00SH, 45kg 3.27/kg 147.00SH, 46kg 3.26/kg 150.00SH, 46kg 3.24/kg 149.00SH, 46kg 3.22/kg 148.00SH, 42kg 3.21/kg 135.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 52kg 3.04/kg 158.00SH, 50kg…

Farm Safety Week highlights high farm accident and fatality rate

Farm Safety Week encourages farmers to make their farm a safer place to work and live in. The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling on farmers to review their work practices to ensure safely in all their tasks. IFA President Tim Cullinan comments that “farms are the most dangerous workplace in Ireland and that has to change. I am calling on every farmer to look at their farm and identify…

Horse farmers must get support – IFA

IFA Horse Project Team Chairman Richard Kennedy has said that farmers who are actively involved in the breeding and rearing of horses must be included in farm investment support schemes under the new CAP from January 2023. Following a meeting with Minister Martin Heydon, he added: “We were pleased that Minister Heydon is supportive of the case that IFA has made to include the horse farming sector under the Targeted…

Farmers must protect animals in warm weather

As Met Éireann expects high temperatures to continue this week as the warm weather system develops, farmers are advised to take steps to protect their livestock. Charlie McConalogue T.D., the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, said: “While the recent good weather is welcomed by the farming community across the country, we must remember that high temperatures can cause significant stress for livestock. It is important that farmers consider…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 18/07/2022

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.

Controversial turf transaction proposal scrapped

Part of a compromise plan hammered out by Coalition leaders in the last few weeks now nullifies a potential ban on those with turbary rights cutting and selling turf, as long as it is not sold in retail outlets such as petrol station forecourts or online. As such, anyone who has the right to cut turf on their land can sell it to friends and neighbours to burn. After an…

Forestry Environmental Report Grant payments initiated

The commencement of Forestry Environmental Report Grant payments was confirmed this past week. Pippa Hackett, Minister of State with responsibility for forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), made the announcement. She said: “I am pleased to announce the first payments of an Environment Report Grant as part of the costs of establishing a forest, recognising the cost associated with making an application. It’s a direct…

Join Teagasc farm walk 19-20 July, 2022

Teagasc will host two organic farm walks next week. The first is an Organic Farm Walk with Rose O’ Sullivan and Martin Fox at Spring Cottage Organic Farm, Parke, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath, Eircode: N91 XFW3, on Tuesday 19 July, 2022 at 2pm. Teagasc, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine and organic organisations invite all farmers and members of the public to see organic farming in practice and to meet…

Grassland Farmer of the Year launch

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD launched the Grassland Farmer of the Year competition for 2022 in Johnstown Castle Estate yesterday. This is the sixth year of the competition, which recognises farmers who are achieving high levels of grass utilisation in a sustainable manner. The Grassland Farmer of the year competition is part of the Teagasc Grass10 Campaign, which is supported by the DAFM, Teagasc, Allied…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 15/07/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WS F 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.21/kgCHX 2.26/kgHEX 1.96/kgLMX 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 320kg 2.44/kg 780.00CHX, 350kg 2.43/kg 850.00AAX, 360kg 2.39/kg 860.00AAX, 371kg 2.37/kg 880.00AAX, 365kg 2.36/kg 860.00HEX, 370kg 2.32/kg 860.00 WS F 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.22/kgLMX 2.11/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 455kg 2.31/kg 1050.00AAX, 430kg 2.30/kg 990.00AAX, 403kg 2.28/kg 920.00AUX, 408kg 2.23/kg 910.00AAX, 412kg 2.23/kg 920.00AAX, 455kg 2.20/kg 1000.00 WS F 600-700KG Highest Price/Kg…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 16/07/2022

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.

Register for Environment Ireland Conference

Environment Ireland, the country’s primary environmental policy and management conference, will take place at Croke Park, Dublin, from 4-5 October 2022. 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 brings together Ireland’s environmental stakeholders in one place and a platform for a wide range of expert speakers to examine the…

Call to drop water levels on River Shannon

IFA Connacht Chairman Pat Murphy said farmers want the Office of Public Works to manage water levels on the River Shannon by dropping them while ensuring that this doesn’t cause problems further downstream. “There’s a large amount of hay and silage either being harvested or yet to be harvested. The crops on the Shannon Callows make up a substantial portion of winter fodder and are extremely important for farmers. July is…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 15/07/2022

