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Wool prices not yet set for new season quality product

Wool prices this year are likely to be no different from the last two years. This does not bode well for farmers who have had to accept 5c/kg to 20c/kg for their wool clip since 2020. What’s more, shearing costs could rise. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Not really. There is a lot of wool available, despite the trade picking up before Christmas 2021. Elsewhere, sales…

Spring lambs gain favour as hogget numbers decline

Prices are improving as demand increases for spring lambs. This is influenced by fewer hoggets available now, and grass growth kicking on. Demand for the lambs has been slow since March, but this could soon change under the current circumstances. Until now, factory agents have been focused on hoggets but demand for them over Easter and Ramadan has diminished supply. To date, fewer lambs have appeared at marts, and prices…

Cellular agriculture ProVeg International Humboldt Symposium

Focus on cellular agriculture at Humboldt Symposium

Speakers from all over Europe will share their ideas at the 21st Humboldt Symposium at Humboldt University in Berlin on 11 May, 2022. Food awareness organisation ProVeg International will discuss the potential of cultured meat to create a sustainable food system. The upcoming “Future of Food” symposium will examine some of the major challenges affecting the food supply chain, including food waste, food insecurity and the effectiveness of fair trade…

Challenges for the Irish fertiliser sector ahead

Irish fertiliser sales are down 13.46% over a six-month period from October 2021 to March 2022, as compared to the same period in the previous year. This has been deduced from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s (DAFM) latest statistics. Managing Director of Grassland Agro, Liam Woulfe, estimates that in February alone, total fertiliser sales were back 50% on 2021, while the combination of sales for March and…

No change to the size of national parks in the near future

Ireland’s national parks currently stretch across an expanse of 65,000ha of land. Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan, has shared that the Department of Heritage has no plans to extend them. Expanding these areas would see private farmland included in the country’s six national parks – Killarney National Park, Connemara National Park, Glenveagh National Park, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Burren National Park and Wild Nephin National Park. In response…

Farming our “most important indigenous industry”

Opening this weekend’s Fine Gael conference, Minister of State for Agriculture Martin Heydon described farming as “our most important indigenous industry since the foundation of the state. If we are to enhance food security, we must produce food in parts of the world where it is most suitable. But we must also do so within planetary boundaries.” Various topics were discussed. Dawn Meats commercial director, Richard Clinton, highlighted the fact…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 09/05/2022

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.

Tillage update on winter barley and wheat, and spring barley

Teagasc Crops Specialist Shay Phelan has compiled the latest update on tillage crops of winter barley and winter wheat, as well as spring barley. He advises on the application of the final fungicide to winter barley, and the final nitrogen split on winter wheat. He also looks at fertiliser, weed and disease control in spring barley. Winter Barley Most crops have awns emerged or will be emerged in the coming…

Volume of homes to rent drops as landlords exit the market

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has honed in on the issue of the shrunken market for homes to rent. In recent months the lack of available rental stock around the country has become evident. Speaking in the Dáil this week, the minister said that tax measures may need to be examined to keep “mom-and-pop landlords” from exiting the market. Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin also raised concerns about the rising number…

Glanbia advises on peak milk allocations

The Glanbia Co-op board has announced that no penalties will be applied to milk suppliers that exceed their peak milk allocations in May or June this year. This comes after the most recent review of milk supply forecasts for 2022. There will also be no penalty deductions for the small pool of suppliers that exceeded their individual peak allocation for April. John Murphy, Glanbia Co-op Chairman, commented that, “We believe…

Top tips for low-stress livestock handling

Renowned animal behaviorist Dr Temple Grandin, the author and expert on modern methods of livestock handling, has long advised the industry on low-stress handling of cattle. This has improved animal welfare and productivity and applies to all herding animals. The basics come down to understanding what a cow’s flight zone is, as well as the point of balance. If you are in a field and move towards the cow, you’ll know…

More diverse and resilient food systems will safeguard food security

The global food price crisis continues to threaten food security. The FAO Food Price Index is expected to highlight this as food prices reached record highs for April 2022. The recently released IPES-Food report highlights the growing food security crisis. Weighty reliance on food imports and extreme commodity speculation are among the drivers of the crisis. These have gone unresolved since 2007 – 2008. Main drivers: Dietary diversity has been…

