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Carbon tax on green diesel the real reason driving agri fuel increases

Sinn Féin agriculture spokesperson Matt Carthy TD has called out the 2c per litre excise cut to agricultural diesel as “minimal and insufficient”. He said this comes at a time when “input costs are pushing them to the brink, and farmers and contractors will be astounded to learn that the reduction will be undone after just seven weeks if the carbon tax hike goes ahead on 1 May”. Carthy was…

Kuhn launches electric-powered seed drill

Kuhn Farm Machinery is the latest manufacturer to offer electrically powered implements as it announces the launch of its new seed drill. As such implements are gaining traction in the industry, the latest release is believed to be a major feature as it is powered by an electric motor, rather than a mechanical one. The 3m model is part of the Sitera range and is called the Sitera e. The…

Nitrates Derogation applications extended, says DAFM

The deadline for applying for Nitrates Derogation has been extended, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced. The derogation allows more intensive farmers to operate at a higher stocking rate than stipulated in the Nitrates Directive. Last month, the EU Commission granted an extension to Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation until 2025. The DAFM says “following the positive vote on Ireland’s request for a Nitrates Derogation, the Department of Agriculture,…

5% – 15% Increase in TAMS reference costs

Higher reference costs will now apply to all applications made under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS). Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue made the announcement earlier this week. He says the increases to costings will range from 5% to 15% under the last TAMS tranche. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) says the changes were made after a “full review” of the reference…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 06/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 12/04/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WB 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.35/kgBBX 2.53/kgCHX 2.70/kgHEX 2.48/kgLMX 2.72/kgSIX 2.52/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 350kg 3.2/kg 1120.00LMX, 345kg 3.16/kg 1090.00LMX, 325kg 3.08/kg 1000.00LMX, 350kg 3.06/kg 1070.00LMX, 355kg 2.96/kg 1050.00LMX, 355kg 2.96/kg 1050.00 WB 400-500KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.28/kgCHX 2.54/kgFRX 1.77/kgLMX 2.52/kgSIX 2.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 470kg 2.96/kg 1390.00LMX, 450kg 2.89/kg 1300.00CHX, 470kg 2.85/kg 1340.00LMX, 485kg 2.80/kg 1360.00LMX, 440kg 2.75/kg 1210.00LMX, 415kg 2.75/kg 1140.00 WB 500-600KG…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/09/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 12/04/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. EWE 40-50KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 48kg 1.46/kg 70.00EWE, 47kg 1.35/kg 64.00EWE, 42kg 1.19/kg 50.00EWE, 44kg 1.10/kg 49.00 EWE 50-60KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 54kg 2.76/kg 149.00EWE, 56kg 1.5/kg 84.00EWE, 57kg 1.49/kg 85.00EWE, 51kg 1.25/kg 64.00EWE, 51kg 1.14/kg 58.00 EWE 60-70KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 61kg 2.45/kg 150.00EWE, 66kg 1.59/kg 105.00EWE, 66kg 1.53/kg 101.00EWE, 60kg 1.32/kg 79.00EWE, 61kg…

Tractor licenses up from last month, says CSO

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that there has been a decrease in the number of new tractors licensed for the month of March 2022, compared to the same period last year. With 244 new tractors licensed for the month, the figure has declined by 53 units compared to the same month in 2021 when close to 300 were registered. However, it is an increase on the 232…

Land prices to rise by 6% for 2022, survey reveals

A new survey indicates that rental prices are expected to increase by 10%, while land prices are set to rise by an average of 6% for 2022. This is according to the Agricultural Land Market Review Outlook Report 2022 published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and Teagasc. The survey was based on information gathered from 95 auctioneers and valuers across Ireland. The report highlights that strong…

“Evidence-based” zoning needed to speed up home delivery

State deputy planning regulator Anne Marie O’Connor voiced strong opinions at a recent Dublin City Council housing seminar regarding the need for “evidence-based” zoning. She recommended a move away from blanket zoning, or “colouring yellow across a development plan, hoping that something will happen”. She said that councils needed to ensure that development plans became “action plans” for the delivery of homes. Ms O’Connor went as far as to say that…

