Belgium opens Irish cattle exports under strict conditions
Irish cattle can now be exported to Belgium, as the country has instituted a successful Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) eradication…
Drive to expand exports to the Middle East region
In an effort to increase Irish food and drink exports to the wider Middle East region to €380m by 2025,…
Farmers and retailers urged to establish working relationship
The relationship between Irish farmers and retailers came under scrutiny this weekend. This as the Irish Farmers’ Association held a…
Soil analysis vital for farmers
Farmers across Ireland have been urged to carry out soil analysis in order to determine pH and identify low phosphorus…
BirdWatch Ireland raises red flag over dwindling farmland birds
BirdWatch Ireland has raised concerns that biodiversity measures currently included in Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan do not go far enough…
Building an off grid cabin – Part 1 of 2
The Mossy Bottom series on YouTube covers cottage restoration, self-sufficiency and sustainable living in Ireland. In 2020 the host self-built…
Early planning for protein crops reaps benefits
Many arable growers will be considering the option of including protein crops in their rotation as the pilot Protein Crop…
Factor in VAT costs for imported jeeps and crew cabs
Statistics supplied by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) regarding the number of new and imported cars for…
Co-operation key in roll-out of new Agri-Environment Scheme
Eight areas have been identified as having environmental characteristics suitable for co-operation projects regarding the new CAP’s National Agri-Environment Scheme…
Increase in beef prices urges farmers to “sell hard”
Beef farmers have been urged to sell hard to maintain the upward momentum as factories have increased beef prices by…
Less maintenance time as Polaris’ electric powertrain details emerge
Farmers can now forget about oil changes, filter replacements, spark plugs and clutch maintenance as the Polaris all-electric Ranger XP…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 11/02/2022
Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 29kg 3.28/kg 95.00SHEEP, 25kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 11/02/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.64/kgLMX 2.58/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 430kg 3.02/kg 1300.00CHX,…
Lump Sum Exit Scheme supports farmers wanting to retire
The Lump Sum Exit Scheme is a new UK government venture aimed at supporting farmers who want to leave the…
Global Dairy Trade index sees strong performance
There’s been a strong performance in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index this month. This has led to good…
HorschConnect streamlines data exchange
Newly launched HorschConnect is a digital system designed to make the exchange of data between machine and customer as efficient…
Must see lot at Ballymote Mart. Cow with bull calf in Lot 2604, sold for €2420.00 via LSL Auctions
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-BALLYM-1609853 Must see lot at Ballymote Mart from yesterday’s sales. Big interest online in this…
O’Neill Flanagan – Ballymanus Lane, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow – 10/03
Thursday, 10 March, 2022. Ring 1, at 3pm, Ballymanus Lane, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow Location of auction: Glenview Hotel, Glen of…
Lemken to release carbon plough in 2024
New research conducted on carbon retention in soil has led to the latest development of Lemken’s new plough designed just…
9% rise in export of UK sheepmeat
There has been a 9% increase in the export of UK sheep meat compared to the same period last year.…
CSO data reveals Southeast as most expensive region
The Southeast appears to be the most expensive region to purchase agricultural land. It’s understood that at €10,645/ac the region…
Recommended maize varieties to grow this year
The 2022 recommended maize variety list has been published by the Department of Agriculture. One notable factor being that this…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 10/02/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WB 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.17/kgCHX 2.69/kgFR 1.75/kgFRX 1.60/kgLM 2.83/kgLMX 2.72/kgSHX 2.27/kgHighest…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 10/02/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.75/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 37kg 3.22/kg 119.00SH, 38kg…
Minimum stocking density a criterion for the active farmer check
Ireland’s Draft CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) for 2023-2027 has included a proposal for a minimum stocking requirement as part of…
Buying a homestead – land, livestock and workload
The Mossy Bottom YouTube channel is aimed at those interested in buying a homestead or smallholding and becoming self-sufficient, but…
Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 16/02/2022
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…
Take a look at this heavy Charolais cow at Ballinasloe Mart – Lot 203 sold for €2240
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-BALLIN-1605979 Take a look at this super Charolais cow at Ballinasloe Mart in Lot 203,…
20% Increase in Munster farmland prices
There’s been an increase of up to 20% for quality farmland in Munster as land prices in the region reached…
Increasing concern for hedgerow protection
The legal protection of hedgerows has come into the spotlight lately. This as the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and…