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Study finds alarming amount of microplastics in farm animal products

Results from a pilot study done by researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam established that an alarming amount of microplastics can be found in farm animal products. This included almost 80% of meat and dairy products. Commissioned by the Plastic Soup Foundation, director Maria Westerbos commented that this “raises serious concerns about the contamination of our food chain with microplastics. It is also clear that farmers are not responsible for this. It seems…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 27/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 12/07/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. FAT COW 300-400KG Avg Price/KgJE/JY 1.05/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:JE/JY, 390kg 1.28/kg 500.00JE/JY, 395kg 0.81/kg 320.00 FAT COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.49/kgMOX 1.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:MOX, 575kg 2.05/kg 1180.00AAX, 590kg 2/kg 1180.00FR, 540kg 1.59/kg 860.00FR, 560kg 1.55/kg 870.00FR, 580kg 1.48/kg 860.00FR, 520kg 1.35/kg 700.00 FAT COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 675kg 2.59/kg 1750.00FR, 670kg 2.07/kg 1390.00FR, 675kg 2.03/kg 1370.00FR, 615kg 1.59/kg 980.00FR,…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 12/07/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg3.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 23kg 4.05/kg 92.00, 24kg 3.96/kg 93.00, 21kg 3.76/kg 79.00, 25kg 3.74/kg 93.00, 25kg 3.73/kg 93.00, 24kg 3.57/kg 86.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg3.32/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 32kg 4.38/kg 140.00, 36kg 3.64/kg 131.00, 31kg 3.55/kg 110.00, 35kg 3.39/kg 118.00, 35kg 3.38/kg 119.00, 36kg 3.38/kg 123.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 45kg 3.49/kg 157.00, 41kg 3.49/kg 143.00, 46kg…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 13/07/2022

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.

Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show Equine section

Equestrian Section a highlight at upcoming Tullamore Show

The Equestrian Section of The Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show will for the first time take entries on show day. The classes consist of Non thoroughbred Young Stock and Mare and Foal and 6 classes for the Irish Draught and a further 6 in Connemara. The highlight will be the Glenwood Gold Medal Breeders Challenge which boasts a 1st prize of €250. This year there is a new…

Ballyhaise’22 Dairy Open Day – 13 July, 2022

Dairy farmers and dairy industry stakeholders are invited to attend the Ballyhaise’22 Dairy Open Day tomorrow (Wednesday, 13 July, 2022) at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. Eirocde: H12 E392 from 10am to 5pm.This year’s theme is “Futureproofing Irish Dairying”. Irish dairy farmers have expanded significantly since the abolition of milk quotas in 2015. This has made a significant addition to family farm income in rural communities throughout Ireland and…

Webinar on how to get optimum calf health

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is hosting a webinar today so that farmers can learn more about why good rumen development is key to weaning transition and how to achieve optimum calf health on your farm. The webinar will be from 1:30pm to 3pm SAST. Register at the link below to get a copy of the recording. Changes in diet, environment and social grouping can make weaning a…

FBD LambPlus most improved flock finalist

The upcoming FBD LambPlus Awards will be announced at the Sheep Ireland Breeding Conference & Farm Walk on 12 July, 2022. Christy, Margaret and Brian Gallagher are one of three finalists for this year’s Most Improved LambPlus Flock. The Pullagh Texel flock was established almost 20 years ago and is located just north of Tobbercurry, Co. Sligo. Christy, Margaret and Brian Gallagher have been performance recording with LambPlus since the…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 24/11/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/07/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 410kg 1.85/kg 760.00FR, 495kg 1.78/kg 880.00FR, 460kg 1.30/kg 600.00FR, 420kg 1.21/kg 510.00HEX, 450kg 1.02/kg 460.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.64/kgHEX 1.82/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 500kg 2.12/kg 1060.00FR, 520kg 2.08/kg 1080.00HEX, 535kg 1.98/kg 1060.00FR, 585kg 1.95/kg 1140.00FR, 580kg 1.86/kg 1080.00FR, 595kg 1.83/kg 1090.00 CO 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.24/kgFR 1.85/kgFRX 1.94/kgNRX 2.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 650kg 2.57/kg 1670.00AAX,…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 11/07/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 38kg 3.61/kg 137.00SH, 38kg 3.32/kg 126.00SH, 38kg 3.26/kg 124.00SH, 39kg 3.18/kg 124.00SH, 31kg 3.16/kg 98.00SH, 34kg 3.09/kg 105.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.29/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 46kg 3.48/kg 160.00SH, 42kg 3.45/kg 145.00SH, 44kg 3.43/kg 151.00SH, 42kg 3.40/kg 143.00SH, 45kg 3.4/kg 153.00SH, 45kg 3.4/kg 153.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 50kg 3.4/kg 170.00SH, 50kg…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 12/07/2022

