Category: News

The Results-based Environment Agri Pilot Project (REAP) received over five times the limit of participants with nearly 11,000 applications.  It became apparent in recent days that the scheme would be oversubscribed, calls began for more farmers to be accepted into the pilot than originally planned.  IFA rural development chair Michal Biggins said it shows there is demand for environmental schemes among farmers.  “The budget of €10 million per annum is…

Today will bring some sunshine and scattered showers, mainly in western parts at first. However, the showers will become more widespread by the afternoon and many will be heavy with hail. There will be thunderstorms too and a risk of spot flooding, especially in parts of the midlands, north and east. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15C, in light breezes.  The evening will become most dry with clear spells and…

The NPA and NFU have spoken out about plans by Natural England to reintroduce white-tailed eagles on a Norfolk estate.  Following a consultation, the agency announced the release of 60 young eagles over a 10-year period.  The White-tailed Eagle or Sea Eagle, is Britain’s largest bird of prey with an 8-foot wing span which farmers fear could pose a threat to livestock, including young pigs.  NPA senior policy advisor Charlie…

The low number of applications for the Organic Farming Scheme has been described as a “wake-up call” for the sector. It was hoped between 400 and 500 farmers would join. Just 317 farmers applied for the 2021 scheme. Fergal Byrne chair of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said the scheme’s application process needs to be overhauled as the scoring system is weighted heavily against cattle and sheep…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-ENNIS-860571 Must see outfit at Ennis Clare Co-Operative Marts. Take a look at this 5 star Belgian Blue pair selling in Lot 167B. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV platforms.

Watch these video clips – Lot 7020 – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M170-861861 Lot 7015 – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M170-861846 2 stand out lots at Kilmallock GVM Group to take a look at. Bull in Lot 7020 (pictured) sold for 2050. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV platforms.

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-KANTURK-861445 Popular Lot 21A at Kanturk Livestock Mart yesterday. Take a look at this smashing dairy cow, Breed: FR – DOB: 19/01/2017 – Owners: 1 – QA: Y – TB: 07/11/2020 – Days in Herd: 70. Sold for 2250. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-202805 Big interest in Lot 133 – Charolais bull in Carnaross Mart. DOB: 25/09/2019 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – QA: Y – TB: 27/03/2021 – BVD: 04/10/2019 – Days in Herd: 594 – Calf Registered: N. Sold for 2270 at 950KG. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV,…

Natural England has announced plans for 60 young white-tailed eagles – Britain’s biggest bird of prey – to be released into the wild in Norfolk. Nicknamed ‘flying barndoors”, because of their wing span of up to 8ft (2.4m), white tailed eagles became extinct in Britain by the early 20th century. The birds of prey were reintroduced to Scotland from the 1970s, with the first reintroduction in England taking place on the…

The cattle supply available for slaughter during 2021 has dropped by around 120,000 confirmed Joe Burke from Bord Bia. Beef farmers are already aware that there has been a shortage of supplies available to meet demand and factories have been keen to source cattle. Commenting on the cattle shortage Joe Burke said: “There are a few factors behind this reduction. The year of 2019, in particular, was very strong for…

Mist and fog will clear gradually today. The northern half of the country will be mainly dry at first, but showers in Munster and south Leinster will become widespread during the day. There will be a risk of hail and scattered thunderstorms but also some bright or sunny spells too. Maximum temperatures 11 to 15C, in variable breezes. In the early and later evening there will be scattered showers with…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-ENNIS-860713 Ennis Clare Co-Operative Marts hosted a charity lot today in aid of Milford Care Centre. Lot 30 was kindly donated for auction by the Keane Family, with all proceeds going to the charity. The lot sold for €1600. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-WRM-857616 This hogget & 2 lambs were the stand-out lot at Waterford Ross Co-op Marts. Watch Lot 851 on LSL TV. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV platforms.

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-STRANO-859760 Did you see Lot 394 at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart? Special limousin heifer by elite Ice Cream out of a Belgian Blue cow, Breed: LMX – DOB: 17/07/2020 – Owners: 1 – Export: Y – QA: N – Days in Herd: – 1Mv. Sold for 1960. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-GORT-857175 The most watched lot at Gort Co Operative Mart last night. Take a look at this pair of limousin bullocks in Lot 426, sold for 2140. Watch the video clip on LSL TV. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV platforms.

