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Fixed Milk Price Support scheme welcomed by ICMSA

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has welcomed Glanbia’s announcement of a Fixed Milk Price Support (FMPS) scheme. This aims to assist suppliers who entered large supplies of milk into fixed price schemes at a rate of payment considerably lower than recent monthly base prices. ICMSA president, Pat McCormack says “there is growing and unprecedented pressure on dairy farmers who locked into these contracts in the last number…

Call for support for sheep farmers from crisis fund

Concerns have been raised regarding the input costs incurred by sheep farmers. According to Irish Farmers’ Association sheep chair, Kevin Comiskey hogget and cull ewe prices have risen again this week due to strong market demand as the “start of Ramadaan and Easter is approaching”. Sheep supplies have been described as tight and Comiskey says that factories have had to move prices on. “The increased prices are not off-setting…

Minister to assess pig farming requests from IFA

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has confirmed that they have met with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue, following protests by pig farming members in Dublin City earlier this week. The IFA has submitted a request for a €100 million package in conjunction with Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and the Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA). The plan proposes a “50-50 private-public partnership” to be funded through…

Avian influenza found in wild birds

There have been reports of numbers of wild birds contracting avian influenza. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that since 3 November 2021, 80 wild birds in Ireland have tested positive for the pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1. The DAFM noted that the environment may also be contaminated by wild bird droppings. According to a department spokesperson, this indicates that infection pressure from bird flu…

Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme 2022 initiated

The Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme (KTG) for 2022 has opened, allowing participants the opportunity to learn from the experts and from each other’s experiences within a group setting. Minister of State for Biodiversity and Land Use, senator, Pippa Hackett says that she is delighted to reopen the Forestry KTG scheme for a fourth year. The aim of the scheme is to increase the level of forest management activity among…

Veterinary Practice Survey reveals skills shortage

The annual Veterinary Practice Survey has revealed that there is a recruitment crisis facing the sector, due to a growth in demand for services from vets. The survey conducted by advisory firm HLB Sheehan Quinn, shows that this is mainly due to an increase in pet ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic. The findings additionally indicate that the sector is facing “an acute talent shortage”. Statistics released, indicate that 27%…

50% increase in the cost of building a farm shed due to inflation

Inflation in the price of steel and timber has led to the cost of building an average farm shed rising by 50% since 2020. The price of steel has risen by 70% compared to two years ago, while timber has doubled with a full 100% increase reported. This has resulted to farm leaders exerting pressure on Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue to implement revised costings under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS). Farmers are…

Support package for NI agricultural shows

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has announced a £200,000 support package for agricultural shows in Northern Ireland (NI). This comes as the events are expected to commence within the coming months. With the announcement of the scheme, each show will be able to claim up to a maximum of £10,000 for new, or increased costs. According to Minister Poots many businesses and sectors were adversely affected…

Sheep trade sees another increase in prices

There has been an increase in sheep trade this week, with base prices for hoggets increasing by 10c/kg leaving quotes ranging from €6.85/kg up to €7.05/kg. Irish Country Meats is on base of €6.85/kg plus a 10c/kg quality assurance (QA) bonus for hoggets, while Kildare Chilling has moved up to a base of €7.00/kg plus a 10c/kg QA bonus for hoggets. Producer groups are securing prices of up to €7.40/kg…

Significant increase in house prices, REA Average Price Survey finds

The average house price has increased by 3.16% nationally during the first three months of the year. This is according to the REA Average House Price Survey, which also revealed that 60% of all purchasers were first-time buyers. The survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home which is a three-bedroom semi. According to the report it shows that the price of a three-bedroom semi-detached house…

TD questions the lack of engagement by Bord na Móna

Serious doubts have emerged regarding Bord na Móna’s (BNM) communication’s process, as all contact from local growers with the company has been unsuccessful thus far. The semi-state company has been tasked with assisting professional growers in securing supplies of peat for horticulture. Tipperary Sinn Féin TD, Martin Browne, has expressed concerns to Bord na Móna representatives at their level of engagement with members of professional growers in the horticultural industry who…

2022 Call for Proposals in Agriculture announced

A collaboration between Ireland, Northern Ireland and the U.S has been in operation for 16 years, and together they have announced the 2022 Call for Proposals in Agriculture. The partnership, under the US-Ireland Research and Development is a product of the Northern Ireland Peace Process. It involves these governments working together for scientific progress by awarding grants for research on a competitive basis. The partnership was launched in 2006 and…

Launch of the revamped Kuhn Optimer model

Kuhn’s latest 600hp tractor, the Kuhn Optimer model, is set to make waves in the agricultural sector as its 12m width is claimed to maintain a uniform working depth at high speeds. It features a steady control system, which additionally exerts equal pressure across the full width of the machine. Believed to be a range that compensates for ground contours, it performs impeccably regardless of land and soil conditions. …

Buyers attracted to large rural farmland properties, report reveals

Buyers for rural properties have gone up, according to a property market report for 2021, which shows an increasing interest in large farmland properties. According to the Savills report it illustrates that 39% of buyers in the Irish market came from the UK and beyond. It adds that this trend is not unusual. There were more customers for larger properties, with 68% of successful transactions conducted by Savills concluded after…

