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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…

Jordan Auctioneers – Rathvilly House, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow – 07/04

Jordan Auctioneers brings to auction via LSL Auctions, for sale by Online Auction, Rathvilly House, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow on Thursday 7 April 2022, at 3pm. Location: The property is located in the centre of Rathvilly within walking distance of all local services and facilities. Rathvilly is a lovely, picturesque village bordering counties Kildare and Wicklow. It is surrounded by a strong agricultural hinterland and acts as an important economic center for the rural area.…

Carbon budgets approved without any vote

A surprising decision has seen the government passing carbon budgets through the Dáil last night without a formal vote. The move has been criticised by the Rural Independent Group who say that there was a lack of opposition regarding last night’s decision. The carbon budgets will determine the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that may be emitted in Ireland in a given five-year period. However, six members of the group…

Organic Farming Scheme closing date revised

Applications to the Organic Farming Scheme can be made until the new closing date of Friday 22 April, the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett has announced. The scheme aims to increase the area of land farmed organically in Ireland. It additionally includes a €5 million budget to take in new entrants. Minister Hackett says “I have listened to farmers and…

Slump in spring lamb trade

There appears to be a slump in the numbers of spring lamb appearing at marts, compared to the same period in 2021. However, reports suggest that numbers are steadily increasing, despite figures remaining small at this stage. According to factory prices, heavy spring lambs are making up to €190-200 but only small numbers are reaching this mark. Factory prices this week are also on the rise with prices reportedly reaching as…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 07/04/2022

Thursdays 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.

Herbicides most sought after plant protection product, according to CSO

Herbicides were the main type of plant protection product sold in Ireland in 2020 as farmers focused on the production of their crops, this is according to data published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The finding, part of a wider body of research, focused on tonnes of active substances contained in plant-protection products placed on the market from 2012 to 2020. Data found that the amount of product sales…

Ireland ranks fourth in land price, data reveals

Data released by the European Commission has revealed that Ireland has the fourth highest land price in the EU. The data additionally reveals that the country has the fifth highest land rental price. The average price of purchasing one hectare of arable land was most expensive in the Netherlands. At €322/ha in 2020, Irish grassland rental prices have increased by almost 25% in the last four years and are now…

Quillsen – Milltown Farm Kilskyre Kells, Co Meath – 11/05

Quillsen brings to auction via LSL Auctions 4 Lots at Milltown Farm Kilskyre Kells, Co Meath on 11 May, 2022. Lot: 1 c. 70 acres at Milltown Td. laid out in one block with the buildings View here. Lot: 2 c. 33 acres at Milltown Td. laid out in one division, without buildings. View here. Lot: 3 c. 36 acres at Killua Td. laid out in one division, without buildings.…

Industrial Emissions Directive alarms MEP

The European Commission is expected to propose that farms with 100 cattle or more will require permits, as a part of a major review of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). Ireland Midlands North-West MEP Colm Markey has raised his concern, saying he is “alarmed” by the proposal. He adds that “it would directly impact family farms, which are not of industrial scale and do little to address the problem.” The permit system already…

€11 million funding to upgrade rural roads

The Department of Rural and Community Development has announced that €11 million has been set aside to carry out upgrades and repairs to rural roads and laneways. The aim of the funding is to improve access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities. The department says that this year’s funding is a €500,000 increase on the funding announced for 2021. The announcement made today, 5 April states that funding is earmarked…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 20/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 05/04/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CW 300-400KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,AAX, 382kg 4.03/kg 1540.00CW, 365kg 2.16/kg 790.00 CW 600-700KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 610kg 2.43/kg 1480.00LMX, 610kg 2.16/kg 1320.00 CW 700-800KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,SIX, 705kg 2.11/kg 1490.00LMX, 745kg 1.95/kg 1450.00LMX, 755kg 1.93/kg 1460.00CHX, 725kg 1.72/kg 1250.00 WH 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.30/kgCHX 2.55/kgHEX 2.04/kgLMX 2.43/kgSAX 2.73/kgSIX 2.24/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 345kg 3.25/kg 1120.00CHX, 370kg 3.14/kg 1160.00CHX, 320kg 3/kg…

Delay in roll-out of Micro-generation support scheme

Concern is mounting as there appears to be a delay in the roll-out of the Micro-generation support scheme. According to independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, farms and families are losing out as the measure is still not operational. The scheme was launched to assist homes and businesses to develop renewable energy for self-consumption, including the introduction of payments to micro-generators for exported electricity. In voicing the increasing anger among farmers…

Hogget and spring lamb price increase

With Easter around the corner and Ramadan underway, there has been another hike in the factory price of spring lamb and hoggets. This comes as prices continue to rise from last week, with factories intensifying their efforts to secure supplies. The numbers of spring lambs coming on stream continue to remain small, but numbers are expected to start increasing shortly. The base prices for spring lambs have increased by as much as…

Carnaross Timed Machinery Auction LSL Auctions

Carnaross Timed Machinery Auction – 05/04

Today, Tuesday, 5 April 2002, is the last day of this week’s Carnaross Timed Machinery Auction via LSL Auctions. It finishes at 6pm. Lots include: CASE INTERNATIONAL ABBEY 1600G TANKER LELY 3 TONE FERTILIZER SPREADER DEUTZ COMMANDER 2 TANKS OF GAS 1 FULL AND ASCENTLINE TORCH2 TANKS OF GAS 1 FULL AND ASCENTLINE TORCH ELECTRIC SAW ELECTRIC WELDER WITH A MASK CHAINSAW GRINDER & DRILL STRIMMER RETRACTABLE AIR HOSE WELDER…

Hundreds apply for Multi-Species Swards Measure

Over 800 farmers have applied for the Multi-Species Swards Measure, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The department adds that a further 500 farmers have prepared draft applications. However, the DAFM has announced a short extension closing date for applications. The extension is not expected to delay the processing of approval letters for existing applicants. Commenting on the announcement, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 05/04/2022

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.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 28/04/2022

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

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.79/kgFR 1.49/kgHEX 1.70/kgLMX 1.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 580kg 2.21/kg 1280.00LMX, 585kg 2.17/kg 1270.00HEX, 520kg 2.08/kg 1080.00AAX, 510kg 1.96/kg 1000.00AAX, 520kg 1.87/kg 970.00HEX, 570kg 1.82/kg 1040.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.06/kgCHX 2.25/kgFR 1.72/kgHEX 1.96/kgLMX 2.35/kgSI 1.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BAX, 670kg 2.58/kg 1730.00LMX, 675kg 2.52/kg 1700.00CHX, 610kg 2.34/kg 1430.00AAX, 690kg 2.23/kg 1540.00LM, 690kg 2.20/kg 1520.00LMX, 690kg 2.19/kg 1510.00 DC 700-800KG Avg…

GVM Limerick – Derryleigh, Newport, Co. Tipperary – 11/05

GVM Auctioneers Limerick brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property in Derryleigh, Newport, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 at 3 pm. The auction takes place in the GVM Limerick City Auction Rooms at 25/26 Glentworth Street, Limerick City (unless previously sold).A truly outstanding Circa 36 st acre roadside holding laid out in three main divisions and well fenced located on the outskirts of Newport Town. This land…