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€120K national red grouse survey to go ahead across Ireland's bogs and heaths
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€120K national red grouse survey to go ahead across Ireland’s bogs and heaths
The Irish Government is spending an estimated €120,000 on a national red grouse bird survey which has gone out for tender.  According to the last field survey conducted in 2006/7 and 2007/8 the total population is estimated to be around 4,200 adults with the species being reduced by half over the last fifty years. The red grouse is a heavy set bird with rounded body and wings, a short tail,…
GVM Kilmallock - Ballyshane, Darragh, Glenroe, Co.Limerick
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GVM Kilmallock – Ballyshane, Darragh, Glenroe, Co.Limerick
https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-GVMAK-1250321 GVM are delighted to introduce to the market this magnificent residential roadside farm extending to C. 59.4 St. Acres of excellent quality Golden Vale grazing lands and situated within 5 miles of both Kilfinane and Ballylanders. The lands are all in permanent pasture and are laid out in easily managed well sheltered fields and paddocks that have well maintained mature hedge rows. The traditional style farmhouse residence and farmyard…
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Ireland Weather Forecast Tuesday
This morning will bring a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, most frequent in Atlantic coastal counties. Cloud will build from the southwest through the morning, bringing outbreaks of rain which will gradually spread across Munster and Leinster through the day. The rain will turn heavy at times, bringing a risk of localised flooding. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14C in light to moderate southerly breeze.
GVM Tullamore - Glasshouse, Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
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GVM Tullamore – Glasshouse, Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-GVMP-1232583 This residential holding extending to C.14.8 acres will be offered for sale by both Public & Online auction on Friday 15th October 2021 @ 3pm in the Bridge House Hotel Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The prime parcel of land has been up to recently used for tillage purposes and is currently in stubble. The agricultural land would be described as top quality, fertile land, laid out in one block. This…
Farmers can apply for TB compensation online
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Farmers can apply for TB compensation online
From today (September 30) farmers will be able to apply for TB compensation online. Now farmers will have the option to complete their application for TB compensation under the On-Farm Market Valuation scheme online. The new TB compensation portal on the DAFM’s website will also give farmers the opportunity to accept or reject the valuation of their animals carried out by an independent valuer. Minister of Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue said:…
More funding needed for young farmers under new CAP
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More funding needed for young farmers under new CAP
Young farmers should be given more funding under the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), say the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). A 25 per cent top-up for young farmers on coupled suckler and ewe premiums is being proposed in the organisation’s submission as part of the CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) consultation.  The ICSA has pointed out that under EU rules there is flexibility to give 13 per cent…
Murtagh Bro's - Ballyvade, Bunbrosna, Co.Westmeath
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Murtagh Bro’s – Ballyvade, Bunbrosna, Co.Westmeath
https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MURTAGH-1210581 • Attractive C.24.5-acre Residential farm.• 3 Bed Bungalow• 2 Bay Hay Barn.• Just off the N4 Dublin – Sligo Road. Lands:The lands are all under grass, of excellent quality renowned for their fattening abilities, well laid out in neat tidydivisions close to the N4. The lands are suitable for any agricultural enterprise.Location:Situated 1km from Bunbrosna, 2km Ballinalack and 8km Mullingar. Directions:From Mullingar take the N4 Longford Road, after “Tormeys”…
'Ag Mental Health Week' runs from 10 October
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‘Ag Mental Health Week’ runs from 10 October
Ireland’s second annual ‘Ag Mental Health Week’ starts on Sunday 10 October, which is the same day as World Mental Health Day. ‘Ag Mental Health Week’ will feature daily social media posts, with wellbeing tips and panel discussions that explore mental health issues from different perspectives. To mark the week anyone connected to the agriculture industry is invited to take a one-mile walk or run on 13 October.  Ag Mental…
SherryFitzGerald Oleary Kinsella - Kilcavan, Tara Hill, Gorey, Co.Wexford
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SherryFitzGerald Oleary Kinsella – Kilcavan, Tara Hill, Gorey, Co.Wexford
https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-SFOLK-1227607 For Sale by Public Auction for Reps. of the late Andrew Canavan on Thurs. 14th October 2021 at 4pm at the Ashdown Park Hotel and Online. Contact our office to register your interest by Wed. 13th October. (Interested parties have the option to physically attend the auction or to bid online but must contact us to register to bid.) LOT 1 (of three lots available) –C. 14.79 acres with…
Irish vets in danger of “burnout” due to national shortage
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Irish vets in danger of “burnout” due to national shortage
