Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 14/05/2022
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.
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 13/05/2022
Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg2.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 22kg 3.69/kg 80.00, 29kg 3.17/kg 92.00, 26kg 2.69/kg 70.00, 29kg 2.38/kg 68.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 35kg 3.17/kg 111.00, 33kg 3.15/kg 104.00, 37kg 3.10/kg 114.00, 36kg 2.72/kg 98.00, 34kg 2.70/kg 93.00, 34kg 2.60/kg 87.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.31/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 46kg 3.85/kg 178.00, 43kg 3.85/kg 165.00, 42kg 3.76/kg 160.00, 49kg 3.76/kg 184.00, 43kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/05/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 400-500KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 490kg 2.31/kg 1130.00SIX, 460kg 1.96/kg 900.00 SC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.00/kgLMX 2.30/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 580kg 2.71/kg 1570.00LMX, 555kg 2.34/kg 1300.00LMX, 550kg 2.25/kg 1240.00AAX, 590kg 2.25/kg 1330.00SHX, 555kg 2.13/kg 1180.00AAX, 590kg 2.10/kg 1240.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.51/kgLMX 1.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BA, 670kg 2.87/kg 1920.00BBX, 675kg 2.74/kg 1850.00CHX, 610kg 2.62/kg 1600.00CHX, 625kg 2.56/kg 1600.00CHX, 615kg 2.34/kg 1440.00SAX, 610kg…
Macra na Feirme queries forgotten farmer issue
Farm group Macra na Feirme has raised the forgotten farmer issue, saying that farmers must receive the support “that they have missed out on”. They have requested that the Minister of Agriculture clarify plans to address promises indicated in the media as far back 2021, which alluded to the fact that forgotten farmers would get a once off-payment of around €5,000 per farmer. Reports at the time also specified that…
Free events every day during National Biodiversity Week
National Biodiversity Week starts today, 13 May, running until 22 May, 2022. Over 100 nature-related events will take place across Ireland. This year’s focus is to be launched by Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, Irish Environmental Network’s chief operating officer (COO) Justin Byrne, and Heritage Council CEO Virginia Teehan at Enniscoe House on the shores of Lough Conn in Co. Mayo. Minister Noonan has commended the…
Youghal Stadium – Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction – 14/05
Youghal Greyhound Stadium is hosting Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday 14 May, 2022 in Ring 1 at 8:30am. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Youghal Greyhound Stadium on: +353 61 448052. Please note:– Live streaming is supported on latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox web browser on desktop computer and mobile devices. If you are having issues, please try…
Shortage of rental stock impacts home market rents
Property website daft.ie has released its latest report, which shows that market rents in the first three months of 2022 were almost 12% higher than those in the same period last year. The summation is based on the rents that property owners are seeking from perspective tenants, and doesn’t reflect what tenants are paying in existing tenancies. The average market rent between January and March stood at €1,567 per month,…
More construction workers needed to reach climate targets
A lack of construction workers is threatening Ireland’s ability to hit climate targets, an Oireachtas committee was told last week. And new skills are needed for those who are retrofitting older buildings. The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action is examining the National Retrofitting Plan. Dean of Flexible and Work Based Learning at the Technology University of the Shannon, Seamus Hoyne, pushed for new ways of attracting workers to…
Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 13/05/2022
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 12/05/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFRX 1.77/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 495kg 2.63/kg 1300.00FRX, 465kg 2.09/kg 970.00HEX, 475kg 2.06/kg 980.00FRX, 445kg 1.71/kg 760.00FRX, 470kg 1.51/kg 710.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.59/kgFR 1.96/kgFRX 1.87/kgLMX 2.70/kgSIX 2.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 580kg 2.72/kg 1580.00LMX, 585kg 2.67/kg 1560.00CHX, 510kg 2.65/kg 1350.00CHX, 560kg 2.64/kg 1480.00CHX, 595kg 2.47/kg 1470.00SIX, 575kg 2.35/kg 1350.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.55/kgDC 2.31/kgFR 2.15/kgFRX 2.06/kgHEX 2.32/kgLMX 2.48/kgHighest…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 12/05/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 28kg 3.71/kg 103.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.42/kg 90.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 34kg 3.85/kg 130.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.83/kg 138.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.81/kg 137.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.76/kg 140.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.69/kg 145.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.66/kg 137.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 41kg 3.79/kg 156.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.77/kg 159.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.76/kg 160.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.76/kg 156.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.72/kg 165.00SHEEP, 43kg…
Build cost inflation could average at 6%, says Cairn Homes
Commentary from Cairn Homes indicates that it expects total build cost inflation of around 6% for 2022. This would encompass infrastructure, materials and labour. In a trading update ahead of its AGM this week, the company said that build cost inflation figures are uncertain, adding that it anticipates this will remain at elevated levels in the near future. The company also shared that its medium-term targets are to build up…
Murtagh Bros – Rathbracken, Granard, Co. Longford – 12/05
Murtagh Bros brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Rathbracken, Granard, Co. Longford on 12 May 2022 at 15:00. Lot: 1 Superb c.31.5 acres of elevated land with good road frontage, laid out in neat tidy divisions, renowned for its fattening abilities. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. View details: Here. Contact Murtagh Bros on: +353 44 934 2512. LSL Auctions, LSL News.
