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Farmers must take steps to manage fire risk

With the recent dry weather significantly increasing the risk of fires on tillage farms, Teagasc Tillage Specialist Shay Phelan advises farmers to put measures in place to be able to prevent and extinguish fires if they occur. All fields, including grass fields and hedges where there is dead or decaying material has the potential to burn if the conditions are right. 10 ways to manage the fire risk: Make sure…

Sheep farmers need support to counter huge shearing costs – IFA

The Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) national sheep committee chair Kevin Comiskey has highlighted the fact that weeks have passed since the Wool Feasibility Study was published, yet farmers are entering another clipping season without any government support. As such, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Minister of State Pippa Hackett has been called on to support sheep farmers in combatting the enormous cost of shearing. The study recommended…

Dublin among 50 Best Cities in the World for Arts and Culture

Dublin has been listed among the 50 Best Cities in the World for Arts and Culture in Big 7 Travel’s inaugural list released to “help encourage art-centred tourism and shed light on an industry that suffered heavily due to the pandemic.” About Dublin, the global travel website states: “For a city spread across just 115 sq. km, Dublin punches well above its weight when it comes to arts and culture.…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 22/07/2022

Friday’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.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 26/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 21/07/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 555kg 1.42/kg 790.00FR, 505kg 1.15/kg 580.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.18/kgCHX 2.28/kgLMX 2.25/kgSIX 2.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 615kg 2.72/kg 1670.00SIX, 605kg 2.69/kg 1630.00SIX, 680kg 2.56/kg 1740.00LMX, 630kg 2.46/kg 1550.00BBX, 675kg 2.46/kg 1660.00CHX, 680kg 2.44/kg 1660.00 DC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 750kg 2.51/kg 1880.00SIX, 710kg 2.45/kg 1740.00HEX, 705kg 2.40/kg 1690.00CHX, 770kg 2.38/kg 1830.00PTX, 710kg 2.34/kg 1660.00AUX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 17/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 21/07/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.96/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 28kg 3.25/kg 91.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.18/kg 92.00SHEEP, 22kg 2.86/kg 63.00SHEEP, 28kg 2.79/kg 78.00SHEEP, 24kg 2.69/kg 66.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.91/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 34kg 3.18/kg 108.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.17/kg 104.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.17/kg 114.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.16/kg 116.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.14/kg 95.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.13/kg 94.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.81/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.20/kg 141.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.18/kg 142.00SHEEP, 46kg…

Kilmacanogue Horse Show welcomes competitors of all abilities

The Kilmacanogue Horse Show will be hosted at the Enniskerry Horse Farm in Monastery, Enniskerry, by kind permission of Mary and Syl Fenelon Bourke. This 50th anniversary version of the event will take place on 23 July, 2022. The Kilmacanogue Show is a great local institution and welcomes competitors of all abilities. It has a great following amongst the riding schools and clubs in the area. The organisers look forward to welcoming…

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Murtagh Bros – Ballykeeran, Athlone, Co. Westmeath – 21/07

Murtagh Bros brings to auction a property at Ballykeeran, Athlone, Co. Westmeath on 21 July, 2022 at 15:00. Lot: 1Attractive c. 7 acres of Agricultural land, overlooking Lough Ree with superb road frontage. See the catalogue: Here: Register to bid: Here. Contact Murtagh Bros on: +353 44 934 2512. LSL Auctions, LSL News.

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James L Murtagh – Tromra, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath – 21/07

James L Murtagh brings to auction a property at Tromra, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath on Thursday, 21 July 2022 at 15:30 at The Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar and via LSL Auctions. 3 Lots:Lot 1: Residence and yard on c.49.5 acresLot 2: c. 16.5 acres of agricultural lands (all in one division)Lot: 3 c.66 Acres Description: The subject lands are laid out in 8 neat regular shaped divisions, all in permanent pasture…

New organic farming rates proposed

Senator Pippa Hackett, the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, yesterday announced proposed new enhanced rates for farmers participating in the organic farming scheme. These are subject to approval by the European Commission as part of the ongoing discussions on approval of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan, and would apply from 1 January, 2023. Announcing the new rates the Minister said: “The budget proposed for…

