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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 12/09/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 23/06/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.03/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 460kg 2.07/kg 950.00AAX, 480kg 2.04/kg 980.00AAX, 490kg 2.02/kg 990.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.94/kgFR 2.13/kgFRX 2.50/kgHEX 1.90/kgSIX 1.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 515kg 3.79/kg 1950.00FRX, 585kg 2.91/kg 1700.00SIX, 560kg 2.32/kg 1300.00FR, 585kg 2.19/kg 1280.00CHX, 580kg 2.16/kg 1250.00FRX, 570kg 2.09/kg 1190.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.17/kgDC 2.29/kgFR 1.80/kgFRX 1.97/kgHEX 2.06/kgLMX 2.41/kgSIX 2.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 670kg 2.61/kg 1750.00SIX,…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 23/06/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.21/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 29kg 3.17/kg 92.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.10/kg 90.00SHEEP, 28kg 0.36/kg 10.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 37kg 3.68/kg 136.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.55/kg 139.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.5/kg 133.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.5/kg 133.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.37/kg 126.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.33/kg 100.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.54/kg 157.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.52/kg 141.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.52/kg 162.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.45/kg 152.00SHEEP, 44kg…

Agriculture/Livestock News

Earthworms contribute to crop disease biocontrol

With the move towards less-intensive cultivation practices, some have asked whether it’s time to revisit the guidance and look at disease management from a different angle. A research team from SRUC and The University of Nottingham has studied whether dragging blades through soil is good for earthworms, which may have implications for crop diseases. Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) provide well-documented benefits to soil health. Yet, their role as a naturally occurring…

New agricultural apprenticeships initiated this year

Teagasc will roll out three new agricultural apprenticeships this year. The news was announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue. He added that the provision of agricultural internships in the agri-food sector “is a matter for individual companies to consider”. There are currently 17 agricultural courses available by Teagasc across 25 training locations. These comprise seven agricultural colleges and 17 regional education locations. The apprenticeships are…

Pay farmers on the day for cattle, says IFA

Buyers should pay farmers on the day for their cattle, says the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Sharing the latest prices reported as quoted or paid to IFA members, sales per kilogram in general are slightly down for the week of 22 June, 2022 compared to the week of 15 June, 2022. 22 June, 2022 Steer base €5.10/5.20/kg. Heifer base €5.15/5.25/kg. Young bulls R/U €5.00/5.40/kg. Higher prices and flat deals for…

Teagasc launches new Farm Safety and Assurance module for women

Teagasc recently launched its QQI Level 5 Farm Safety and Assurance module, for which the first round will be delivered to women working in the agri-sector. The objective of this training is to provide a comprehensive overview of possible hazards, risks and accidents common to farms and agri-businesses. Also included are practical and efficient methods to control, avoid and reduce farm accidents and hazards. Safe tractor operations, food assurance and…

Limerick farmers excel at Dairygold Milk Quality Awards

Gearoid and Sarah Maher from Killuragh, Cappamore, Co. Limerick are the overall winners of the 2021 Dairygold Milk Quality Awards and regional winners of the best quality milk supply to Dairygold last year. Gearoid farms in partnership with his wife Sarah with a herd of 80 Pedigree Friesian cows. The herd produced 500kg milk solids per cow in 2021 with an average Somatic Cell Count (SCC) of 118 and Total…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 23/06/2022

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 24/11/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 22/06/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.45/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 510kg 2.61/kg 1330.00LMX, 565kg 2.57/kg 1450.00LMX, 525kg 2.46/kg 1290.00LMX, 585kg 2.38/kg 1390.00HEX, 545kg 2.37/kg 1290.00SH, 530kg 2.32/kg 1230.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.57/kgLMX 2.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 655kg 2.70/kg 1770.00CHX, 635kg 2.63/kg 1670.00LM, 620kg 2.63/kg 1630.00CHX, 680kg 2.59/kg 1760.00CHX, 680kg 2.59/kg 1760.00CHX, 670kg 2.55/kg 1710.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Avg Price/KgAA 2.17/kgLMX 2.69/kgSIX 2.73/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 785kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 30/11/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 22/06/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 38kg 3.37/kg 128.00LB, 39kg 3.31/kg 129.00LB, 38kg 3.16/kg 120.00LB, 37kg 3.11/kg 115.00LB, 38kg 3/kg 114.00LB, 36kg 0.03/kg 1.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 40kg 3.72/kg 149.00LB, 40kg 3.58/kg 143.00LB, 44kg 3.57/kg 157.00LB, 45kg 3.56/kg 160.00LB, 44kg 3.55/kg 156.00LB, 44kg 3.55/kg 156.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.22/kg 161.00LB, 50kg…

