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87% clearance at Tullamore Mart €uro-Star Ram Sale

All expectations were met at Sheep Ireland’s bumper Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale at Tullamore Mart on Saturday (27 August, 2022). The successful day resulted in an 87% clearance and €664 average across the sale. Sheep Ireland were grateful to see so many farmers trusting and placing value in the €uroStars when selecting their rams. Many customers came from afar from every corner of the country. The well-organised day saw…

Beef production costs not eased by factories

Factories must start offsetting the costs of beef production by offering farmers better prices for their cows, according to the IFA. IFA Livestock chairman Brendan Golden said decisions are being made on farms that will impact on cattle supplies for the coming months and it is critical that hard-won consistent weekly supply patterns are protected. He said that more than 92,000 more cattle have been processed year to date against…

Learn how to set up your own snail farm

Eva Milka and her partner Eoin put Carlow on the map as the innovative home of snail farming in Ireland when they decided to breed free-range edible snails on a half-acre snail farm in Garryhill. They tasted escargots for the first time in France in 2012. When they returned to Ireland, and discovered they could not source escargots locally, they decided to try breeding a sample batch in their one-bedroom…

Diarise these antiques fairs for September

There are a number of upcoming antiques fairs to visit. Ireland’s biggest Antiques Art & Vintage Fair takes place at Limerick Racecourse on Saturday, 10 September and Sunday, 11 September. This is a must-visit for lovers of art, antiques and vintage. Limerick Time: 10am to 6pm both days Address: Limerick Racecourse, Greenmount Park, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick V94 K858 Admission: €5 euros for the two days and children enter free. See…

Government Second Call €100m Brexit response scheme for Agri-Food Sector

DAFM opens second call under Brexit scheme for agri-food sector

The second call for applications under the Government’s €100m response scheme for the agri-food sector was announced last week. The scheme was introduced at the end of 2020 in recognition of the sector’s unique exposure to Brexit’s impact and other global trading challenges. Now, up to €30m is available under this second call, which is being administered by Enterprise Ireland. It is open to large, medium and small enterprises, engaged…

Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival & Honey Show

All are welcome to The Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival & Honey Show on 10 September, 2022, from 10.00am to 6.00pm. The family-friendly event will be held at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre at Phoenix Park in Dublin. The park itself has 17 hives spread across the property, which are managed by the OPW gardeners. Their presence has seen the flora of the park benefit considerably. This makes sense as over…

Treasure hunters can diarise Dublin Fairs at two new venues

Dublin Fairs brings the best of two fairs to vintage treasure hunters and lovers of arts and crafts with two new venues in September, 2022. Browsers will be be able find everything from fine art to handmade soaps presented by 30 exhibitors. Window-shop through the stalls to find drawings, silver, books, comics, pottery, militaria, jewellery, candles, mosaic portraits, collectables, vinyl records, bric-a-brac, and even Guinness signs. Event details for 2022:The…

Gortatlea Mart Weanling Bull Show and Sale

Great sales at Gortatlea Mart’s Weanling Bull Show and Sale

Gortatlea Mart achieved outstanding results at their Weanling Bull Show and Sale on Wednesday this week. They featured more than 1000 bulls on the night, and made over 4 euros a kilo. The Mart comments that, “that the sale was one of the standout sales of the year, and the number of top class stock presented was a testament to the top suckler stock men in the south west that are…

Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale Tullamore Mart

Tullamore Mart prepares for Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale

There’s much anticipation for Sheep Ireland’s huge Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram sale which returns to Tullamore Mart on Saturday, 27 August, 2022. Mart Manager Antoinette Daly explains that, “It started here in Tullamore about 8 or 10 years ago, but when Covid came we were restricted due to numbers, so it was moved to Kilkenny Mart as the ring was bigger and could hold around 150 people. But it has…

Sherry FitzGerald Merasice Roney Point Ardamine 2508

Sherry FitzGerald – Merasice, Roney Point, Ardamine, Co. Wexford – 25/08

Sherry FitzGerald OLeary Kinsella brings to auction a property at Merasice, Roney Point, Ardamine, Co. Wexford on 25 August, 2022. Lot: 1 See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Sherry FitzGerald OLeary Kinsella on: +353 53 943 0088. LSL Auctions, LSL News.

