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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 04-03-2021

Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgCHX 2.46/kgHEX 2.27/kgLMX 2.29/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 345kg 2.55/kg 880.00HEX, 360kg 2.44/kg 880.00CHX, 360kg 2.36/kg 850.00LMX, 335kg 2.36/kg 790.00LMX, 385kg 2.31/kg 890.00LMX, 385kg 2.21/kg 850.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 2.01/kgBK 2.30/kgCHX 2.40/kgHEX 2.14/kgLMX 2.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 435kg 2.67/kg 1160.00CHX, 420kg 2.62/kg 1100.00CHX, 485kg 2.62/kg 1270.00CHX, 445kg 2.61/kg 1160.00LMX, 405kg 2.59/kg 1050.00BK, 455kg 2.57/kg 1170.00…

Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 04-03-2021

Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 26kg 3.61/kg 95.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.30/kg 90.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.30/kg 87.00SHEEP, 24kg 3.08/kg 74.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.97/kg 85.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.48/kg 62.00 SHEEP 30-40kg Thu 4 Mar Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 34kg 3.44/kg 117.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.43/kg 120.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.36/kg 115.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.35/kg 122.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.33/kg 120.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.28/kg 130.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Thu 4 Mar Avg…

Irish Co-operatives Shortlisted for European Awards

Four Irish co-operatives are among 18 finalists shortlisted from across the European Union, in the European Awards for Co-operative Innovation. Organised by COGECA, the European Association of Agri-Cooperatives, the awards are considered the ‘Oscars’ for innovation in co-operative industries, marking innovation and excellence in the agri-food, fishery and forestry sectors. The Irish co-operative organisations shortlisted are Dairygold, FRS Network, Glanbia and the National Federation of Group Water Schemes. The theme…

NSA Postpones All Major Regional Events for 2021 In The UK

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has decided to postpone all regional events this year due to the coronavirus. Following the recent Government announcements the popular NSA summer events in Wales, Northern Ireland, southwest and northern England will not take place in 2021. Meanwhile, the NSA Scottish executive committee had already made the decision to postpone Scot Sheep until next June. NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the association was disappointed…

Outstanding Red Heifer at Listowel Livestock Mart. A born milker sold for 2040 at 495KG

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=LISTO&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=607503 Big interest in this outstanding red heifer at Listowel Livestock Mart. A born milker in Lot 736 had 9 online bidders after her. She sold for 2040 at 495KG. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Must see lot of the past 24 hours! Heifer in Lot 99E at Ballinasloe Mart, sold for 2940

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=BALLIN&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=607830 Must see lot of the past 24 hours! Sound and right for breeding, this big heifer in Lot 99E at Ballinasloe Cooperative Livestock Mart, sold for 2940. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Ireland Weather Forecast: Thursday 4 March

A cloudy start to the day and it will feel quite chilly with a moderate easterly breeze. Most of the country will be dry but there will be some showers around. Highest temperatures between 5 to 8C and reaching 9 or 10 in southwest Munster. On Thursday night, it will be mostly dry and cloudy with some clear spells. There will be a few light showers in the east and…

UK Weather Forecast: Thursday to Saturday

Showery rain clearing south then fine and dry with sunny spells. Cold with some hard night frosts. Cloud and rain pushing into the far northwest later Saturday. LSL News.

Organic Farming Scheme Open For New Applications

Between 400 to 500 new farmers are expected to join the Organic Farming Scheme, which opened this week. The reopening, is expected to result in an increase of up to 30 per cent in the number of farmers who operate organically in Ireland this year. Announcing the opening, Minister Pippa Hackett said: “This is a really good scheme, which provides farmers with the support they need to go organic so…

Government Launches ICT Grant for Online Marts

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced funding for livestock marts to enhance their ICT infrastructure. Livestock marts can apply to the Department for a grant of a maximum of €5,000 to cover 50 per cent of its expenditure on ICT infrastructure under the scheme. Minister Charlie McConalogue said: “Every year, nearly three million cattle and sheep are sold through livestock marts. Maintaining viable sales outlets for…

Must see lot at Roscommon Mart. Prize winner in Lot 58, sold for 2580

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M102&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=606326 Must see lot at Roscommon Mart from yesterday. This prize winner in Lot 58, sold for 2580. Watch more highlight videos from all auctions on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Quinn Property first online auction of 2021 – Property sells for €270,000

