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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 14/04/2023
Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. F PED HEIFER 300-400KG Avg Price/KgFR 2.71/kgFRX 3.11/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 385kg 5.30/kg 2040.00FR, 395kg 5.11/kg 2020.00FR, 395kg 4.76/kg 1880.00FR, 395kg 4.61/kg 1820.00JEX, 380kg 3.95/kg 1500.00FRX, 390kg 3.64/kg 1420.00 F PED HEIFER 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 4.24/kgFRX 4.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 445kg 5.35/kg 2380.00FRX, 470kg 5.15/kg 2420.00FR, 470kg 5.11/kg 2400.00FR, 465kg 5.03/kg 2340.00FR, 415kg 5.01/kg 2080.00FR, 435kg 5.01/kg 2180.00 F PED HEIFER 500-600KG Avg…
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 13/04/2023 
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 58kg 3.01/kg 174.00SHEEP, 56kg 2.93/kg 164.00 SHEEP 60-70KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.33/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 60kg 2.75/kg 165.00SHEEP, 66kg 2.58/kg 170.00SHEEP, 68kg 1.65/kg 113.00 SHEEP 70-80KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.96/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 77kg 2.20/kg 170.00SHEEP, 72kg 2.03/kg 147.00SHEEP, 73kg 1.85/kg 135.00SHEEP, 77kg 1.75/kg 135.00 SHEEP 90-100KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 96kg 2.69/kg 258.00SHEEP, 94kg 1.98/kg 186.00SHEEP,…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/04/2023 
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 300-400KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 385kg 2.29/kg 880.00LMX, 390kg 2.26/kg 880.00CHX, 375kg 2.08/kg 780.00 DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.84/kgLMX 2.26/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 485kg 2.76/kg 1340.00LMX, 440kg 2.68/kg 1180.00IMX, 425kg 2.28/kg 970.00FR, 455kg 2.26/kg 1030.00LMX, 445kg 1.93/kg 860.00FR, 400kg 1.82/kg 730.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.10/kgBBX 2.19/kgDC 2.35/kgFR 1.86/kgHEX 2.01/kgLM 2.88/kgLMX 2.46/kgSH 2.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 590kg 3.08/kg 1820.00LMX, 595kg 2.86/kg…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/04/2023 
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgSH 1.99/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 490kg 2.35/kg 1150.00LMX, 460kg 1.96/kg 900.00SH, 490kg 1.63/kg 800.00NRX, 495kg 1.23/kg 610.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.59/kgFRX 1.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 575kg 2.56/kg 1470.00FRX, 570kg 2.05/kg 1170.00FRX, 590kg 1.95/kg 1150.00FR, 580kg 1.93/kg 1120.00FRX, 570kg 1.63/kg 930.00FR, 550kg 1.25/kg 690.00 CO 600-700KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.25/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 665kg 2.57/kg 1710.00SHX, 685kg 2.28/kg 1560.00BBX, 625kg 1.92/kg 1200.00…
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The Broomhill, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford auction will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 15 o’clock.
Broomhill, Co. Wexford; Fethard-on-SeaProminent 16.1 Acre Roadside Holding to Be Sold by Online Auction on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, At 3pm, In One Or More Lots The excellently-quality ground that is up for auction, is currently covered with grass and separated into three fields. It provides stunning views of Dollar Bay and Dunmore East’s coastline. The following Lots will be available for the land:Lot 1 is approximately 8 acres and…
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On May 12, 2023, at 15:00, the Friday Rathcore auction will take place in Dysart, County Westmeath.
Murtagh Bros brings to auction a property at Rathcore Dysart, Co. Westmeath on Friday 12 May 2023 at 15:00. See the catalogue: LSL Auctions Register to bid: LSL Auctions Contact Murtagh Bros on: +353 44 934 2512. If you wish to view the property, you should contact Murtagh Bros on 044 9342512.  LSL Auctions, LSL News.
