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ICMSA urges farmers to make high quality silage

Farmers have been urged to make plenty of high quality silage over the coming weeks. According to Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association president, Pat McCormack, this comes in the case of producers who plan on carrying high stock levels next winter. McCormack says “good stocks of high quality silage are the most effective buffer against high meal costs.” The ICMSA president confirmed that many livestock farmers had already made the decision…

Lakeland Dairies reports a 20% revenue increase

Lakeland Dairies has reported a revenue increase of 20% to €1.3 billion as it published its annual results for 2021. The increase was seen across the processor’s four operating divisions namely: Food ingredients Foodservice Consumer Foods Agribusiness According to the results, group revenues rose by €217.7 million from the 2020 figure of almost €1.1 billion. The 2021 performance resulted in an operating profit of €28.2 million, which was up by 8% or by €2.1 million.…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 14/04/2022

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 31/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/04/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BULLOCK-M 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.86/kgHEX 2.18/kgLMX 2.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 327kg 3.12/kg 1020.00CH,CHX, 316kg 3.07/kg 970.00CHX,SIX, 370kg 2.81/kg 1040.00LMX, 392kg 2.81/kg 1100.00LMX,SH, 387kg 2.58/kg 1000.00LMX, 385kg 2.57/kg 990.00 BULLOCK-M 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.60/kgHEX 2.27/kgLM 3.06/kgLMX 2.64/kgLMX,CHX 2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 490kg 3.22/kg 1580.00LM, 490kg 3.14/kg 1540.00LMX,LM, 497kg 2.98/kg 1480.00LMX, 473kg 2.96/kg 1400.00LMX,CHX, 407kg 2.85/kg 1160.00LMX,CHX, 422kg 2.84/kg 1200.00 BULLOCK-M 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.88/kgLM…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 20/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 13/04/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 38kg 3.63/kg 138.00LB, 39kg 3.28/kg 128.00LB, 30kg 2.8/kg 84.00LB, 34kg 2.06/kg 70.00LB, 33kg 1.94/kg 64.00LB, 38kg 1.47/kg 56.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 42kg 3.83/kg 161.00LB, 42kg 3.79/kg 159.00LB, 42kg 3.76/kg 158.00LB, 44kg 3.75/kg 165.00LB, 44kg 3.75/kg 165.00LB, 43kg 3.72/kg 160.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.36/kg 168.00LB, 51kg…

Carbon tax on green diesel the real reason driving agri fuel increases

Sinn Féin agriculture spokesperson Matt Carthy TD has called out the 2c per litre excise cut to agricultural diesel as “minimal and insufficient”. He said this comes at a time when “input costs are pushing them to the brink, and farmers and contractors will be astounded to learn that the reduction will be undone after just seven weeks if the carbon tax hike goes ahead on 1 May”. Carthy was…

Kuhn launches electric-powered seed drill

Kuhn Farm Machinery is the latest manufacturer to offer electrically powered implements as it announces the launch of its new seed drill. As such implements are gaining traction in the industry, the latest release is believed to be a major feature as it is powered by an electric motor, rather than a mechanical one. The 3m model is part of the Sitera range and is called the Sitera e. The…

Nitrates Derogation applications extended, says DAFM

The deadline for applying for Nitrates Derogation has been extended, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced. The derogation allows more intensive farmers to operate at a higher stocking rate than stipulated in the Nitrates Directive. Last month, the EU Commission granted an extension to Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation until 2025. The DAFM says “following the positive vote on Ireland’s request for a Nitrates Derogation, the Department of Agriculture,…

Health and safety tips for farmers during springtime

As spring’s workload looms, farmers should take care to reduce potential injury risk or even death. Teagasc’s Health and Safety specialists, Francis Bligh and John McNamara, have compiled some suggestions for keeping safe at calving time, and when handling slurry and doing machinery activities. Pay particular attention to avoiding tractor knockdown or crush injuries, or getting attacked by a cow with a newborn calf during the coming months. Safety around…

The Fast and The Farmer-ish Series 2 casting call

Casting call for The Fast and The Farmer-ish Series 2

Wannabe stars who fancy appearing in the second series of The Fast and The Farmer-ish are encouraged to apply. The casting call for tractor enthusiasts just requires applicants to be from the UK; totally mad about tractors; and have a competitive nature. Alleycats’ competitive tractor-driving talent show, sees tractor drivers from Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales pushed to the limit as they take on challenges to test nerve, skill, creativity,…