Quinn Property first online auction of 2021 property sells for €270,000. Great bidding online via the LSL platform. An Attractive C. 26 Acre Residential Holding And Outbuildings was sold by online auction on Tuesday 2nd. LOCATION: The property enjoys an excellent and convenient location on the Wicklow/Carlow border in a cul-de-sac roadway the L60071. It is just 0.2km off the R747, the Main Tinahely/Hacketstown road, 4km from Hacketstown and 7km from…

Complete clearance of 90 Top quality dairy stock 5th March at Corrin, Cork Marts

Complete clearance of 90 Top quality dairy stock 5th March Comprising of 85 dairy cow’s 4 maiden heifers. 1 PB AA bull Young bull. Herd Average 6000kg milk 3.62PR, 4.35BF (Co-op figures). This is a very genuine herd of cow’s the picture above are the typical cow’s in the Herd, they are cow’s that would suit most systems. There will be approximately 60 calved for the day of the sale.…

UK Weather Forecast: Wednesday 3 March

Wednesday will be cloudy with showery rain for southern areas which will clear on Thursday. Much colder, clearer weather across the north following south late on Thursday. Frosts will become widespread. LSL News.

Ireland Weather Forecast: Wednesday 3 March

There will be some rain in Leinster and east Munster on Wednesday. Elsewhere it will be dry but cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 7 to 12C with light north to northeast breezes. In the evening it will be dry and cloudy with clear spells but there is a risk of patchy frost and fog. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 4C and light northerly breezes. LSL News.

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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 02-03-2021

Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Tue 2 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 2.09/kgFR 1.71/kgFR 1.71/kgHEX 2.26/kgHEX 2.26/kgM BULLOCK 1.84/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 335kg 2.51/kg 840.00BBX, 335kg 2.48/kg 830.00CHX, 325kg 2.43/kg 790.00M BULLOCK, 313kg 2.36/kg 740.00AAX, 351kg 2.34/kg 820.00M BULLOCK, 350kg 2.26/kg 790.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Tue 2 Mar Avg Price/KgAAX 2.02/kgFRX 0.90/kgHEX 2.04/kgHEX 2.04/kgM BULLOCK 1.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 425kg 2.16/kg 920.00M BULLOCK, 495kg 2.12/kg 1050.00M BULLOCK, 425kg 2.12/kg 900.00AAX,…

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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 02-03-2021

Tuesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30kg Tue 2 Mar Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.89/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 28kg 3.08/kg 85.00LAMB, 29kg 2.70/kg 79.00 LAMB 30-40kg Tue 2 Mar Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 38kg 2.95/kg 112.00LAMB, 31kg 2.93/kg 90.00LAMB, 39kg 2.93/kg 114.00LAMB, 34kg 2.82/kg 96.00LAMB, 35kg 2.77/kg 97.00LAMB, 36kg 2.75/kg 100.00 LAMB 40-50kg Tue 2 Mar Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 41kg 3.10/kg 127.00LAMB, 42kg 3.07/kg 129.00LAMB, 40kg 3.05/kg…

Warning to Dog Owners as 13 Sheep Killed on Cheshire Farm in the UK

Police have appealed for dog owners to act responsibly after an attack on a flock belonging to farm in Cheshire resulted in 13 dead sheep. On Sunday 28 February police were called to the farm after the farmer reported the attack by a dog on the loose. Cheshire Rural Crime Team’s Sgt Rob Simpson warned dog owners to act responsibly and keep their dogs on a lead at all times…

Contingency Plan to Ensure Food Supply Being Developed by EU Commission

A consultation on a contingency plan to ensure food supply across the EU in times of crisis has been launched by the European Commission. Stakeholders in the food supply chain including producers, operators and distributors are invited to provide their views until 3 May. According to the commission: “Following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the EU agri-food sector faced various challenges such as rapid changes of demand, closures of…

Special lot at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart “One of the best calves sold in a long time”. 12 bidders fighting for her, sold for 4660

