Independent meat regulator needed for transparency in the supply chain
The importance of having an independent meat regulator has been noted by the Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA). The…
Carnaross Mart Machinery Auction – 19/02
There will be a Live & Timed Farm & Plant Machinery Online Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 19 February,…
Town Centre First policy paves the way for social cohesion
The Town Centre First policy is aimed at restoring vibrancy to communities and towns across the country. The venture focuses…
Must see BB Weanling at Gort Mart. Lot 531 sold for €3,200 at 585KG via LSL Auctions
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-GORT-1631527 Big interest in Lot 531 at Gort Mart: Sex: F – Breed: BB – DOB: 26/04/2020 –…
Competitive bidding puts an upwards pressure on land prices
A Sherry FitzGerald land market report indicates that 2021 saw the strongest rate of growth since the property company initiated…
Midweek beef price increase
The price of beef has strengthened this week as there appears to be a stronger demand for Irish beef. This…
New device set to improve farm safety
A new IoT wearable device designed to improve farm safety is set to be launched this summer. The device, which…
IFA highlights the eradication of bovine TB
IFA Animal Health Chairman, TJ Maher, appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine this week…
Reduced crop contamination as tracks take industry by storm
The Terra Trac concept is a valuable development in the range of Jaguar forage harvesters. It introduced tracks that have…
Farmers to allocate 4% of land to nature, according to CAP rule
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is set to change property proportions for farmers across the country in 2023. Ireland’s CAP…
Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 18/02/2022
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…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 17/02/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgDC 1.48/kgFR 1.46/kgFRX 1.51/kgLMX 2.03/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 555kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 17/02/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.55/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 26kg 3.85/kg 100.00SHEEP, 23kg…
Hesitancy over switch to organic dairy farming
Proposed amendments to the €21m Organic Farming Scheme by the Department of Agriculture are said to be aimed at commercial…
More debate needed regarding veterinary medicine changes
IFA Animal Health Chairman TJ Maher expressed his views after a recent Antiparasitic Resistance Stakeholder meeting. Maher said that there…
Great Limousin Dry Cow had big interest at Kilrush Mart. Check out Lot 113 sold for €1960
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-KILRU-1625694 Big interest in Lot 113 at Kilrush Mart : Sex: M – Breed: LMX – DOB:…
Commercial property review sees industrials topping other sectors
A forecast published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland in the Commercial Property Review and Outlook 2022, indicate that values…
Approval for Glanbia Ireland and Royal A-ware’s Belview cheese plant
After a two-year delay, Glanbia’s proposed €140m cheese plant in Belview has got the green light. The planned continental cheese…
HPAI the focus of discussions in UAE
There has been further engagement in the trade mission to the Gulf region, with the latest development being discussions surrounding…
Cull ewe prices up in marts
There’s been an increase in the price of cull ewe in marts across the country. As the price broke the…
Call for discussions on solar panel bill
There’s been an urgent call for discussions surrounding a Green Party Bill on solar panels. The bill is set to…
Positive feedback in talks between IFA and retailer Dunnes
There has been positive feedback from talks between Dunnes Stores and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). It’s understood that the…
Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 17/02/2022
Thursday’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 16/02/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HEIFER-F 300-400KG Avg Price/KgHEX 2.26/kgLMX 2.60/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 380kg 2.89/kg 1100.00LMX,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/02/2022
Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 39kg 2.90/kg 113.00LB, 34kg…
Lorry driver shortages may impact milk collection
It appears that a lorry driver shortage could impact milk collection this year. Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has responded…
Number of part-time farmers predicted to increase
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Pippa Hackett, has come out saying that the…
Big interest in Lot 81 – Limousin Bullock sold for €2350 at Carnaross via LSL Auctions
Watch this video clip on – https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-M186-264631 Big interest in Lot 81 at Carnaross Mart : Sex: M – Breed: LMX – DOB:…
Game changer as New Holland releases new loader
There’s a new game changer to be introduced into the farm machinery industry as New Holland looks set to release its…
Robust demand for agricultural equipment as farmers upgrade their fleets
Case New Holland Industrial has seen an increase in sales for the last quarter of 2021, this is according to…