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 06/04/2023 
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg2.10/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:26kg 2.38/kg 62.0026kg 1.81/kg 48.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:40kg 3.09/kg 122.0036kg 3.01/kg 107.0037kg 2.99/kg 112.0035kg 2.91/kg 101.0036kg 2.89/kg 104.0039kg 2.77/kg 109.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:49kg 3.2/kg 156.0048kg 3.05/kg 148.0046kg 3.00/kg 139.0046kg 2.98/kg 137.0047kg 2.96/kg 140.0045kg 2.96/kg 132.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg2.24/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:50kg 3.1/kg 155.0050kg 3.08/kg 154.0054kg 2.96/kg 161.0055kg 2.93/kg 161.0055kg 2.86/kg…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 06/04/2023 
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WH 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.66/kgAAX,AAX 2.79/kgAUX,AUX 2.93/kgBAX 3.12/kgBBX 3.84/kgCHX 3.00/kgCHX,CHX 3.63/kgLM 3.57/kgLMX 3.17/kgLMX,LM 3.39/kgLMX,LMX 3.10/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 380kg 5.11/kg 1940.00LM, 370kg 4.76/kg 1760.00LM, 375kg 4.75/kg 1780.00BBX, 390kg 4.72/kg 1840.00BBX, 375kg 4.51/kg 1690.00BBX, 350kg 4.29/kg 1500.00 WH 400-500KG Avg Price/KgBBX 5.31/kgCHX 3.24/kgLMX 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 430kg 7.72/kg 3320.00BBX, 410kg 7.41/kg 3040.00BBX, 400kg 6.25/kg 2500.00BBX, 455kg 4.46/kg 2030.00CHX, 445kg 4/kg 1780.00CHX, 450kg 3.51/kg…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 05/04/2023 
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BULLOCK-M 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCHX 3.44/kgLMX 3.27/kgSHX 2.30/kg Highest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 340kg 3.71/kg 1260.00LMX, 328kg 3.66/kg 1200.00LMX, 395kg 3.49/kg 1380.00LMX,CHX, 390kg 3.46/kg 1350.00LMX, 355kg 3.38/kg 1200.00LMX, 380kg 3.37/kg 1280.00 BULLOCK-M 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 3.20/kgHEX 2.27/kgLMX 3.17/kgSIX 2.52/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 410kg 3.61/kg 1480.00CHX, 450kg 3.53/kg 1590.00CHX, 495kg 3.45/kg 1710.00LMX, 400kg 3.45/kg 1380.00CHX, 400kg 3.45/kg 1380.00BBX, 495kg 3.43/kg 1700.00 BULLOCK-M 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.76/kgCHX…
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On May 3rd at 3pm, a priceless C. 42 Acre, 4 Bedroom Residential Holding will be sold through online auction.
This beautiful property has a great location just 5 km off the R772 (Gorey to Arklow Road) at Inch, 1 km from Thomastown Primary School, 2 km from Coolgreaney Village with Primary School, Shop, Pub, Church, and Sports Facilities, 5 km from Arklow with a wide range of services and amenities. It is 14 km from Gorey with a further range of all amenities and excellent commuter services with Bus…
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Sale By Public Auction at Kilmallock Mart on Friday 20th May at 3pm.
Excellent Roadside Farm located in the Golden Valley and expanding to 80 Street Acres (as an entire or in two lots). All of the land is permanently pastured and is set up as easily maintained, well-shaded fields and paddocks.There is a historic farmhouse home nearby that needs to be completely restored and has been vacant for a while.The farm structures include a silage pit, a three column haybarn with a…
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LSL Select Price Report – SHEEP 03/04/2023
Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.95/kg Highest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 6.56/kg 210.00SHEEP, 34kg 2.56/kg 87.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.54/kg 99.00SHEEP, 34kg 2.41/kg 82.00SHEEP, 32kg 2.25/kg 72.00SHEEP, 30kg 1.4/kg 42.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.57/kg Highest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.05/kg 134.00SHEEP, 47kg 2.94/kg 138.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.91/kg 134.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.91/kg 134.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.89/kg 127.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.89/kg 127.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.57/kg Highest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg…
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At 3.30 p.m. on May 4th, 2023, Aghalateeve, Creggs, Co. Galway, 10.28 Acres. High-Quality Agricultural Lands
Lot 1, Aghalateeve, Creggs, Co. Galway, 10.28 Acres.Excellent land piece with approximately 10.28 acres that is close to Creggs Village, Glinsk, and Glenamaddy. The plots are quite versatile and offer around 80 meters of road frontage. Lot 2, Lot 2, roughly 11.12 acres, is located in Kilmore, Athleague, and Roscommon.On the Rahara/Athlone Road, a prime land tract with approximately 11.12 acres is situated about 1.5 kilometers from Athleague Village. The…
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On April 27th, 2023, at 12:30pm, Puckane, Nenagh An impressive 6.41 Ha tract of agricultural land (15.38 acres).