5% – 15% Increase in TAMS reference costs

Higher reference costs will now apply to all applications made under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS). Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue made the announcement earlier this week. He says the increases to costings will range from 5% to 15% under the last TAMS tranche. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) says the changes were made after a “full review” of the reference…

Warning issued by FFA amid rising input costs

A stern farmgate-supply warning has been issued by Farmers For Action (FFA) amid rising input costs. The warning was intended for corporate and co-op food processors in Northern Ireland (NI). According to FFA’s, William Taylor co-op milk processors are dragging their feet again at a base price of around 36p/L, whilst Meadow Foods in England announced a price of 41.6p/L going forward. Addressing concerns around large meat processors in NI,…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 13/04/2022

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 06/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 12/04/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WB 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.35/kgBBX 2.53/kgCHX 2.70/kgHEX 2.48/kgLMX 2.72/kgSIX 2.52/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 350kg 3.2/kg 1120.00LMX, 345kg 3.16/kg 1090.00LMX, 325kg 3.08/kg 1000.00LMX, 350kg 3.06/kg 1070.00LMX, 355kg 2.96/kg 1050.00LMX, 355kg 2.96/kg 1050.00 WB 400-500KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.28/kgCHX 2.54/kgFRX 1.77/kgLMX 2.52/kgSIX 2.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 470kg 2.96/kg 1390.00LMX, 450kg 2.89/kg 1300.00CHX, 470kg 2.85/kg 1340.00LMX, 485kg 2.80/kg 1360.00LMX, 440kg 2.75/kg 1210.00LMX, 415kg 2.75/kg 1140.00 WB 500-600KG…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/09/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 12/04/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. EWE 40-50KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 48kg 1.46/kg 70.00EWE, 47kg 1.35/kg 64.00EWE, 42kg 1.19/kg 50.00EWE, 44kg 1.10/kg 49.00 EWE 50-60KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 54kg 2.76/kg 149.00EWE, 56kg 1.5/kg 84.00EWE, 57kg 1.49/kg 85.00EWE, 51kg 1.25/kg 64.00EWE, 51kg 1.14/kg 58.00 EWE 60-70KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 61kg 2.45/kg 150.00EWE, 66kg 1.59/kg 105.00EWE, 66kg 1.53/kg 101.00EWE, 60kg 1.32/kg 79.00EWE, 61kg…

SOLD – QUINN PROPERTY – Knocknaboley, Tinahely, Co Wicklow – 12/04

Lot 1, Price €270000.00Lot 2, Price €170000.00Lot 3, Price €250000.00Lot 4, Price €170000.00Lot 5, Price €80000.00Lot 6, Price €1050000.00 QUINN PROPERTY brings to auction via LSL Auctions a valuable C. 124 residential holding with traditional 2 storied stone built farmhouse and adjoining coach house with an array of stone buildings (court yard effect) and farmyard For Sale By Public & Online Auction on Tuesday 12 April 2022 at 3pm…

paying holiday homeowners to house Ukrainian refugees

Holiday homeowners could be paid to house Ukrainian refugees

Minister of Housing Darragh O’Brien has announced that the Government is reviewing the possibility of paying holiday homeowners to house Ukrainian refugees. These emergency measures could be introduced to fast-track the procurement process to allow vacant homes to be refurbished for use. The Minister commented that additional land above and beyond what had been sourced for Housing For All was being examined, later adding that a “trawl” by 31 local authorities had…

Tractor licenses up from last month, says CSO

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that there has been a decrease in the number of new tractors licensed for the month of March 2022, compared to the same period last year. With 244 new tractors licensed for the month, the figure has declined by 53 units compared to the same month in 2021 when close to 300 were registered. However, it is an increase on the 232…

Land prices to rise by 6% for 2022, survey reveals

A new survey indicates that rental prices are expected to increase by 10%, while land prices are set to rise by an average of 6% for 2022. This is according to the Agricultural Land Market Review Outlook Report 2022 published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and Teagasc. The survey was based on information gathered from 95 auctioneers and valuers across Ireland. The report highlights that strong…

“Evidence-based” zoning needed to speed up home delivery

State deputy planning regulator Anne Marie O’Connor voiced strong opinions at a recent Dublin City Council housing seminar regarding the need for “evidence-based” zoning. She recommended a move away from blanket zoning, or “colouring yellow across a development plan, hoping that something will happen”. She said that councils needed to ensure that development plans became “action plans” for the delivery of homes. Ms O’Connor went as far as to say that…