Potato market report – 20 July, 2022

Home consumption and retail sales have taken a hit over the past week due to soaring temperatures. But Met Éireann predicts cooler temperatures at the weekend. According to the Irish Farmers’ Association, queens continue to be lifted in the north east and volumes are now available in retailers. Again, sales took a hit last week but cooler temperatures forecast should improve this. Crops are very dry due to the high…

Housing for All updates – Quarter 2

Taoiseach Micheál Martin, together with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien T.D., Minister of State Peter Burke T.D and Minister of State Malcolm Noonan T.D recently shared a report on progress of the implementation of Housing for All, including the launch of a new €50m Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: “Housing for All provides a comprehensive plan, and record levels of funding to tackle…

‘Meat and Potatoes’ at Crawford Gallery

‘Meat and Potatoes’, a current exhibition at the Crawford Art Gallery this summer, is described as “eye-catching, thought-provoking and mouth-watering in equal measure”. Bringing together works by historic and contemporary artists who have used food as their muse in myriad ways, the exhibition will be organised into three primary sections – BREAD, MEAT and POTATOES – which will be presented as staples in the history of food-focused art as well…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 21/07/2022

Thursday’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.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 12/09/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 20/07/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgBBX 3.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 595kg 3.16/kg 1880.00HEX, 595kg 3.16/kg 1880.00SIX, 595kg 3.13/kg 1860.00BBX, 595kg 3.09/kg 1840.00AAX, 595kg 2.59/kg 1540.00AA, 515kg 1.83/kg 940.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 640kg 2.92/kg 1870.00BBX, 625kg 2.38/kg 1490.00AAX, 650kg 1.77/kg 1150.00 DRYCOW-F 700-800KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 740kg 2.39/kg 1770.0BBX, 705kg 2.30/kg 1620.00 HEIFER-F 300-400KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.37/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 387kg 2.43/kg 940.00LMX, 380kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 20/07/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 39kg 3.21/kg 125.00LB, 35kg 3.14/kg 110.00LB, 38kg 3.03/kg 115.00LB, 39kg 2.97/kg 116.00LB, 39kg 2.92/kg 114.00LB, 34kg 2.68/kg 91.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 41kg 3.34/kg 137.00LB, 44kg 3.27/kg 144.00LB, 46kg 3.24/kg 149.00LB, 43kg 3.23/kg 139.00LB, 44kg 3.23/kg 142.00LB, 46kg 3.22/kg 148.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.86/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 2.96/kg 148.00LB, 51kg…

Emissions cuts for farmers still to be finalized

Ireland is committed to halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050. The Government has agreed to a carbon budget in the lead up to 2030, but as yet, details have not been agreed for farming. Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has confirmed that legally binding targets for emissions cuts will be signed off before the end of July, 2022. He comments that this “is…

Quinn Property – Clologue Upper, Camolin, Co. Wexford – 20/07

Quinn Property brings to auctions a property at Clologue Upper, Camolin, Co. Wexford on 20 July at 15:00. An exceptional C. 24.8 Acre roadside holding with stone-built farmhouse (In need of up-grading). For Sale by Online Auction. Location:The land enjoys an excellent location along a local road (the L5092), just off the R772 at Camolin and the N11 Gorey to Enniscorthy road. It is only 1.5km from Camolin village which…

Biomethane tractor offers alternative to diesel

New Holland’s biomethane T6.180 tractor, revealed at the recent Balmoral Show, is reportedly the first of its kind in Ireland. The model offers Irish farmers an alternative to diesel-fuelled tractor models. With the price of diesel up 40% in a year, this biomethane version attracted a fair amount of attention. It is as powerful as its diesel counterpart, but reduces running costs up to 30%. The new tractor is modelled…

Quinn Scarnagh, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford 20/077

Quinn Property – Scarnagh, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 20/07

Quinn Property brings to auction a property at Scarnagh, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford on 20 July, 2022. Lot 1: A valuable C.3.5 Acre roadside holding with good road frontage. Location: The C. 3.5 Acres is located in North Co. Wexford close to the Wicklow border, a short distance from the R772, 1km from Scarnagh crossroads, 6km from Arklow, 2km from Coolgreaney, 4km from Castletown and the coast with Gorey only…

Signpost Series Webinars to diarise

Teagasc is hosting a series of weekly Signpost Series of environment webinars aimed at the Irish agri industry. The next one is on 22 July, 2022, beginning at 9.30am. You need to register online to participate. This webinar forms part of The Signpost Series and will focus on the ecological value and condition of Irish uplands. The guest speaker is ecologist Caitriona Douglas, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Register: Here You…