Mortgage rates rise ahead of pending ECB increases
Central Bank of Ireland figures from March 2022 show that mortgage rates in Ireland are among the most expensive in the Eurozone. That’s second only to Greece. Yet rates are starting to increase, ahead of a possible rise in European mortgage rates as early as July. A first-time buyer in Ireland will take out a mortgage of about EUR 270,000, paying EUR 176 extra per month or EUR 2,100 per…
Pledges made by processors for pig price increases
In the wake of protests at various locations by The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) on 10 May, 2022, it appears that commitments have been made by a number of secondary processors to pass back pig price increases coming from primary processors. Roy Gallie, Chair of the IFA Pigs Committee, comments that “Major secondary processors have committed to supporting pig farmers and understand the very serious situation that farmers are in.…
Rural residents and those with children bearing the brunt of high fuel prices
AA Ireland says fuel prices are rising again with diesel now close to EUR 2 per litre. Motorists are spending EUR 2,000 per year to keep their cars going. And the cost of running the average car is up by EUR 700 per year since 2020. However, the Government excise duty cut of 20c per litre on petrol and 15c on diesel will endure until August. An iReach survey conducted…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 11/05/2022
Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 38kg 3.92/kg 149.00LB, 38kg 3.74/kg 142.00LB, 39kg 3.67/kg 143.00LB, 38kg 3.66/kg 139.00LB, 36kg 2.06/kg 74.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 42kg 3.88/kg 163.00LB, 42kg 3.88/kg 163.00LB, 43kg 3.84/kg 165.00LB, 42kg 3.83/kg 161.00LB, 42kg 3.81/kg 160.00LB, 42kg 3.81/kg 160.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.4/kg 170.00LB, 50kg 3.34/kg 167.00LB, 51kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/05/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 400-500KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 480kg 2.56/kg 1230.00HEX, 445kg 1.98/kg 880.00 DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgSIX 2.04/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 595kg 2.62/kg 1560.00LM, 595kg 2.18/kg 1300.00SIX, 590kg 2.15/kg 1270.00SIX, 540kg 2.07/kg 1120.00CHX, 540kg 1.93/kg 1040.00SIX, 570kg 1.89/kg 1080.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgHEX 2.07/kgLMX 2.17/kgSIX 2.47/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 675kg 2.95/kg 1990.00LMX, 610kg 2.54/kg 1550.00CHX, 645kg 2.47/kg 1590.00AU, 675kg 2.37/kg 1600.00SIX, 655kg 2.24/kg 1470.00SIX, 600kg…
Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 12/05/2022
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.
