Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 18/04/2022
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.
National Community Engagement Day
Venues and times for the upcoming National Community Engagement Day will be available this week. The gathering of Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), An Garda Síochána (gardaí), and National Rural Safety Forum takes place on 27 April. The event pools together over 800 communities at 300 venues across the country. Local gardaí and community representatives will discuss safety in rural areas, crime prevention and security. Co-chair of the National Rural Safety Forum,…
Farm sectors impacted differently by current cost escalation, report shows
It appears that cost escalation is not evenly affecting all farm sectors in Ireland. Following a review of Teagasc’s update to its Situation and Outlook for Irish Agriculture 2022 report, the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) has noted that dairy farm incomes are estimated to be 10 to 15 times greater than those earned by cattle and sheep farmers in 2022. ICSA president Dermot Kelleher has called on…
More than 600 exhibitors at LAMMA 2022
LAMMA 2022 sees the return of the iconic event to the Birmingham NEC on 4 and 5 May, 2022. More than 600 exhibitors and tens of thousands of farmers from across all sectors and regions are expected to attend the showcase. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, LAMMA 2022 will allow the agricultural industry to reconnect after a difficult couple of years. Nichola Bell, Marketing Lead at Agriconnect, said “We are…
DAFM to set-up National Fertiliser Database
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is addressing concerns regarding rising fertiliser costs by establishing a National Fertiliser Database. DAFM has confirmed that it held its first meeting with its Stakeholder Consultative Committee this week. The committee consists of representatives from the fertiliser industry, fertiliser retailers agricultural contractors, farm organisations, Teagasc and The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA). This forms part of the process of introducing a National fertiliser…
Roscommon Mart – Farm Machinery auction-16/04
Roscommon Mart via LSL Auctions brings a live and online farm machinery auction on Saturday 16 April 2022 at 11:30 am. The Monster Easter Farm Machinery Auction, intake is scheduled for Friday 10-3, Viewing Saturday 9-11.30 , Start 11:30 See the upcoming Roscommon Mart auctions: Tuesday 19 Apr, Ring 1, Sale of Weanling Bulls, Intake 09.30 am to 1.30 pm, Viewing 2.15 pm to 3.45 pm, Start 16:00Tuesday 19…
Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 16/04/2022
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 15/04/2022
Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 26kg 3.14/kg 83.00LAMB, 22kg 2.73/kg 60.00LAMB, 26kg 2.69/kg 70.00LAMB, 20kg 2/kg 40.00 LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 3.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 38kg 3.63/kg 138.00LAMB, 39kg 3.59/kg 140.00LAMB, 38kg 3.42/kg 130.00LAMB, 37kg 3.32/kg 124.00LAMB, 40kg 3.24/kg 128.00LAMB, 33kg 3.23/kg 106.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 3.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 40kg 3.75/kg 150.00LAMB, 44kg 3.73/kg 164.00LAMB, 43kg 3.61/kg 154.00LAMB, 47kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 15/04/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 300-400KG Avg Price/KgFRX 0.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 385kg 1.32/kg 510.00FRX, 390kg 0/kg 0.00 DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.04/kgFR 0.36/kgFRX 0.60/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 475kg 2.06/kg 980.00MYX, 490kg 1.59/kg 780.00FR, 470kg 1.43/kg 670.00FRX, 470kg 1.17/kg 550.00AAX, 415kg 0.02/kg 10.00FRX, 425kg 0.02/kg 10.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.51/kgFRX 1.79/kgHEX 1.10/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 555kg 2.81/kg 1560.00HEX, 575kg 2.19/kg 1260.00LMX, 530kg 2.13/kg 1130.00SIX, 595kg 2.07/kg 1230.00AAX,…
TD welcomes solar panels planning exemptions
The environmental report and draft regulation regarding the planning exemptions of solar panel installations are expected to be published shortly after a four-week public consultation. This comes as exemptions to install solar panels on the roofs of farm buildings are expected by the end of June. The derogation means that planning permission would no longer be required for larger installations of solar panels on residential rooftops, schools, community centres and…
Organic Strategy Forum tasked with improving the sector
The Organic Strategy Forum held its inaugural meeting earlier this week, which focused on an overview of the Irish organic sector with presentations from DAFM; Teagasc; Bord Bia; and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM). The stakeholder group has been tasked with driving the growth of the organic sector. With 24 members of the forum, chaired by former Bord Bia director, Padraig Brennan, the body includes representatives from the farming and food…
Demand for rental ground remains strong
Land rental prices tend to be more aligned with the economic profitability of farming compared to the sales market, where prices for land sold regularly exceed levels that would be justified by the returns from farming. This is according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland / Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2022. Their data shows that demand for rented ground remains strong with rents this year,…
Challenging time ahead for suckler and beef farmers
Suckler and beef farms are looking at a substantial drop in income this year, which will have major implications for the sector if urgent supports are not provided. Brendan Golden, the IFA Livestock Chairman, says that the updated Outlook for 2022 published by Teagasc this week highlights the challenges facing the suckler and cattle sector. The report showed that costs will outstrip any price increase. Farmers are already seeing this…
Safeguarding sheep and cattle trade a concern for INHFA
Safeguarding the cattle and sheep trade appears to be the main priority of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA), as it has put forward a series of proposals regarding this. According to INHFA vice-president Micheal McDonnell, there is a real worry about these sectors, and that is already becoming apparent on the light of store trade for cattle. Outlining his concerns, McDonnell says that many farmers are “not…
Improved market access for Irish beef exports to Saudi Arabia
The market for Irish beef exports will soon benefit from expanded trade in Saudi Arabia, this is according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. In addition to this the Minister has confirmed the formal removal of restrictions on meat products from cattle aged over 30 months. In February, Minister McConalogue met with the leadership of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) during a trade…
Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 15/04/2022
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 14/04/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WHF 300-400KG Avg Price/Kg2.65/kgAAX 2.44/kgAAX,AAX 2.51/kgCH 3.01/kgCHX 2.81/kgHEX 1.92/kgLM 3.18/kgLMX 2.55/kgLMX,LMX 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 310kg 3.48/kg 1080.00LM, 300kg 3.37/kg 1010.00CH, 330kg 3.27/kg 1080.00LM, 340kg 3.26/kg 1110.00LM, 360kg 3.22/kg 1160.00LM, 385kg 3.22/kg 1240.00 WHF 400-500KG Avg Price/Kg2.53/kgAAX 2.40/kgBBX 2.44/kgCH 2.92/kgCHX 2.59/kgLMX 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 420kg 2.93/kg 1230.00CH, 435kg 2.92/kg 1270.00LM, 455kg 2.86/kg 1300.00LMX, 400kg 2.85/kg 1140.00CHX, 400kg 2.85/kg 1140.00CHX, 400kg 2.82/kg 1130.00…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 14/04/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 30kg 2.96/kg 88.00, 25kg 2.64/kg 66.00, 25kg 2.6/kg 65.00, 29kg 2.46/kg 71.00, 25kg 2.28/kg 57.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg3.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 40kg 3.82/kg 151.00, 40kg 3.73/kg 148.00, 40kg 3.49/kg 138.00, 36kg 3.38/kg 120.00, 35kg 3.24/kg 113.00, 39kg 3.23/kg 126.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.25/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 42kg 3.87/kg 164.00, 42kg 3.83/kg 159.00, 42kg 3.80/kg 161.00, 41kg…
No benefit for soft fruit growers in new horticulture package
A €2.8 million support package for the Irish horticulture sector has been confirmed by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, but The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has commented that while being a positive step, soft fruit growers have been excluded. The funding, which was approved on 13 April, will support “high-wire protected glass house producers of tomatoes, cucumber and peppers, field vegetable producers, mushroom producers and commercial apple…
Cabinet approves support package for pig sector
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that cabinet has approved a €15.8 million support package for the pig sector. The Department says that “under the exceptional aid package, pig farmers will be eligible for a maximum payment of €70,000 per undertaking, subject to conditionality.” However the package includes a condition of a “10% decrease in production” for the sector. Irish Farmers’ Association president, Tim Cullinan has expressed…
Steady increase in sheep kill figures, says DAFM
The sheep kill figures for the week ending 9 April have shown a steady increase compared to the previous week, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The figures indicate that there is a strong demand in supply ahead of Easter weekend and with Ramadan ongoing and continuing until 1 May. Numbers have now surpassed 60,000 head. The actual figure for the week stood at…
Weanling trade stage impacts value in organic beef sector
Attendees at a recent RDS and Teagasc webinar on organics were updated that that the Irish organic beef sector is “losing value” when suckler animals leave a certified organic holding and enter into the conventional beef sector at the weanling stage. Good Herdsmen’s John Purcell explained that the Irish Government’s target of increasing the area under organics to 7.5% of the farmed area would mean an extra 14,000 cattle per…
Jordan Auctioneers – Ballyshannon, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare – 14/04
Jordan Auctioneers brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property in Ballyshannon, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare on 14 April 2022 at 3pm. Lot 1: The property is in an excellent location with frontage onto the R418 between Kilcullen 7km and Athy 16km. The entire is close to several surrounding towns including Newbridge 14km, Naas 25km and Kildare Town 13km.Access to the M9 Motorway is less than 10 mins with Dublin accessible…
Jackie Cahill TD comments on turf use proposals
With talk of the proposed ban of turf sale and distribution in the air, the chair of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee TD Jackie Cahill has said that rural Ireland dwellers should not be excessively impacted by environmental policies in terms of the climate change debate. His remark came in response to the proposal by Environment Minister Eamon Ryan that the sale and distribution of turf should be banned from September,…
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 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 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…