NI hogget prices continue to rise

Hogget prices in Northern Ireland have seen a rise in figures which have now included spring lamb quotes. The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) says that the base quotes from the major NI processors last week for R3 grade hoggets ranged from 585-590p/kg with plants paying up to 22kg. The LMC has also reported that the opening quote for spring lambs is expected to be 590-600p/kg at the start of…

TD criticises EU Industrial Emissions Directive

“A permit system for farming will be an utter disaster for the Irish people”, this is according to independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, and comes as the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) proposed changes to livestock units (LU). The amendments would see larger cattle, pig and poultry farms requiring permits to operate based on their emissions output. According to Fitzmaurice the proposals “are the beginning of a slippery slope to handing…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 12/04/2022

Tuesday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

NPWS plan hopes to minimize species loss and habitat decline

The Government has been criticised for dragging its heels on reform of the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS), and for its failure to publish an independent review of its operation committed to in the programme. Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan has now confirmed that a plan to transform the NPWS will shortly go before Cabinet. This is hoped to increase resources to help arrest species loss and habitat decline…

Property survey reveals negative sentiment

A survey conducted by MyHome has revealed that nine in 10 homebuyers say that purchasing property next year would not be beneficial, due to increasing property costs. The survey states that 12% of respondents have agreed that the next 12 months would be a good time to buy, while three-quarters of respondents are concerned about the state of the property market. It’s understood that the survey was conducted on 2,020…

SOLD – €490,000. €22.27 per acre. Quinn Property – Carrigbeg, Craanford, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 11/04

Price €490,000. €22.27 per acre. Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Carrigbeg, Craanford, Gorey, Gorey, Co. Wexford on 11 April 2022 at 16:00. Lot 1: This valuable parcel of land is located along the Camolin to Carnew road, close to the foothills of Sliabh Bhuí with beautiful walking trails. It is 5km from Camolin, 7km from Carnew and 5km from Craanford village. Camolin is a…

Carnew Mart – Retirement Auction – 11/04

There will be a live Retirement Auction at Carnew Mart Machinery Auctions via LSL Auctions on Monday 11 April, 2022, Ring 1, at 19:00. Lots include: POWER SAW SAW BENCH STIHL CHAIN SAW PILLAR DRILL LAVOR POWER WASHER SUBMERSIBLE PUMP HYDRAULIC CHAINSAW WOOD LAITHE POWER CRAFT, BENCH & MORTICER CHISEL SET MISCELLANEOUS LOT OF CLAMPS POWER DRILL COMPRESSOR MISCELLANEOUS LOT ANGLE GRINDER & TOOLS WELDER McCONNELL HEDGE CUTTER CAR TRAILER…

MyCNHIStore promises speedy purchase time

CNH has announced that it has launched a new online parts e-commerce service known as the MyCNHIStore. The initiative is a game changer in the industry as customers will no longer have to drive to a local dealer to purchase parts. According to CNH it will simplify and speed up the process of purchasing genuine parts for machine owners across three agricultural equipment brands namely, Case IH, STEYR and New…

11c/l hike in milk production costs

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has announced that the production cost of a litre milk has risen by 11.25c. This was revealed by IFA senior policy executive, Karol Kissane, who was speaking at the organisation’s milk price analysis webinar. The webinar outlined that input costs on farms have drastically increased over the last number of months. At the webinar it was heard that farmers have experienced a 230% increase…

ICMSA concerned about nitrogen target

The recommendation to reduce chemical nitrogen (N) use in the dairy sector by 35% is not realistic, this is according to Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) president Pat McCormack in reaction to the draft interim report issued by the Food Vision Dairy Group. Chaired by former director of Teagasc, Prof. Gerry Boyle, the group is tasked with examining ways for the sector to achieve targets for agriculture and land…

