Coronavirus Strain Found in Polish Mink Can Be Transmitted to Humans
Covid-19 has been found in mink on a farm in northern Poland that can be passed to humans, the Agriculture…
One-Third of Pollinators Threatened with Extinction in Ireland
A third of Ireland’s bee species face extinction due to reduced amounts of food and safe nesting sites available, according…
The must see lot from Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart, sold for €3240
https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=STRANO&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=562428 The must see lot from Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-operative Livestock Mart. Cracking show stock in Lot 34, sold for…
Must see lot from Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society
https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=MWLIS&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=533198 Must see lot from Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society on the weekend. Take a look at this calf…
Weather forecast: Tuesday 16 February
A mix of cloud and sunny spells with widespread showers. Highs of 8 to 11C in moderate to fresh southwesterly…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 15-02-2021
Monday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Mon 15 Feb Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 305kg 2.16/kg 660.00HE,…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 15-02-2021
Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 40-50kg Mon 15 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 3.07/kg…
European Commission Considering the Use of Caffeine as an Insecticide
The European Food Safety Authority is reviewing an application to allow caffeine to be used as an insecticide and molluscicide.…
Teagasc Virtual Hill Sheep Conference 2021
The Teagasc Virtual Hill Sheep Conference will take place across two evenings, Wednesday 17 February and Thursday 18 February, as…
Must see black limousine Heifer from Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill
https://www.lslauctions.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?Mart=MOHILL&SearchDateRange=Last&Op=detail&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=559201 Must see black limousine Heifer from Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill this weekend. Have a look at Lot 544, sold…
New Tax on Molasses and Beet Pulp from US will Make Animal Feeds More Expensive
Government compensation for the increased costs of importing animal feeds such as beet pulp and cane molasses from the USA…
Farm Safety and Mental Health Virtual Meeting Today
A free virtual meeting to discuss farm safety and mental health is being held this evening (Monday 15 February). The…
Carnew Mart have stepped up to the Jerusalema Challenge
The staff at Carnew Mart have stepped up to the #JerusalemaChallenge Watch the video here: https://fb.watch/3F_JRP5HXX/ An internet rage during…
Weather forecast: Monday 15 February
Scattered showers and some heavy rain in the morning, which will gradually clear, becoming drier and brighter. The afternoon will…
Weather forecast: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February
A Status Yellow snow-ice warning has been issued by Met Éireann for Connacht, Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal over the weekend.…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 12-02-2021
Friday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 400-500kg Fri 12 Feb Avg Price/KgCHX 2.39/kgLM 2.43/kgLMX 2.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH,…
IFA Meet MII on Beef Price Cuts
IFA president Tim Cullinan has met with Meat Industry Ireland (MII) to discuss the recent price cuts attempted by factories.…
New Chair and Vice-Chair Elected at Lakeland Dairies
Lakeland Dairies has announced the appointment of both a new chair and vice-chair of the cooperative board. Niall Matthews, from…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 11-02-2021
Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 400-500kg Thu 11 Feb Avg Price/KgFR 1.70/kgLMX 2.20/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 470kg…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 11-02-2021
Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Thu 11 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.90/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 26kg 3.00/kg…
Northern Ireland Considers Deposit Return Scheme for Single Use Plastic Bottles
Newly-appointed Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons is planning to launch a public consultation reviewing the feasibility of a deposit…
New Biodiversity Initiative Launched to Help Farmers
A new locally-led farm and community biodiversity initiative has been announced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 10-02-2021
Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Wed 10 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.18/kgLMX 2.15/kgSIX 2.24/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX,…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 10-02-2021
Wednesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. Lamb 40-50kg Wed 10 Feb Avg Price/KgLB 2.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 45kg 2.91/kg…
Agriculture Committee to Scrutinise Blanket Ban on Peat Production
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine is to scrutinise Bord na Móna’s decision to issue a blanket…
Farmers Survey Reveals Poor Rural Connectivity is Leaving Them Behind
More than four in 10 farmers say they still don’t have fast and reliable broadband or strong enough mobile phone…
Weather Forecast: Thursday 10 February
Sleet and snow will continue to fall over much of the east, midlands and north. However, there will be rain…
Weather forecast: Wednesday 9 February
Wednesday will be a cold but bright day. It will remain dry in many areas but scattered wintry showers will…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 09-02-2021
Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Tue 9 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.12/kgFR 1.49/kgHEX 1.98/kgLMX 2.06/kgHighest Price/Kg…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 09-02-2021
Tuesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30kg Tue 9 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.50/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 28kg 2.71/kg…