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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 26-02-2021

Friday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. COW 300-400kg Fri 26 Feb Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 395kg 1.54/kg 610.00JEX, 380kg 1.42/kg 540.00 COW 400-500kg Fri 26 Feb Avg Price/KgFR 1.41/kgFRX 1.36/kgJEX 0.77/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 490kg 1.96/kg 960.00AAX, 400kg 1.92/kg 770.00LMX, 440kg 1.86/kg 820.00SAX, 430kg 1.77/kg 760.00FR, 480kg 1.71/kg 820.00FRX, 435kg 1.70/kg 740.00 COW 500-600kg Fri 26 Feb Avg Price/KgCHX 1.50/kgFR 1.29/kgFRX 1.30/kgHEX 1.40/kgJEX 1.05/kgLMX 1.47/kgNRX 1.22/kgSIX 1.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,…

Ministers Express Regret as Environmental Pillar’s Walks Out of Agri-Food Discussions

Ministers have been dealt a blow following the Environmental Pillar’s decision to resign from the Agri-Food 2030 strategy discussions. It emerged that the coalition of environmental groups had withdrawn from the committee after deciding the draft strategy was “inadequate” to meet the social and environmental challenges. The pillar is a national coalition of 32 environmental groups including An Taisce, the Irish Wildlife Trust and Friends of the Earth. EP co-ordinator…

Calls for Tagging of Newborn Lambs to be Abolished

The tagging of newborn lambs should be abolished because its “unwarranted” say the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). ICSA sheep chair Sean McNamara said it was an animal welfare issue and sheep farmers are completely justified in looking for this to be changed. “Small lambs should not be subjected to this totally unnecessary burden for no reason. It causes enormous stress to the lambs themselves, and it does…

Best cow of the day at Ennis. This Super Limousin cow was the most viewed clip on our website & app in the last 24 hours

https://www.lslauctions.com/OnlineCatalogue-ENNIS?op=list Best cow of the day at Ennis. This super limousin cow was the most viewed clip on our website & app in the last 24 hours! Some great stock at Ennis Mart / Clare Co-Operative Marts. Lot 2 sold for 1980 at 845KG. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

3 Lots Being Auctioned at Tullamore Mart to Raise Funds for Hooves 4 Hospice

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?op=list&Mart=M198&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=589599 Have a look at Lots 718/718A/718B in Tullamore Mart yesterday, being auctioned to raise vital funds for the Hooves 4 Hospice Project. Farmers are donating animals in order to raise money in aid of a much needed regional hospice in the midlands. Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath is the only region in Ireland that does not have a Regional Level 3 Palliative Care Hospice. Launched in January 2020, the…

Weather Forecast: Friday 26 February

It will generally be a dry day with long sunny spells. In the western counties there will be more cloud with passing showers. Highs of 10 or 11C, with a moderate southerly breeze. A band of rain and drizzle will approach from the Atlantic in the evening bringing small amounts of rain across the western half of the country. Elsewhere, it will be largely dry with clear spells and lows of…

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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 25-02-2021

Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Thu 25 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.10/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 23kg 3.49/kg 81.00SHEEP, 24kg 3.33/kg 80.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.29/kg 85.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.21/kg 90.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.08/kg 82.00SHEEP, 29kg 2.82/kg 81.00 SHEEP 30-40kg Thu 25 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 35kg 3.66/kg 128.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.59/kg 133.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.57/kg 121.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.55/kg 115.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.47/kg 127.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.43/kg 120.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Thu 25 Feb Avg…

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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 25-02-2021

Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Dry Cow 400-500kg Thu 25 Feb Avg Price/KgFRX 1.33/kgLMX 1.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 450kg 1.51/kg 680.00LMX, 430kg 1.49/kg 640.00LMX, 460kg 1.43/kg 660.00AAX, 485kg 1.42/kg 690.00CHX, 485kg 1.15/kg 560.00FRX, 460kg 1.15/kg 530.00 Dry Cow 500-600kg Thu 25 Feb Avg Price/KgCHX 1.57/kgFR 1.39/kgHEX 1.49/kgLM 1.99/kgLMX 1.81/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 550kg 2.36/kg 1300.00LMX, 570kg 2.09/kg 1190.00LMX, 585kg 2.03/kg 1190.00LMX, 590kg 2.03/kg 1200.00LMX, 590kg 1.97/kg 1160.00LMX, 560kg 1.89/kg…