Demand for colostrum supplies for export market

Farm suppliers with additional colostrum are being sought for a Co Limerick company, CalfPens.ie, The Farming Independent reports. The business is shipping the fluid to Germany for use in feed, sports drinks and beauty products. Demand has spiked since the venture’s Paul Dillon and Pat O’Boyle entered the market through a pilot project initiated this spring. The popularity has been so good that their new company, Biocolo, had over 60…

Irish Moiled Breeders Day at Killua Castle

The Irish Moiled Cattle Society is holding a Breeders Day at Killua Castle on Saturday, 3 September, 2022, at 11am. Numbers are required as it is a first come first served basis, so those who would like to be part of the event should contact Gillian at [email protected] if you plan to make a weekend of it and require names of local accommodation, or to book your place. After purchasing a…

Sheep Ireland’s Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale

Sheep Ireland’s huge Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale will be hosted at Tullamore Mart this Saturday, 27 August, 2022 at 11:30 am. Online bidding via LSL Auctions is preferred. Potential buyers should register in advance of the sale. There are 500 animals entered in the catalogue, making it the largest sale Sheep Ireland has ever hosted. View the catalogue here. Tullamore Mart Manager Antoinette Daly says that one change to…

Quinn Knockadawk Ballyart, Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford 2408

Quinn Property – Knockadawk & Ballyart, Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford – 24/08

Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Knockadawk & Ballyart, Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford at The Ashdown Park Hotel on Wednesday, 24 August, 2022, at 15:00. Lot 1: Farmhouse and Extensive Range Of Outbuildings On C. 108 AcresLot 2: C. 36 AcresLot 3: C. The Entire, C. 144 Acres Outstanding C. 144 Acre Residential Holding For Sale By Public And Online Auction. Location & description:This excellent holding…

Brighton Antiques, Collectables and Vintage Fair

The Brighton Antiques, Collectables and Vintage Fair will be hosted at Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ on Sunday, 28 August, 2022. Gates open at 10.30am (9.30am for Early Bird tickets) and closes at 3.30pm. The organisers have booked around 175 indoor stalls to explore, and as usual, there will be a plethora of amazing and unusual items on show. Antiques dealers will have a wide variety…

Two-day Pantiles Antiques Festival

The upcoming Pantiles Antiques Festival will feature 50+ exhibitors. The two-day event takes place on Saturday, 17 September and Sunday, 18 September 2022, at The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Kent. TN2 5TN This Love Fairs event hopes to offer attendees have the chance to buy amazing antiques whilst enjoying a great atmosphere. There’ll also be a huge choice of places to eat and drink. Set in the historic heart of…

Nottingham Greyhound Stadium – Trials & Auction – 23/08

Nottingham Greyhound Stadium hosts Trials & an Auction on Tuesday, 23 August, 2022, in Ring 1 at 10:30. Please note:– Live streaming is supported on latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox web browser on desktop computer and mobile devices. If you are having issues, please try one of the supported browsers.– If your mobile is not registered with Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, please call Nottingham Greyhound Stadium on +44 208…

Family day out at The Virginia Show

The 79th Virginia Show takes place at the Virginia Showgrounds, Rahardrum, Virginia, Co. Cavan tomorrow (Wednesday, 24 August, 2022). Ireland’s leading agriculture and lifestyle event promises a fantastic day out for the whole family from all agricultural and non-agricultural backgrounds. There will be almost 200 trade stands offering everything from artisan food and beverages to handcrafted toys and clothing plus the latest in farming technology and everything in between. Purchase…

Food producers on show at Tipperary Food Tours

Tipperary Food Tours give locals and tourists the opportunity to visit the homes and farms of some of the area’s hard-working producers. These experiences with Tipperary farmers offer insight into day-to-day life, and the processes involved in creating some of Ireland’s finest quality food and drink produce. The venture is an initiative by the 36-member strong Network and Tipperary Tourism, who are motivated to engage in shared learning and resources,…

Hennessy Machinery Auctions – Live & Timed Farm & Plant Machinery – 20/08 – 22/08