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M166-859583 Popular lot at Carrigallen Mart GVM Group last night. Take a look at lot 217: Sex: F – Breed: CHX – DOB: 07/05/2011 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – TB: 23/10/2020, sold for 1910 at 865KG. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV platforms.

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-202410 Big interest in Lot 259 at Carnaross Mart. Breed: LMX – DOB: 10/11/2018 – Owners: 3 – Export: N – QA: N- TB: 25/09/2020 – BVD: 14/12/2018 – Days in Herd: 664 – Calf Registered: N. Sold for 1850. Watch the video clip on LSL TV. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M198-859304 “One of the best cows I’ve ever seen here folks!” Highest selling outfit at Tullamore Mart GVM Group yesterday afternoon. Take a look at this Charolais with Limousin bull calf at-foot. Lot 3 sold for 2400. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV platforms.

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MILFORD-859951 Top selling lot at Milford Livestock Co-Op Mart. Must see 2-year-old ewe with 2 lambs, sold in Lot 32C for 305. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV platforms.

Longford Grassroots are looking for farmers to donate a calf for a sale in Carrigallen Mart GVM Group, on Saturday 22th May 2021. This is a ringside and online auction, which will include dairy heifers and beef calves. They hope to have at least 30 calves donated. All of the proceeds will go to the hooves4hospice project. The aim of the project is to raise funds to provide a level…

Tuesday will start dry in many places but showers in west Munster will spread further inland during the morning and afternoon turning heavy and thundery again with a risk of hail and spot flooding. Highs of 12 to 15C, in a light southeast breeze. LSL News.

Today will be breezy with sunshine and showers, heaviest in the north and west. Tonight showers continuing in the west, with some longer spells of rain in the north. Turning chilly inland, perhaps with a rural ground frost in central and eastern areas.  Tuesday will be another day of sunshine and showers, again heavy with a risk of hail and thunder, although cloudier and windier in the south-west with longer…

Glambia has warned the An Taisce decision to appeal a High Court ruling giving the go-ahead for a €140m cheese processing factory, will be bad for farmers and Ireland’s post-Covid recovery. The dairy processor said it was “deeply disappointed” with the environmental group’s decision and believes it will prevent opening the new plant until after 2014. John Murphy, Glanbia Ireland chairperson said: “We passionately believe in this project, which is…

The first Asian Hornet has been found in a Dublin home, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) confirmed. Asian Hornets prey on honeybees, wasps and pollinators such as bumblebees, hoverflies and spiders.  According to the NPWS, while people should not be alarmed it does demonstrate how invasive alien species can find a way into new areas. The discovery of the Asian Hornet is the first identified in the wild…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M170-851957 The most viewed lot over the weekend on LSL TV. Must see Lot 1 at Kilmallock Mart GVM Group from the Irish Angus Munster Branch sale. DOB: 08/08/2019 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – QA: UNKNOWN – TB: 31/07/2020. Selling online with LSL for €2,400. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MWLIS-840462 Bull Sale this weekend at Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society. Top price went to Lot 40, Rocklands Romeo, Charolais, 12 Mar 2020 selling online with LSL for €4,000.00 Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV platforms.

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-BALLIN-852893 Big interest in Lot 333 at Ballinasloe Cooperative Livestock Mart this weekend. Young Hereford cross cow, with two limousin bull calves at-foot, sold for 2310. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV, Android TV, Apple TV platforms.

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-CAHIR-849933 Top selling lot at Cahir Cork Co-Op Marts calf sale last week. Breed: LMX – DOB: 02/02/2021 – Owners: 1 – Export: N – QA: N – Days in Herd: – 1Mv. Take a look at Lot 145, which sold for 450 at 174KG. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for…

Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M100-850163 Must see super fat cow in Lot 1367 at Carnew Mart in Friday’s sale. Breed: LM – DOB: 01/10/2014 – Owners: 1 – QA: Y – Days in Herd: 70. Sold for 2240 at 920KG. Watch the video clip on LSL TV. Check out all of today’s and the week’s action at www.lslauctions.com/tv or download the LSL Smart TV App for LG TV,…

Rain will become widespread on Monday, with some heavy thundery downpours, especially this afternoon with a risk of hail and spot flooding. Top temperatures of 12 to 15C, with light south winds with will be stronger nearer the coasts. The showers will become lighter in the evening and clear spells developing. Minimum temperatures of 3 to 7C, with some mist and light southerly breezes. LSL News.