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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 26/01/2023

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…

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…