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Applications for the Government’s €100m scheme for the Agri-food sector are open to help at this challenging time, confirmed the Tánaiste. The scheme has been set up in recognition of the sector’s unique exposure to the impact of Brexit. Up to €70m is available under the first call, which is being administered by Enterprise Ireland. It is open to large, medium or small enterprises, engaged in the processing and marketing of primary…

The EU has given the green light to allow Ireland the flexibility to set a new reduction deadline under the Beef Emergency Aid Measure (BEAM). The positive news comes after the some farmers were struggling to meet the 5 per cent nitrogen reduction element of the scheme.  Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue was under pressure to grant a six month extension to help farmers meet the nitrogen deadline.  The new…

Have a look at Tullamore Mart today (Thursday 4 February) where we have a bullock (Lot number 185) that is being auctioned by Richard and Ann Scally, from Ballycommon, 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…

The weather to turn progressively colder this evening with showers and light winds predicted. Today (Thursday) will mostly be cloudy with further showers or longer spells of rain with the heaviest showers in Ulster. There will be sunny spells with the highest temperatures of 5 to 6C in the northwest and from 7 to 9C elsewhere. Light northerly breezes in Ulster and Connacht and more moderate southwest winds in Munster…

Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Wed 3 Feb Avg Price/KgCHX 2.37/kgHEX 2.12/kgLMX 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 335kg 2.54/kg 850.00HEX, 302kg 2.48/kg 750.00HEX, 302kg 2.45/kg 740.00LMX, 325kg 2.4/kg 780.00LMX, 350kg 2.31/kg 810.00LMX, 330kg 2.30/kg 760.00 Bullock 400-500kg Wed 3 Feb Avg Price/KgFR 1.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 420kg 2.36/kg 990.00SIX, 455kg 2.20/kg 1000.00BAX, 415kg 2.14/kg 890.00FR,FRX, 489kg 1.86/kg 910.00FR, 459kg 1.57/kg 720.00 Bullock 500-600kg Wed 3 Feb Avg Price/KgHighest…

Wednesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. Lamb 30-40kg Wed 3 Feb Avg Price/KgLB 2.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 34kg 2.74/kg 93.00LB, 35kg 2.71/kg 95.00LB, 37kg 2.70/kg 100.00LB, 36kg 2.67/kg 96.00LB, 36kg 2.64/kg 95.00LB, 36kg 2.56/kg 92.00 Lamb 40-50kg Wed 3 Feb Avg Price/KgLB 2.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 40kg 2.78/kg 111.00LB, 47kg 2.74/kg 129.00LB, 42kg 2.74/kg 115.00LB, 48kg 2.73/kg 131.00LB, 47kg 2.72/kg 128.00LB, 42kg 2.71/kg 114.00 Lamb 50-60kg Wed 3 Feb Avg…

Farmers intending to build a new milking parlour during the Covid lockdown can access a growing library of virtual farm tours on the Teagasc website to help with the design process.  The virtual tours allow farmers to look at other milking parlours from the comfort of their own home. This includes a series of 360 degree photographs to allow farmers to move around the virtual farm and view it from…

Gardaí have seized 12 dogs and five puppies in Galway and are hoping to reunite the dogs with their owners. It is believed the dogs may have been stolen. Five golden labrador puppies, a black lurcher, two chihuahuas, three collie crosses, two springer spaniels, a foxhound beagle, a terrier, cocker spaniel and a setter were found in in the back of three separate vehicles that were stopped in the area.…

It will be mainly dry with some sunshine across the midlands but wet further north and west of the country, according to Met Eireann. By the afternoon rain will be fairly widespread, becoming heavier in the southwest by the evening. South to southwest winds will strengthen in Munster and south Leinster. Highs of 6 to 9C but generally 2 to 5C across north Ulster.  Bands of rain and showers will…

Mink farming in Ireland is set to be outlawed by Easter. The ban on fur farming through the Animal Health & Welfare Bill is part of the Programme for Government and was listed as priority bill two weeks ago when the legislative programme was published. Outlawing fur farming is being listed for pre-legislative scrutiny to enable the Oireachtas agriculture committee to examine the bill before it formally goes through the legislative…

Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Tue 2 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.07/kgAAX 2.07/kgCHX 1.97/kgFR 1.62/kgHEX 1.91/kgLMX 2.14/kgM BULLOCK 1.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 300kg 2.27/kg 680.00LMX, 353kg 2.18/kg 770.00AAX, 309kg 2.17/kg 670.00HEX, 301kg 2.16/kg 650.00AAX, 305kg 2.13/kg 650.00AAX, 318kg 2.11/kg 670.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Tue 2 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.00/kgAAX 2.00/kgFR 1.70/kgFRX 1.68/kgLMX 2.21/kgM BULLOCK 1.97/kgSIX 2.10/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 475kg 2.57/kg 1220.00BBX, 415kg 2.51/kg 1040.00SIX, 405kg 2.17/kg 880.00AA, 450kg…

Tuesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30kg Tue 2 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 26kg 2.92/kg 76.00LAMB, 28kg 2.68/kg 75.00LAMB, 28kg 2.51/kg 69.00 LAMB 30-40kg Tue 2 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 39kg 3.03/kg 118.00LAMB, 39kg 2.95/kg 115.00LAMB, 36kg 2.94/kg 106.00LAMB, 36kg 2.93/kg 107.00LAMB, 36kg 2.92/kg 105.00LAMB, 36kg 2.81/kg 101.00 LAMB 40-50kg Tue 2 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 49kg 2.86/kg 140.00LAMB, 42kg 2.85/kg…

Met Eireann said a yellow rain and snow warning remains in place for parts of Ireland for the rest of the week. Temperatures are predicted to drop to -3C and the weather centre has warned of drastic big changes with wintry weather taking over across the country by the weekend. Today (Tuesday 2 February) there will be some sunny spells but widespread heavy showers with the risk of hail and…

Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Mon 1 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.11/kgHEX 1.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 345kg 2.29/kg 790.00HEX, 300kg 2.2/kg 660.00AAX, 371kg 2.16/kg 800.00AAX,AU, 322kg 2.14/kg 690.00AAX, 395kg 2.10/kg 830.00AAX, 315kg 2.03/kg 640.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Mon 1 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 1.93/kgFR 1.62/kgFRX 1.45/kgHEX 1.85/kgLMX 2.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,CHX, 435kg 2.25/kg 980.00AAX, 476kg 2.12/kg 1010.00AAX, 435kg 2.11/kg 920.00AAX, 422kg 1.99/kg 840.00LMX,HEX, 438kg 1.99/kg 870.00HEX, 452kg 1.88/kg 850.00 BULLOCK…

Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Mon 1 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 20kg 3.65/kg 73.00SHEEP, 24kg 3.12/kg 75.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.09/kg 92.00SHEEP, 23kg 3.04/kg 70.00SHEEP, 24kg 3.04/kg 73.00SHEEP, 28kg 3.04/kg 85.00 SHEEP 30-40kg Mon 1 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.62/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 3.45/kg 109.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.07/kg 92.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.06/kg 108.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.06/kg 104.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.03/kg 103.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.00/kg 112.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Mon 1 Feb Avg…

New Zealand dairy farmers have the world’s lowest carbon footprint of milk – with significantly less emissions than other international producers – including Ireland, according to new research. AgResearch analysis confirms New Zealand retains its outstanding position in low-emission dairy milk production, with an on-farm carbon footprint 46 per cent less than the average 18 countries studied. New Zealand was the most efficient producer at 0.74 kg CO2e per kg…

Teagasc is re-opening the telephone helpline to assist with COVID-19 related queries for all farmers. The service provides farmers with advice on the range of issues that they may face as they continue to do their essential work in maintaining the food supply chain.  The service was initiated during the initial period of COVID-19 restrictions, and is now re-introduced as an extra support available to farmers during the current restrictions.…

The Government will allocate €1.5 billion from the carbon tax to a REPS-2 programme to encourage farmers to operate in a greener and most sustainable way. Speaking at Irish Farmers Association AGM yesterday (28 January), the Taoiseach discussed the challenges of the Climate Change crisis for the industry. Micheal Martin said agriculture is entering a decade of changes and farmers have a critical role to play regarding increased afforestation and carbon sequestration. …

Friday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 400-500kg Fri 29 Jan Avg Price/KgCHX 2.44/kgHEX 2.07/kgLMX 2.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 445kg 2.70/kg 1200.00CHX, 432kg 2.64/kg 1140.00CHX, 455kg 2.62/kg 1190.00LMX, 420kg 2.57/kg 1080.00CHX, 425kg 2.52/kg 1070.00CHX, 410kg 2.51/kg 1030.00 Bullock 500-600kg Fri 29 Jan Avg Price/KgAAX 2.23/kgCHX 2.46/kgLMX 2.30/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,BAX, 580kg 2.74/kg 1590.00CHX, 505kg 2.55/kg 1290.00CHX, 515kg 2.50/kg 1290.00CHX, 550kg 2.45/kg 1350.00LMX, 518kg 2.45/kg 1270.00LMX, 515kg 2.45/kg 1260.00 Bullock 600-700kg…

Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Thu 21 Jan Avg Price/KgBULLOCK 2.33/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BULLOCK, 350kg 2.77/kg 970.00BULLOCK, 325kg 2.52/kg 820.00BULLOCK, 300kg 2.5/kg 750.00BULLOCK, 305kg 2.46/kg 750.00BULLOCK, 360kg 2.33/kg 840.00BULLOCK, 385kg 2.31/kg 890.00 Bullock 400-500kg Thu 21 Jan Avg Price/KgBULLOCK 2.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BULLOCK, 420kg 2.19/kg 920.00BULLOCK, 470kg 2.06/kg 970.00 Heifer 300-400kg Thu 21 Jan Avg Price/KgHEIFER 2.03/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEIFER, 388kg 2.37/kg 920.00HEIFER, 305kg 2.36/kg 720.00HEIFER, 305kg 2.20/kg…

Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Thu 21 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 2.68/kg 102.00SHEEP, 32kg 2.5/kg 80.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Thu 21 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 42kg 2.71/kg 114.00SHEEP, 43kg 2.70/kg 116.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.5/kg 110.00 Lamb 30-40kg Thu 21 Jan Avg Price/KgLB 2.45/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 34kg 3.06/kg 104.00LB, 35kg 2.94/kg 103.00LB, 32kg 2.84/kg 91.00LB, 33kg 2.76/kg 91.00LB, 32kg 2.75/kg 88.00LB, 34kg 2.68/kg…

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has written to the European Commission seeking a change to the Beef Emergency Aid Measure (BEAM) scheme dates. This would lift the pressure on the 18,000 farmer participants of BEAM who have to meet the 5% reduction in organic nitrogen requirement as of January 19. Of the 32,444 farmers to receive €78 million in payments under the scheme just 14,072 (43%) are currently meeting the…

A new roadmap setting out the Government’s strategy to tackle bovine TB has been published by the Department of Agriculture. The report hopes to build on the progress made to date, drive the disease levels down and eradicate bovine TB by 2030.  Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, said despite bovine TB levels being substantially lowered since he programme began in 1954 progress has stalled in recent…

The farming community is being asked to help raise funds for a Level 3 Hospice in the midlands. Hooves4Hospice is community based initiative – supported by LSL Auctions – launched to build a much needed hospice in the midland counties of Westmeath, Offaly, Longford and Laois. The project involves recruiting a large number of farmers willing to rear or donate a young animal to be sold at auction and raise…

Wednesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 40-50kg Wed 27 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 47kg 2.64/kg 124.00SHEEP, 45kg 2.49/kg 112.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Wed 27 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.87/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 2.76/kg 138.00SHEEP, 55kg 2.58/kg 142.00SHEEP, 55kg 0.25/kg 14.00 SHEEP 100-110kg Wed 27 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.23/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 105kg 1.30/kg 136.00SHEEP, 106kg 1.17/kg 124.00

Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. HEIFER 300-400kg Wed 27 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 375kg 2.65/kg 995.00LM, 380kg 2.53/kg 960.00 HEIFER 400-500kg Wed 27 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 2.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 475kg 2.66/kg 1265.00LM, 460kg 2.49/kg 1145.00LM,SIM, 432kg 2.45/kg 1060.00LM, 490kg 2.45/kg 1200.00LM, 420kg 2.44/kg 1025.00LM, 410kg 2.41/kg 990.00 HEIFER 500-600kg Wed 27 Jan Avg Price/KgCH 2.25/kgLM 2.32/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BB, 500kg 2.58/kg 1290.00LM, 505kg 2.51/kg 1270.00CH, 580kg…

Ireland’s coronavirus lockdown will continue for another six weeks until 5 March after the Government decided to extend the current restrictions. Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the Level 5 restrictions are having a positive impact, bringing down the number of Covid-19 cases in the country.  Under Level 5 restrictions, marts are required to operate on an online-only basis, which they have been doing since the measures were introduced in December 2020.  The Premier urged…

Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Tue 26 Jan Avg Price/KgAAX 2.00/kgFR 1.55/kgFRX 1.51/kgFRX,FR 1.48/kgHEX 2.02/kgLMX 2.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 381kg 2.20/kg 840.00LMX, 359kg 2.12/kg 760.00HEX, 380kg 2.08/kg 790.00AAX, 365kg 2.05/kg 750.00AAX, 335kg 2.03/kg 680.00AAX, 315kg 2/kg 630.00 BULLOCK 400-500kg Tue 26 Jan Avg Price/KgAAX 2.05/kgFR 1.56/kgFRX 1.49/kgFRX,FR 1.65/kgHEX 2.01/kgJE 1.21/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 495kg 2.22/kg 1100.00AAX, 495kg 2.16/kg 1070.00HEX, 405kg 2.12/kg 860.00HEX, 416kg 2.09/kg 870.00AAX, 402kg 2.09/kg…

Tuesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30kg Tue 26 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.18/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 29kg 2.93/kg 85.00LAMB, 24kg 2.92/kg 70.00LAMB, 27kg 2.56/kg 69.00LAMB, 25kg 2/kg 50.00LAMB, 29kg 1.93/kg 56.00LAMB, 26kg 1.88/kg 48.00 LAMB 30-40kg Tue 26 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 30kg 2.87/kg 86.00LAMB, 35kg 2.83/kg 99.00LAMB, 32kg 2.75/kg 88.00LAMB, 36kg 2.75/kg 99.00LAMB, 32kg 2.69/kg 86.00LAMB, 32kg 2.69/kg 86.00 LAMB 40-50kg Tue 26 Jan Avg…

The annual Teagasc Sheep Conference will take place virtually this year and held across two evenings, starting at 8pm this evening (26 January) and Thursday 28 January with national and international speakers. In addition, the Zoom webinars will run questions and answers sessions for sheep farmers to expand their understanding on a range of issues relating to the animals.  Hosted by Michael Gottstein, Teagasc Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, he added: “As we face into 2021, this is an important opportunity for sheep farmers,…