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Transitioning to a less cold southwesterly regime through Sunday with rain or showers early next week, especially in the west and north.  On Saturday, it will be a cold, bright start with good spells of sunshine. Cloud will increase through the afternoon with rain, hail and sleet developing and becoming widespread. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9C, coolest in the north, with light to moderate northerly breezes.  It ill be…

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced a series of four national dialogues on Ireland’s food system ahead of the United Nations summit this year. These are being held as part of Ireland’s engagement with the UN Food Systems Summit 2021, which his Department is leading jointly with the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Minister said Ireland has been actively engaged in preparing for the UN…

Demand for hoggets, lambs and cull ewes is stronger again this week, according to the IFA. It is believed that the combination of the start of Ramadan next Monday and supermarket demand is driving the trade.  IFA national sheep chairman Sean Dennehy confirmed that hoggets are freely making €7.70/kg, with higher deals available for larger lots.  Spring lamb is making €8.20/kg, with deals available for groups and larger lots. The…

The phased re-opening of the food sector in the UK will increase demand for Irish beef and must translate into higher beef prices, said the IFA livestock chairman Brendan Golden. “The Irish food service in the UK is a key outlet for Irish beef and the phased re-opening from next Monday is a significant development for beef sales,” he said. Prices continue to edge upwards but are not closing the…

Friday will be a colder day with sunny spells and showers, some turning heavy with hail and risk of thunderstorms. Rain may turn into sleet over the northern part of the country with snow on higher ground later in the day. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9C coldest over Ulster, with a light north breeze. Turning cold on Friday night with temperatures dropping to -4 to 2C, with a widespread…

The first European Wool Day, organised by the European Wool Exchange (EWE) Foundation, will be held online this Friday 9th April and is open to anyone interested in the issue.  The aim of the event is to celebrate wool, providing an opportunity at European level for networking and learning from other countries. On the day, Irish Fibre Crafters in Ardrahan, Co, Galway, will be contributing among many others. More than…

Beekeepers have launched a campaign to stop the import of honeybees into Britain via Northern Ireland because they fear the Italian insects could harm native species. Apiarists want to create a hard border for bees after a British farmer Patrick Murfet announced plans to import bees from Italy for his business and to help other UK farmers pollinate their crops. Since Brexit, the import of worker bees have been banned,…

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Great day of sales at Listowel Mart yesterday. Take a look at this super heifer in Lot 713, which took 1940. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Check out these Belgian blue bulls at Corrin Cork Co-Op Marts. Lot 104K sold for 370. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Belgian blue ram lamb at Manorhamilton Livestock Sales caught big interest last night. Check out Lot 4301, which sold for 202. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Take a look at popular 3-and-a-half year old, pedigree non-registered ram in Tullamore Mart GVM Group. Lot 320 sold for 220 at 113KG. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Becoming cloudy on Thursday but largely staying dry through Munster and Leinster. Some patchy light rain in Connacht and Ulster moving southeastwards. Heavier rain will move into the northwest through the evening. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10C in moderate to fresh southwest winds.  In the evening rain will continue over the south of the country. Winds turn northerly behind the rain bringing a return to colder weather. Lows of…

Rain in the northwest on Thursday, largely dry elsewhere and less cold. Cloudy with some rain in the south, otherwise colder again from Friday with sunny spells and wintry showers. LSL News.

Wednesday’s selected cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Wed 7 Apr Avg Price/KgCHX 2.54/kgLM 2.33/kgLMX 2.54/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 393kg 2.80/kg 1100.00CHX, 355kg 2.76/kg 980.00CHX, 357kg 2.69/kg 960.00LMX,LM, 377kg 2.65/kg 1000.00CHX, 387kg 2.64/kg 1020.00LMX, 355kg 2.17/kg 770.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Wed 7 Apr Avg Price/KgCHX 2.36/kgHEX 2.21/kgLMX 2.37/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 480kg 2.67/kg 1280.00LMX, 482kg 2.66/kg 1280.00LMX, 415kg 2.63/kg 1090.00LMX, 495kg 2.59/kg 1280.00LMX, 407kg 2.56/kg 1040.00LMX, 475kg 2.53/kg 1200.00 BULLOCK 500-600kg…

Wednesday’s selected sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 30-40kg Wed 7 Apr Avg Price/KgLB 3.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 36kg 3.33/kg 120.00LB, 36kg 3.22/kg 116.00 LAMB 40-50kg Wed 7 Apr Avg Price/KgLB 3.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 42kg 4.14/kg 174.00LB, 40kg 4.12/kg 165.00LB, 42kg 4.12/kg 173.00LB, 40kg 4.1/kg 164.00LB, 40kg 4.08/kg 163.00LB, 40kg 4.05/kg 162.00 LAMB 50-60kg Wed 7 Apr Avg Price/KgLB 3.33/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.58/kg 179.00LB, 52kg 3.44/kg 179.00LB, 54kg 3.35/kg…

