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High Court ruling on peat extraction welcomed by EPA

A High Court order has been passed calling for the ceasing of extraction of peat from a large area of peatlands in counties Westmeath, Cavan and Monaghan. The order has been welcomed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Harte Peat is a family-run business, and thought to be one of the largest suppliers to the Irish mushroom industry. The company had been trying to overturn a 2020 decision made by the…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 11/04/2022

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.

Slow uptake for agroforestry despite grant aid

Even with the availability of grant aid offers of €6,220 per hectare for the establishment of agroforestry in Ireland, landowners haven’t rushed out in their droves to take up the opportunity. To date, only 18 agroforestry grant aid applications have been approved and planted since 2015. These comprise 42 hectares, Only five premiums are available compared to 15 in the other 11 categories of the national Afforestation Grant and Premium…

martCow Project links European Research Infrastructures

European researchers link up in the SmartCow Project

The findings of the SmartCow consortium were presented at a SmartCow Project conference in Brussels this past week. It pooled together four years of data from the European infrastructure project, which integrates key European cattle research to assist the cattle sector to deal with the challenges of sustainable production. Covering all relevant scientific fields, diversity of cattle types and production systems, SmartCow provided academic and private research communities with easy…

Building costs impact the number of planning permissions

There were 305 planning permissions approved in quarter four last year, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) data shows. This compares to 498 applications approved for the corresponding period in 2020. Indications are that while there was a surge in applications following the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, things have returned to normal levels, with demand said to be tempered by escalating costs. The greatest activity in planning for new…

ICMSA concerned about nitrogen target

The recommendation to reduce chemical nitrogen (N) use in the dairy sector by 35% is not realistic, this is according to Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) president Pat McCormack in reaction to the draft interim report issued by the Food Vision Dairy Group. Chaired by former director of Teagasc, Prof. Gerry Boyle, the group is tasked with examining ways for the sector to achieve targets for agriculture and land…

IFA angered by water billing system

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has expressed its anger at the water billing system for non-domestic water use in Ireland. This comes as a number of farmers have reported paying multiple water tariff charges. The system, which was developed by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), has led to the IFA seeking a ‘charge per customer’ approach to be implemented which would remove the multiple charges some farmers with divided…

EU response to fertiliser crisis criticised

There has been much criticism regarding the European Commission’s response to the crisis facing the fertiliser market. According to Copa Cogeca, the EU’s response “lacks concrete short-term actions”. With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the group says markets have now been disrupted. Representing millions of European farmers, the group comments that “besides the energy and agricultural commodities that have been widely analysed and commented on, there is another market where the…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 09/04/2022

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 08/04/2022

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 38kg 3.15/kg 118.00, 33kg 2.70/kg 89.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg2.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 48kg 3.35/kg 162.00, 46kg 3.30/kg 152.00, 42kg 3.29/kg 138.00, 44kg 3.28/kg 145.00, 47kg 3.21/kg 150.00, 42kg 3.18/kg 132.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg2.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 51kg 3.23/kg 164.00, 55kg 3.05/kg 168.00, 56kg 3/kg 168.00, 55kg 3.00/kg 166.00, 58kg 2.90/kg 169.00, 50kg 2.8/kg 140.00 SH…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 08/04/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BULLOCK-M 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.92/kgLMX 2.66/kgSIX 2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 380kg 3.16/kg 1200.00LMX,CHX, 332kg 3.13/kg 1040.00CHX, 365kg 3.12/kg 1140.00CHX, 330kg 3.06/kg 1010.00CHX, 385kg 2.99/kg 1150.00LMX, 345kg 2.99/kg 1030.00 BULLOCK-M 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCH 2.40/kgCHX 2.75/kgLMX 2.73/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 490kg 3.06/kg 1500.00LMX, 440kg 3.05/kg 1340.00LMX, 483kg 3.02/kg 1460.00BBX, 465kg 2.99/kg 1390.00LMX, 443kg 2.96/kg 1310.00PTX, 440kg 2.95/kg 1300.00 BULLOCK-M 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.76/kgLMX 2.79/kgHighest Price/Kg…

