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Quality of silage more important, says Teagasc

Teagasc says that it should be ‘quality over quantity’ when it comes to making silage this year. This comes as a discussion on silage making was held on the farm of PJ Finnerty in Co. Roscommon. The focus of the discussion was quality over quantity. Some farmers are focusing on bulk over the quality of silage, as it appears to be their aim in order to provide enough fodder next winter.…

Manorhamilton Livestock Sales – 3 year-old lama – 21/04

Manorhamilton Livestock Sales brings to auction via SL Auctions a 3 year-old lama at Station Road Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim on Thursday, 21 April, 2022 at 8pm. Lama Details: • Nicely marked • Male • Correct for breeding • In ring 2 at 8pm Manorhamilton Livestock Sales holds Cattle Sales every Monday at 12.00 noon, and sheep Sales every Wednesday at 6pm. To contact Manorhamilton Livestock Sales , call +353 71…

Dairy farmers positive about sector, report reveals

Ifac’s 2022 Irish Farm Report has revealed that 77% of dairy farmers have a positive outlook for the dairy sector, as overall dairy production increased by 6% in 2021. The net margins for dairy production additionally rose by 15.1c/L. The report entitled ‘Innovators – farmers embracing change’, contains Ifac’s fourth annual Irish farm survey. The report also shows that milk prices were up 16% on the previous year, while…

Veterinary telemedicine can play an important role

Research commissioned by the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has revealed that 35% of veterinary practitioners (vets) and 35% of veterinary nurses believe there is an increasing role for veterinary telemedicine in the provision of services in the sector. The topic of the research was veterinary telemedicine. The results of this research, carried out in early 2021, featured the VCI’s recently published annual report. Three separate surveys on this…

Pottinger launches new belt-type rake

Pottinger has announced a new addition to its grassland range, the new Mergento VT 9220 belt-type rake. It comes in working widths of up to 9.2m for a central swath and 8.7m for a side swath. The product is designed for alfalfa, clover, and a wide variety of crops from permanent grassland to straw. According to the company, Mergento collects the forage using the pick-up, while dirt and stones remain…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 20/04/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 400-500KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 445kg 2.25/kg 1000.00SHX, 475kg 1.58/kg 750.00FR, 460kg 1.41/kg 650.00 DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.40/kgSIX 1.90/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 585kg 2.67/kg 1560.00LMX, 520kg 2.13/kg 1110.00HEX, 565kg 2.12/kg 1200.00SIX, 590kg 1.92/kg 1130.00SIX, 525kg 1.89/kg 990.00CHX, 520kg 1.71/kg 890.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.45/kgSIX 2.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 680kg 2.65/kg 1800.00LMX, 635kg 2.58/kg 1640.00SIX, 640kg 2.25/kg 1440.00CHX, 655kg 2.21/kg 1450.00SIX, 640kg…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 20/04/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.89/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 35kg 3.54/kg 124.00LB, 39kg 3.49/kg 136.00LB, 33kg 2.55/kg 84.00LB, 35kg 2/kg 70.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00LB, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00LB, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00LB, 43kg 3.79/kg 163.00LB, 42kg 3.79/kg 159.00LB, 44kg 3.77/kg 166.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.28/kg 164.00LB, 53kg 3.19/kg 169.00LB, 50kg 3.18/kg 159.00LB, 51kg…

TD criticises proposed turf sale ban

Independent TD Sean Canney has slammed the proposed ban on the sale and distribution of turf from September 2023. Canney adds that the ban is causing severe stress to homeowners. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar claims that the proposal was “paused”, however Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan is planning to push ahead with the controversial move. The minister says that the measure is…

Dairygold confirms an increase in March milk supplies

Milk suppliers are expected to receive an increase in the price paid for supplies in March, this was the announcement made by Dairygold. The company has increased the March quoted milk price by 3.5c/L to 46.5c/L, based on standard constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat, inclusive of bonuses and VAT. Dairygold has also outlined that the March 2023 early-calving bonus of 1c/L (excluding VAT) will be paid on…

Damaging effect of mica, pyrite and pyrrhotite a worry for homeowners

The mineral muscovite mica has led to defects in building blocks used in at least 5,000 homes in the northwest, causing cracks to open up in many buildings. The Cabinet last year approved an enhanced scheme to cover repairs or rebuilding for affected homes. A number of homeowners in Donegal have also been alerted to the presence of pyrrhotite in their blocks, on top of mica. Pyrrhotite is a naturally…

