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Flavours of Fingal County Show

The annual Flavours of Fingal County Show takes place at Newbridge House & Farm, Donabate, Ireland from 2 to 3 July, 2022. Expect a weekend of farm, flowers, food and family fun in the surrounds. Entry is free for those who walk, cycle, travel by public transport (bus or train) or take one of their free shuttle buses. The Fingal Farmers Group were involved in the initial development of the…

No change to Irish pig price this week

The pig price in Ireland was unchanged this week for the larger processing plants with farmers receiving quotes of €1.78c/kg up to €1.82 or €1.84 to €1.88/kg. There was also very little pig price change across Europe over the past week with member states, Spain and France receiving over €2.00/kg as well as the UK. The European market prices have levelled with the weighted average price for grade S & E…

Arts/Antiques News

National Gallery artists’ deadline looms

The National Gallery of Ireland hosts an annual contemporary portraiture competition open to artists from across Ireland as well as Irish artists living abroad. The deadline for submission of entries for the Zurich Portrait Prize is Wednesday, 22 June, 2022, at midnight (IST). The winner of the National Gallery competition will receive a cash prize of €15,000 and will be commissioned to create a work for the National Portrait Collection, for which they…

Join the Enable Conservation Tillage Project Crop Walks

Teagasc is facilitating Enable Conservation Tillage Project Crop Walks on various farms across the country to encourage the adoption of conservation agriculture practices on Irish tillage farms. The intention is also to provide growers with the knowledge, skills, and capacity to achieve effective grass weed control. Attendees will look at grass weeds in various establishment systems as well as best practices for getting the best results. The next Enable Conservation…

Measures to increase homeownership are working – update

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, has published an update on the planning measures he introduced a year ago to increase homeownership and restrict the practice of bulk purchasing by institutional investors. It demonstrates that almost 16,000 residential units have been ring-fenced for individual buyers and restricted from bulk buying or multiple sales to a single purchaser. In May 2021, Ministerial Guidelines for Planning Authorities (“Regulation of…

Quinn Property – Skeeter Park & Bargy Commons, Cleariestown, Co. Wexford – 10/06

Quinn Property brings to auction a property at Skeeter Park & Bargy Commons, Cleariestown, Co. Wexford on 10 June 2022 at noon. Lot 12A: A compact C. 13 Acre roadside holding. Location: The lands are located in south Co. Wexford along the Duncannon Road R733, opposite Murphy’s Barn, 10km southwest of Wexford town, 3km from the village Cleariestown, 8km off the N11 at the Whitford Roundabout and 15km from the…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 09/06/2022

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 16/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 09/06/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 465kg 2.13/kg 990.00FR, 465kg 1.72/kg 800.00FRX, 475kg 1.68/kg 800.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.28/kgFR 1.89/kgLMX 2.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 595kg 2.45/kg 1460.00LMX, 525kg 2.38/kg 1250.00CHX, 550kg 2.35/kg 1290.00FR, 535kg 2.32/kg 1240.00AAX, 565kg 2.28/kg 1290.00AAX, 595kg 2.27/kg 1350.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.53/kgFR 2.07/kgFRX 1.53/kgHEX 2.04/kgLMX 2.55/kgSHX 2.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 690kg 2.94/kg 2030.00SHX, 690kg 2.74/kg 1890.00LMX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 30/11/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 09/06/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.61/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 30kg 3.37/kg 100.00SHEEP, 25kg 3.11/kg 79.00SHEEP, 27kg 2.86/kg 78.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.79/kg 80.00SHEEP, 22kg 0.91/kg 20.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.54/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 34kg 3.90/kg 131.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.85/kg 140.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.82/kg 149.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.79/kg 141.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.76/kg 144.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.72/kg 142.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.89/kg 171.00SHEEP, 43kg 3.88/kg 167.00SHEEP, 44kg…

Agriculture the backbone of rural economies – ICMSA

As government talks over sectoral targets continue, farmers are hoping that Charlie McConalogue, the Minister for Agriculture, will “hold the line” on keeping carbon emission cuts to the lower end of the scale. If Ireland has any chance of meeting its climate goals, agricultural emissions must drop by closer to 30%, not 22% as stated last November 2021. “It is necessary that we hold the line and set an aspiration…

James L Murtagh – Ballynahown, Clonaslee, County Laois – 09/06

James L Murtagh brings to auction via LSL Auctions 3 Lots at Ballynahown, Clonaslee, County Laois on 9 June, 2022, at 15:00. Lot: 1 Residence and equestrian facilities on c.8 acres Lot: 2 c.41 acres of agricultural lands Lot: 3 Entire Residential Farm & Equestrian facilities on c.49 acres of agricultural lands See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact: James L Murtagh on +353 4493 40088. LSL Auctions, LSL News.