EU response to fertiliser crisis criticised

There has been much criticism regarding the European Commission’s response to the crisis facing the fertiliser market. According to Copa Cogeca, the EU’s response “lacks concrete short-term actions”. With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the group says markets have now been disrupted. Representing millions of European farmers, the group comments that “besides the energy and agricultural commodities that have been widely analysed and commented on, there is another market where the…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 09/04/2022

Saturday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 15/04/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 08/04/2022

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 38kg 3.15/kg 118.00, 33kg 2.70/kg 89.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg2.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 48kg 3.35/kg 162.00, 46kg 3.30/kg 152.00, 42kg 3.29/kg 138.00, 44kg 3.28/kg 145.00, 47kg 3.21/kg 150.00, 42kg 3.18/kg 132.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg2.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 51kg 3.23/kg 164.00, 55kg 3.05/kg 168.00, 56kg 3/kg 168.00, 55kg 3.00/kg 166.00, 58kg 2.90/kg 169.00, 50kg 2.8/kg 140.00 SH…

Krone confirms construction of Logistics Centre

Preliminary work on the construction of the new Krone Parts and Logistics Center in Spelle has begun with the erection of a fence and the removal of topsoil. Krone is constructing a state-of-the-art parts warehouse with a logistics center and offices on approximately 7.5ha on the south entrance to Spelle, Germany. The €40 million investment is expected to be operational by the end of 2023. Bernard Krone, Chair of…

Controversial solar farm planning in Co. Meath approved

An Bord Pleanála has agreed to controversial plans for a solar farm across a 300ac site on farm land outside Kells in Co. Meath. Harmony Solar Meath Ltd, will now erect up to 734,000m² of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on ground-mounted steel frames on two parcels of land at Milltown and Moyagher Lower, Cortown, Kells. The contentious planning was approved by the appeals board who granted a 10-year planning permission…

UK national sheep flock increased by 3% in 2021

The UK national sheep flock stood at 14.5 million head on 1 December, showing an increase of 3% for the period of 2021. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) the figures were collated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). AHDB’s Rebecca Wright says “some growth in the breeding ewe numbers was expected based upon optimism in the industry and low ewe-slaughter figures during…

Dungannon Farmers Mart Machinery Sale – 0804

There will be a live Collective Auction Sale at Dungannon Farmers Mart and also live via LSL Auctions on Friday, 8 April 2022 at 10am sharp. Some items in Ring 1 Honda 450 4×4 quad recently serviced, 2200 hrs, 4 new tyres Canopy for a 2012-2015 L200 Calf hutch suitable for 2 calves 8×5 livestock trailer, new gates and new chequered plate floor Kevernaland power harrow c/w packer roller Register…

IFA calls for further assistance in pig farming sector

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for an increase in pig prices. This comes as the pig farming sector is reporting that farmers are currently losing €56,000/month and the cost of feed continues to increase. IFA National Pigs Committee chair Roy Gallie is calling on processors to deliver price increases back to farmers. The IFA chair said that producers acknowledged the price rise of 20c/kg for this week’s pigs. Highlighting…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 31/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 07/04/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAA 1.86/kgHEX 1/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 475kg 2.13/kg 1010.00HEX, 490kg 2/kg 980.00AAX, 440kg 1.98/kg 870.00AA, 480kg 1.81/kg 870.00AA, 430kg 1.63/kg 700.00FR, 420kg 1.48/kg 620.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.14/kgFR 1.39/kgFRX 2.06/kgHEX 1.68/kgJEX 0/kgLMX 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 500kg 2.74/kg 1370.00FRX, 500kg 2.32/kg 1160.00AAX, 555kg 2.27/kg 1260.00LMX, 580kg 2.17/kg 1260.00FRX, 535kg 2.15/kg 1150.00LMX, 565kg 2.12/kg 1200.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.16/kgBBX…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 08/04/2022

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 without notification.

Irish Pig Health Society to host annual symposium

The Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) is set to hold its annual symposium and trade show later this month. Entitled, Saving the bacon: Practical considerations to survive the current pig crisis, the 2022 instalment will take place on 26 April at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. The event will feature Irish and international experts who will present practical solutions to the current challenges of health, welfare, and productivity in…