Hennessy Machinery Auctions hosts a Live & Timed Farm & Plant Machinery auction via LSL Auctions from 20 to 22 August, 2022, at 10:30. Lots include (see catalogue for details): New Holland TM Front Linkage 12 x 7 Tractor Tipping Trailer Toyota Hi Lux Insert 2017 Honda TRX 420 4WD Quad Husqvarna Ride On Mower Heavy Duty Pallet Forks Nugent 14′ Tri Axle Cattle Trailer Yardscraper Amazon Fert Spreader Nugent…

Free Co-op and Farm Business Development Programme

ICOS Skillnet has confirmed the launch of its 2022 – 2023 programme. A free Co-operative and Farm Business Development Programme targets young farmers, and is designed to advance the management skills of participants and increase their understanding of the co-operative sector. The course starts in October 2022 and finishes in June 2023. This online, interactive learning programme includes discussion forums and in-person sessions. Most of the lessons will be self-directed,…

Local Inspections Training – Auditing Skills course – SFSI

Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI) provides technical assistance in all aspects of agri-food development and regulation, and their next auditing skills training course for local inspectors will be from 17 to 21 October, and from 7 to 11 November, 2022, in Dublin. There may be an additional date for this training, titled Local Inspections Training – Auditing Skills, in December this year. The aim of the course is to help attendees gain…

Ministers told to stop “thinking out loud” after horses remark – ICMSA

Pat McCormack, President of ICMSA, reacted to Green Party Minister of State Pippa Hackett’s comment about horses last week. This was after she suggested livestock farmers could possibly introduce horses as a way of reducing emissions while supporting the equestrian sector. McCormack said: “ICMSA fully accepts that we must ‘think outside the box’ when it comes to emissions and the transition to lower carbon. We are up for that; we…

‘Copper Roots’ at The Kenny Gallery

‘Copper Roots’, Liam Butler’s first exhibition in more than 10 years, is now open at The Kenny Gallery in Galway. This is the first time he is exhibiting alongside his children Davin, Lisa and Ronan.Liam is a self-taught sculptor, who has been creating and exhibiting work for almost three decades. He trained his children in the art of sculpture, sharing his love of copper, the possibilities the material presents, and…

Public urged to be vigilant of puppy smuggling trade

Puppy smuggling has increased over the last decade, and continues to be driven by financial gain with no consideration given to the welfare of the animals. Edwin Poots, NI Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has now launched a campaign to try and combat the practice. Falling under the umbrella of Paws for Thought, it hopes to disrupt the trafficking of low welfare pups through Northern Ireland’s ports. Members…

Rare artefacts in Irish Famine Exhibition

The Irish Famine Exhibition relays the story of the Irish potato famine which took place from 1845 to 1852. The showcase runs until 30 September, 2022 between the hours 12pm to 6pm (last entry 5:15pm). Allow at least an hour to an hour and a quarter for your visit. Museum artefacts are included in the display. Ireland’s dependence on the potato was quite unique at the time, as around 3…

Agri-food policy focus at Food Vision 2030

Food Vision 2030: A World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems will be hosted by The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. The gathering will focus on agri-food policy at Dublin Castle on Thursday, 13 October, 2022. Details on the conference are still to be confirmed, but Minister McConalogue commented: “Ireland’s agri-food sector’s ambition is to be a ‘World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems’, as expressed in…

Northern Ireland developers need support

Over the past year, Northern Ireland saw a 14.3% increase in the price of existing housing stock, the largest across all UK regions, according to data released by the Nationwide Building Society. Development finance lender Blend Network says that despite growing concerns around the cost of living, compared to prepandemic levels the price of existing housing stock in Northern Ireland has rocketed by a third – far above the price…

IMMA celebrates National Heritage Week

The Irish Museum of Modern Art celebrates National Heritage Week 2022 with a programme of family art workshops and outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. Enjoy creative family time with Explorer at the Pavilion on Sunday, 21 August at 2pm. This involves an art workshop on the front lawn. Based on artworks from IMMA’s exhibitions, families can discover their inner artist at an art workshop on the front lawn. Places…

Luxury vehicles and more at Caravan & Motorhome Show

The Caravan & Motorhome Show will fall under the umbrella of The Holiday World Show from 27 to 29 January 2023. Visitors can expect to see all the latest models rolling off production lines – from modest tourers right up to start-of-the-art luxury vehicles, plus contemporary mobile-and park-homes. Caravan & Motorhome Show 2023 plans to feature new options for caravanners and those who enjoy the great outdoors. Show goers will…