IFA highlight the need for better prices for pig meat
The IFA protested at four locations across the country yesterday, highlighting the need for food processor price increases. Pig farmers find themselves at breaking point and are losing €55 per pig sold, and Roy Gallie, the IFA Pigs Committee Chairman, shared that improved prices are desperately needed in order for the sector to survive. Locations targeted by the IFA included outside Pilgrims Food Masters in Shillelagh. Gallie commented that “We…
Cavan farmer wins farm forestry award
The winner of the 2022 Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Teagasc Farm Forestry Award is Cavan farmer Cathal Rudden. He received his award from Teagasc Director Professor Frank O’Mara and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett at a May ceremony. In addition, Cork farmers Willie and Avril Allshire won the Special Commendation Award. They farm 48 hectares in Stradone, Co Cavan. In 2014,…
Four LMC four competition classes at Balmoral Show this week
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is firming up preparations to return to the Balmoral Show. Balmoral Show once again boasts a jam-packed line up of events, and The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) will be there, providing sponsorship for four competition classes. Join them on Friday, 13 May, 2022, at 2pm at the sheep rings for the sheep interbreed pairs championship, the first of their sponsored events. This will…
Newport Livestock Mart Foyle Farm dairy herd clearance sale
The Newport Livestock Mart will hold a Foyle Farm dairy herd clearance sale of 80 pedigree Friesians on Saturday, 14 May, 2022 at 12 noon for Pat and Marie Ryan. A selection of pedigree calves will also form part of the sale. The sale will be both ringside and online via LSL Auctions. Having sold their autumn calving cows last autumn they are now selling the entire spring calvers, heifer…
Open-ended scheme approved for construction sector
The Irish cabinet has approved plans for an open-ended scheme that will pay up to 70% of builders’ construction costs. These must be related to inflation and made in line with Central Statistics Office figures. However, builders can backdate qualifying claims to 1 January, 2022. The scheme is likely to cost millions of euros each month. Furthermore, the estimated bill for the first trimester could total EUR 30-40 m. Minister…
Conference on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland
The Housing Commission is hosting a two-day conference this week, titled Conference on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland. It takes place at the UCD School of Law on 10 and 11 May, 2022. The gathering features a range of Irish and international experts who are sharing their views on housing experiences both nationally and internationally. The commission has undertaken to examine issues that have long-term impacts on communities. These…
Key provisions for the Inflation Co-operation Framework
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, yesterday announced details of further measures to address the impact that exceptional inflation in construction materials and energy is having on public works contracts. In the interest of safeguarding public projects that are already under construction and to mitigate the risks of significant losses being sustained by contractors, he is introducing an Inflation Co-operation Framework for those parties engaged under…
Seminar to address farmer wellbeing
A Teagasc seminar on farmer wellbeing and mental health will be held on 16 May, 2022. The main speaker is Dr David Christian Rose, Reading University, a leading UK expert on the subject. In addition, Dr David Meredith, Teagasc Rural Economy Development Programme, will chair an open discussion to look at ways to improve the sustainability of farmers. “Farmers face a unique set of acute and chronic stressors including…
Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 11/05/2022
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 – Cattle Mart 10/05/2022
Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.44/kgCHX 2.76/kgCHX,LMX 2.76/kgFR 2.08/kgHEX 2.52/kgLMX 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,LMX, 370kg 2.86/kg 1060.00AAX, 315kg 2.79/kg 880.00LMX,AAX, 349kg 2.75/kg 960.00HEX, 311kg 2.70/kg 840.00CHX,LMX, 343kg 2.65/kg 910.00AAX, 335kg 2.63/kg 880.00 M BULLOCK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.75/kgHEX 2.40/kgLMX 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 483kg 3.06/kg 1480.00LMX, 410kg 2.90/kg 1190.00AAX, 495kg 2.87/kg 1420.00LMX, 435kg 2.78/kg 1210.00CHX, 420kg 2.76/kg 1160.00LMX, 455kg 2.70/kg 1230.00 M BULLOCK…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 10/05/2022
Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 29kg 3.31/kg 95.00, 25kg 1.97/kg 50.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg3.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 37kg 3.98/kg 148.00, 38kg 3.89/kg 149.00, 31kg 3.69/kg 115.00, 40kg 3.41/kg 135.00, 31kg 3.35/kg 104.00, 38kg 3.32/kg 128.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.57/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 41kg 3.96/kg 163.00, 40kg 3.9/kg 156.00, 40kg 3.88/kg 155.00, 42kg 3.86/kg 163.00, 44kg 3.84/kg 169.00, 42kg 3.83/kg 160.00 LB…