Fears are growing over a national shortage of vets which could affect Ireland’s agriculture industry.  Leading representatives in the veterinary sector say urgent measures need to be put in place to avoid vets facing “burnout” due to a recruitment crisis in the profession. Senior veterinary professionals say Brexit and a sharp rise in pet ownership during the Covid pandemic are responsible for the additional pressure being placed on vets. President…
Cullinan to continue leading IFA for second term
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Cullinan to continue leading IFA for second term
IFA president Tim Cullinan will continue to lead the oganisation for a second two-year term starting next January.  Mr Cullinan is amongst a number of figures from the farming organisation that are returning unopposed.  The IFA holds elections for president, deputy president and regional chairman every two years.  Mr Cullinan promised his number one priority would be to secure improved beef prices for farmers. Newly-elected president Cullinan, a pig farmer from Toomevara, Co Tipperary,…
Quinn Property - Aghowle, Coolkenno, Tullow, Co. Carlow
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Quinn Property – Aghowle, Coolkenno, Tullow, Co. Carlow
https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-QUINN-1155717 This excellent property is located in south Co. Wicklow close to the Carlow border, 500m from the Crab Lane pub beside Aghowle Church, 2km off the R725 Gorey to Carlow road, 3km from Coolkenno, 5km from Shillelagh and 10km south of Tullow. Tullow is a mid-sized market town with a good range of shops, services and amenities as well as both primary and secondary schools. DESCRIPTION:The farm has good…
First official EU Organic Day launched
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First official EU Organic Day launched
EU Organic Day has been officially instated on 23 September following a joint declaration agreed by the European Parliament, Council of the European Union and European Commission. The creation of an Organic Day is designed to raise awareness of organic production and is supported by an action plan to develop organic products. Janusz Wojciechowski, Commissioner for Agriculture described organic production as “a sustainable type of agriculture where food production is…
Fast-track work permits to help out the pig sector
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Fast-track work permits to help out the pig sector
More workers are urgently needed in the pig processing sector and on farms, say the IFA. The farming organisation’s pigs chair Roy Gallie claims it’s imperative that work permits are issued for people outside the European Economic Area to help the pig sector. There is currently a backlog of pigs in the market and the IFA chair said the pigmeat sector is under pressure due to the lack of suitable…
Raymond Potterton - Galleastown, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
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Raymond Potterton – Galleastown, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-RAYMON-1203530 A super compact elevated grassland farm in a private location. The lands are accessed via a high quality farm road and are located 5 five minutes from Oldcastle. This is a super opportunity to acquire excellent farmland suitable for the keeping of any livestock or the cultivation of any crops. The lands are entirely under permanent pasture are well fenced and are free draining. Directions From Oldcastle Proceed out…
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Ireland Weather Forecast: Friday
Friday will be mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of light rain or drizzle, mainly in the north and west. The best of any bright or sunny intervals will be close to the coasts of the south and southwest where it will be warmest with highest temperatures getting up to 19 to 21C. Humid elsewhere with highs under cloudier skies ranging between 15 and 18C, in moderate to fresh westerly winds.
Quinn Property - Moyne & Slieveroe, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow
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Quinn Property – Moyne & Slieveroe, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow
https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-QUINN-1143474 Valuable C. 51 Acres With Hillrights For Sale By On-Line Auction On Wednesday 13th October At 12noon In Two Or Three Lots LOCATION:The lands are located between Tinahely and Aughrim, 10km from both, 3km from Askanagap village, 5km from Knockananna and 25km south of Arklow. Tinahely is a small town located in south Co. Wicklow with a good range of shops, services and primary school. It is 20km south…
€10m pilot soil sampling on farms launched
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€10m pilot soil sampling on farms launched
The Government has launched a €10m pilot soil sampling programme, which provides farmers with analysis for soil on their lands. The project aims to improve soil carbon, soil health and soil fertility. Launched by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue, the programmes wants to develop a baseline national data at farm level and will start from October 2021. Soil sampling will provide farmers with soil specific nutrient management advice and assist with…
Sherry FitzGerald O'leary Kinsella - Kilcloran, Camolin, Co. Wexford
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Sherry FitzGerald O’leary Kinsella – Kilcloran, Camolin, Co. Wexford
https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-SFOLK-1197901 Exceptional 24.89 acre agricultural holding situated on the edge of Camolin village. Comprising in the main of top quality tillage land and having good road frontage with several access points. The land is laid out in three fields with the two larger fields under stubble while the smaller one is in grass. A picturesque stream flows through the land providing a useful water supply. Mature boundaries and gently rolling…