FBIS-C application deadline extended

The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the deadline for Tier 2 Tranche 2 Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C) applications has been extended. The new deadline is at 4:00 p.m. on 20 May. According to the department only those farm businesses which submitted an expression of interest will be eligible to submit a full application for Tier 2 tranche 2 by the revised…

ICMSA raises concerns about farmland ownership

Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) president Pat McCormack says farmland ownership should not be used as a tax shelter. This comes after former attorney general and tánaiste Michael McDowell said that the “super-wealthy” were building portfolios of tens of thousands of acres of agricultural land “simply as long-term stores of value”. According to McDowell, the phenomenon appears to be “reversing” what was a key national aim and social policy…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 19/04/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.43/kgLMX 2.53/kgSAX 2.43/kgSAX,AAX 2.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CW, 550kg 2.82/kg 1550.00LMX,SIX, 540kg 2.74/kg 1480.00HEX,LMX, 550kg 2.65/kg 1460.00SAX,AAX, 570kg 2.47/kg 1410.00SAX,AAX, 595kg 2.39/kg 1420.00LMX, 590kg 2.20/kg 1300.00 CW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.39/kgBBX,LMX 2.39/kgHEX 1.91/kgLMX 2.23/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX,LMX, 600kg 2.4/kg 1440.00BBX,LMX, 665kg 2.38/kg 1580.00SAX,AAX, 605kg 2.33/kg 1410.00CHX, 630kg 2.17/kg 1370.00LMX,HEX, 630kg 2.10/kg 1320.00LMX, 655kg 2.05/kg 1340.00 CW 700-800KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.00/kgLMX…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 21/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 19/04/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.96/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 38kg 3.64/kg 139.00, 34kg 3.38/kg 115.00, 32kg 3.38/kg 107.00, 35kg 3.23/kg 113.00, 32kg 2.81/kg 91.00, 38kg 2.74/kg 104.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.20/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 44kg 3.75/kg 165.00, 42kg 3.64/kg 152.00, 45kg 3.62/kg 164.00, 46kg 3.58/kg 165.00, 48kg 3.43/kg 166.00, 49kg 3.40/kg 168.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg3.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 52kg 3.21/kg 167.00, 52kg 3.20/kg 167.00, 50kg…

11% increase in UK sheep kill figures for March

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) says that there has been an increase of 11% in UK sheep kill figures during March, with the figure just over one million head. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), the increase in throughput is due to the fact that there were fewer sheep available due to Brexit. AHDB senior analyst, Rebecca Wright says the key theme so far…

Europe records an increase in tractor sales for 2021

CEMA (European Agricultural Machinery Association) has confirmed that there was an increase in tractor sales for the period of 2021. The European umbrella organisation has released its data indicating that 230, 000 tractors were registered across Europe for 2021. Just under 30% of the vehicles were of 37kW (50hp) and under, while the remainder were 38kW and above. But the organisation cautions that no more than 180,000 were conventional tractors.…

Coalition calls for EU to fund plant-based food sector

The European Commission has been requested to ring-fence funding for the plant-based food sector. This comes as a coalition of 63 organisations led by European Alliance for Plant-based Foods says that the €95.5 billion Horizon Europe research programme could be used to improve the taste, sustainability, affordability and health benefits of plant-based foods. The group claims that supporting the sector would assist the EU to meet its target of climate neutrality…

€1.5 billion to be invested in renewable energy

The Irish renewable energy sector is set to receive a boost as German energy company RWE has announced that it will invest €1.5 billion in the sector over the next eight years. The funding forms part of a wider investment of €50 billion. It’s understood that the investment will focus on Irish offshore wind as well as the development of a new pilot programme for airborne wind technology. RWE has…

Housing crisis makes it difficult for young teachers to buy a home

As the housing crisis unfolds, Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) president Joe McKeown comments that no recently qualified teacher is likely to be able to afford to buy a house in most parts of Ireland. He added that, for many, even rented accommodation is out of reach. As a result, he predicts that the housing crisis will trigger a new exodus of young teachers. While it is not unusual for…

Sheep trade market “cools” after Easter Weekend

Sheep trade prices cooled this week, in comparison to the week before, with reports of a slight decline across the board for hoggets, cull ewes and spring lambs. However, hoggets appeared to witness steady trade throughout the week, with some mart managers calling prices back €2-3/head. Prices higher than €170/head was seen a regular trade last week for heavy types which have since declined to €168/head this week. In…