€1.5bn agri-environment scheme named

The €1.5 billion scheme that is the single biggest investment ever by an Irish government has been named the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (‘ACRES’). This was announced recently by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. This agri-environment scheme forms part of Ireland’s draft €9.8 billion CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) and will target 50,000 farm families. The announcement of the scheme name formed part of the update…

Call to agri-tech startups to enter Agri T-Jam

The fifth annual Agri T-Jam, hosted by Tesco and World Agri-Tech provides seed/early-stage agri-tech startups worldwide with an opportunity to work with Tesco and its supply chain partners to help them achieve net-zero. At least one of the finalists will receive: Fast-track introductions and mentoring by the agriculture team at Tesco and its supplier networkPotential to trial the solutionPitch live at the World Agri-Tech Innovation SummitSchedule 1-to-1 meetings with investors…

Farming industry “needs a break” regarding green diesel

At a recent meeting at Ballymote Mart, Sligo-Leitrim Sinn Féin representative Martin Kenny put out the call for government to commit to lower green diesel (agricultural diesel) prices below €1.20/L. Kenny highlighted the fact that while cattle and sheep prices are up, they have not doubled, as has the cost of everything, which “seems to have doubled and even more doubled”. He added that the price of fertiliser alone has doubled and,…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 22/06/2022

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 21/06/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg3.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 29kg 5.62/kg 161.00, 22kg 3.47/kg 78.00, 25kg 3.45/kg 85.00, 30kg 3.21/kg 95.00, 26kg 1.92/kg 50.00, 28kg 0.36/kg 10.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg3.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 36kg 3.51/kg 126.00, 33kg 3.50/kg 116.00, 33kg 3.45/kg 114.00, 39kg 3.43/kg 135.00, 30kg 3.42/kg 103.00, 38kg 3.40/kg 128.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.45/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 41kg 3.97/kg 161.00, 42kg 3.78/kg 158.00, 44kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 21/06/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BW 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.23/kgBBX 3.05/kgCHX 3.16/kgLM 3.31/kgLMX 3.08/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 305kg 3.87/kg 1180.00LMX, 310kg 3.61/kg 1120.00CHX, 370kg 3.57/kg 1320.00CHX, 305kg 3.38/kg 1030.00CHX, 310kg 3.35/kg 1040.00CHX, 325kg 3.35/kg 1090.00 BW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.87/kgLMX 2.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 400kg 3.1/kg 1240.00LMX, 430kg 2.93/kg 1260.00CHX, 400kg 2.92/kg 1170.00LMX, 435kg 2.92/kg 1270.00CHX, 495kg 2.91/kg 1440.00LMX, 450kg 2.89/kg 1300.00 HW 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCH 3.17/kgCHX 2.81/kgLMX…

Highlights at Charleville Agricultural Show

The Charleville Agricultural Show makes for a great family day out. The event will run on 25 and 26 June, 2022, at Ballyhea, Pike Cross, Ballyhea in Charleville. Established in 1979, it has grown from strength to strength every year. With numerous interesting events to be seen, varying from judging of cattle, horses, sheep, horticulture, dogs, arts & crafts, cookery and numerous children’s competitions, live music, pets corner, kids entertainment…

Call for young farmer support grows

Macra’s demand for government action on young farmer support has been reenforced by Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus, Member of the European Parliament Agricultural Committee. MEP MacManus commented that, last week: “Macra President John Keane called out the Irish Government for its failure to prioritise generational renewal. President Keane rightly highlighted that Ireland is an outlier in this context and even the European Commission is concerned.” “In support of our…

Market looks to new crop markets

The market is looking to new crop markets as trading of old crop supplies in June is traditionally much lower, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association. Grain price sentiment remains largely unchanged this week (16 June, 2022) and prices remain similar to last week. The last three weeks have seen a downward trend over news on potential grain corridors out of Ukraine. Paris MATIF wheat for 22 September closed (15…

IFA criticises factories that drop lamb prices

IFA Sheep committee chairman Kevin Comiskey said there is no justification in the market place for the attempts by factories to drop lamb prices. The IFA sheep chairman said hogget numbers have all but dried up at this stage and lamb supplies are running 5,000 a week below last year’s levels. What’s more, he said demand for sheep meat is strong and will increase as the Eid al Adha festival…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 21/06/2022