EFRA projects a shrinkage of UK’s food production sector

A report by the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) has indicated that the UK food production industry would “permanently” shrink unless problems were dealt with. MPs have warned that labour shortages as a result of Brexit and the pandemic are set to make Britain more dependent on food imports. MPs also added that crops are going unharvested and rotting in the fields, as seasonal agricultural labourers from…

Krone confirms construction of Logistics Centre

Preliminary work on the construction of the new Krone Parts and Logistics Center in Spelle has begun with the erection of a fence and the removal of topsoil. Krone is constructing a state-of-the-art parts warehouse with a logistics center and offices on approximately 7.5ha on the south entrance to Spelle, Germany. The €40 million investment is expected to be operational by the end of 2023. Bernard Krone, Chair of…

Reduction in first-quarter land deals compared to 2021

A comparative analysis of development land deals in the first quarter of 2022 shows a large drop in the value of development – as only 14 land sales generating €70m were completed. This in comparison to last year, which clocked up €107m-worth of deals in the first quarter. CBRE figures indicate that only a small proportion of the 235 acres sold this year was in Dublin – with the majority…

Controversial solar farm planning in Co. Meath approved

An Bord Pleanála has agreed to controversial plans for a solar farm across a 300ac site on farm land outside Kells in Co. Meath. Harmony Solar Meath Ltd, will now erect up to 734,000m² of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on ground-mounted steel frames on two parcels of land at Milltown and Moyagher Lower, Cortown, Kells. The contentious planning was approved by the appeals board who granted a 10-year planning permission…

IGB Trials and Auction Curraheen Park 0904

IGB Trials and Auction – Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium – 09/04

Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium will host IGB Trials and an Auction via LSL Auctions this Saturday, 9 April, 2022, at 8:00. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Note: If your mobile is not registered with Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium, please call 061-448091 (Ireland) / 0035361448091 (U.K) to set you up for online bidding. LSL Auctions, LSL News.

UK national sheep flock increased by 3% in 2021

The UK national sheep flock stood at 14.5 million head on 1 December, showing an increase of 3% for the period of 2021. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) the figures were collated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). AHDB’s Rebecca Wright says “some growth in the breeding ewe numbers was expected based upon optimism in the industry and low ewe-slaughter figures during…

Need for poultry growers and egg producers to recover marketplace costs

As things stand, Irish poultry growers and egg producers are not getting enough to cover costs. If the status quo continues, there is a strong possibility that poultry shelves could empty in supermarkets, as farmers won’t continue to place day old birds or layer hens unless their costs are recovered, says Irish Farmer’s Association Poultry Chairman Nigel Sweetnam. With this in mind, negotiations have been taking place with processors and…

Dungannon Farmers Mart Machinery Sale – 0804

There will be a live Collective Auction Sale at Dungannon Farmers Mart and also live via LSL Auctions on Friday, 8 April 2022 at 10am sharp. Some items in Ring 1 Honda 450 4×4 quad recently serviced, 2200 hrs, 4 new tyres Canopy for a 2012-2015 L200 Calf hutch suitable for 2 calves 8×5 livestock trailer, new gates and new chequered plate floor Kevernaland power harrow c/w packer roller Register…