Be safety conscious during silage making

Because May is the month for silage making, safety is paramount. Be safe around moving machinery, whether it’s in the farmyards or on the public roads. This is a high-risk exercise so it’s essential to avoid any kind of accident whatsoever – knock-down, roll-over, and crushing accidents can happen. Beware of blind spots that could cause collisions. Speed kills too so keep the machinery moving steadily. Everyone involved should discuss…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 07/05/2022

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 – 21/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 06/05/2022

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.61/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 39kg 3.79/kg 148.00, 37kg 3.08/kg 114.00, 36kg 2.67/kg 96.00, 38kg 2.56/kg 96.00, 33kg 2.15/kg 71.00, 34kg 1.38/kg 47.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.31/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 40kg 3.85/kg 154.00, 43kg 3.84/kg 165.00, 41kg 3.82/kg 158.00, 45kg 3.82/kg 172.00, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00, 43kg 3.77/kg 162.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg2.52/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 54kg 3.26/kg 176.00, 55kg 3.09/kg 170.00, 54kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 06/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 06/05/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HFR 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.49/kgCHX 2.44/kgLMX 2.67/kgSIX 2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 360kg 3.28/kg 1180.00SIX, 335kg 2.90/kg 970.00CHX, 360kg 2.89/kg 1040.00LMX, 360kg 2.89/kg 1040.00LMX, 335kg 2.84/kg 950.00SIX, 375kg 2.83/kg 1060.00 HFR 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.66/kgBBX 2.41/kgCHX 2.99/kgFR 2.09/kgHEX 2.55/kgHEX,HEX 2.43/kgHEX,HEX,HEX 2.43/kgLMX 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 450kg 3.56/kg 1600.00LMX, 475kg 3.47/kg 1650.00SHX, 465kg 3.42/kg 1590.00LMX, 435kg 3.36/kg 1460.00CHX, 455kg 3.32/kg 1510.00CHX, 475kg 3.31/kg 1570.00 HFR…

Rising inflation impacts construction projects

Linesight, the Dublin-based construction consultancy firm, says rising inflation will affect multinational employers’ efforts to build or expand facilities in Ireland in 2022. In its new Construction Insights and Commodity Report, the global surveyors’ firm highlights that rising energy costs, as well as the war in Ukraine, will affect prices for building materials such as timber, steel, and copper. Linesight manages construction projects for industries in 24 countries. Clients include pharmaceutical…

Price of agricultural land set to increase

Agricultural land prices should increase by 6% this year, compared to 4% in 2021. Restrictions caused by the pandemic have created supply pressures and increased demand, which has had a knock-on effect on pricing. However, Teagasc and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland released a report highlighting associated inflationary pressures, accelerated by the war in Ukraine, which are also impacting farm input prices and therefore affecting incomes. The rising cost…

Farmers struggling with excessive input costs

Beef and sheep farmers “are being crucified” by spiralling input costs, according to The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). In a recent meeting with Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, ICSA President Dermot Kelleher urged him to channel exchequer funds to the vulnerable beef, suckler, and sheep sectors. The silage support scheme is helpful but not enough, said ICSA. They motivated for a EUR 2,000…

Prescribed burning: when to do it

Teagasc promotes prescribed burning in Ireland. However, the rules of best practice in habitat management apply. There must be no alternatives to rejuvenating the area for sustainable grazing. Best practice Prescribed burning revitalises abandoned or undergrazed dry heaths. It is best planned outside the bird-nesting season, which is from 1 September until the end of February. Farmers must get all essential permissions and notify affected parties. These include Actions Requiring…

Silage support scheme insufficient says Independent Farmers group

News of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue’s proposed silage support scheme has been welcomed, but the parameters of the measure have come under debate. The Independent Farmers Organisation of Ireland has now added their voice, commenting that the government’s proposed measure ignores the reality of the increased cost of production. The minister stated that payments would be made later in 2022, with the finer details of the package…

