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A very warm and humid Saturday, with low cloud or mist clearing quickly during the morning. However, cloud may linger across some northwestern coasts throughout the day. Highest temperatures between 23 to 27C, slightly less warm at the coast with sea breezes developing there. 

Glambia farmers have committed to reducing carbon intensity by 30 per cent to meet ambitious targets by 2030.  The co-op’s ‘Living Proof’ strategy has been launched to meet ambitious targets with plans for a 30 per cent absolute reduction from its processing sites. “Irish farmers are among the best in the world and are showing their determination to adapt to the requirement for science-based climate action,” said Glanbia Ireland CEO Jim Bergin said.…

Farm Safety Week (19 – 23 July) will encourage the agricultural community to plan ahead, slow down and stop taking risks as harvest season approaches. Farming has the poorest safety record of any occupation in the UK and Ireland. Since April, more than 12 people have been killed in farming accidents in the UK. Latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that in the year to 31…

Prince Charles claims that letting small family farms go to the wall will “break the backbone of Britain’s rural communities.” The Prince was speaking out about the dangers of producing large amounts of cheap food which could harm the UK’s smaller farms. He warned if they go it will “rip the heart out of the British countryside.” It comes ahead of the National Food Strategy publication, the first major review of Britain’s food system for more than 70 years.…

Irish livestock farmers will be able to sell their manure and slurry to a “manure co-op” to produce biogas Genos Resources is running a €120 million anaerobic digestion (AD) project and its operations director said it will be speaking to livestock farmers. “We’re actively targeting livestock farmers big and small across the country to pledge their support for what effectively is a manure co-op, as opposed to a milk co-op,”…

Thursday will start cloudy but will clear as the day progresses with temperatures set to rise up to 24C in the east of the country. Light northwest winds will keep temperatures at around 20C in the western and norther coastal counties with a few spots of drizzle occurring in cloudier conditions. LSL News.

Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. CATTLE 400-500kg Wed 14 Jul Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 435kg 2.16/kg 940.00CATTLE, 415kg 2.12/kg 880.00 CATTLE 500-600kg Wed 14 Jul Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 575kg 2.16/kg 1240.00CATTLE, 575kg 2.14/kg 1230.00CATTLE, 595kg 2.13/kg 1270.00CATTLE, 510kg 2.06/kg 1050.00CATTLE, 515kg 2.06/kg 1060.00CATTLE, 595kg 2.05/kg 1220.00 CATTLE 600-700kg Wed 14 Jul Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 615kg 2.08/kg 1280.00CATTLE, 625kg 2.05/kg 1280.00 DRY COW…

Wednesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 30-40kg Wed 14 Jul Avg Price/KgLB 2.54/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 39kg 2.77/kg 108.00LB, 31kg 2.74/kg 85.00LB, 36kg 2.69/kg 97.00LB, 31kg 2.68/kg 83.00LB, 36kg 2.67/kg 96.00LB, 32kg 2.66/kg 85.00 LAMB 40-50kg Wed 14 Jul Avg Price/KgLB 2.84/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 43kg 3.12/kg 134.00LB, 40kg 3.05/kg 122.00LB, 46kg 3.02/kg 139.00LB, 44kg 3/kg 132.00LB, 46kg 2.98/kg 137.00LB, 46kg 2.96/kg 136.00 LAMB 50-60kg Wed 14 Jul Avg…

LSL Land & Property Auctions are delighted to welcome Tormey Auctioneers to the LSL live broadcasting and online bidding auction platform. For all upcoming, timed and live broadcasting property auctions with online bidding go to: https://www.lslauctions.com/OnlineCatalogue-TORMEY The All New LSL TV App is available for live viewing and on-demand replay for Samsung TV, LG TV, Android TV and Apple TV platforms.