Hundreds of farmers have been left unable to import grass seed from the UK due to Brexit regulations. Both Cotswold Seeds and Western Seeds revealed that hundreds of Irish farmers have been unable to buy seed from this spring due to ongoing certification delays under Brexit. John Faulconbridge of Western Seeds said: “Before Brexit, seed was certified the same as EU and we could trade in the EU. However, now…

Increasing number of Sika deer could be responsible for local outbreaks of bovine TB in cattle, according to a new study. Research carried out by Trinity College Dublin and the National Parks and Wildlife Service could have a major impact for controlling bovine TB in Ireland. Dr David Kelly, from Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences, said: “Irish farmers have been aware of the effects of bovine TB for well over…

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv The most viewed video clip on LSL TV in the past 24hrs! Take a look at this Belgian blue at Ennis Mart Clare Co-Operative Marts. Lot 114D sold for 2100. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Super outfit including a limousin bull calf, had big interest yesterday. Lot 159B at Ennis Clare Co-Operative Marts took 2600. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Great dairy stock at Kilmallock Mart GVM Group. Big interest in Lot 604B, which sold for 2000. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Popular lot at Mid Kerry Co-Op Mart, have a look at this ewe with 2 ewe lambs. Lot 13 sold for 214. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Some fine big cattle in Corrin Cork Co-Op Marts this week. Take a look at this outfit in Lot 188C. Sold for 1920. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Grand team of heavy hoggets in Lot 1420 at Cootehill Livestock Mart yesterday. Great sheep sold for 181. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Wednesday will become less cold with some bright spells to begin the day, especially in the east but becoming cloudy with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle spreading from the Atlantic. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10C, with light to moderate westerly winds. There will be patchy light rain and drizzle in the north and west. Mostly dry with some clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 0 to -2C in Munster…

Tuesday’s selected cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Tue 6 Apr Avg Price/KgAAX 2.24/kgAAX 2.24/kgAU 2.26/kgFR 1.76/kgFR,FRX 1.76/kgFRX 1.76/kgHEX 2.27/kgLMX 2.10/kgLMX 2.10/kgM BULLOCK 2.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:M BULLOCK, 350kg 2.63/kg 920.00M BULLOCK, 335kg 2.63/kg 880.00AU, 320kg 2.5/kg 800.00AAX, 375kg 2.45/kg 920.00M BULLOCK, 312kg 2.44/kg 760.00HEX, 304kg 2.43/kg 740.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Tue 6 Apr Avg Price/KgAAX 2.13/kgAAX 2.13/kgHEX 2.20/kgLMX 1.81/kgLMX 1.81/kgM BULLOCK 2.24/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,, 455kg 2.51/kg 1140.00LMX, 460kg 2.43/kg…

Tuesday’s selected sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30kg Tue 6 Apr Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 28kg 3.21/kg 90.00LAMB, 27kg 3.04/kg 82.00LAMB, 27kg 2.30/kg 62.00 LAMB 30-40kg Tue 6 Apr Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 38kg 3.74/kg 142.00LAMB, 35kg 3.26/kg 114.00LAMB, 32kg 3.06/kg 98.00LAMB, 32kg 3.02/kg 98.00LAMB, 39kg 2.97/kg 116.00LAMB, 33kg 2.76/kg 91.00 LAMB 40-50kg Tue 6 Apr Avg Price/KgLAMB 3.30/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 45kg 4.04/kg 182.00LAMB, 40kg 4.02/kg…

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Show will take place online this month with a two-day programme of free workshops, briefings, demonstrations and help to save energy and costs. The sustainable energy business event will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 28 and 29. SEAI head of business and public sector Fergus Sharkey, said: “We are delighted to bring the SEAI Energy Show online this year after missing…

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network on behalf of the Government has connected the first farm.  Agricultural consultant Tom Canning, located in Crossdoney, Co Cavan, is the first farm business to be connected. Mr Canning says he “expects to benefit hugely from a high-speed fibre connection.” “The need for farming community to be connected to a high-speed network is vital as administration and the…

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Smashing champion single beef heifer at Waterford Ross Co-op Marts. Make sure you look at Lot 228 from this last Saturday’s sales, sold for 2770. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.

Watch this video clip on www.lslauctions.com/tv Strong sales at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart Licence… last night. Must see Lot 53, 4 star pedigree simmental heifer due April 19th, sold for 2140 at 776KG. View all of today’s action live & on-demand video at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the ‘LSL TV App’ for Android Smart TV ‘Google Play’ or Apple TV.