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Growers should analyse performance of winter barley crop

With the winter barley harvest almost wrapped up, growers should make a point of recording all the details of the experience to analyse performance while the memory is fresh. While some of the later-harvested crops yielded well, many of the earlier-harvested crop performed very poorly. Where crops were poor, try to figure out why this happened from listening to reports from around the country, advises Teagasc Tillage Specialist Shay Phelan.…

Farmers must take steps to manage fire risk

With the recent dry weather significantly increasing the risk of fires on tillage farms, Teagasc Tillage Specialist Shay Phelan advises farmers to put measures in place to be able to prevent and extinguish fires if they occur. All fields, including grass fields and hedges where there is dead or decaying material has the potential to burn if the conditions are right. 10 ways to manage the fire risk: Make sure…

Sheep farmers need support to counter huge shearing costs – IFA

The Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) national sheep committee chair Kevin Comiskey has highlighted the fact that weeks have passed since the Wool Feasibility Study was published, yet farmers are entering another clipping season without any government support. As such, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Minister of State Pippa Hackett has been called on to support sheep farmers in combatting the enormous cost of shearing. The study recommended…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 22/07/2022

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 26/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 21/07/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 555kg 1.42/kg 790.00FR, 505kg 1.15/kg 580.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.18/kgCHX 2.28/kgLMX 2.25/kgSIX 2.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 615kg 2.72/kg 1670.00SIX, 605kg 2.69/kg 1630.00SIX, 680kg 2.56/kg 1740.00LMX, 630kg 2.46/kg 1550.00BBX, 675kg 2.46/kg 1660.00CHX, 680kg 2.44/kg 1660.00 DC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 750kg 2.51/kg 1880.00SIX, 710kg 2.45/kg 1740.00HEX, 705kg 2.40/kg 1690.00CHX, 770kg 2.38/kg 1830.00PTX, 710kg 2.34/kg 1660.00AUX,…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 21/07/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.96/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 28kg 3.25/kg 91.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.18/kg 92.00SHEEP, 22kg 2.86/kg 63.00SHEEP, 28kg 2.79/kg 78.00SHEEP, 24kg 2.69/kg 66.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.91/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 34kg 3.18/kg 108.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.17/kg 104.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.17/kg 114.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.16/kg 116.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.14/kg 95.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.13/kg 94.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.81/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.20/kg 141.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.18/kg 142.00SHEEP, 46kg…

Kilmacanogue Horse Show welcomes competitors of all abilities

The Kilmacanogue Horse Show will be hosted at the Enniskerry Horse Farm in Monastery, Enniskerry, by kind permission of Mary and Syl Fenelon Bourke. This 50th anniversary version of the event will take place on 23 July, 2022. The Kilmacanogue Show is a great local institution and welcomes competitors of all abilities. It has a great following amongst the riding schools and clubs in the area. The organisers look forward to welcoming…

New organic farming rates proposed

Senator Pippa Hackett, the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, yesterday announced proposed new enhanced rates for farmers participating in the organic farming scheme. These are subject to approval by the European Commission as part of the ongoing discussions on approval of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan, and would apply from 1 January, 2023. Announcing the new rates the Minister said: “The budget proposed for…

Potato market report – 20 July, 2022

Home consumption and retail sales have taken a hit over the past week due to soaring temperatures. But Met Éireann predicts cooler temperatures at the weekend. According to the Irish Farmers’ Association, queens continue to be lifted in the north east and volumes are now available in retailers. Again, sales took a hit last week but cooler temperatures forecast should improve this. Crops are very dry due to the high…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 21/07/2022

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 12/09/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 20/07/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgBBX 3.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 595kg 3.16/kg 1880.00HEX, 595kg 3.16/kg 1880.00SIX, 595kg 3.13/kg 1860.00BBX, 595kg 3.09/kg 1840.00AAX, 595kg 2.59/kg 1540.00AA, 515kg 1.83/kg 940.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 640kg 2.92/kg 1870.00BBX, 625kg 2.38/kg 1490.00AAX, 650kg 1.77/kg 1150.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 740kg 2.39/kg 1770.0BBX, 705kg 2.30/kg 1620.00 HEIFER-F 300-400KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.37/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 387kg 2.43/kg 940.00LMX, 380kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 20/07/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 39kg 3.21/kg 125.00LB, 35kg 3.14/kg 110.00LB, 38kg 3.03/kg 115.00LB, 39kg 2.97/kg 116.00LB, 39kg 2.92/kg 114.00LB, 34kg 2.68/kg 91.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 41kg 3.34/kg 137.00LB, 44kg 3.27/kg 144.00LB, 46kg 3.24/kg 149.00LB, 43kg 3.23/kg 139.00LB, 44kg 3.23/kg 142.00LB, 46kg 3.22/kg 148.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.86/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 2.96/kg 148.00LB, 51kg…

Emissions cuts for farmers still to be finalized

Ireland is committed to halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050. The Government has agreed to a carbon budget in the lead up to 2030, but as yet, details have not been agreed for farming. Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has confirmed that legally binding targets for emissions cuts will be signed off before the end of July, 2022. He comments that this “is…

Biomethane tractor offers alternative to diesel

New Holland’s biomethane T6.180 tractor, revealed at the recent Balmoral Show, is reportedly the first of its kind in Ireland. The model offers Irish farmers an alternative to diesel-fuelled tractor models. With the price of diesel up 40% in a year, this biomethane version attracted a fair amount of attention. It is as powerful as its diesel counterpart, but reduces running costs up to 30%. The new tractor is modelled…

Signpost Series Webinars to diarise

Teagasc is hosting a series of weekly Signpost Series of environment webinars aimed at the Irish agri industry. The next one is on 22 July, 2022, beginning at 9.30am. You need to register online to participate. This webinar forms part of The Signpost Series and will focus on the ecological value and condition of Irish uplands. The guest speaker is ecologist Caitriona Douglas, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Register: Here You…

Photography competition – 2023 calendar

After last year’s overwhelming response and submissions from so many amateur photographers around the world, KRONE is hosting another photography competition for its 2023 calendar. Of course a prerequisite is that the focus is on KRONE equipment at work in fields around the globe. The judges are looking for 12 winning images. These will be printed in a calendar that will be available for purchase at the international KRONE web…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 20/07/2022

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 – Sheep Mart 05/12/2022

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

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CW 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 4.99/kgCHX 4.99/kgCHX,AAX 4.99/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,AAX, 342kg 5.85/kg 2000.00SIX, 300kg 4.8/kg 1440.00CHX,AAX, 382kg 4.14/kg 1580.00 CW 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 565kg 2.18/kg 1230.00BBX, 555kg 1.82/kg 1010.00HEX, 560kg 1.75/kg 980.00 CW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLM 2.32/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 650kg 2.4/kg 1560.00LM, 695kg 2.23/kg 1550.00AAX, 630kg 1.97/kg 1240.00 DC 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 520kg 2.27/kg 1180.00LMX, 500kg 2.18/kg 1090.00AUX, 540kg 2.15/kg…

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 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…