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…
Anger as Factories Slash Beef Quotes and Reduce Kill to a Three Day Week
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) beef chair Edmund Graham, says there is no logical reason for factories to…
ICSA Calls for Tougher Penalties for Dog Owners Whose Pets Attack Sheep
The chair of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) says fines of €100 are not enough to change…
Weather Forecast: Tuesday 8 February
Tuesday will be another very cold and blustery day. Scattered showers of sleet and snow will continue with further snow…
Farmers Urge Walkers Not to Take Dogs onto Hills to Protect Farm Animals
People have been urged to leave dogs at home when hiking or hillwalking after a number of sheep have been…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 08-02-2021
Monday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Cow 400-500kg Mon 8 Feb Avg Price/KgFR 1.26/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 465kg 1.42/kg…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 08-02-2021
Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. Lamb 30-40kg Mon 8 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 40kg 2.97/kg…
Ireland is One of the Lowest in Europe’s Organic Farming League
Irish farmers have the second lowest-level of organic farming in Europe, with just 1.6 per cent of agricultural land assigned,…
Weather forecast: Monday 8 February
A national weather advisory is in effect for Ireland until Wednesday 10 February. Met Eireann has warned the temperature will…
Forestry Workshops For Landowners Considering Land Use Change
During February and March, landowners can join three, one-hour online workshops organised by Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department, to gain an…
Weather Forecast: Saturday 6 February
Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with just a few bright or sunny intervals. Scattered showers predicted in Leinster and east…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 05-02-2021
Friday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Fri 5 Feb Avg Price/KgHEX 1.89/kgLMX 2.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 310kg…