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Ireland: Weather forecast Thursday 22 July
Another very warm day with sunshine and scattered cloud. Maximum temperatures of 25 to 29C with a few degrees less warm along some coasts in light southeast winds. Uncomfortably warm and humid overnight with temperatures not falling below 16 to 19C once again. There will be clear spells but with the risk of a few heavy showers breaking out during the night in the south. LSL News.
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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 21-07-2021
Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. CATTLE 300-400kg Wed 21 Jul Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 305kg 2.89/kg 880.00CATTLE, 355kg 2.85/kg 1010.00CATTLE, 370kg 2.73/kg 1010.00CATTLE, 310kg 2.68/kg 830.00CATTLE, 355kg 2.68/kg 950.00CATTLE, 370kg 2.62/kg 970.00 CATTLE 400-500kg Wed 21 Jul Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 400kg 2.62/kg 1050.00CATTLE, 420kg 2.60/kg 1090.00CATTLE, 425kg 2.56/kg 1090.00CATTLE, 430kg 2.56/kg 1100.00CATTLE, 455kg 2.53/kg 1150.00CATTLE, 495kg 2.51/kg 1240.00 CATTLE 500-600kg Wed 21 Jul Avg…
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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 21-07-2021
Wednesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Wed 21 Jul Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 28kg 5.34/kg 151.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.37/kg 96.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.24/kg 90.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.22/kg 95.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.10/kg 90.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.09/kg 86.00 SHEEP 30-40kg Wed 21 Jul Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.62/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 30kg 7.38/kg 225.00SHEEP, 37kg 5.27/kg 195.00SHEEP, 38kg 4.18/kg 159.00SHEEP, 31kg 3.97/kg 122.00SHEEP, 31kg 3.17/kg 98.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.13/kg 104.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Wed 21 Jul Avg…
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Record breaking land and property auction with Quinn Property and LSL Auctions. Total sold for €1,620,000
https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-QUINN-942445 An unprecedented land and property auction with Quinn Property and LSL Auctions, sold for €1,620,000 total, Wednesday afternoon (21.07.2021). Fabulous holding enjoys a spectacular location along the south Wexford coastline between St. Helens and Carne, 5km south of Rosslare Harbour, 8km from Rosslare Strand and 15km from Wexford town. It is located along the coastal walking path between Rosslare and Carne which incorporates some of Wexfords finest beaches. It is…
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Woodland support projects awarded €1.4 million
Support for woodland projects promoting multi-functional benefits have been selected by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Over 61 applicants were received and 39 individual projects have been selected for funding over the next two years. Minister Pippa Hackett said she was delighted to see such a broad tange of inspiring projects aimed at supporting woodlands. “I am particularly pleased at both the spread of projects throughout the…
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High risk warning for forest fires
Farmers and landowners are being urged to take extra care after a high level warning was issued for fires in the coming weeks. Due to current dry weather conditions and high temperatures, a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist. The risk phase is expected to peak by Friday 23 July.…
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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 20-07-2021
Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. FAT COW 400-500KG TUE 20 JUL Avg Price/KgAA 1.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 495kg 1.92/kg 950.00AA, 470kg 1.45/kg 680.00FR, 465kg 1.25/kg 580.00 FAT COW 500-600KG TUE 20 JUL Avg Price/KgFR 1.35/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 590kg 1.76/kg 1040.00FR, 565kg 1.63/kg 920.00FR, 585kg 1.56/kg 910.00FR, 565kg 1.42/kg 800.00FR, 555kg 1.37/kg 760.00FR, 580kg 1.26/kg 730.00 FAT COW 600-700KG TUE 20 JUL Avg Price/KgFR 1.52/kgRW 1.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 660kg…
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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 20-07-2021
Tuesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30KG TUE 20 JUL Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 20kg 3.35/kg 67.00LAMB, 30kg 2.83/kg 84.00LAMB, 27kg 2.81/kg 77.00LAMB, 23kg 2.79/kg 64.00LAMB, 27kg 2.77/kg 74.00LAMB, 30kg 2.75/kg 82.00 LAMB 30-40KG TUE 20 JUL Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 32kg 2.82/kg 90.00LAMB, 31kg 2.72/kg 84.00LAMB, 31kg 2.70/kg 84.00LAMB, 30kg 2.70/kg 82.00LAMB, 31kg 2.67/kg 82.00LAMB, 32kg 2.66/kg 85.00 LAMB 40-50KG TUE 20 JUL Avg…
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Irish farm incomes increase by 9 per cent due to lower input prices
The incomes of Irish farmers rose by 9 per cent in the last year, despite the pandemic, a new Teagasc study found. Despite a reduced demand from the food service industry during Covid the annual survey found farmers income increased in 2020. “It had been initially feared that Covid-19 would significantly damage food demand, particularly for beef, due to food service closures and lockdown measures in Ireland and in overseas…
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Drones being used by thieves to scope out farms
Farmers have been alerted to thieves using drones and social media to check out farms before raiding them. Thefts of quad bikes and high value tractor GPS systems are reported to be on the rise as they can be transported easily. Over the past year North Wales Police has issued warnings to farmers and landowners in rural areas about the use of drones to plan robberies in advance. Police in…
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SUPER stock at GVM Group Tullamore Mart. This purebred Limousin cow & calf (pictured) sold online for €2270.00 via LSL Auctions