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.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 20/06/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.32/kgFR 1.62/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 485kg 2.21/kg 1070.00FR, 440kg 1.91/kg 840.00BBX, 470kg 1.83/kg 860.00FR, 450kg 1.82/kg 820.00FR, 480kg 1.71/kg 820.00FR, 495kg 1.68/kg 830.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.84/kgAYX 1.99/kgFR 1.63/kgFRX 1.82/kgHEX 2.16/kgJEX 1.91/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 565kg 2.76/kg 1560.00JEX, 530kg 2.34/kg 1240.00FR, 570kg 2.28/kg 1300.00FR, 590kg 2.27/kg 1340.00AAX, 595kg 2.27/kg 1350.00FRX, 560kg 2.27/kg 1270.00 CO 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.95/kgFRX…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 20/06/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.30/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 38kg 3.76/kg 143.00SH, 38kg 3.66/kg 139.00SH, 39kg 3.59/kg 140.00SH, 36kg 3.5/kg 126.00SH, 37kg 3.46/kg 128.00SH, 35kg 3.43/kg 120.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 44kg 3.77/kg 166.00SH, 44kg 3.77/kg 166.00SH, 43kg 3.77/kg 162.00SH, 44kg 3.75/kg 165.00SH, 44kg 3.75/kg 165.00SH, 46kg 3.74/kg 172.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.24/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 50kg 3.56/kg 178.00SH, 54kg…

Good returns predicted for world dairy market in the near future

It appears that the global dairy market will provide good returns for the foreseeable future due to reduced global milk supply. This is as key Irish milk processors raised their milk prices by at least 2c/L this week. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) confirmed that the world’s milk production recorded a year-on-year deficit in March 2022, with total milk deliveries across the key producing countries down 0.7% since 2021.…

Pig price in Ireland static for another week

Farmers received quotes from €1.78c/kg to €1.82 or €1.84 to €1.88/kg last week, leaving the Irish pig price unchanged for the larger processing plants compared to the prior week, says the Irish Farmers Association. The weekly throughput for the week ending 12 June, 2022 was 59,068. Pig farmers are reporting feed costs of up to €1.81/kg depending on how farms have bought feed forward. Losses are still mounting to about…

Hennessy – Live & Timed Farm & Plant Machinery Auction – 18/06 – 20/06

Hennessy Machinery Auctions hosts a Live & Timed Farm & Plant Machinery auction via LSL Auctions from Saturday 18 June to Monday 20 June, 2022, at 10:30. Lots include: Lamborgini R1056 2WDForklift Extensions16.9/ 38 TyresDividing Gate for (6ft 6 Cattle Box)4 x Blue Barrells2 Sod Pierce PloughBomford Drum MowerHorse Rail Set (17 x Jum g Poles & 20 Uprights & Stands)Car Trailer c/w SidesVintage GateKuhn Haybob7 x 4 Checker Plate…

Weekly throughput for beef continues to fall

Supplies continue to tighten with last week’s (12 June 2022) beef throughput down for the sixth consecutive week when bank holidays are considered. That’s according to IFA livestock chairman Brendan Golden, who said the weekly throughput has dropped by over 7,000 head since the end of April to just 30,112 (last week) with further reductions anticipated in the coming weeks. Numbers of finished cattle are just not on the ground.…

Bloom garden showcase applauds dairy farmers

For the recent Bloom garden showcase, Cork landscape designer Sean Russell styled the National Dairy Council Sustainable Dairy Farm Garden to resemble a traditional, old-style Irish country farm. Complete with milk churns, dry stone walls, a mature grass clover pasture, and an old open structured farm outhouse, the display included bespoke metal furniture and a specially commissioned metal wire woven cow. The garden showcase was designed to emphasise the importance…

Cootehill Mart – Live & Timed Farm & Plant Machinery Auction – 18/06 – 20/06

Cootehill Mart Machinery Auctions is holding a Live & Timed Farm & Plant Machinery auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday 18 June at 11:00. Lots include: New Holland Ts115 Husqvarna Chain saw Ramp folds up 3 ton trailer hitch Stihl ms125 strimmer Honda hrx 537 lawnmower Fertiliser sower Doda 35 lurry pump Bale stacker on mast Husqvarna front deck rider 5 x 8ft hurdlesLot of wavin fittings Large dining tableCow…

Silage time with Farmer Phil and the MF 2725

It’s silage time and Farmer Phil can barely contain his excitement. “It’s one of my favourite jobs, and I don’t get to do it half enough,” he says. What’s more, the Massey Ferguson 2725 is out on the draw for the first time (minus a window and some doors) and he wonders if she handle it! The first cut at silage time is action-packed. Farmer Phil sums it up: “Liv,…