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Quinn Property – Ballykilty Lower, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 20/07

Quinn Property brings to auction a property at Ballykilty Lower, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford on 20 July, 2022, at 12:00. Lot 2: Valuable C. 81.07 Acres With Derelict Farmhouse And Yard Location:The C. 81.07 Acres is located in North Co. Wexford close to the Wicklow border, a short distance from the R772, 1km from Scarnagh crossroads, 6km from Arklow, 2km from Coolgreaney, 4km from Castletown and the coast with Gorey…

Photography competition – 2023 calendar

After last year’s overwhelming response and submissions from so many amateur photographers around the world, KRONE is hosting another photography competition for its 2023 calendar. Of course a prerequisite is that the focus is on KRONE equipment at work in fields around the globe. The judges are looking for 12 winning images. These will be printed in a calendar that will be available for purchase at the international KRONE web…

Minister Humphreys opens €7.5 million worth of projects in Co Roscommon

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has officially opened a wide range of projects across Co Roscommon. They have received funding totalling €7.5 million as part of the Government’s ambitious rural development policy, Our Rural Future. Minister Humphreys began with Monksland Way, a recreation walkway which details the heritage of the area on the Roscommon side of Athlone. She went on to visit the site of the…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 20/07/2022

Wednesday’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.

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 05/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 19/07/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CW 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 4.99/kgCHX 4.99/kgCHX,AAX 4.99/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,AAX, 342kg 5.85/kg 2000.00SIX, 300kg 4.8/kg 1440.00CHX,AAX, 382kg 4.14/kg 1580.00 CW 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 565kg 2.18/kg 1230.00BBX, 555kg 1.82/kg 1010.00HEX, 560kg 1.75/kg 980.00 CW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLM 2.32/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 650kg 2.4/kg 1560.00LM, 695kg 2.23/kg 1550.00AAX, 630kg 1.97/kg 1240.00 DC 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 520kg 2.27/kg 1180.00LMX, 500kg 2.18/kg 1090.00AUX, 540kg 2.15/kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 20/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 19/07/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 20kg 3.00/kg 61.00LAMB, 21kg 2.95/kg 62.00LAMB, 29kg 2.65/kg 77.00LAMB, 22kg 2.59/kg 57.00LAMB, 30kg 2.56/kg 76.00LAMB, 23kg 2.56/kg 58.00 LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 37kg 3.01/kg 110.00LAMB, 36kg 2.97/kg 107.00LAMB, 31kg 2.90/kg 90.00LAMB, 32kg 2.90/kg 92.00LAMB, 37kg 2.87/kg 107.00LAMB, 36kg 2.87/kg 102.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 40kg 3.08/kg 123.00LAMB, 44kg…

Native grain prices rose last week – IFA

Native grain prices rose earlier last week (15 July, 2022), but daily gains have struggled to hold overall, according to the IFA. Grain market prices fell on 14 July, 2022 in response to news that a deal on export corridors from Ukraine could be brokered next week. However, native green prices increased slightly – Glanbia offered €280 for barley and €290 for wheat respectively. The Irish winter barley harvest is…

Quinn Property Ballyrea, Wells, Gorey 1907

Quinn Property – Ballyrea, Wells, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 19/07

Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Ballyrea, Wells, Gorey, Co. Wexford on 19 July at 15:00.For Online Auction. Ref: P5545. Lot 2: A valuable C. 19 Acre roadside holding with development potential. Location:Located 1km off the R741, the Gorey/ Wexford Road at Ballyedmond, 3km from Monamolin, 5km from Kilmuckridge, 16km south of Gorey, and 25km from Wexford town. Ballyedmond is centrally located between Gorey and…

Quinn Property Kildermot, Ballymoney 1907

Quinn Property – Kildermot, Ballymoney, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 19/07

Quinn Property brings to auction a property at Kildermot, Ballymoney, Gorey, Co. Wexford on Tuesday,19 July, 2022, at noon.Lot 1A: A Well Located 3 Bed Bungalow On A C. 0.3 Acre Site Within Minutes Walk Of Ballymoney Beach. For Sale By Online Auction. Location: This property enjoys a wonderful location, nestled between Tara Hill and Ballymoney, a highly desirable and much sought-after area. It is adjacent to the Tara Vale…