Prospect Lot 1, Puckane, NenaghAn impressive 6.41 Ha tract of agricultural land (15.38 acres). The lands in question are included in Folio TY36233. Mains water is available. A small shed and a loading/crushing pen for cattle are present on these grounds as advantages. The lands are rented right now, but they will soon be completely free of tenants. Tipperary County Lot 2, Druminascart ArdcroneyThe agricultural fields of mixed quality totaling…
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On Friday, April 21 at 11 am, a valuable 9.8-acre holding in Ballyboy, Ferns, County Wexford, will be put up for online auction.
Ballyboy, Ferns, County Wexford Lot 1, The land is in one division of very high grade and is currently covered with maize stubble. It has potential for a site and has a dual road frontage. S.T.P.P. The Ballyboy land is in one division of very high grade and is currently covered with maize stubble. It fronts two roads and provides a prospective S.T.P.P. site. You can sign up to bid…
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Online Auction at GVM Kilmallock Auctioneers on Friday 21st April at 3pm. (U.P.S.)
On Friday, April 21, at 3 p.m., GVM Kilmallock Auctioneers will hold a public and online auction for the sale of Ballintaw, Manister, Croom, Co. Limerick, V35 RK24. (U.P.S.) Roadside Farm reaching Acres on C. 37 St. • Grazing lands of high quality that are divided up into manageable sections. Permanent pasture on C. 31 St. Acres, afforestation on C. 6 St. Acres, a farmhouse that has to be completely…
Livestock Auction at Ballymote Mart on Thursday 23th March: 240 Bullocks and 85 Heifers on Offer
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Livestock Auction at Ballymote Mart on Thursday 23th March: 240 Bullocks and 85 Heifers on Offer
Ballymote Mart, a renowned auction centre located in the heart of the Irish countryside, is all set to host an extraordinary sale event. On this occasion, the Mart will be featuring a fantastic selection of livestock: 240 bullocks and 85 heifers will be up for auction, in addition to the usual lots on offer. This event presents a unique opportunity for cattle breeders, farmers, and enthusiasts to expand their herds…
Special Sale of Females at ManorHamilton Mart on Monday, 13th March
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Special Sale of Females at ManorHamilton Mart on Monday, 13th March
On Monday, 13th March, the ManorHamilton Mart will host a special sale of females that is sure to attract breeders and farmers from all over the country. The sale will feature two outfits, one first calver and one second calver, and bidding will be available online via the LSL Auctions App. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link to register. CLICK HERE! The Outfits…
€24,712 per Acre: Prime Farmland with c.87 Acres in Kells Sold by Raymond Potterton
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€24,712 per Acre: Prime Farmland with c.87 Acres in Kells Sold by Raymond Potterton
LSL Auctions would like to extend their congratulations to Raymond Potterton for the successful sale of prime land in an online auction held this afternoon. The land comprises approximately 87 acres and adjoins zoned lands under the 2021 Kells Development Plan. Watch the full Online Auction. Click Here! The farm is a superb property entirely covered with top-quality permanent pasture that is suitable for any agricultural use. It is laid…
Elphin Agricultural Show
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Win a heifer at today’s Elphin Agricultural Show
More than €2,000 is up for grabs in prizes offered for the Monster Draw at the 43th annual Elphin Agricultural Show with first prize being a weanling heifer or the cash equivalent. Second prize is a Kilronan Castle experience, which includes a one-night stay (bed and breakfast), a six-course dinner at the award-winning Douglas Hyde Restaurant, and treatments for two at the Elemis Spa with complimentary access to the thermal…
Ballygarvan
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Ballygarvan Agricultural Show – Saturday
The Ballygarvan Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday, 27 August, 2022 at the GAA grounds in Ballygarvan, T12 WC8V. The schedule is as follows: Pony classes 10amShow jumping 10amArts & crafts judging from 11amCattle judging 11.30amPoultry judging 12pmSheep judging 2pmDog show 3pmKids’ sports 2pm The dog show is one of the most popular events. Entries will be taken in the dog arena from 1pm on the day. The entry fee…