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.

Farmers have low regard for the banking system, report shows

The most recent report from the Irish Banking Culture Board indicates that there is huge distrust of banks by farmers. The community was surveyed as a specific cohort for the first time and registered a stark -77 trust score, ranking much lower than both the general population and SMEs. Marion Kelly, CEO of the IBCB, has commented that the findings point to an urgent need for the banking sector to…

Agrifood amongst sectors pegged for regional investment

Agrifood is one sector which has been identified in a new Government plan for investment in every region in the country. For Ireland to receive €396 million from the European Commission the creation of a National Smart Specialisation Strategy is a pre-requisite. The European Regional Development Fund will to support investment. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has said this would be utilised to look at…

Newcastle West Show a family-friendly attraction

Competition entries are now open for this year’s Newcastle West Show which takes place on 17 July, 2022, on new show grounds at Shanagarry, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. The event makes for an excellent family day, offering family friendly attractions. So go along and enjoy the craic. Why not take your dog along too and enter them in the dog show where excellent prizes will be available. All children enter free. Happening on the…

FBD LambPlus Award winners – 12 July

The overall winners of the FBD LambPlus Award will be announced on Tuesday, 12 July2022 at the Sheep Ireland Breeding Conference & Farm Walk. The awards are an opportunity for Sheep Ireland to give recognition to the breeders who are leading the way in performance recording and genetic gain and to those flocks that have made a significant genetic improvement over the past number of years. There are six finalists,…

Register for breeding conference and farm walk

Sheep Ireland, in conjunction with SMARTER, will host a Breeding Conference and Farm Walk as well as announce the FBD LambPlus Awards on 12 July, 2022. The event is aimed at industry stakeholders, pedigree breeders and sheep farmers. Entrance is free, but registration is required here. Dr Donagh Berry from Teagasc will open and chair the Breeding Conference. The first speaker is Sam Boon, who leads the service delivery of…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 11/07/2022

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.

Last month’s car and tractor license stats

The latest figures compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) pertaining to car and tractor licenses for June 2022 show that the number of new car licenses dropped by 1,206 (-24%) vehicles compared with June 2021, while 187 new tractors were licensed for the first time – up seven on June 2021, and up 33 on the same month last year. The sums indicate that for the period from January to June…

Vintage Car & Tractor Display at Oldcastle Agricultural Show

The award-winning Oldcastle Agricultural Show returns on Sunday, 17 July 2022. The location is Gilson Park. The event will stage a range of Farm Animal competitions, such as Sheep, Cattle, Poultry, Horses and Dogs. The Oldcastle Agricultural Show also welcomes entries into their Hall Industry Classes. These cater for Arts, Crafts and Baking goods. For those patrons not interested in taking part in Show Day, the organisers guarantee that they…

Supporting sustainable beef farming – Beef2022

Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming was the theme for recent Teagasc Open Day Beef2022, held at the Teagasc Beef Research Centre in Grange, County Meath. The focus was on the application of technologies that will help beef farmers increase the profitability and environmental sustainability of their family farm businesses. Speaking at the Open Day, Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O Mara, said: “Beef farming is the most widespread of all farm enterprises…

