Bentham Auction Mart – Farm Machinery and Equipment sale – 26/02
There will be a dispersal sale of farm machinery and equipment via LSL Auctions on behalf of Mr Hull, Stalmine,…
Earthworms as a nutrient supply could offset the use of synthetic fertilizers
Most gardeners value of the input of earthworms to their land, and new research released by University College Dublin (UCD)…
Lemken to use AI for next-level farming
Lemken hopes to take smart farming to the next level as it plans to build an €18 million factory for…
6.3% inflation increase for rural households
The government has been urged to look into methods in an attempt to alleviate increases in the cost of living.…
Pilot project explores undersea salt caverns to store hydrogen gas
dCarbonX is examining structures off the Poolbeg peninsula to potentially use undersea salt caverns in Dublin Bay to store hydrogen…
Motor industry highlights challenge to install fast-charging points for EVs
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has advised that Ireland needs to create 100,000 fast-charging points over the next…
LMC notes trends in current cattle slaughter data
Last year, the average age of bullocks, young bulls and heifers slaughtered in Northern Ireland was 25.7, 25.7 and 16.4…
Proposed farmers’ mini-budget causes uproar
The current situation facing Ireland’s farmers has sparked various debates and has led to various programmes being considered in dire…
Global conflict will add to pressure on farmers, says TD
As the world braces itself for the potential conflict between Russia and Ukraine, its thought that economic sanctions will further…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 24/02/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DCW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgBBX 1.71/kgFR 1.25/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 495kg 1.84/kg 910.00BBX,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 24/02/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 31kg 2.87/kg 89.00LB, 31kg…
Covid savings fuelling the sharp increase in house prices
A KBC Bank consumer sentiment index report has uncovered the scale of the effect on the housing market of savings…
Irish Deer Management Forum to be revived
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has instructed his team to put together a successor to the Irish Deer Management Forum, which…
Popular Friesian Cow at Carnaross Mart – Lot 43 sold online for €2280 via LSL Auctions
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-266321 Big interest in this Friesian Cow at Carnaross Mart. Did you see Lot 43?…
Mask-wearing no longer required at marts from Monday
The Government met this week to debate recent advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). The outcome was…
Hennessy Online Farm & Plant Machinery Auction 26/02
There will be an online Farm & Plant Machinery Online Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 26 February, 2022, starting at 10:30 a.m. …
Sheep kill decreases as weekly stats are revealed
There has been a decrease in the number of sheep kills for the week ending February 19. According to figures…
Call for action as methane emissions rise
New reports have emerged revealing that there has been an increase in the amount of methane emissions, raising serious concern…
Lobby group forecasts oversubscription for AECM
There is much concern arising regarding the Agri-Environment Climate Measure (AECM). This as, some lobby groups have called for strict…
FTMTA report reveals a slump in tractor sales this year
There’s has been a slump in the sale of tractors in comparison to the same period in 2021. Farm Tractor…
Mixed reaction to European Parliament’s animal welfare vote
The European Parliament’s most recent vote on farm animal welfare has received mixed reactions. MEPs voted on a report addressing…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 23/02/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BULLOCK-M 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.36/kgCHX 2.77/kgLMX 2.60/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 357kg 2.86/kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 23/02/2022
Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 31kg 2.87/kg 89.00LB, 31kg…
Guinness drives a barley-growing pilot focused on regenerative agriculture
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue TD has welcomed a new project by Guinness – a three-year barley-growing pilot with a…
New apartments and organic rental growth ups Ires Reit’s collections
Ireland’s largest private landlord, Ires Reit, has reported net rental income of €63m in the 12 months to 31 December,…
Agri-shows seek kickstart funding to survive
A Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) spokesperson has shared that the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has…
Kuhn redesigns its tedder to shorten working time
Kuhn has redesigned its tedder in order to reduce time management for production on farms. This as Kuhn has announced…
Increase of sales in the Irish property market
The Irish property market is looking up as the amount of mortgage approvals have increased. But real estate agents are…
Talks underway to find relief for pig farmers
Pig farmers may be able to breathe a sigh of relief as talks are expected to be tabled regarding a support…
Significant changes made to Teagasc soil management manual
Farm management brings with it the responsibility of ensuring that soil content is suitable to the type of farm that…