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Harrogate antiques and fine art fair opens summer calendar

The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair opens Cooper Events’ summer calendar at the Great Yorkshire Showground from 10 to 12 June, 2022. It is the second of three editions this year. The prestigious Harrogate venue, which has been described as the antiques capital of the north, will host the fair in two large suites, fully carpeted and with in-house catering from Fodders. The well-known Yorkshire caterers have a good…

Cattle, pig and sheep slaughterings – latest data

The Central Statistics Office’s (CSO) latest slaughtering data shows that cattle slaughterings in the Republic rose by 11.4% between January to April 2022 and the same period in 2021. But an analysis of the data for April 2022 compared to April 2021 shows that cattle slaughterings increased by 17.5%. The update showed the number of pigs slaughtered grew by 1.5% between January to April 2022 and the same period in…

Cost of living reduction plans pre-budget

Childcare, education, healthcare and public transport are the main focus for Government departments looking for ways to reduce the cost of living for households ahead of the October 2022 budget. What’s more, there is pressure to increase Cost Rental and Affordable Housing schemes. Cost rental is a relatively new form of tenure in Ireland where residents pay rents that are solely based on the cost to build, manage, and maintain…

Silage season – The Irish Farmer’s first cut

It’s silage season and Tom Slattery, aka The Irish Farmer, is busy with one of the largest silage crops they’ve ever experienced. “In this video, we bale the first part of the first cut. Enjoy all,” he says. Slattery is a dairy and beef farmer in Dingle, in the heart of west Kerry, southwest Ireland. He is also an artificial insemination technician so he works with animals “all the time”.…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 31/05/2022

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.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 16/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 30/05/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 300-400KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 385kg 1.48/kg 570.00FR, 375kg 0.96/kg 360.00 CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.77/kgFRX 1.48/kgHEX 1.90/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 465kg 2.45/kg 1140.00FR, 415kg 2.36/kg 980.00BBX, 495kg 2.22/kg 1100.00FR, 470kg 2.06/kg 970.00FR, 430kg 2.05/kg 880.00HEX, 445kg 2.04/kg 910.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.48/kgCHX 2.07/kgFR 1.79/kgFRX 2.02/kgSHX 2.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 595kg 2.71/kg 1610.00FRX, 540kg 2.70/kg 1460.00AAX, 560kg 2.52/kg 1410.00AAX, 540kg 2.44/kg 1320.00SHX,…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 30/05/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.47/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 38kg 3.76/kg 143.00SH, 38kg 3.74/kg 142.00SH, 37kg 3.73/kg 138.00SH, 36kg 3.42/kg 123.00SH, 36kg 2.72/kg 98.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.57/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 40kg 4.02/kg 161.00SH, 41kg 3.88/kg 159.00SH, 44kg 3.86/kg 170.00SH, 42kg 3.83/kg 161.00SH, 45kg 3.82/kg 172.00SH, 45kg 3.82/kg 172.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 52kg 3.52/kg 183.00SH, 50kg 3.48/kg 174.00SH, 50kg…

Shoppers are changing their buying habits to counter grocery inflation

The latest figures from Kantar indicate that shoppers are adjusting their buying behaviour to juggle grocery inflation. One ploy is turning to cheaper alternatives, and also making four fewer trips to the supermarket on average per month, than they were the same time last year. The statistics show that grocery inflation has hit 5.5%, marking the first time it has risen above 5% since August 2013. Branded items previously made…

Arty IMMA online talks and podcasts

IMMA is known for conserving and sharing its Irish National Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art. It aims to connect audiences and art, providing a space where contemporary life and contemporary art connect. A range of podcasts and playlist feature material from IMMA’s live talks series and audio archive. This comprises the voices of many artists, curators and educators who discuss the ever-evolving contexts in which art is made. IMMA…

Food supply chain could benefit from greater transparency

The Department of Agriculture has said that a group is being formed to advance the beef and sheep sectors identified in the Food Vision 2030 strategy, taking into consideration the requirement for the sectors to contribute to achieving the targets set for the agriculture and land-use sector in the Climate Action Plan 2021. This is as an opposition TD said the Office for Fairness and Transparency in the Agri-Food Supply…

