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Colder temperatures with sleet and snow and frequent rain are predicted this week with the Met Eireann issuing a yellow rainfall warning for 11 counties from this evening (January 18).  The Status Yellow alert is in place for Connacht, Longford, Louth, Westmeath, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan from 9pm on Monday night until 9pm on Tuesday.  Today will begin with scattered outbreaks of light rain and drizzle, becoming overcast and misty…

Domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers grew by 8.9% in November 2020 compared to the same month in the previous year. The latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) estimates the monthly milk intake at 455.2 million litres for November 2020.  During the period January to November 2020, domestic milk intake was estimated at 8.041 billion litres, an increase of 3.8% from 7,744 billion litres when compared to…

Friday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Suckler 500-600kg Fri 15 Jan Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 560kg 1.55/kg 870.00FR, 550kg 1.45/kg 800.00HEX, 560kg 1.34/kg 750.00 Suckler 600-700kg Fri 15 Jan Avg Price/KgLMX 1.97/kgSIX 1.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 650kg 2.35/kg 1530.00CHX, 635kg 2.31/kg 1470.00LMX, 685kg 2.31/kg 1580.00LMX, 610kg 1.92/kg 1170.00LMX, 645kg 1.88/kg 1210.00LMX, 675kg 1.82/kg 1230.00 Suckler 700-800kg Fri 15 Jan Avg Price/KgLMX 1.90/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 730kg 2.04/kg 1490.00LMX, 775kg 2.04/kg 1580.00BBX,…

Bord na Móna today (January 15) announced the end of all peat harvesting operations to focus on renewable energy. The company suspended peat harvesting on its lands last year following a 2019 High Court decision that ruled all peat harvesting on bogs over 30 hectares required planning permission.  Bord na Móna said harvesting employees have already been transferred to peatland rehabilitation projects ahead of the decision and it would not affect the number of staff employed.  The company’s last full peat harvest took place in 2018, followed by a partial harvest…

The continuation of Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) opens tomorrow (January 16). The scheme which closes on April 16 2021 provides grants for on-farm capital investment.  Some amendments have been made to new tranche, which include addition of investments formerly available under the Calf Investment Scheme will be included under TAMS. Derogation farmers will no longer be ligible to apply for support LESS equipment. GPS spreaders will be available for…

With the season of peak milk production set to start in a few months, a Tipperary TD has called on the Agriculture Committee to bring to his attention to the need for vaccinations to made available to the sector by that stage.

Thurday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgBULLOCK 2.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BULLOCK, 302kg 2.51/kg 760.00BULLOCK, 320kg 2.5/kg 800.00BULLOCK, 305kg 2.49/kg 760.00BULLOCK, 350kg 2.4/kg 840.00BULLOCK, 378kg 2.28/kg 860.00BULLOCK, 318kg 2.20/kg 700.00 Heifer 300-400kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgHEIFER 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEIFER, 315kg 2.41/kg 760.00HEIFER, 360kg 2.19/kg 790.00HEIFER, 320kg 2.09/kg 670.00HEIFER, 350kg 2.06/kg 720.00HEIFER, 345kg 1.97/kg 680.00HEIFER, 380kg 1.79/kg 680.00 Heifer 400-500kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgHEIFER…

Farmers will be able to sell renewable electricity into the national grid under a new scheme expected to be rolled out this summer. The new Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) is being developed to provide a route to market for farmers who produce surplus electricity such as solar panels and receive a fair price when they sell into the grid. The scheme will enable farmers to save on their energy costs…

Thursday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Sheep 20-30kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 27kg 3.27/kg 89.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.22/kg 87.00SHEEP, 23kg 3.22/kg 74.00SHEEP, 25kg 3.12/kg 79.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.08/kg 80.00SHEEP, 22kg 2.91/kg 64.00 Sheep 30-40kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.95/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 35kg 3.35/kg 117.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.35/kg 129.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.32/kg 123.00SHEEP, 32kg 3.30/kg 104.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.28/kg 124.00SHEEP, 34kg 3.27/kg 112.00 Sheep 40-50kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP…

Wednesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Dry Cow 600-700kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 1.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 650kg 1.85/kg 1200.00LM, 695kg 1.58/kg 1095.00LM, 685kg 1.50/kg 1030.00 Dry Cow 800-900kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 845kg 2/kg 1690.00HE, 880kg 1.68/kg 1480.00 Bullocks 400-500kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 2.20/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 490kg 2.23/kg 1095.00LM, 480kg 2.23/kg 1070.00LM, 490kg 2.12/kg 1040.00 Bullocks 500-600kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 2.16/kgHighest…

Ireland’s initial proposed share in 2021 is €1.05bn, 25% of the fund. Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Tim Cullinan said when it comes to allocating the funding, the impact on the agri-food sector will have to be central to any decisions.

Tuesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Cattle 300-400kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgCATTLE 1.84/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 320kg 2.06/kg 660.00CATTLE, 387kg 2.02/kg 780.00CATTLE, 370kg 2/kg 740.00CATTLE, 360kg 1.97/kg 710.00AA, 323kg 1.95/kg 630.00CATTLE, 390kg 1.92/kg 750.00 Cattle 400-500kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgAA 1.76/kgCATTLE 1.82/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 445kg 2.07/kg 920.00CATTLE, 425kg 2.05/kg 870.00CATTLE, 410kg 1.98/kg 810.00HE, 451kg 1.92/kg 865.00CATTLE, 435kg 1.91/kg 830.00AA, 410kg 1.85/kg 760.00 Cattle 500-600kg Tue 12 Jan Avg…

Tuesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Lamb 20-30kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 27kg 2.89/kg 78.00LAMB, 24kg 2.79/kg 67.00LAMB, 28kg 2.60/kg 74.00LAMB, 22kg 2.45/kg 54.00LAMB, 24kg 2.29/kg 55.00LAMB, 21kg 2.29/kg 48.00 Lamb 30-40kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 36kg 2.82/kg 100.00LAMB, 34kg 2.81/kg 94.00LAMB, 33kg 2.76/kg 91.00LAMB, 35kg 2.74/kg 96.00LAMB, 33kg 2.73/kg 90.00LAMB, 36kg 2.72/kg 98.00 Lamb 40-50kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB…

Up on the previous two years: The number of tractors which were licensed for the first time in 2020, according to the latest figures. Other vehicle registrations showed a reduction in registrations in all other categories.

Monday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Bullocks 300-400kg Mon 21 Dec Avg Price/KgAAX 1.96/kgLMX 2.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 375kg 2.29/kg 860.00AAX, 345kg 1.97/kg 680.00LMX,AAX, 368kg 1.96/kg 720.00MOX,MO, 377kg 1.86/kg 700.00HEX, 347kg 1.73/kg 600.00FR, 345kg 1.68/kg 580.00 Bullocks 400-500kg Mon 21 Dec Avg Price/KgAAX 1.72/kgFR 1.52/kgHEX 1.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 495kg 2.18/kg 1080.00LMX, 445kg 2.07/kg 920.00HEX, 455kg 1.98/kg 900.00BK, 489kg 1.96/kg 960.00HEX, 425kg 1.95/kg 830.00HEX, 473kg 1.90/kg 900.00 Bullocks 500-600kg Mon 21…

Monday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Mon 11 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 3.05/kg 99.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.01/kg 118.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.00/kg 115.00SHEEP, 35kg 2.94/kg 103.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.87/kg 112.00 SHEEP 40-50kg Mon 11 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.91/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 3.11/kg 140.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.07/kg 138.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.03/kg 128.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.97/kg 137.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.96/kg 129.00SHEEP, 42kg 2.94/kg 125.00 SHEEP 50-60kg Mon 11 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP,…

Dependant on which zone you are in – A, B and C – going from the south-east and east to the north and north-west, the three regions have opening periods which kick off at various dates between January 12 to February 1. What zone are you in? Zone A: Carlow; Cork; Dublin; Kildare; Kilkenny; Laois; Offaly; Tipperary; Waterford; Wexford; Wicklow;Zone B: Clare; Galway; Kerry; Limerick; Longford; Louth; Mayo; Meath; Roscommon;…

Tuesday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.