Night-Time Economy programme is a go

Catherine Martin, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, has announced the start of the selection process to pick six Irish towns or cities to take part in the new Night-Time Economy pilot programme. The venture – which includes the appointment of Night-Time Economy advisors in each of the selected towns or cities – aims to help boost the night-time economy and promote an eclectic, vibrant night-time…

Base May milk price could be 53cpl

A base milk price of 53 cents per litre is fully justified for May milk, according to Noel Murphy, chairperson of ICMSA’s Dairy Committee. He said that co-op boards should be considering this as the minimum when they meet next week to set last month’s milk price. The most recent Dutch dairy quotations show that the market has not only steadied but is actually moving upwards again. Murphy said that…

Call for membership of Housing Supply Clearing House Group

The Housing Supply Clearing House Measure is being introduced in anticipation that some people displaced by the Ukraine conflict will require temporary accommodation in Ireland over the medium to long term. The Housing Supply Clearing House process is aimed at facilitating consideration of matters that might warrant action being taken by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, local authorities, or other State agencies, to expedite the delivery of…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 26/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 08/06/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.83/kgCHX 2.20/kgHEX 1.99/kgLMX 2.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 505kg 2.36/kg 1190.00CHX, 595kg 2.35/kg 1400.00LMX, 560kg 2.32/kg 1300.00AAX, 545kg 2.29/kg 1250.00AAX, 545kg 2.17/kg 1180.00CHX, 550kg 2.05/kg 1130.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.50/kgCHX 2.69/kgHEX 2.00/kgLMX 2.53/kgSIX 2.31/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 605kg 3.21/kg 1940.00LMX, 685kg 2.77/kg 1900.00BBX, 600kg 2.73/kg 1640.00CHX, 630kg 2.71/kg 1710.00CHX, 630kg 2.65/kg 1670.00LMX, 660kg 2.58/kg 1700.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 17/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 08/06/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.76/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 3.55/kg 135.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.54/kg 138.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.42/kg 130.00SHEEP, 37kg 0.54/kg 20.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 6.56/kg 295.00SHEEP, 46kg 6.30/kg 290.00SHEEP, 45kg 6.22/kg 280.00SHEEP, 42kg 5/kg 210.00SHEEP, 43kg 3.93/kg 169.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.93/kg 165.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.76/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 5.3/kg 265.00SHEEP, 56kg 5.18/kg 290.00SHEEP, 50kg 3.54/kg 177.00SHEEP, 50kg…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 09/06/2022

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.

REA TE Potterton – Loughbawn Oldcastle, Co Meath- 08/06

REA TE Potterton brings to auction via LSL Auction a property at Loughbawn Oldcastle, Co Meath on Wednesday, 8 June 2022 at 15:00. Public / Online auction via LSL (Pre-registration by 6 June). Lot 1: 80 Acres. A gorgeous block of prime farmland set amidst a gentle undulating landscape overlooking Loughbawn. Executors Sale.Situation and descriptionThe property is very nicely located in the heart of unspoilt rolling countryside close to Oldcastle and…

Quinn Property – Blackwater, Co. Wexford – 08/06

Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions a prime village -centre site with commercial premises and adjoining site for sale by online auction on Wednesday, 8 June 2022 at 1pm. Lot: 1A Commercial building on C. 0.13 Acres Lot 2: C. 1.35 Acre village centre site with dev potential (S.T.P.P.) Lot 3A: The entire prime village-centre site with commercial premises Location: This prime site is located in the…

REA TE Potterton – Newhaggard Lane, Bellewstown, Co. Meath – 08/06

REA TE Potterton bfrinsg to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Newhaggard Lane, Bellewstown, Co. Meath on 8 June 2022 at 15:00. Public / Online auction via LSL (Pre-registration by 6 June)Lot 2: 25 ACRESSituation and description:The property is extremely well located occupying a lovely peaceful idyllic setting and yet just a 15-minute drive from Exit 7 on the M1 Dublin / Belfast Motorway. Day to day shopping requirements…