Farmers and woodland owners that have adopted climate-smart practices will be recognised with the RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards. A prize fund of €9,000 is available with three prize categories open to farmers and landowners. The Production Forestry category focuses on the use of silvicultural management on farms, with judges reviewing diversity of species including native trees to ensure greater efficiency. Aiming to promote positive contribution, the Teagasc Farm…

Around 30 farms are preparing for this year’s 10th Bank of Ireland Virtual Farm Weekend, which will takes place from Friday 30 July to Sunday 1 August. The event will showcase traditional farming methods and environmental practices in one of Northern Ireland’s largest awareness initiatives. Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend chair, and deputy president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, David Brown, said: “We encourage as many people as possible to…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-215954 Huge interest online in Lot 909 at Carnaross Mart yesterday. An outstanding pedigree registered limousin outfit, in-calf again: Sex: F – Breed: LM – DOB: 26/04/2018 – Owners: 2 – Export: Y – QA: Y – TB: 09/07/2021 – BVD: 21/06/2018 – Days in Herd: 810 – Calf Registered: Y. Sex: M – Breed: LM – DOB: 01/03/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: Y – QA: Y – TB: 09/07/2021 – BVD: 08/03/2021 – Days in Herd: 134 – Calf Registered:…

Mostly dry with sunny spells. Cloudier at times with light rain in the northwest. Generally light winds and becoming warmer but fresher winds and cooler at times on eastern coasts. LSL News.

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-JORDAN-897473 A successful land and property auction with Jordan Auctioneers and LSL Auctions last week, C.13 acres of land in Castlekeely, Caragh, Co Kildare sold for just over €22,000/acre at auction. Jordan Auctioneers sold the property for €290,000 last Thursday (July 8th 2021). The property extends to c. 13 acres (5.26 hectares) with extensive frontage onto the road and 2 agricultural entrances. The entire is in 4 divisions all in grass with…

Farmers supplying Morrisons have been given reassurance that the takeover offer by US investment firm Fortress will continue to champion its relationships with food producers. Concerns had been raised by farmers over whether a future owner of Morrisons would continue to be committed to working with them, following its payment practices and improving sustainability and food security.  Unlike other supermarkets, Morrisons deals directly with the farmers who stock its shelves…

The number of Irish farmers participating in a forestry grant scheme has declined almost 90 per cent in six years. In 2014, afforestation grants were given to 950 farmers but in 2020 the number of participants fell to 100.  Grants of up to €6,220 per hectare are given to farmers under the scheme to plant and maintain forestry. Over the past decade the number of farmers planting trees with the…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M198-990629 A great cattle outfit here, TOP selling lot at GVM Group Tullamore Mart GVM Group on Monday. Take a look at this pair in lot 86: Sex: F – Breed: CHX – DOB: 30/04/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: N, Sex: F – Breed: LMX – DOB: 16/10/2014 – Owners: 4 – Export: N – TB: 25/03/2021 (not in-calf), sold for €2160.00 online…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-STRANO-991090 Did you see this huge beast selling at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart, last night? Take a look at this Charolais heifer in Lot 57: Breed: CH – DOB: 04/12/2017 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – Days in Herd: 70. Sold for €2320.00. Watch the video clip on LSL TV. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-JLMURT-920327 An exceptional land and property auction with James L. Murtagh Auctioneers and LSL Auctions, sold for €2 Million Friday afternoon (09.07.2021). Superb c.106 acres residential farm at Grehanstown, Killucan, Co. Westmeath. The attractive two storey residence is set back from the road and enjoys a private country setting surrounded by mature beech trees, gardens and large lush paddocks. The property is in need of renovation but it retains many original features…

Tuesday will be a dry day for most though patchy drizzle will affect northern and western coastal counties, occasionally developing further east. It will start cloudy with the best of the sunny spells in the south and east. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21C, in light to moderate northwesterly breezes. LSL News.

Monday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. COW 300-400kg Mon 12 Jul Avg Price/KgFR 1.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 390kg 1.44/kg 560.00FR, 390kg 0.92/kg 360.00 COW 400-500kg Mon 12 Jul Avg Price/KgFR 1.27/kgHEX 1.47/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 445kg 1.64/kg 730.00FR, 495kg 1.62/kg 800.00HEX, 470kg 1.53/kg 720.00FR, 470kg 1.36/kg 640.00FR, 460kg 1.30/kg 600.00HEX, 460kg 1.24/kg 570.00 COW 500-600kg Mon 12 Jul Avg Price/KgFR 1.38/kgFRX 1.54/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 555kg 1.64/kg 910.00LMX, 525kg 1.62/kg 850.00MOX,…

Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Mon 12 Jul Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 2.74/kg 104.00SHEEP, 37kg 2.68/kg 100.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.66/kg 100.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.53/kg 96.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.47/kg 88.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.42/kg 80.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Mon 12 Jul Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.73/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 3.11/kg 140.00SHEEP, 50kg 3.06/kg 152.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.91/kg 134.00SHEEP, 50kg 2.88/kg 143.00SHEEP, 48kg 2.88/kg 138.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.87/kg 132.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Mon 12 Jul Avg…

LSL Land & Property Auctions are delighted to welcome Sherry FitzGerald Brady O’Flaherty to the LSL live broadcasting and online bidding auction platform. For all upcoming, timed and live broadcasting property auctions with online bidding go to: https://www.lslauctions.com/OnlineCatalogue-SFBOF The All New LSL TV App is available for live viewing and on-demand replay for Samsung TV, LG TV, Android TV and Apple TV platforms.

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M102-983538 Incase you missed this lot from last Friday’s sales in Roscommon Mart, one of the most viewed video clips on LSL TV over the weekend. Take a look at these five Charolais/Limousin bullocks in Lot 9. Sold online for €2260.00 via LSL Auctions. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV App for Smart…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-HEADF-988517 TOP selling lot at Headford Co-Operative Mart, Galway this weekend. Check out this pedigree stock bull, 4 star, easy calving, son of Pirate: Sex: M – Breed: CH – DOB: 26/05/2018 – Owners: 2 – Export: Y – QA: Y – TB: 01/07/2021. Sold for €2400.00 online via LSL Auctions. Replay the video on LSL TV. Check out the rest of today’s action…

Friday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. SUCKLER 500-600kg Fri 9 Jul Avg Price/KgAAX 1.80/kgCHX 2.03/kgFR 1.49/kgLMX 1.89/kgSIX 1.89/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 550kg 2.25/kg 1240.00LMX, 560kg 2.25/kg 1260.00CHX, 580kg 2.21/kg 1280.00LM, 530kg 2.19/kg 1160.00LMX, 590kg 2.14/kg 1260.00LMX, 560kg 2.05/kg 1150.00 SUCKLER 600-700kg Fri 9 Jul Avg Price/KgBBX 2.18/kgCHX 1.92/kgLM 2.19/kgLMX 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 685kg 2.34/kg 1600.00LMX, 695kg 2.27/kg 1580.00BBX, 690kg 2.26/kg 1560.00LM, 655kg 2.23/kg 1460.00LM, 660kg 2.15/kg 1420.00AA, 675kg 2.13/kg…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MURTAGH-919816 A record breaking online land and property auction with Murtagh Bros Auctioneers and LSL Auctions selling for €430,000 total, €20,000/acre. C.21.5 Acres and 3 Bed Cottage, Coosan, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 P5K2. A wonderful traditional detached stone cottage with many original features on C.21.5 acres fronting directly onto Killinure Lough, minutes from Coosan Point & Athlone Town Centre. The property extends to c.21.5 acres and consisting of forestry & pastureland. The lands include…

Incase you missed them: Mon 5th July –  Lot 68 (pictured): Charolais bullock sold for €1830 – Sex: M – Breed: CHX – DOB: 18/05/2019 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – QA: Y – TB: 13/05/2021 – BVD: 22/05/2019 – Days in Herd: 779 – Calf Registered: N https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-213165 Tues 6th July – Lot 628: Charolais weanling heifer sold for €960 – ex: F – Breed: CHX – DOB:…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-GORT-983085 The most viewed livestock video replay on LSL TV in the last 24hrs. Have you seen Lot 701 from last night’s sales at Gort Co-Operative Mart? Impressive cow with bull calf sold online for €1960.00. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV App for Smart TVs, LG TV, Android TV and Apple TV…

Replay the video clip on LSL TV – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M198-980392 This parthenaise bullock was the TOP selling lot of Thursday’s livestock sales at GVM Group Tullamore Mart. Weighing 920KG, take a look at Lot 123: Sex: M – Breed: SIX – DOB: 18/02/2018 – Owners: 4 – Export: N – TB: 13/03/2021. Sold for €2200.00. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL…