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Dairy farmers are having to get rid of milk because of lorry driver shortages and say there could be a collapse in the supply chain. UK milk delivery service Milk and More has stopped customer deliveries after suffering a lack of staff. Another dairy insider said it was the first time in 27 years the company had been unable to find workers and claimed parts of the supply chain face…

Northern Ireland cattle buyers have bought more than 50,000 cattle from the Republic of Ireland since the start of 2021.  The record number of exports to Northern Ireland have increased competition for well-fleshed cows, heifer and steers at marts across the Republic of Ireland this year.  Most of the cattle going north are either for direct slaughter, forward production or forward-store type heifers and steers. Predictions are that the upward…

Rain erratically clearing from eastern England on Wednesday. Generally fine until Friday when cloud, strengthening winds and some heavy rain move eastwards across the UK before clearing from the west.

Wednesday will be rather cloudy with patchy rain or drizzle at times, however most areas will see drier weather by early evening with spells of sunshine developing. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20C, coolest in the west and northwest in light west to northwest breezes. 

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MURTAGH-1144790 Lots 1 & 2 contain c.29 acres in total and are all in permanent pasture with good road frontage and would be ideallysuited for the construction of a private dwelling subject to necessary planning permission. Lot 3 contains c.33 acres of lands, c.16.5 acres planted in 2018 and with a Forestry Premium of c.€3,470 p.a. Directions: From Tullamore take the N80 south towards Killeigh Village, after approx. c.7 km…

Approx 2.27 hectares (5.5 Acres) Land with possible building site potential, Folio WH14986F. Good quality agri land in one parcel currently under grass with clear boundaries, mains water supply, approx 50 yards to town sewage system, approx 152 meters of road frontage on the Teevrevagh road. Located just 0.3km off the Dublin road R395, 1.3km Castlepollard town, 8km Collinstown village, 20km Mullingar town. The Auction will take place on Thursday…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MATTD-1140319 LOT 1, MATT DUNNE – BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW ON C.64 ½ ACRES, DERRYLUSK, MOUNTRATH, CO LAOIS R32 K00 Situated on R423, the main Mountmellick Mountrath road. Ideally located with the SlieveBloom Mountains in the background and yet only 1 mile from Mountrath town. 8 milesPortlaoise, 19 miles Tullamore, 34 miles The Curragh. The farm can be sold in 1 or 2 lots.Lot 1: Bungalow on c.1.5 acres i.e mature landscape…

Monday’s selected Cattle mart price report: Copyright LSL. CATTLE 300-400KG MON 13 SEP Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.35/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 382kg 4.41/kg 1685.00CATTLE, 372kg 4.25/kg 1580.00CATTLE, 382kg 3.93/kg 1500.00CATTLE, 322kg 3.66/kg 1180.00CATTLE, 376kg 3.03/kg 1140.00CATTLE, 350kg 2.96/kg 1035.00 CATTLE 400-500KG MON 13 SEP Avg Price/KgCATTLE 1.87/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 426kg 3.29/kg 1400.00CATTLE, 440kg 3.14/kg 1380.00CATTLE, 436kg 2.75/kg 1200.00CATTLE, 440kg 2.74/kg 1205.00CATTLE, 446kg 2.69/kg 1200.00CATTLE, 404kg 2.69/kg 1085.00 CATTLE 500-600KG MON 13 SEP Avg…

Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: Copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30KG MON 13 SEP Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 28kg 3.35/kg 92.00SHEEP, 28kg 2.26/kg 64.00 SHEEP 30-40KG MON 13 SEP Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.72/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 3.05/kg 99.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.00/kg 95.00SHEEP, 31kg 2.96/kg 92.00SHEEP, 34kg 2.95/kg 100.00SHEEP, 34kg 2.91/kg 99.00SHEEP, 35kg 2.84/kg 99.00 SHEEP 40-50KG MON 13 SEP Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 2.77/kg 125.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.76/kg 127.00SHEEP, 45kg 2.73/kg…

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A new EU ruling outlining increased price reporting obligations on processors and retailers, has been welcomed by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue signed into law a new statutory instrument which aims to impose reporting obligations on processors and retailers under Irish law. ICSA president Dermot Kelleher said: “For the first time processors will not only be obliged to report data on…

Walk-in Covid vaccination clinics will be available at Northern Ireland’s Balmoral Show.  More than 120,000 visitors usually attend the show, which will take place from 22-25 September and is the largest agricultural event in Northern Ireland. Farming communities are being offered measures to protect themselves against Covid through the Farm Families Health Check Programme. Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann said: “Vaccination is essential to getting through this pandemic.  “Initiatives to further increase take-up are…

Largely cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms on Thursday. Very slowly becoming drier and more settled through Friday and Saturday. Warm at first, but slowly turning cooler from the northwest.

