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Brighter and fresher in the north with scattered showers. Cloudier across central and southern parts with rain at times in the west. Sunny spells and very warm in the southeast. LSL News.

Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Thu 10 Jun Avg Price/KgBK 2.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BK, 355kg 2.25/kg 800.00BK, 385kg 2.23/kg 860.00BK, 385kg 2.16/kg 830.00BK, 340kg 2.15/kg 730.00BK, 350kg 2.14/kg 750.00AUX, 350kg 2.14/kg 750.00 Bullock 400-500kg Thu 10 Jun Avg Price/KgAAX 2.07/kgBK 2.18/kgFR 1.76/kgHEX 2.04/kgLMX 2.14/kgSIX 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 450kg 2.6/kg 1170.00BK, 475kg 2.53/kg 1200.00LMX,CHX, 480kg 2.46/kg 1180.00BK, 458kg 2.45/kg 1120.00BK, 480kg 2.42/kg 1160.00BK, 465kg 2.34/kg 1090.00 Bullock…

Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Thu 10 Jun Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.21/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 39kg 3.50/kg 138.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.47/kg 136.00SHEEP, 31kg 3.38/kg 104.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.33/kg 114.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.32/kg 107.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.31/kg 111.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Thu 10 Jun Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.55/kg 142.00SHEEP, 41kg 3.52/kg 143.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.5/kg 147.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.50/kg 148.00SHEEP, 43kg 3.48/kg 150.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.48/kg 146.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Thu 10 Jun Avg…

This animal was kindly donated by Mr Brian Sheridan from Ballysallagh, Ballynacargy: to help raise funds for the hooves4hospice project. Take a look at Lot 360 HEX born 6/19, which sold at Delvin Livestock Mart for €1350.00. The Midlands (Laois, Offaly, Longford & Westmeath) is the only region in Ireland that does not have a Level 3 Hospice. The purpose of the project is to raise vital funds towards the…

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will hold a nationwide rally on Friday (11 June) to highlight the importance of commercial farming to the rural economy. According to the IFA, the demonstration is to warn against the dangers in the current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform proposals and the Climate Action Bill. This will be the first demonstration by the IFA since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and is set…

The Ombudsman received a total of 163 complaints about the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine from farmers across Ireland in 2020. Once case related to a farmer who complained after the Department expelled him from the Green. Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) but was re-admitted after the Department was found to have imposed the wrong penalty. The Ombudsman found that the farmer should have been issued with a late…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-TIPPE-929243 Have you seen the TOP selling lot at Tipperary Town Mart? Must see Lot 3 from the pedigree mixed bred bull sale, big strong 2-year-old Hereford bull. Sold for €2600.00 online 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 TVs, LG TV, Android TV and Apple TV platforms…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-LISTO-929396 Take a look at this Belgian Blue heifer calf selling at Listowel Livestock Mart yesterday. Sex: F – Breed: BBX – DOB: 28/03/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – QA: Y- TB: 26/04/2021. Big interest in this lot online, watch Lot 40 now via LSL TV. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV App for Smart TVs,…

Congratulations to all buyers and sellers at the Dalevalley Sky High Protein Sale with Taaffe Auctions at Carnaross Mart yesterday. Some superb prices achieved. Please see sample prices below:

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-BALLIN-929089 A cracking Angus cross in Ballinasloe Cooperative Livestock Mart had big interest. Breed: AAX – DOB: 24/04/2018 – Owners: 2 – Export: N – QA: N – TB: 09/02/2021 – Days in Herd: – 2Mv. Take a look at Lot 95B on LSL TV, which sold for 1880.00 online via LSL Auctions. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay on-demand with the all new LSL TV…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-GRANA-929604 Popular lot this week, many people logging in and watching this clip on LSL TV. Top selling price at Granard Farmers Mart yesterday, this fine Angus bull in Lot 712, sold for 1970.00 online 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 TVs, LG TV, Android TV and…

An old farmhouse and a modern bungalow are included in land parcels for sale totalling 31ac in Co Laois. They will be sold at an online auction on Friday 11 June at 3pm by Hennessy Auctioneers and Valuers, based in Stradbally. This is an executor sale by the representatives of the late Christine Kennedy and the holding will be sold in a number of lots on the LSL platform.  Auctioneer…

Humid and breezy on Thursday with cloud across the country and some rain or drizzle. Sunshine will break through, especially across the east of the country. During the evening, persistent rain will affect Connacht and west Ulster. Maximum temperatures generally ranging 19 to 22C but cooler in southern and western coastal areas in freshening southwesterly winds. LSL News.

Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Wed 9 Jun Avg Price/KgCHX 2.64/kgLMX 2.20/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 320kg 2.75/kg 880.00CHX,SAX, 358kg 2.63/kg 940.00CHX,AAX, 337kg 2.61/kg 880.00CHX, 345kg 2.61/kg 900.00CHX, 330kg 2.61/kg 860.00LMX, 350kg 2.46/kg 860.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Wed 9 Jun Avg Price/KgCHX 2.45/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 466kg 2.64/kg 1230.00CHX, 442kg 2.53/kg 1120.00CHX,SAX, 467kg 2.16/kg 1010.00 BULLOCK 500-600kg Wed 9 Jun Avg Price/KgCHX 2.43/kgLMX 2.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 500kg 2.6/kg 1300.00LMX,…

Wednesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Wed 9 Jun Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 3.21/kg 122.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.18/kg 124.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.18/kg 124.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.13/kg 119.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.92/kg 111.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Wed 9 Jun Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.59/kg 158.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.45/kg 152.00SHEEP, 48kg 3.42/kg 164.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.41/kg 150.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.41/kg 150.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.38/kg 142.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Wed 9 Jun Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.13/kgHighest Price/Kg…

A 41.4ac roadside holding at Killabeg, Scarawalsh in Co. Wexford, is new to market and will go on sale in one or two lots. The holding will go on sale by online auction with LSL on Friday 2 July. The Killabeg farm has access onto the public road and is currently in a mixture of tillage and grassland with circa 5.5ac of mature forestry. Selling agent David Quinn said the…

Farmers taking part in a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pilot scheme will be paid £5,000, Defra has confirmed. The payment is for associated costs and time farmers spend completing learning activities which are expected to take up to 15 hours a month. SFI is the Government’s post Brexit plan to reward farmers for sustainable farming practices that enhance the environment.  It is one of three new schemes that will help…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-ANGLOPERRY-921118 Highest selling lot at Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium’s Greyhound sales this week. Fierce competition from buyers in the stadium and from those buying online via LSL Auctions. Top lot – JUMEIRAH CARMEN, sold for £5500.00. Find out about LSL Auction’s upcoming greyhound sales on: https://www.lslauctions.com/Locations-Greyhound Next sale: Youghal Greyhound Stadium, Greyhound Sales Trials & Online Sale, this Saturday June 12th from 08.30am. Check…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-208681 Top selling price at Carnaross Mart last night. Purebred non-registered with heifer calf at foot. Sex: F – Breed: CHX – DOB: 25/11/2020 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – QA: N- TB: 12/02/2021 – BVD: 27/11/2020 – Days in Herd: 195 – Calf Registered: N. Sex: F – Breed: CH – DOB: 22/02/2018 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – QA: N – TB: 12/02/2021 – BVD: 27/02/2018 – Days in Herd: 1202 – Calf Registered: Y Outfit in…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-208638 The most viewed lot on LSL TV in the past 24 hours, take a look at Lot 902 at Carnaross Mart from last night. Belgian blue heifer with Angus calf. “As good of an outfit as you’ll see”, pair sold for €1880.00 online via LSL Auctions. Watch the video clip on LSL TV. Check out the rest of today’s action live and replay…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-SIXMIL-922630 Some great action from the weekend at Sixmilebridge Mart. Stand-out lots included cows in Lot 40E and Lot 41E (pictured) and bullocks in Lot 11. French bred cow in Lot 41E: Breed: CH – DOB: 05/02/2017 – Owners: 2 – Export: N – QA: N – TB: 05/03/2021. Sold for €1880.00 online via LSL Auctions. Watch all the video highlights on LSL TV. Check out the rest of…

Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. FAT COW 400-500kg Tue 8 Jun Avg Price/KgFR 1.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 465kg 1.46/kg 680.00FR, 470kg 1.40/kg 660.00FR, 485kg 1.34/kg 650.00FR, 400kg 0.72/kg 290.00 FAT COW 500-600kg Tue 8 Jun Avg Price/KgFR 1.47/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 590kg 1.59/kg 940.00FR, 545kg 1.54/kg 840.00AAX, 540kg 1.41/kg 760.00FR, 565kg 1.38/kg 780.00FR, 595kg 1.38/kg 820.00 FAT COW 600-700kg Tue 8 Jun Avg Price/KgFR 1.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 645kg 1.64/kg…

On Wednesday rain will turn patchy through the day with sunshine breaking through. Cloudier conditions will persist across west and northwest counties, with lingering mist and drizzle at the coast. Warm and humid, with temperatures of 17 to 22C, in moderate southerly breezes. LSL News.

Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, will celebrate the 10th anniversary since its inception in 2012, this year. Sponsored by NFU Mutual, this year’s Open Farm Weekend will take place on Friday 30 July to Sunday 1 August, and will be a virtual event. Despite not being able to physically attend participating farms, there will be a packed schedule of fun activities that focus on food and farming, shown live on…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-STRANO-927286 Popular outfit at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart last night. Take a look at this pair in Lot 65, Charolais heifer-calver: Breed: SIX – DOB: 05/10/2010 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – Days in Herd: – 1Mv Breed: CHX – DOB: 06/01/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: Y – Days in Herd: – 1Mv Outfit sold online for €2320.00 via LSL Auctions. Watch the video clip on LSL TV.…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M295-45228 Take a look at the most popular lot at Manorhamilton Livestock Sales yesterday. This charolais outfit in Lot 1104, sold for €2400.00 online via LSL Auctions. Watch the video clip on LSL TV. 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 platforms or…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-DUNGA-924513 Highest selling price pedigree registered Angus bull at Dungarvan Mart Cork Co-Op Marts. Take a look at Lot 902, quiet and easy-calver sold online via LSL Auctions for €2300.00. Watch the video clip on LSL TV. 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…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-208343 Lots of playbacks on this video via LSL TV today. Did you see this great big charolais bullock in Carnaross Mart yesterday? Sex: M – Breed: CHX – DOB: 03/11/2017 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – QA: Y- TB: 27/11/2020 – BVD: 11/01/2018 – Days in Herd: 1312 – Calf Registered: N. Lot 91 sold for €2010.00 online via LSL Auctions. Check out the rest of today’s action live and…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MILFORD-927484 One of the best lots at Milford Livestock Co Op Mart last night. Lot 14 – Two ewes with two lambs a piece, had big interest. Selling online with LSL Auctions for 300.00. Watch the video clip on LSL TV. 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,…