Farmers need strong beef prices – IFA

UK beef prices have risen again this week as supplies tighten, according to IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden. Factory agents are very active on the ground and in marts, sourcing cattle as supplies of suitable cattle here, similar to the UK, ease. He said despite attempts by factories to offer lower quotes, tight supplies, good market demand and strong resistance from farmers is returning paid prices of up to 15c/kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 23/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 08/07/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 635kg 2.99/kg 1900.00LMX, 635kg 2.90/kg 1840.00LMX, 685kg 2.86/kg 1960.00LMX, 695kg 2.71/kg 1880.00LMX, 665kg 2.65/kg 1760.00LMX, 645kg 2.37/kg 1530.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.64/kgLMX 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 750kg 2.83/kg 2120.00LMX, 785kg 2.80/kg 2200.00CHX, 760kg 2.76/kg 2100.00HEX, 720kg 2.61/kg 1880.00LMX, 700kg 2.57/kg 1800.00LMX, 700kg 2.54/kg 1780.00 SC 800-900KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.60/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 855kg 2.83/kg 2420.00LMX,…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 09/07/2022

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.

Waterford Truck Show at Dungarvan Agricultural Show

The Dungarvan Agricultural Show is one of the longest running shows in the country, and it returns for the 103rd year on Sunday, 10 July 2022. The showcase is a traditional event set on almost 90 acres. When it was first staged in 1917 the mission was that local producers would be given a platform to display their stock and home grown produce with a particular emphasis on education. A new…

Processing sector buoyant – potato report

In its latest potato report, the Irish Farmers’ Association said that retail markets remain static as school holidays are in full swing. Meanwhile, demand for the processing sector is buoyant. More queens are coming onto the market this week as liftings are approximately 10 days ahead of last year. Yields are reported to be above average and eating quality is very good. Roadside sales are very slow to take off…

Pig prices increase by 4c since 1 July, 2022

There was no announced change to Irish pig prices on Friday, 1 July, 2022 with farmers receiving quotes of €1.88c/kg up to €1.94 or €1.92 to €1.96/kg. Some farmers selling pigs to the north for slaughter are receiving quotes of €2/kg and some farmers in ROI are receiving similar quotes from some processing plants in ROI. The Irish Farmers‘ Association notes that the 4c increase that farmers received last week…

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

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

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgJEX 1.25/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:JEX, 490kg 1.41/kg 690.00FRX, 485kg 1.40/kg 680.00FR, 485kg 1.40/kg 680.00JEX, 460kg 1.09/kg 500.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.80/kgFRX 1.84/kgHEX 1.90/kgLMX 2.13/kgSIX 1.95/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 565kg 2.21/kg 1250.00SIX, 580kg 2.10/kg 1220.00AA, 555kg 2.07/kg 1150.00LMX, 575kg 2.05/kg 1180.00SIX, 575kg 2.02/kg 1160.00SIX, 545kg 1.96/kg 1070.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.03/kgCHX 2.00/kgHEX 1.98/kgLMX 2.26/kgSI 2.35/kgSIX 2.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 680kg…

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

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

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 27kg 3.32/kg 90.00SHEEP, 21kg 3.27/kg 70.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.24/kg 94.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.23/kg 94.00SHEEP, 27kg 2.89/kg 78.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 34kg 7.79/kg 265.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.42/kg 123.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.39/kg 133.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.35/kg 114.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.30/kg 115.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.30/kg 100.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 48kg 4.24/kg 205.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.72/kg 149.00SHEEP, 46kg…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 08/07/2022

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.

Vets and veterinary nurses working in Ireland

Increased volume of vets and veterinary nurses will benefit animal health

Figures provided by The Veterinary Council show that Dublin is home to the largest number of veterinary professionals in Ireland – the count being 700 (456 vets and 244 nurses), Cork is next with 509 (356 vets and 153 vet nurses), and then Tipperary with 284 (233 vets and 51 nurses). The number of professionals working in the country has now reached an all-time high. There are 3,281 vets and…