Virtual Festival of Farmland Biodiversity

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is hosting a month-long (virtual) Festival of Farmland Biodiversity for May 2022. The Festival of Farmland Biodiversity focuses on challenges to addressing the biodiversity crisis across much of the farmed landscape in Ireland. The purpose of the festival is to encourage a more positive engagement around the topic of biodiversity and farmland and to highlight some of the ways that farmers are working to support…

Largest dairy herd ever, CSO census states

In its 10-yearly census of agriculture up to 2020, the Central Statistics Office shows that around 278 000 people worked on 130 200 Irish farms of more than five hectares in size. That number of farms is down 9 660 since 2010, and 11 327 since 2000. Even though the total number of farms fell between 2010 and 2020, there was a 46.4% increase in the dairy cow herd –…

Handling facilities can be a safety issue

Following a recent inquest into the death of a farmer crushed when his cow broke through a holding pen, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist Dr John McNamara says it is “crucial” that farmers check handling facilities for wear and tear and update them if needed. Early detection of signs of wear and tear could save lives. For example, “corrosion can be prevalent where pillars and steel go into”. Corrosion in…

Bord Bia Bloom expected to be blooming marvellous

Bord Bia Bloom is back! The Bloom show – one of the largest horticulture events in Europe – takes place at Phoenix Park this bank holiday weekend from 2-6 June. Around 100 000 visitors are expected at Bord Bia Bloom, the annual garden and lifestyle show. Teagasc is among the exhibitors and invites enthusiasts to visit their ‘Healthy People, Healthy Planet’ stand. The Teagasc exhibit sets out to inspire people…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 30/05/2022

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.

Winter season could see a shortage of fresh milk

The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) liquid milk chair, Keith O’Boyle, has said that the market will be left short on fresh milk during the winter period, because, without a realistic return, many farmers will switch to a seasonal milk production system. This is as the CSO agricultural input price index shows an almost 35% increase in the price of agricultural inputs in the last year. The chair says the…

sick or injured farmers FRS Member Benefit Scheme

Scheme useful for sick or injured farmers

Since the FRS Member Benefit Scheme (MBS) was launched in 2013, over €1.2m has been paid out to protect farm families affected by accident or sickness. The scheme is one of many innovations initiated by the National Co-operative Farm Relief Services, the farmer-owned co-op established in 1980 for provision of skilled labour. The farmer-designed scheme has apparently worked well for farms in Ireland, the overwhelming majority of which are owner-operated…

Tribal Art London highlights ethnographic culture

Tribal Art London (TAL) returns from 15 to 18 September 2022 to Mall Galleries, London SW1. The fair opens the doors to its first live event post-Covid with its 15th edition. The UK’s premier showcase in the field of ethnographic culture and tribal art brings together more than 20 exhibitors, internationally-reputable specialists in fine and original tribal works of art drawn from all corners of the globe – Oceania, Africa, Asia,…

Forest fire warning this weekend

Current weather conditions have prompted a Condition Orange forest fire warning issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). This will remain in place until Monday, 30 May, 2022, at midday. DAFM states that, “A high-pressure weather system which is currently located to the south of Ireland will move northwards and influence northerly airflows with low to moderate humidity and moderate wind speeds as the weekend progresses.”…

Latest prices for beef and sheep

Cattle supplies are extremely tight as shed cattle have gone through the system and no flush of grass cattle is expected soon, says IFA livestock chairman Brendan Golden said. Last week’s throughput of 33 203 was the largest full week’s drop in numbers this year with heifers back 1 418 head, steers back 582 head and cows back 568 head. He said prices have moved another 10c/kg this week with…

New additions to Tullamore Show programme

Excitement is mounting as the first physical Tullamore Show event since the pandemic looms. It will be held at the Butterfield Estate, Blueball, on Sunday, 14 August, 2022.LSL Auctions will broadcast live to audiences across the globe at this year’s much anticipated event. Don’t miss the updates of this great showcase on the LSL Auctions Facebook page. It’s full steam ahead for executive committee members, sponsors and volunteers, with some new…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 28/05/2022