Bluefaced Leicester breed a feature at Tullamore Show

The Bluefaced Leicester breed will be a focus at this year’s Tullamore Show at the Butterfield Estate, Blueball, on Sunday, 14 August, 2022. LSL Auctions will broadcast live to audiences across the globe at the event – don’t miss the updates on the LSL Auctions Facebook page. The South of Ireland Bluefaced Leicester Club welcomes everyone to their stand at Tullamore. Formed in 2012, the club has established four pedigree…

‘See Something, Say Something’ campaign marks World Food Safety Day

To highlight World Food Safety Day, The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) launched a new awareness campaign this week titled ‘See Something, Say Something’. It seems that almost two-thirds (61%) of adults in Ireland don’t know how to make a complaint to authorities regarding unfit food or poor hygiene practices. As such, the FSAI’s campaign reminds consumers of their right to safe food. Reporting a concern is easy and…

HEPS Horticulture Exceptional Payment Scheme

Eligible fruit and veg growers can benefit from the HEPS

The Horticulture Exceptional Payment Scheme (HEPS) is primed to deliver €2.8m to eligible fruit and vegetable growers through a once-off payment due to the current financial climate. Glasshouse high-wire crops, mushrooms, field vegetables and apple growers are the specific horticultural sectors that have been targeted by The Department of Agriculture. The HEPS is now open to receive applications until 17 June, 2022. Payment rates have yet to be set and…

International Conference on Mycobacterium Bovis this week

The Seventh International Conference on Mycobacterium Bovis was opened yesterday, 7 June 2022, by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. The event is being held in NUI Galway from 7 to 10 June. Focusing on the importance of collaboration in tackling the challenge of the infectious diseas, the Minister said that, “Bovine TB is a ‘wicked’ problem, and deep collaboration, where everyone plays his or her role,…

New tech to help agriculture reduce emissions – IFA

Farmers are looking at ways to reduce emissions and there are technologies coming on stream that will make a real difference, according to IFA President Tim Cullinan. “The Environmental Protection Agency’s own analysis shows that with the additional measures (WAM) proposed in the 2021 Climate Action Plan, agriculture can achieve a reduction in emissions of over 22% by 2030 compared with 2018 which is within the sectoral ceiling range set…

Earth Overshoot Day – where Ireland ranks

If all human inhabitants on this planet live like the Irish, 21 April, 2022 was Ireland’s Earth Overshoot Day this year, according to the Global Footprint Network. The core of Global Footprint Network is the Ecological Footprint, a comprehensive sustainability metric designed to assist decision-makers to steer the human economy towards operating within the Earth’s ecological limits. Earth Overshoot Day is the day when humanity will have used nature’s resource budget…

EU’s lump sum proposal not enough – IFA

The EU’s exceptional one-off lump sum solution announced at the end of May 2022 is not enough, according to IFA Rural Development Chairman Michael Biggins. He said the EU’s lump sum proposal is “robbing Peter to pay Paul” as it only moves an inadequate amount of Pillar II money from 2024/25 to 2023. “Farmers have been told there is over €15m from the EU Crisis Reserve Fund and it can…

Come farm with me – Anna Truesdale

Ulster Farmers’ Union member Anna Truesdale has built up a substantial social media following since she started posting about daily life on her dairy and sheep farm in Northern Ireland. You can watch her dog, Izzy, “who knows silage is going to be dear this winter” and supervises proceedings to ensure she gets to use “every blade of grass grown on the farm this year” and see footage of Anna’s…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 08/06/2022

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.

Agriculture/Livestock News

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 07/06/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg3.23/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 38kg 3.89/kg 148.00, 40kg 3.82/kg 151.00, 39kg 3.73/kg 147.00, 30kg 3.55/kg 107.00, 32kg 3.42/kg 110.00, 38kg 3.33/kg 127.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.54/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 42kg 3.93/kg 167.00, 43kg 3.92/kg 170.00, 41kg 3.92/kg 162.00, 43kg 3.91/kg 168.00, 42kg 3.86/kg 164.00, 44kg 3.86/kg 168.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg3.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 54kg 3.63/kg 196.00, 50kg 3.6/kg 180.00, 51kg…