Watch this clip on www.lslauctions.com/TV & scroll to “Ballybofey & Stranorlar”. Special lot at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart sold for an incredible price. “One of the best calves sold in a long time”, a real cow-maker, hard to come by, sort after animal. This heifer in Lot 360 had 12 bidders fighting for her. Sold for 4660. Watch highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

The must-see lot at Carrigallen Mart. Super-cow maker. 5 star spectacular Lot 831 sold for 3100

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M166&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=603794 The must-see lot at Carrigallen Mart, GVM Group. Super-cow maker. 5 star spectacular Lot 831 sold for 3100. Some amazing lots at Carrigallen last night, watch highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Weather Forecast: Tuesday 2 March

Tuesday looks likely to be a dry day with spells of spring sunshine, possibly cloudy across the north. Highest temperatures of 8 to 12C. It will be coolest along eastern counties with light to moderate easterly breezes. LSL News.

Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 01-03-2021

Monday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Mon 1 Mar Avg Price/KgCH 2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 376kg 3.01/kg 1130.00SA, 326kg 2.91/kg 950.00SIM, 372kg 2.63/kg 980.00CH, 398kg 2.59/kg 1030.00M BULLOCK, 394kg 2.11/kg 830.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Mon 1 Mar Avg Price/KgAA 2.13/kgCH 2.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 422kg 2.73/kg 1150.00CH, 498kg 2.69/kg 1340.00CH, 416kg 2.67/kg 1110.00CH, 476kg 2.54/kg 1210.00AA, 402kg 2.36/kg 950.00SA, 456kg 2.26/kg 1030.00 BULLOCK 500-600kg Mon 1 Mar Avg Price/KgCH…

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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 01-03-2021

Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Mon 1 Mar Avg Price/KgSH 3.08/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 39kg 3.41/kg 133.00SH, 33kg 3.21/kg 106.00SH, 38kg 3.21/kg 122.00SH, 39kg 3.05/kg 119.00SH, 34kg 3/kg 102.00SH, 36kg 2.83/kg 102.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Mon 1 Mar Avg Price/KgSH 3.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 46kg 3.37/kg 155.00SH, 42kg 3.31/kg 139.00SH, 48kg 3.27/kg 157.00SH, 45kg 3.27/kg 147.00SH, 49kg 3.27/kg 160.00SH, 48kg 3.21/kg 154.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Mon 1 Mar Avg…

Organic Farming Scheme Information Evening

An information meeting has been organised for farmers about the Organic Farming Scheme, which reopens on Monday 4 March. The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are organising the virtual event which will take place on Microsoft Teams on Thursday 4 March at 8:30pm. Farmers who are considering applying for the scheme are invited to attend. The scheme last reopened in November 2018 for four weeks. However, 75 per cent of applicants…

Farmers Urged to Look After Their Mental Health

A Senator is urging farmers to pay attention to their mental health at one of the busiest times of the year for agriculture as they face additional pressures due to Covid-19 restrictions and Brexit. Dairy farmer and Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard said: “Farming can be a very isolating job at the best of times. But long days spent alone on the land can usually counter balanced by socialising with…

Weather Forecast: Monday 1 March

Monday is going to be a dry day with light easterly breezes. After the morning mist and fog clear most areas will enjoy some spring sunshine, although it will stay cloudy across southern counties. Highest temperatures of 8 to 12C. In the evening it will be cold and mostly clear with light easterly breezes. Lowest temperatures of -1 to 2C. There is likely to be a touch of frost along…

One of the highest sellers at Ballinasloe Cooperative Livestock Mart. Sold for 2610 at 302KG

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=BALLIN&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=596370 One of the highest sellers at Ballinasloe Cooperative Livestock Mart this past weekend. Have you seen popular Lot 317? Sold for 2610 at 302KG. Check out the all new ‘LSL TV’ https://www.lslauctions.com/tv

870KG Bull ticking all the boxes in Waterford Ross Co-op Marts. Sold for 2010

870KG Bull ticking all the boxes here in Waterford Ross Co-op Marts. Did you see Lot 11F on Saturday? Sold for 2010. Watch highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

4 star Cow with a Bull calf at foot. Must see lot from Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=MOHILL&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=598190 4 star Cow with a Bull calf at foot. Must see lot from Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill this weekend. Popular Lot 913, sold for 2320 at 490KG. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/