pig price
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Welcome increase in Irish pig price
The Irish pig price increased by 4c/kg on Friday, 19 August, 2022 with farmers receiving quotes of €2.06c/kg up to €2.10/kg from processing plants. The IFA welcomed the news but pointed out that given the losses that have been and continue to mount on Irish pig farmers more upward movements are needed to return farmers to profitable margins. It will take quite some time to recoup the losses that have been incurred…
Krone tractors
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Cameras on front mowers aid road safety
KRONE front mowers equipped with the DLG-certified camera system bring maximum safety to tractor-mower combinations during road travel. Introduced in 2000, the small front-mounted camera systems have now been certified by DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschaftsgesellschaft e.V.) for all KRONE mowers. It’s a smart, practical camera solution for safe manoeuvring of tractors, which have a mower mounted upfront, through narrow yard and field gates as well as on public roads. KRONE acknowledges…
dream machine
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Configure your Joskin dream machine
Choosing a Joskin dream machine has never been easier since the company best known in Ireland for its slurry tankers extended the application of its online configurator to its entire range. Accessible on a smartphone as well as on a tablet or computer, the configurator is the latest addition to the Belgian company’s growing range of digital tools, which currently includes its website, digital showrooms, virtual tours of their factories,…
cost of inputs
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Cost of inputs wipes out profits – CSO
Farm commodities are getting better prices now, but unprecedented increases in the cost of inputs are wiping out profits, according to CSO figures. Prices paid to farmers are up nearly 30%, but the hike in input costs is running at 40%. IFA Farm Business Chair Rose Mary McDonagh said. “It’s simply just not sustainable at current levels, and the fear is where costs will go in the months ahead with…
pre-Budget 2023
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IFA pre-Budget 2023 submission
The IFA is calling on Government to introduce a series of tangible measures, outside funding purely diverted from CAP, pre-Budget 2023 to support Irish farm families in their efforts to boost on-farm sustainability – from economic, social and environmental perspectives. “Budget 2023 gives this Government the chance to demonstrate just how committed they really are to supporting the agri sector, and how much they truly understand the on-farm challenges arising…
soaring temperatures
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Spuds suffer under soaring temperatures
Soaring temperatures and the peak holiday period have caused retail sales and home consumption to plateau over the past week. However, the IFA says trade to the food service sector remains buoyant. Ireland has experienced two heatwaves in less than a month. This is likely to have an impact on maincrop yields as drought conditions kick in. Late-planted crops will be worst affected. There are numerous reports indicating that crops…
beef and sheep
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Beef and sheep update – 5 August
Beef prices have steadied this week as supplies of finished cattle tighten on the ground. IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said factories are actively sourcing suitable cattle and leaving no stock behind – paying 10-15c/kg above base quotes to close out deals.  Factories are paying €4.80 to 5.00kg for steers and €4.85 to 5.05kg for heifers. Y Bulls are ranging from €4.70 to 5.05kg for R/U grades and cows are making…
potato trade
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Average potato trade at retail level
This week’s results are pretty much the same as the last – potato trade at retail level remains average for this time of the year, according to the IFA’s latest report. Processing trade remains quite positive with peak holiday season upon us. Scattered rainfall over most regions was welcomed by maincrop growers. Queens continue to be lifted this week. While sales have been sluggish with the recent heatwave, reports indicate…