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 14/07/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgDC 1.96/kgFR 2.03/kgLMX 2.10/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 580kg 2.36/kg 1370.00FR, 565kg 2.05/kg 1160.00FR, 550kg 2/kg 1100.00DC, 520kg 1.98/kg 1030.00SIX, 565kg 1.96/kg 1110.00DC, 570kg 1.93/kg 1100.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.38/kgCHX 2.31/kgFR 2.13/kgLMX 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 615kg 2.85/kg 1750.00CHX, 620kg 2.53/kg 1570.00AAX, 645kg 2.48/kg 1600.00LMX, 690kg 2.43/kg 1680.00AAX, 665kg 2.41/kg 1600.00CH, 660kg 2.39/kg 1580.00 DC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.25/kgHEX 2.06/kgLM…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 17/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 14/07/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.93/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 28kg 3.5/kg 98.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.09/kg 90.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.97/kg 86.00SHEEP, 23kg 2.15/kg 50.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 36kg 4/kg 144.00SHEEP, 31kg 3.41/kg 106.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.38/kg 118.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.30/kg 122.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.23/kg 126.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.22/kg 105.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 42kg 4.76/kg 200.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.86/kg 162.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.44/kg 155.00SHEEP, 42kg…

ISH Young Breeders are world champions

The Irish Sport Horse (ISH) Studbook Young Breeders team members were crowned world champions at the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses International Young Breeders World Championships in Ermelo, Holland. The event was held from 7 to 9 July, 2022. Since 2005, Teagasc has partnered with Horse Sport Ireland to provide the ISH Young Breeders training programme. Teagasc Equine Specialist Wendy Conlon manages the programme with support from Horse Sport Ireland and…

FBD LambPlus Awards announced

The Sheep Ireland Breeding Conference and Farm Walk held on 12 July, 2022, included the announcement of the FBD LambPlus Awards. At the ceremony, Sheep Ireland acknowledged the hard work and dedication of farmers across Ireland to improve the genetics of their herds and flocks, not just for themselves but for their customers and the broader industry. Two awards were presented – one for the “Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2022” and one…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 14/07/2022

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 13/07/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAA 1.83/kgFR 1.35/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 480kg 1.98/kg 950.00FR, 465kg 1.89/kg 880.00FR, 480kg 1.88/kg 900.00AA, 475kg 1.68/kg 800.00FR, 425kg 1.46/kg 620.00FR, 460kg 1.30/kg 600.00 CW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.48/kgFRX 1.62/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 515kg 2.23/kg 1150.00SHX, 570kg 2.11/kg 1200.00FR, 550kg 2.09/kg 1150.00HEX, 545kg 2.02/kg 1100.00FRX, 510kg 1.96/kg 1000.00LMX, 585kg 1.90/kg 1110.00 CW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAA 2.15/kgFR 1.81/kgHEX 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:PI,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 13/07/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 38kg 3.34/kg 127.00LB, 36kg 3.22/kg 116.00LB, 36kg 3.19/kg 115.00LB, 39kg 3.13/kg 122.00LB, 39kg 3.10/kg 121.00LB, 38kg 3.05/kg 116.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 42kg 3.36/kg 141.00LB, 44kg 3.34/kg 147.00LB, 44kg 3.32/kg 146.00LB, 45kg 3.31/kg 149.00LB, 46kg 3.30/kg 152.00LB, 44kg 3.30/kg 145.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.12/kg 156.00LB, 50kg…

Irish Grassland Association Dairy Conference

This year’s Irish Grassland Association Dairy Conference takes place on Wednesday, 20 July, 2022, at the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel. It’s themed around getting the basics right to fulfil potential – “Controlling the Controllables”. The conference will start off with a focus on the tools that dairy farmers can use to manage risks and opportunities in their businesses. The organiser’s explanation: “There is a lot in the world now that is…

FTMTA Farm Machinery Show for farmers and contractors

A large line-up of exhibitors can be seen at the 2022 Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) Machinery Show. The event is expected to attract crowds in the region of 20,000 people over two days on 13 and 14 July, 2022, from 10am to 6pm. Ireland’s largest dedicated farm machinery event is set to showcase all the latest farm machinery, technology and related services. The event is no longer…

Pig prices steady up to €1.96/kg

There was no announced change to Irish pig prices this week with farmers receiving quotes of €1.90c/kg up to €1.94 or €1.92 to €1.96/kg. Some farmers who sold pigs to the north for slaughter received quotes of €2.00/kg. Farmers in ROI received similar quotes from ROI plants. The average size farm is forecast to lose €360,000 for the 2022 12-month period, according to Teagasc. The increase in pig prices in…

Finalist – Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2022

Liam and Eoin Dunne are one of the three finalists of the Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2022. The Tubber flock, located in Tubber, Co. Offaly was first establised in 1995 and has gone from strength to strength since then, breeding some of the top Belclare sheep in the country. This was rewarded in 2019 and 2021 when their animals championed the Belclare Sheep Society Premier Sale. The Dunnes began performance…