EPA allocates €11.7 million to environmental research

Environmental projects will receive a €11.7 million boost as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that it has made the funds available in order for research to be conducted in addressing climate change and other emerging environmental problems. According to EPA director general Lara Burke, the funded research is essential to improving national understanding of our environment, the challenges it faces and responses to these challenges. Focusing on the…

New fund launched to upgrade community centres

A €15 million fund has been launched in order to upgrade community centres. The announcement was made by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys. According to the Minister, government has divided the funding into three categories: Small scale projects/improvements to facilities: €10,000 to €25,000Larger scale projects: €25,001 to €100,000Major projects: €100,001 to €300,000 The new fund will see community groups in both rural and urban locations in…

Cootehill Mart – Farm and Machinery Auction – 16/04 – 19/04

Cootehill Mart Machinery Auctions via LSL Auctions presents a Live, timed farm and machinery auction until 19 April 2022, at 11:00 am. Lots include: Massey Ferguson 390T 4WD Massey Furguson 390 4wd Kuhn Fertiliser Sower John deere toy tractor and a joskin tipping trailer 2000 gallon Abbey Slurry Tanker Diesel bowser Steel Diesel Tank 1350 Litres Ifor Williams 12 x 6 trailer Transit Van Citroen dispatch 1.9 diesel Lawnflight…

Roscommon Mart – Farm Machinery auction-16/04

Roscommon Mart via LSL Auctions brings a live and online farm machinery auction on Saturday 16 April 2022 at 11:30 am. The Monster Easter Farm Machinery Auction, intake is scheduled for Friday 10-3, Viewing Saturday 9-11.30 , Start 11:30 See the upcoming Roscommon Mart auctions: Tuesday 19 Apr, Ring 1, Sale of Weanling Bulls, Intake 09.30 am to 1.30 pm, Viewing 2.15 pm to 3.45 pm, Start 16:00Tuesday 19…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 16/04/2022

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.

Demand for rental ground remains strong

Land rental prices tend to be more aligned with the economic profitability of farming compared to the sales market, where prices for land sold regularly exceed levels that would be justified by the returns from farming. This is according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland / Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2022. Their data shows that demand for rented ground remains strong with rents this year,…

Safeguarding sheep and cattle trade a concern for INHFA

Safeguarding the cattle and sheep trade appears to be the main priority of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA), as it has put forward a series of proposals regarding this. According to INHFA vice-president Micheal McDonnell, there is a real worry about these sectors, and that is already becoming apparent on the light of store trade for cattle. Outlining his concerns, McDonnell says that many farmers are “not…

Improved market access for Irish beef exports to Saudi Arabia

The market for Irish beef exports will soon benefit from expanded trade in Saudi Arabia, this is according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. In addition to this the Minister has confirmed the formal removal of restrictions on meat products from cattle aged over 30 months. In February, Minister McConalogue met with the leadership of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) during a trade…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/05/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 14/04/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WHF 300-400KG Avg Price/Kg2.65/kgAAX 2.44/kgAAX,AAX 2.51/kgCH 3.01/kgCHX 2.81/kgHEX 1.92/kgLM 3.18/kgLMX 2.55/kgLMX,LMX 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 310kg 3.48/kg 1080.00LM, 300kg 3.37/kg 1010.00CH, 330kg 3.27/kg 1080.00LM, 340kg 3.26/kg 1110.00LM, 360kg 3.22/kg 1160.00LM, 385kg 3.22/kg 1240.00 WHF 400-500KG Avg Price/Kg2.53/kgAAX 2.40/kgBBX 2.44/kgCH 2.92/kgCHX 2.59/kgLMX 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 420kg 2.93/kg 1230.00CH, 435kg 2.92/kg 1270.00LM, 455kg 2.86/kg 1300.00LMX, 400kg 2.85/kg 1140.00CHX, 400kg 2.85/kg 1140.00CHX, 400kg 2.82/kg 1130.00…

Cabinet approves support package for pig sector

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that cabinet has approved a €15.8 million support package for the pig sector. The Department says that “under the exceptional aid package, pig farmers will be eligible for a maximum payment of €70,000 per undertaking, subject to conditionality.” However the package includes a condition of a “10% decrease in production” for the sector. Irish Farmers’ Association president, Tim Cullinan has expressed…