GVM Tullamore – Endrim, Ferbane, Co. Offaly – 2 Lots – 06/05

GVM Property Tullamore brings to auction via LSL Auctions, for sale by Online auction, a prime holding of C.57.8 acres (in 2 lots) at Endrim, Ferbane, Co. Offaly on 6 May 2022 at 3pm. Description: A great opportunity to acquire a prime holding of agricultural & forestry land. The land is being offered for sale in 2 lots as follows: Lot 1: The first block of land encompasses both grazing land and planted forestry land.…

Greyhound Sales Trials – Perry Barr Stadium Birmingham – 06/05

Perry Barr Stadium Birmingham hosts Greyhound Sales Trials & an Online Sale via LSL Auctions on Friday, 6 May, 2022 at 10:00. See the catalogue: Here. To register see: Here. The next Greyhound Sales Trials & Online Sale at Perry Barr Stadium is on Friday, 17 June at 10:00. Contact Perry Barr Stadium Birmingham at: +44 208 669 9431. Anglo Irish Greyhound Sales Contacts:+44 208 669 9431, +44 781 120 6661. LSL Auctions. LSL News.

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 06/05/2022

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 05/05/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. B 400-500KG Avg Price/KgB 2.78/kgCHX 2.60/kgLMX 2.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:B, 450kg 2.91/kg 1310.00LMX, 490kg 2.90/kg 1420.00B, 435kg 2.90/kg 1260.00LMX, 495kg 2.83/kg 1400.00LMX, 428kg 2.76/kg 1180.00CHX, 415kg 2.65/kg 1100.00 DC 300-400KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 380kg 1.87/kg 710.00FRX, 370kg 1.05/kg 390.00 DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.33/kgFR 1.88/kgFRX 1.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 465kg 2.43/kg 1130.00AAX, 450kg 2.33/kg 1050.00FR, 460kg 2.30/kg 1060.00AAX, 480kg 2.23/kg 1070.00FRX, 460kg 2.11/kg…

Painful cattle disease on the way out in New Zealand

New Zealand is one farm away from obliterating mycoplasma bovis disease, a painful cattle disease that plagues the farming industry. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said that only one farm still had to wipe out this cattle disease, but 271 farms have been successful at eradicating it entirely. Cattle in the US and Europe also contract the infection, which can cause painful conditions such as mastitis, pneumonia, and arthritis. New Zealand…

House prices on the rise in Ireland

House prices in Ireland more than doubled in 2021, rising 8.44% compared to a 3.24% increase in house prices the previous year. In terms of sales, the number of homes sold rose by 16.7% to 44,221 units whereas in 2020 house sales fell 16.3%, according to Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO). Last year saw sales value improve by approximately 27.9% y-o-y to EUR 14.5 billion in 2021. Despite strong demand, the…

Thomas J Cox & Co – Carrowcrin, Co Roscommon – 05/05

Thomas J Cox & Co brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Carrowcrin, Co Roscommon on 5 May, 2022 at 15:00. Lots: Lot: 1 Consisting circa 100 acresLot 2: c- 21 AcresLot 3: Entire PropertyLot 1A, Clooneybeirne Strokestown, Co RoscommonSee the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Thomas J Cox & Co on: +353 872 602 909. LSL Auctions. LSL News.

Murtagh Bros – Derrymacar, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford – 05/05

Murtagh Bros brings to auction via LSL Auction a property at Derrymacar, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford on 5 May, 2022, at 15:00. Lot: 1. A traditional detached cottage set on c. 17 acres of excellent fattening land, overlooking Lough Ree. Lot: 2. Excellent Fattening land, overlooking Lough Ree. For more information see here. Lot: 3. Excellent fattening land. For more information see here. Lot: 4. Traditional detached cottage set on…

Exciting features at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom

Bord Bia Bloom returns to Phoenix Park, Dublin from 2 to 6 June 2022, showcasing the best Irish horticulture, food and drink. Originally created to promote plants, garden design, horticulture and gardening, over time it has expanded and now offers practical information on everything from gardening, to growing fruit and vegetables, cooking and culture. Ireland’s favourite gardening and food festival will be held in-person following two virtual #BloomAtHome events. With…