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 – Cattle Mart 26/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 27/05/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.10/kgLMX 2.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 520kg 2.79/kg 1450.00LMX, 520kg 2.77/kg 1440.00LMX, 595kg 2.69/kg 1600.00HEX, 545kg 2.64/kg 1440.00LMX, 575kg 2.61/kg 1500.00SIX, 535kg 2.39/kg 1280.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.41/kgCHX 2.47/kgLMX 2.73/kgSIX 2.60/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 665kg 3.19/kg 2120.00LMX, 690kg 3.17/kg 2190.00LMX, 630kg 3.06/kg 1930.00LMX, 635kg 2.93/kg 1860.00LMX, 630kg 2.92/kg 1840.00LMX, 660kg 2.88/kg 1900.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.80/kgLMX 3.02/kgHighest Price/Kg…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 27/05/2022

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 4.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 29kg 9.41/kg 270.00SHEEP, 23kg 3.04/kg 69.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.71/kg 67.00SHEEP, 28kg 2.5/kg 70.00SHEEP, 28kg 2.36/kg 66.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.26/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 34kg 5.53/kg 188.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.95/kg 146.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.81/kg 142.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.81/kg 137.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.52/kg 122.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.34/kg 117.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.79/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 43kg 3.86/kg 166.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.86/kg 162.00SHEEP, 41kg…

British Art Fair 2022 takes place at Saatchi Gallery

Modern and contemporary works at The British Art Fair

The British Art Fair will take place at the Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York Square, King’s Road, London SW3 4RY from 29 September to 2 October, 2022. News is that Ramsay Fairs has purchased British Art Fair from Robert and Johnny Sandelson, and this event now joins their art show portfolio. In keeping with the tradition of the fair, it will feature some of the best modern and contemporary British art. Each year, 50 leading dealers…

Industry and co-ops need to review fixed-price milk contracts, says Minister

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue is urging co-ops to review what they are paying to farmers. A few co-ops have adjusted the price paid to their suppliers who are tied into fixed-price milk contracts, but they are now being asked to go a further. During question time in the Dáil this past Thursday, 26 May 2022, Kerry Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin spoke about the fixed-price…

IFA opposes “cap and trade” model

IFA will not support the “cap and trade” model for emissions proposed in the Dairy Food Vision Group interim report. The organisation’s president Tim Cullinan called the “Cap and trade” model “a quota by another name, which IFA is completely opposed to. We are also opposed to the proposal to force farmers to cut inorganic fertiliser use by 22% to 25% by 2025, and by 30% by 2030.” The current…

Sherry FitzGerald – Coolamain, Oilgate, Wexford – 27/05

Sherry FitzGerald OLeary Kinsella brings to auction via LSL Auctions land at Coolamain, Oilgate, Wexford on Friday 27 May, 2022 at 15:00. Lot: 1 Coolamain. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Sherry FitzGerald OLeary Kinsella on: +353 53 943 0088. LSL Auctions, LSL News.

New innovation for electrification of heavy machinery

Danfoss Power Solutions, a leading global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, and RISE™Robotics, a leading zero-emission heavy machinery company, are working together to validate the latest electromechanical actuator technology from RISE™. This new partnership is an example of how both companies prioritize innovation and find new ways to meet the increasing demand for electrification solutions coming from current and prospective customers. “It’s an…

Connaughton Auctioneers – Curry, Brideswell, Co. Roscommon – 27/05

Connaughton Auctioneers brings to auction via LSL Auctions c. 59 acres of Prime Lands at Curry, Brideswell, Co. Roscommon on 27 May 2022 at 2pm. Description: Prime Limestone Lands containing c.59 Acres holding huge potential for a Quarry due location on the main Athlone to Tuam road between the villages of Brideswell & Dysart, in renowned farming district. – c.6.5 Miles from Dublin to Galway M6 Motorway at Athlone – c.12 Miles from Ballinasloe…