Rotational grazing vital for grassland management
The average mid-season stocking rates on Irish sheep farms are averaging eight ewes per hectare. It’s understood that grassland utilisation…
Various lots to be auctioned – Ballinacooley, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow – 10/03
Lot 1, Ballinacooley, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow 10/03 O’ Neill & Flanagan via LSL Auctions offers to the market C. 10…
Lot 6 – 6 Wexford Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 12/02
Terraced home in the centre of Gorey, Wexford for sale by auction on Thursday, 17th February, 2022 at 3pm at…
60% grant aid for on-farm solar projects
Plans are afoot to launch a 60% grant for on-farm solar projects later in 2022. This was relayed by Agriculture…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 09/02/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 565kg 2.21/kg 1250.00FR, 580kg 1.69/kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 09/02/2022
Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 38kg 3.08/kg 117.00LB, 32kg…
Sharp increase in rents, report states
The average rent for homes at the end of 2021 was at €1,524 per month, an average of 10.3% higher than…
Extra bonus for prebooked Hereford beef
Irish Hereford Prime has secured an additional bonus of 20c to 25c/kg for all prebooked Hereford cattle for the spring…
Show AA Bull at Dungannon Mart, lot 40 sold for £4.200
Watch the full video clip: https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-DUNGAN-1604705 Huge interest in this Show AA Bull at Dungannon Mart yesterday. Lot 40 sold…
Lot 1, Carstown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth – 03/03
Raymond Potterton via LSL Auctions brings forth a superb opportunity to purchase, a substantial farm in the sought-after location of Carstown,…
Collaborative agricultural policy maps way forward
The Future Agricultural Policy framework Portfolio for Northern Ireland was one of the main focal points at a virtual meeting…
Tips to get the best out of your fertiliser spreader
Numerous factors impact the functionality of fertiliser spreaders, affecting even and accurate spread. To get the best performance out of…
Residential Property Price Barometer shows 2021 prices just short of 12%
IPAV’s current Residential Property Price Barometer shows that the overall average increase in property prices for 2021 was just short…
Food price index maintains upward course
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) food price index (FFPI) has been on an upward trend since the…
Shortage of vegetables may be on the cards
Imagine a shortage of Irish vegetables in supermarkets. This may soon be a reality according to the Irish Farmers’ Association…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 08/02/2022
Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CATTLE 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.20/kgCATTLE 2.04/kgFR 1.88/kgFRX 1.74/kgHEX 2.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 08/02/2022
Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. EWE 30-40KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.48/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 32kg 2.81/kg 90.00EWE, 32kg…
New Agri-Environment Training scheme launched for farmers
A new Agri-Environment Training Scheme (AETS) has been launched for farmers. This was the announcement made by Minister for Agriculture,…
IPAV report reveals an increase in land price
The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV) has released its annual farmland report which has revealed that the average…
Sheep and goat census deadline approaching
The deadline to submit 2021 sheep and goat census forms is almost up. Forms must be sent in by 14th…
Highest selling Limousin pair at Carrigallen Mart, Lot 812 sold for €2220 via LSL Auctions
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M166-1602172 Highest selling Limousin pair at Carrigallen Mart yesterday. Take a look at Lot 812;…
Polaris to launch all-electric UTV to Irish Market
Irish farmers will have the option of buying an all-electric utility track vehicle (UTV) this summer. This comes as Polaris…
Manitou the top selling telescopic loader brand in Ireland
The Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association’s (FTMTA) last brand-by-brand analysis of market share information indicates that the three top…
Newly formed FVDG to examine emissions within dairy sector
The newly formed Food Vision Dairy Group held its inaugural meeting in Dublin on Monday February 7. The group has…
House prices not predicted to fall in the short term
In Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien’s view, house prices are not expected to fall in the short term. In a…
Farm accident risk increases with old age says IFA
There has been some debate around raising the pension age to 68, but Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) farm business chair…
Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 08/02/2022
Tuesday’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 – Cattle Mart 07/02/2022
Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. FAT COW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.57/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 458kg 1.77/kg 810.00FR,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 07/02/2022
Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 2.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 34kg 3.29/kg 112.00SH, 35kg…
IFA calls for government intervention as pig farmers face income crisis
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for government to intervene as pig farmers face a severe income crisis. This…