Another day of quite widespread heavy showers, with the potential for isolated thunderstorms. Heavy downpours bring the risk of spot flooding. There will be some occasional bright intervals. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22C, with light southerly or variable winds. 

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-RAYMON-1143067 166 Acres (67.4 Hectares) and In Lots Lot 1: Residence & Yard on c. 22 Acres Lot 2: 144 Acres A superb opportunity to purchase a substantial residential farm in one block in excellent farming country. Newcastle is a spectacularly attractive agricultural holding. The private setting and the vista over the surrounding countryside and up to Mullaghameen Woods makes Newcastle a place apart. The farm is well known locally…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MURTAGH-1144575 Outstanding agricultural farm extending to c.70 acres of good quality pastureland in one or more lots with excellent road frontage to all lots on the outskirts of Granard Town. Lot 1: The property consists of a derelict residence with farm buildings surrounded by well sheltered good quality agricultural land. The lands adjoin Granard Town and are zoned residential. All mains services adjacent to the property. Lot 2: The property…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-QUINN-1142366 Well Located 3 Bedroom Bungalow On C. 0.4 Acre Site For Sale By Online Auction On Tuesday 21st September At 2pm LOCATION:‘Ashbury’ enjoys a superb rural location with splendid views of the surrounding countryside. Situated on a minor road 2km off the R772, the main Gorey/Camolin road, 3km from Camolin, 11km from Gorey, 20km from Enniscorthy. There are many amenities in Camolin with primary school, shops, pubs, Cois na…

The Mexican market is now open for British pork for the first time, which means a potential boost of £50 million over the first five years of trade. British farmers and food producers are set to benefit from access to a valuable new market, as Mexico has now officially opened its doors to British pork for the first time. British exporters can now tap into this brand-new market, which boasts…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-CONNAU-1125334 Prime parcel of lands containing c. 70.90 Acres being offered for sale in four lots located in renowned farming district comprised in Folio RN23429. The lands are located just off the Curraghboy to Athlone Road, just 14 Kilometres from Galway to Dublin M6 Motorway at Athlone Town. Lot A: c. 67.90 Acres with hayshed and pen/crush standing thereon. Commands extensive road frontage (c. 500 metres) with commanding views Lot…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-TJCOX-1125338

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Irish beef exports to China should be resumed immediately, say the IFA. The call comes after Brazil’s decision to stop beef exports to China following the discovery of two atypical BSE cases. Brazil exported around 400,000 tonnes of beef to China in the first six months of this year. IFA president Tim Cullinan said the Taoiseach Micheál Martin, along with the Department of Agriculture should redouble their efforts to secure an agreement for Irish beef exports to the…

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Tuesday will be dry and very warm, with long spells of sunshine developing after morning mist and fog clear. Highest temperatures of 22 to 26C with light east to southeast breezes. Tuesday night will be dry in many areas. However, some showers will develop in Munster overnight. It will be very mild and humid with temperatures of 15 to 16C. LSL News.

The Irish Farmers Association has called on the Government to create incentives to ensure that wool will become the insulation of choice for homes and commercial properties.  It also wants the use of Irish wool as insulation in all social housing projects and public buildings to be made mandatory.  The IFA has made the calls as part of its pre-budget submission which seeks Government actions across multiple farm sectors to…

More than €1 billion has been made to farmers participating in the Green Low Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) since it was launched in 2015, new figures show. There are nearly 500,000 GLAS participants and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, announced the €1 billion mark for the scheme, which it has branded a “success”.  Minister Charlie McConalogue said GLAS has been a two-fold success and added: “It has…