Beef Farmers Pin Hopes on EU Grant to Boost Industry

Farmers picketing over the impact of Brexit on southern beef prices in recent months are pinning their hopes on an EU grant of €1bn this year. The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) believes there is a risk of the UK being flooded with cheap beef which could damage Ireland’s market share. IFA spokesperson Niall Madigan aid there were ongoing concerns about the impact of Brexit on the market and the threat of the UK…

Farmers Call for Scrubland Burning Deadline to be Extended Until End of March

The Irish Farmers Association is demanding the burning of scrubland deadline should be extended until the end of March to allow farmers to burn gorse. Following the recent damp weather IFA National Hill Farming Chairman Flor McCarthy said farmers need the extra time. “Where land is burned, it is done in a managed way. Controlled gorse burning has not happened yet this year because there was no opportunity due to…

Charolais Heifer calf was the most viewed lot of the day on our website & app. Lot 244 at Kilrush Mart

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=KILRU&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=585964 This Charolais Heifer calf was the most viewed lot of the day on our website & app. Lot 244 at Kilrush Mart Clare Co-Operative Marts is the must see of the day, sold for 395. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Weather forecast: Thursday 25 February

Thursday will bring a mix of sunny spells and showers. Some heavy rain with a risk of hail. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10C, with a light to moderate westerly breeze. It will remain most dry in the evening with long clear spells. However, there is a chance of light showers in the northwest earlier in the night. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 6C, in a light to moderate southwest…

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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 24-02-2021

Wednesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Wed 24 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.90/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 34kg 3.15/kg 107.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.05/kg 119.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.89/kg 104.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.5/kg 90.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Wed 24 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.99/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.12/kg 125.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.04/kg 137.00SHEEP, 48kg 3/kg 144.00SHEEP, 48kg 2.90/kg 139.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.86/kg 126.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Wed 24 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 3.02/kg 151.00SHEEP, 51kg 3/kg…

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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 24-02-2021

Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. CATTLE 300-400kg Wed 24 Feb Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.61/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 330kg 4.82/kg 1590.00CATTLE, 393kg 4.78/kg 1880.00CATTLE, 341kg 4.34/kg 1480.00CATTLE, 386kg 3.94/kg 1520.00CATTLE, 361kg 3.85/kg 1390.00CATTLE, 328kg 2.93/kg 960.00 CATTLE 400-500kg Wed 24 Feb Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.37/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 470kg 4.91/kg 2310.00CATTLE, 415kg 3.45/kg 1430.00CATTLE, 465kg 2.71/kg 1260.00CATTLE, 494kg 2.57/kg 1270.00CATTLE, 435kg 2.51/kg 1090.00CATTLE, 492kg 2.48/kg 1220.00 CATTLE 500-600kg Wed 24 Feb Avg…

Industry Groups Call For Action on Timber Crisis

Farmers and foresters have called on the Minister of State for Agriculture to tackle licensing delays in the timber industry. The delays have led to slowed tree felling and planting, creating a timber shortage for housebuilding and sawmills. Now the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and Forest Industries Ireland (FII) are demanding Minister Pippa Hackett help to tackle the crisis after the department fell short of targets set last June. IFA…

Cracking sales at Carnew Mart’s dairy sale this week. Lot 57, sold for 2720

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M100&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=584453 Cracking sales at Carnew Mart’s dairy sale this week. Have a look at Lot 57, sold for 2720. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Big interest in Lot 901. Simmental Bull sold at Carnaross Mart

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=M186&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=470&SearchAuctionID=182960 Big interest in Lot 901 at Carnaross Mart yesterday. Check out this Simmental Bull, sold for 1840. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Stand out pedigree Charolais Bull from Ennis Mart. Must see Lot 150C, sold for 3080

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartVideoHighlight?Mart=ENNIS Stand out pedigree Charolais Bull from Ennis Mart, Clare Co-Operative Marts. Must see Lot 150C, has pulled in the most views on LSL in the past 24 hours. Sold for 3080 at 970KG. Watch more highlight videos on the brand new LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Online Marts Will Continue to 5 April As Restrictions Extended

Mart sales will continue online after Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that ‘Level 5’ Covid-19 restrictions will be extended to 5 April. Mart sales can only be held online under Level 5 and the bidding process takes place online. Arrangements can be made for marts to facilitate the weighing of animals; the matching of stock between buyers and sellers; dropping-off of animals; and buyer inspection of stock in pens. This extension will also…

Weather Forecast: Wednesday 24 February

It will be a wet morning in the east and south on Wednesday but drier weather is expected by the afternoon with a mix of bright spells and scattered showers across the country. Highest temperatures of 8 to 11C in moderate to fresh southerly winds. LSL News.