Increase in beef consumption expected by 2030

Global beef consumption is expected to increase by 1.4% % year-on-year up to 2030. This is according to Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson. He was commenting after attending the first of the Andersons Centre Spring Seminar in London. The Andersons Centre event addressed the opportunities and threats confronting agri-food, both in the long and short-term. Stevenson claims that “livestock farmers throughout the UK know full well…

Eating Sustainably Classroom Challenge launched

In an attempt to encourage healthy lifestyles, the National Dairy Council has launched a competition to encourage pupils to eat sustainably. The competition will run in conjunction with the School Milk Scheme (SMS) and will be known as the Eating Sustainably Classroom Challenge. The competition will be open to all schools participating in the SMS. Teachers will each receive a unique login and password upon registration for their specific…

Most farmland buyers used cash for their purchases, survey finds

The latest survey conducted by Real Estate Alliance (REA) has revealed that 59% of farmland buyers used their own cash reserves to buy their property, while over 34% negotiated a part-mortgage. The figures are a surprise, as it was expected that land buyers would return to bank borrowing as money from development land and road CPOs from the boom years had dried up. The survey also revealed that other sources…

European Commission launches new fund

As food security is high on the agenda of discussions by the European Commission, it has announced a €500 million fund for food producers. Reports suggest that of that Ireland will be receiving just over €15 million, and each member state can then provide further funding up to 200% of their national envelope this equates to a further €30 million for Ireland. With the latest funding announcement, the government…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 26/03/2022

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Reduction of emissions focus of Committee talks

The reduction of emissions in the agricultural sector is a topic of vital importance in the global setting. Due to this the Committees on Agriculture and Climate Action held a joint meeting earlier this week to discuss this topic and the results thereof. In an effort to adhere to the commitments posed, Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy, Jackie Cahill welcomed the meeting, saying…

Businesses urged to participate in new NI Soil Nutrient Scheme

Businesses in Northern Ireland have been urged to participate in the new Soil Nutrient Scheme (SNHS) as they would be able to benefit from what it could offer. This comes as Minister for Agriculture, Environmental and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots announced the launch of the Northern Ireland Soil Nutrient Scheme. The initiative is expected to be rolled out in zonal phases over a 4-year period, with an investment of £45…

Good start to the year for manufacturer Lemken

German manufacturer Lemken has reported a 22% increase in sales for the past business year, despite facing COVID-19 restrictions. With a sales volume of €446 million, the latest figures are a new high for the 242-year-old family business. According to the company incoming orders have exceeded expectations. Lemken says production was optimally maintained throughout the year. Additionally it reports an increase of staff, with a total of 1,697 employees at…

ICOS pushes for protection of family farms

When the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) and Food Vision Group met earlier this week, ICOS raised the matter that there is a need for family farms to be protected, and given options to grow in a sustainable manner. Discussions at the meeting revolved around concerns facing the dairy industry. The group has been tasked with prospecting ways for the dairy sector to help achieve targets for agriculture and land…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 05/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 24/03/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WN 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 300kg 2.47/kg 740.00LMX, 325kg 2.46/kg 800.00AAX, 397kg 2.27/kg 900.00AAX, 325kg 1.97/kg 640.00FRX, 365kg 1.81/kg 660.00SH, 385kg 1.79/kg 690.00 CO 300-400KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.33/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 385kg 1.69/kg 650.00LMX, 365kg 1.07/kg 390.00FR, 370kg 0.97/kg 360.00 CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.56/kgFRX 1.21/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 470kg 2.09/kg 980.00SIX, 440kg 2.05/kg 900.00FR, 485kg 2.02/kg 980.00HEX, 485kg 1.88/kg 910.00FR,…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 25/03/2022

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Private storage aid scheme for pigmeat to open later this month

The European Commission has confirmed that its proposed private storage aid scheme for pigmeat will open later this month. There there will be temporary exemptions for some scheme regulations. The Commission also announced further measures to address the food crisis in the form of a €500 million support package for farmers. According to the EU Commission the introduction of a private storage scheme aims to ease pressure on markets in the EU, and…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 24/03/2022

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Renewable energy use will see farmers receive an incentive

Farmers have been encouraged to install solar PV panels as this would enable them to receive 17.5c/kWh for electricity generation from renewable energy company Arden Energy. In its latest partnership with another renewable energy company, Local Power, the export price will be offered to farms and businesses that are producing electricity through installed solar PV panels. “Arden Energy’s offer of a guaranteed export price of 17.5c/kWh sends a clear…

IFA welcomes Office for Fairness and Transparency in Agri-Food Supply Chain

The Cabinet has approved a bill to establish a new agri-food authority which will be known as the Office for Fairness and Transparency in the Agri-Food Supply Chain. According to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, the objective of the office will be to promote the principles of fairness and transparency in the agricultural and food-supply chain by conducting market analysis on all sectors through publicly available…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 09/08/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 23/03/2022

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRY COW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 498kg 1.93/kg 960.00BBX, 424kg 1.77/kg 750.00AAX, 442kg 1.65/kg 730.00FR, 466kg 1.57/kg 730.00FR, 470kg 1.32/kg 620.00 DRY COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 592kg 2.74/kg 1620.00SIX, 582kg 2.32/kg 1350.00LMX, 576kg 2.08/kg 1200.00FR, 574kg 1.85/kg 1060.00FR, 550kg 1.18/kg 650.00FR, 542kg 1.01/kg 550.00 DRY COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.51/kgLMX 2.16/kgSIX 2.11/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 670kg 2.42/kg…