Enterprise Ireland's James Maloney and NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh at the launch of the InnovationArena Awards 2022. / Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Competition for agri-innovators

Innovators and entrepreneurs within the agricultural sector are able to show off their skills and participate in the upcoming Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Competition. Prizes will be awarded across several categories and short-listed entries will be invited to display their products at this year’s National Ploughing Championship in Ratheniska, Co Laois, from 20 to 22 September, 2022. Innovation Arena Award Categories 2022– Established Company ‘Innovator of the Year Award’…

NI hogget prices continue to rise

Hogget prices in Northern Ireland have seen a rise in figures which have now included spring lamb quotes. The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) says that the base quotes from the major NI processors last week for R3 grade hoggets ranged from 585-590p/kg with plants paying up to 22kg. The LMC has also reported that the opening quote for spring lambs is expected to be 590-600p/kg at the start of…

TD criticises EU Industrial Emissions Directive

“A permit system for farming will be an utter disaster for the Irish people”, this is according to independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, and comes as the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) proposed changes to livestock units (LU). The amendments would see larger cattle, pig and poultry farms requiring permits to operate based on their emissions output. According to Fitzmaurice the proposals “are the beginning of a slippery slope to handing…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 21/04/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 11/04/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 35kg 3.52/kg 123.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.52/kg 138.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.42/kg 135.00 SHEEP 60-70KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.86/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 61kg 2.48/kg 152.00SHEEP, 66kg 1.79/kg 118.00SHEEP, 60kg 1.3/kg 78.00 SHEEP 70-80KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 76kg 2.03/kg 154.00SHEEP, 70kg 1.83/kg 128.00SHEEP, 72kg 1.36/kg 98.00 SHEEP 80-90KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 86kg 1.99/kg 170.00SHEEP, 84kg 1.98/kg 166.00SHEEP,…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 28/04/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/04/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.93/kgHEX 1.41/kgLMX 2.02/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 560kg 2.16/kg 1210.00FR, 515kg 2.14/kg 1100.00LMX, 540kg 2.06/kg 1110.00LMX, 545kg 1.98/kg 1080.00FR, 525kg 1.71/kg 900.00HEX, 590kg 1.69/kg 1000.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.04/kgLMX 2.50/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 625kg 2.98/kg 1860.00LMX, 620kg 2.97/kg 1840.00BBX, 680kg 2.68/kg 1820.00LMX, 690kg 2.62/kg 1810.00LMX, 695kg 2.50/kg 1740.00LMX, 625kg 2.37/kg 1480.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.74/kgLMX 2.92/kgSIX 2.61/kgHighest Price/Kg…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 12/04/2022

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.

NPWS plan hopes to minimize species loss and habitat decline

The Government has been criticised for dragging its heels on reform of the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS), and for its failure to publish an independent review of its operation committed to in the programme. Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan has now confirmed that a plan to transform the NPWS will shortly go before Cabinet. This is hoped to increase resources to help arrest species loss and habitat decline…

Property survey reveals negative sentiment

A survey conducted by MyHome has revealed that nine in 10 homebuyers say that purchasing property next year would not be beneficial, due to increasing property costs. The survey states that 12% of respondents have agreed that the next 12 months would be a good time to buy, while three-quarters of respondents are concerned about the state of the property market. It’s understood that the survey was conducted on 2,020…

SOLD – €490,000. €22.27 per acre. Quinn Property – Carrigbeg, Craanford, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 11/04

Price €490,000. €22.27 per acre. Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Carrigbeg, Craanford, Gorey, Gorey, Co. Wexford on 11 April 2022 at 16:00. Lot 1: This valuable parcel of land is located along the Camolin to Carnew road, close to the foothills of Sliabh Bhuí with beautiful walking trails. It is 5km from Camolin, 7km from Carnew and 5km from Craanford village. Camolin is a…

Carnew Mart – Retirement Auction – 11/04

There will be a live Retirement Auction at Carnew Mart Machinery Auctions via LSL Auctions on Monday 11 April, 2022, Ring 1, at 19:00. Lots include: POWER SAW SAW BENCH STIHL CHAIN SAW PILLAR DRILL LAVOR POWER WASHER SUBMERSIBLE PUMP HYDRAULIC CHAINSAW WOOD LAITHE POWER CRAFT, BENCH & MORTICER CHISEL SET MISCELLANEOUS LOT OF CLAMPS POWER DRILL COMPRESSOR MISCELLANEOUS LOT ANGLE GRINDER & TOOLS WELDER McCONNELL HEDGE CUTTER CAR TRAILER…