Series of Sheep Thefts From Flocks Across Wicklow Farms Cause Concern

Farmers have been urged to be vigilant for suspicious activity at night after a series of sheep thefts across farms in west Wicklow. Reports from farms in Shillelagh and Dunlavin say they have suffered substantial sheep thefts from their flocks in recent months. The garda are investigating two separate thefts of a large number of sheep in recent months. In the first incident, 102 sheep were taken from Shillelagh between…

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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 23-02-2021

Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Tue 23 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 1.99/kgAU 2.19/kgFR 1.51/kgFR 1.51/kgFR,FRX 1.64/kgFRX 1.57/kgHEX 1.98/kgHEX 1.98/kgM BULLOCK 1.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AU, 316kg 2.37/kg 750.00M BULLOCK, 345kg 2.17/kg 750.00M BULLOCK, 316kg 2.15/kg 680.00AAX, 302kg 2.12/kg 640.00HEX, 367kg 2.10/kg 770.00HEX, 318kg 2.08/kg 660.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Tue 23 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.03/kgFR 1.72/kgFR 1.72/kgFR,FRX 1.72/kgFRX 1.72/kgM BULLOCK 1.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:M BULLOCK, 403kg 2.21/kg 890.00AAX, 467kg 2.16/kg 1010.00LMX,…

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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 23-02-2021

Tuesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30kg Tue 23 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 1.95/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 26kg 2.31/kg 60.00LAMB, 29kg 2.14/kg 62.00LAMB, 29kg 1.41/kg 41.00 LAMB 30-40kg Tue 23 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 39kg 3.13/kg 122.00LAMB, 39kg 2.97/kg 116.00LAMB, 36kg 2.94/kg 106.00LAMB, 31kg 2.65/kg 82.00LAMB, 38kg 2.47/kg 94.00LAMB, 34kg 2.15/kg 72.00 LAMB 40-50kg Tue 23 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 47kg 3.02/kg 142.00LAMB, 46kg 2.13/kg…

Dairy Farmers Praised by Minister For Dedication and High Standards

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has paid tribute to dairy farmers for their dedication and high standards. In a letter to dairy farmers around the country, Minister Charlie McConalogue thanked them for their “continued dedication to excellence” in producing the “highest quality milk while ensuring the strictest standards of animal welfare.” Minister McConalogue told dairy farmers: “You make the decisions upon which the whole industry is built.…

4 star super animal, sold for 2920. Only one in the town like her

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=STRANO&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=582790 The must see lot of the evening at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock. Did you see Lot 9? 4 star super animal, sold for 2920. Only one in the town like her! Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

The most viewed lot on LSLAuctions.com in the last 24hrs! Belgian Blue Heifer Calves

https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=CASTL&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=579635 The most viewed lot on LSLAuctions.com in the last 24hrs! Check out these Belgian Blue Heifer calves in Lot 16 at Castleisland Co-op Livestock Mart. Watch more highlight videos on LSL TV: https://www.lslauctions.com/tv/

Weather Forecast: Tuesday 23 February

Tuesday looks set to be a wet and very windy day with further heavy rain showers pushing northwards over the country accompanied by strong to gale force southerly winds. There will be a risk of localised flooding. Despite the weather conditions the temperature will be relatively mild with temperatures of 11 to 14C. Rain will continue into the evening, especially across east and south with some drier periods in the…

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Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 22-02-2021

Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.25/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 3.44/kg 109.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.22/kg 125.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.2/kg 120.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.15/kg 124.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 3.29/kg 148.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.16/kg 142.00SHEEP, 41kg 3.14/kg 128.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.12/kg 125.00SHEEP, 48kg 3.12/kg 148.00SHEEP, 48kg 3.08/kg 149.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 3/kg…

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Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 22-02-2021

Monday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgLM 2.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 320kg 2.84/kg 910.00LM, 320kg 2.5/kg 800.00AA, 328kg 1.92/kg 630.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA,LM, 400kg 2.3/kg 920.00HE, 462kg 1.95/kg 900.00 COW 400-500kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgFR 1.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 455kg 1.60/kg 730.00FR, 485kg 1.34/kg 650.00FR, 475kg 1.26/kg 600.00 COW 500-600kg Mon 22 Feb Avg Price/KgFR 1.31/kgHighest Price/Kg…

IFA Says NatWest has a Moral Responsibility to Farmers With Bank Loans at Ulster Bank

The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) says farmers holding accounts and loans with Ulster Bank need to be looked after following NatWest’s announcement of a phased withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland.IFA president Tim Cullinan said NatWest must make a commitment that it will not sell any of its loan book to a so-called vulture fund but to banks that can offer a full service to customers. It is…