Webinar on unlocking barriers of the tree felling licence process
University College Dublin (UCD) forestry students will present a free webinar featuring forestry experts discussing the barriers to tree felling…
Compensation for Irish mink farming sector debated
Efforts to prohibit fur farming in Ireland have been slow, and Seanad discussions continue on compensation for sector after a…
Wheat and barley crops have wintered well
Wheat crops have wintered well, according to Shay Phelan of Teagasc, who says that, “Plant stands of 200+ per square…
Horticulture, poultry, pig, dairy sectors can benefit from heat pumps
The use of heat pumps for cooling and heating on Irish farms is just one tool in the tool box…
Senator Byrne advocates for creation of a commercial flour mill
As consumers brace for a significant price increase in bread over the coming weeks there have been calls for the…
IFA Chair suggests restrictions like GLAS should be removed for sheep farmers
The national sheep chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Kevin Comiskey, has said that sheep farmers could face “serious…
Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 14/03/2022
Monday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change…
New Holland releases high-performing Pro-belt baler
New Holland has added its take on the latest baler modifications by introducing the “new look” Pro-Belt baler. The company…
IFA disputes private storage aid in pig sector
The European Commission is set to propose the rollout of a private storage aid package for the stricken pig farming…
Valtra launches Section Control 96 boom feature
Valtra has announced that it has developed a new Section Control 96 which can divide the boom into 96 different…
Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 12/03/2022
Saturday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 11/03/2022
Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg3.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 39kg 3.60/kg 139.00, 36kg 3.44/kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/03/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 580kg 2.66/kg 1540.00LMX, 540kg 2.15/kg…
IGB Greyhound Trials & Auction – Curraheen Park – 11/03
There will be an IGB Greyhound Sales Trials & Auction via LSL Auctions at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium tomorrow, Saturday,…
Saint Patrick’s Day Giveaway!
LSL Auctions is holding a Saint Patrick’s Day Giveaway. Entrants can win a fabulous LSL Auctions Vest. To compete, follow…
QUINN PROPERTY – Parkannesley, Ballygarrett, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 2 Lots – 06/04
Lot 1, QUINN PROPERTY Parkannesley, Ballygarrett, Gorey, Co. Wexford QUINN PROPERTY brings to auction via LSL Auctions a valuable C. 52 acre…
Farmers are urged to participate in a pesticide use survey
A study on the use of pesticides on Irish farms is looking for participation from farmers. The research is being…
Interactive safety assessment tool launched to support farmers
There are common concerns amongst farmers regarding their wellbeing, due to working in the sector with one of the highest…
TD calls on government to reassess peat extraction
The current debate on large-scale extraction of peat from Ireland bogs continues unabated. In the latest development government has been…
Larger ratio of women needed in the construction industry
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has highlighted the need for more women to be working in the construction industry. This…
Produce enhancement a new frontier as gene-editing takes centre stage
Development in gene-editing technology has moved beyond expectations as it now allows breeders to deliver a range of traits such…
Largest annual increase in the CPI in 21 years
The upward spiral of fuel, petrol and food prices seems to be continuing unabated. KBC Bank economist Austin Hughes predicts…
Dairy Beef Calf Scheme sees over €2 million paid to participating farmers
Details surrounding the measures of Ireland’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan is to be announced soon. However, the exact…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 10/03/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BULLOCK-M 300-400KG Avg Price/KgLMX 1.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,CHX, 363kg 2.81/kg 1020.00LMX, 390kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 10/03/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.62/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 3.22/kg 161.00SHEEP, 56kg…
Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 11/03/2022
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…
National fodder and food security committee looks for solutions
Earlier this week, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said the work of the national fodder and food security committee would be…
Agri diesel should be supported like auto diesel, says ICSA
With fuel prices in flux, The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has said that agricultural diesel should be supported…
Decline in number of registered tractors, according to CSO
There has been a decrease in the number of new tractors licensed for the month of February compared to the…
Over 2,650ha of raised bog habitat improved by the Living Bog project
The Living Bog project comes to an end this month after six years in existence. From 2016 to 2021, the…