Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 21-01-2021
Thursday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Thu 21 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.03/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 24kg 2.58/kg 62.00SHEEP,…
Big potential for small-scale biogas plants on farms
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) met with Minister Eamon Ryan and discussed the potential for small-scale anaerobic digestion (AD) plants…
Government grants worth €14 million for businesses carrying out energy efficiency projects
Government funding of €14 million will be made available to businesses for energy efficient buildings, including the planning of capital…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 20-01-2021
Wednesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Lamb 40-50kg Wed 20 Jan Avg Price/KgLB 2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 48kg 2.88/kg 138.00LB,…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 20-01-2021
Wednesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Cattle 300-400kg Wed 20 Jan Avg Price/KgCATTLE 1.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 395kg 2.10/kg 830.00CATTLE,…
Yellow snow and ice warnings with wintry weather ahead
Wintry weather expected for the country in the next number of days, with a Status Yellow snow and ice warning…
Minister Welcomes Funding Allocated for the National Reserve in 2021
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Charlie McConalogue has confirmed the funding has been allocated for the National Reserve in…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 19-01-2021
Tuesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Cattle 400-500kg Tue 19 Jan Avg Price/KgCATTLE 1.62/kgFR 1.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 420kg 2.02/kg…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 19-01-2021
Tuesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Lamb 20-30kg Tue 19 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.29/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 28kg 2.54/kg 71.00LAMB,…
Dairygold and Carbery Group Hold December Milk Prices
Two processors Dairygold and the Carbery Group have both announced they will hold their milk prices in December. Dairygold said…
New Tractor Registrations Up In December
There has been a rise in the number of tractors and self-propelled machinery registered, according to the latest figures released…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 18-01-2021
Monday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Mon 18 Jan Avg Price/KgSIX 2.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 315kg 2.63/kg 830.00SIX,…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 18-01-2021
Monday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Sheep 30-40kg Mon 18 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.93/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 33kg 3.24/kg 108.00SHEEP,…
Met Eireann says temperatures set to drop this week bringing rain, sleet and snow
Colder temperatures with sleet and snow and frequent rain are predicted this week with the Met Eireann issuing a yellow…
Domestic milk intake for November increases by 8.9%
Domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers grew by 8.9% in November 2020 compared to the same month in the…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 15-01-2021
Friday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Suckler 500-600kg Fri 15 Jan Avg Price/KgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 560kg 1.55/kg 870.00FR, 550kg…
Bord na Móna ends all peat harvesting in drive for greener strategy
Bord na Móna today (January 15) announced the end of all peat harvesting operations to focus on renewable energy. The company suspended peat harvesting on its lands last year following…
New TAMS tranche opens with key changes
The continuation of Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) opens tomorrow (January 16). The scheme which closes on April 16 2021…
Deputy Martin Browne – Dairy farmers need vaccine before peak milk season
With the season of peak milk production set to start in a few months, a Tipperary TD has called on…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 14-01-2021
Thurday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgBULLOCK 2.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BULLOCK, 302kg 2.51/kg 760.00BULLOCK,…
New scheme will allow farmers to sell excess electricity into the grid
Farmers will be able to sell renewable electricity into the national grid under a new scheme expected to be rolled…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 14-01-2021
Thursday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Sheep 20-30kg Thu 14 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 27kg 3.27/kg 89.00SHEEP,…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 13-01-2021
Wednesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Dry Cow 600-700kg Wed 13 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 1.64/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 650kg 1.85/kg…
Over €1 billion set to be received from EU Brexit fund
Ireland’s initial proposed share in 2021 is €1.05bn, 25% of the fund. Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Tim Cullinan said…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 12-01-2021
Tuesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Cattle 300-400kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgCATTLE 1.84/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 320kg 2.06/kg 660.00CATTLE,…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 12-01-2021
Tuesday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Lamb 20-30kg Tue 12 Jan Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 27kg 2.89/kg 78.00LAMB,…
2190 New Tractors Registered in 2020
Up on the previous two years: The number of tractors which were licensed for the first time in 2020, according…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 11-01-2021
Monday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. Bullocks 300-400kg Mon 21 Dec Avg Price/KgAAX 1.96/kgLMX 2.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 375kg 2.29/kg…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 11-01-2021
Monday’s selected marts price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Mon 11 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 3.05/kg 99.00SHEEP,…
When is slurry spreading allowed?
Dependant on which zone you are in – A, B and C – going from the south-east and east to…