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M198-1007005 SUPER stock at GVM Group Tullamore Mart yesterday, stand-out lots being Lot 52, Lot 93 and Lot 86 (pictured). Take a look at this purebred limousin cow and calf in Lot 86; Sex: F – Breed: LM – DOB: 22/03/2012 – Owners: 3 – Export: N – TB: 16/04/2021 & Sex: M – Breed: LM – DOB: 23/04/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – sold online for €2270.00 via LSL Auctions.…
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Bull calf & Heifer calf selling at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-op Mart. Popular Lot 56 sold for €2080.00
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-STRANO-1007454 One of each! Bull calf & heifer calf selling as a three yesterday at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart. Popular lot 56; Breed: CHX – DOB: 07/05/2008 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – Days in Herd: – 1Mv, Breed: LMX – DOB: 18/06/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: Y – Days in Herd: – 1Mv & Breed: LMX – DOB: 18/06/2021…
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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 19-07-2021
Monday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. COW 500-600kg Mon 19 Jul Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 500kg 2.12/kg 1060.00SIM, 550kg 1.64/kg 900.00AA, 520kg 1.46/kg 760.00RW, 566kg 1.29/kg 730.00 COW 600-700kg Mon 19 Jul Avg Price/KgLIM 1.91/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LIM, 696kg 2.04/kg 1420.00LIM, 676kg 1.78/kg 1200.00AA, 602kg 1.76/kg 1060.00SIM, 626kg 1.71/kg 1070.00FR, 670kg 1.55/kg 1040.00F COW, 616kg 1.40/kg 860.00 COW 700-800kg Mon 19 Jul Avg Price/KgCH 1.99/kgFR 1.62/kgSIM 2.11/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH,…
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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 19-07-2021
Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Mon 19 Jul Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 36kg 2.97/kg 107.00SHEEP, 40kg 2.91/kg 115.00SHEEP, 30kg 2.9/kg 87.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.81/kg 100.00SHEEP, 30kg 2.8/kg 84.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.77/kg 104.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Mon 19 Jul Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.60/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 43kg 2.94/kg 127.00SHEEP, 42kg 2.92/kg 124.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.90/kg 129.00SHEEP, 45kg 2.89/kg 130.00SHEEP, 47kg 2.85/kg 135.00SHEEP, 42kg 2.85/kg 121.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Mon 19 Jul Avg…
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IFA welcomes changes to Fair Deal Scheme for farm families
IFA President Tim Cullinan has welcomed the passage through the Oireachtas of amendments to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill, which improves the ‘Fair Deal’ scheme for farm families. The Bill places a three-year cap on the amount of the farm asset that can be taken under the Scheme. “There are still challenges with the Scheme, but the approval of the Bill is the culmination of a long campaign…
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NI Farmers urged to ensure biosecurity standards after ILT outbreak in chickens
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to ensure the highest levels of biosecurity after a number of outbreaks of infectious laryngotraceitis (ILT). Egg producers and broiler units have reported 30 outbreaks in the last two months. However, it is thought hundreds of thousands of birds have been caught up in the outbreaks. ILT cannot be transmitted from poultry to humans.  DAERA said litter is the most likely cause of…
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Class outfit with bull calf, selling at Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill. Lot 204 sold for €2180.00
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MOHILL-1002898 A class outfit with bull calf, selling at Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill on the weekend. Been with the bull but not scanned. Take a look at Lot 204: Sex: F – Breed: CHX – DOB: 07/04/2014 – Owners: 3 – Export: R – QA: N- TB: 15/05/2021 – Export Retest: R, Sex: M – Breed: CHX – DOB: 06/02/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: R – QA: N- TB: 15/05/2021 – Export Retest: R. Sold…
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SUPER Charolais outfit, cow & bull calf at Headford Mart. Lot 601 sold for €2170.00
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-HEADF-1004890 SUPER Charolais outfit, cow and bull calf had big interest on the weekend. Take a look at Lot 601 in Headford Mart: Sex: M – Breed: CHX – DOB: 05/03/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: 21 – QA: Y – TB: 08/07/2021, Sex: F – Breed: CHX – DOB: 23/01/2011 – Owners: 4 – Export: R – QA: Y- TB: 21/01/2021 – Export Retest: R. Sold for €2170.00 online via LSL Auctions. Check out the…
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LSL Welcomes: P Callery Auctioneers (Emyvale, Co Monaghan)
LSL Land & Property Auctions are delighted to welcome P Callery Auctioneers (Emyvale, Co Monaghan) 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-PCSL 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.
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LSL Welcomes: Matt Dunne Auctioneers
LSL Land & Property Auctions are delighted to welcome Matt Dunne 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-MATTD 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.
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Glambia farmers pledge to 30 per cent reduction in carbon intensity
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.…
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Farmers given advice to prevent fatal accidents during harvest
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…
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Small family farms under threat warns Prince Charles
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.…
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Biorefinery project wants to buy slurry and manure from farmers
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,”…