IFA calls for further assistance in pig farming sector

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for an increase in pig prices. This comes as the pig farming sector is reporting that farmers are currently losing €56,000/month and the cost of feed continues to increase. IFA National Pigs Committee chair Roy Gallie is calling on processors to deliver price increases back to farmers. The IFA chair said that producers acknowledged the price rise of 20c/kg for this week’s pigs. Highlighting…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 31/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 07/04/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAA 1.86/kgHEX 1/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 475kg 2.13/kg 1010.00HEX, 490kg 2/kg 980.00AAX, 440kg 1.98/kg 870.00AA, 480kg 1.81/kg 870.00AA, 430kg 1.63/kg 700.00FR, 420kg 1.48/kg 620.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.14/kgFR 1.39/kgFRX 2.06/kgHEX 1.68/kgJEX 0/kgLMX 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 500kg 2.74/kg 1370.00FRX, 500kg 2.32/kg 1160.00AAX, 555kg 2.27/kg 1260.00LMX, 580kg 2.17/kg 1260.00FRX, 535kg 2.15/kg 1150.00LMX, 565kg 2.12/kg 1200.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.16/kgBBX…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 07/04/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.26/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 29kg 1.81/kg 53.00SHEEP, 27kg 1.56/kg 42.00SHEEP, 22kg 0.41/kg 9.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 4.42/kg 176.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.78/kg 140.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.68/kg 140.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.61/kg 130.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.58/kg 136.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.52/kg 138.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.11/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 43kg 3.91/kg 168.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.83/kg 162.00SHEEP, 43kg 3.79/kg 163.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.78/kg 165.00SHEEP, 40kg…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 08/04/2022

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.

Irish Pig Health Society to host annual symposium

The Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) is set to hold its annual symposium and trade show later this month. Entitled, Saving the bacon: Practical considerations to survive the current pig crisis, the 2022 instalment will take place on 26 April at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. The event will feature Irish and international experts who will present practical solutions to the current challenges of health, welfare, and productivity in…

Jordan Auctioneers – Rathvilly House, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow – 07/04

Jordan Auctioneers brings to auction via LSL Auctions, for sale by Online Auction, Rathvilly House, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow on Thursday 7 April 2022, at 3pm. Location: The property is located in the centre of Rathvilly within walking distance of all local services and facilities. Rathvilly is a lovely, picturesque village bordering counties Kildare and Wicklow. It is surrounded by a strong agricultural hinterland and acts as an important economic center for the rural area.…

Murtagh Bros – Piercetown, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath- Live Auction – 07/04

Murtagh Bros will hold a Live Auction via LSL Auctions on Thursday, 7 April 2022 at 3pm.Lot: 1Piercetown, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath. N91YX76Residence on c.1 acre with outbuildings. Traditional detached 2 storey farmhouse set on c.1 acre. There are a number of farm buildings in the courtyard, along with a haybarn and numerous outbuildings. For more information, see here. Lot: 2Piercetown, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath. N91YX76.C.28 acres. The lands are all in…

Carbon budgets approved without any vote

A surprising decision has seen the government passing carbon budgets through the Dáil last night without a formal vote. The move has been criticised by the Rural Independent Group who say that there was a lack of opposition regarding last night’s decision. The carbon budgets will determine the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that may be emitted in Ireland in a given five-year period. However, six members of the group…

Organic Farming Scheme closing date revised

Applications to the Organic Farming Scheme can be made until the new closing date of Friday 22 April, the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett has announced. The scheme aims to increase the area of land farmed organically in Ireland. It additionally includes a €5 million budget to take in new entrants. Minister Hackett says “I have listened to farmers and…

Alexander Gourley -17 Acres, Inch Island, Co Donegal – 11/05

Alexander Gourley Land and Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions, for sale by live auction on 11 May 2022 at 6:30 pm. Description: Inch Island is a small picturesque island within Lough Swilly, renowned for its rich and productive pasture. Approximately 17 acres of excellent quality grazing land, laid out in one field, with roadside frontage to one side and the shoreline to the other. Contact: Alexander Gourley Land and Property on +44 28 7134…

Slump in spring lamb trade

There appears to be a slump in the numbers of spring lamb appearing at marts, compared to the same period in 2021. However, reports suggest that numbers are steadily increasing, despite figures remaining small at this stage. According to factory prices, heavy spring lambs are making up to €190-200 but only small numbers are reaching this mark. Factory prices this week are also on the rise with prices reportedly reaching as…