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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…

Win a heifer at today’s Elphin Agricultural Show

More than €2,000 is up for grabs in prizes offered for the Monster Draw at the 43th annual Elphin Agricultural Show with first prize being a weanling heifer or the cash equivalent. Second prize is a Kilronan Castle experience, which includes a one-night stay (bed and breakfast), a six-course dinner at the award-winning Douglas Hyde Restaurant, and treatments for two at the Elemis Spa with complimentary access to the thermal…

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…

Potatoes are back on the menu this week

Consumption and retail sales of potatoes are expected to increase this week (24 August, 2022) as schools re-open after the summer break. However, several reports indicate that maincrop Rooster yields will be significantly reduced in many areas due to the very warm conditions and lack of rain. New Season Queens are selling for €4.60 to €5.50 ex-farm in 10kg bags. Meanwhile, meetings with packers and retailers on new season crops…

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…

Secrets of a successful grassland farmer

Learn about the secrets of a successful grassland farmer with Aidan Maguire and the Teagasc Grass10 and DairyBeef500 teams on 31 August, 2022 at 6.30pm. You’re invited to join the walk on Maguire’s farm in Navan, Co. Meath, Eircode: C15 W4C2 to discover more about how he won the 2021 Grassland Farmer of the Year award in the Drystock Enterprise Category. Maguire joined his local Grass10 group and the Dairy calf-to-beef…

Antiques with a view at Dun Laoghaire

The next edition in the South Dublin Antiques, Vintage & More Fair series will be held at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire on 2 October, 2022 from 11am to 6pm. It is hosted by Vintage Ireland. The organisers rate this as one of their most popular venues, which normally attracts between 30 and 40 traders in antique and vintage furniture, interior decor, fine art, vintage kitchen and tableware,…

Kevin Comiskey flags crisis for sheep farmers

Recent attempts by factories to drop lamb prices at a critical time for the sector have prompted IFA Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey to highlight the lack of meaningful, direct support from them as well as the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. “The Minister has not yet come forward with a targeted payment for sheep farmers to support the orderly feeding and finishing of lambs, which is certainly contributing to the…

Boom or bust for endangered natterjack toads

Celebrating the release of almost 500 natterjack toadlets at Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, late July 2022, Dr Ferdia Marnell, the amphibian specialist at National Parks and Wildlife Service who has been overseeing the project, refers to the natterjack toads as a “boom or bust” species. And this year was not one of the good ones. The captive rearing ensures that some eggs do make it through to toadlets every year and…

O Neill & Flanagan Ballymanus, Aughrim 2508

O’Neill & Flanagan – Ballymanus, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow – 25/08

O Neill & Flanagan brings to auction Via LSL Auctions 4 Lots at Ballymanus, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow on 25 August, 2022. The auction will be at Murphys Hotel, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow at 15:00.Lots: Lot 1: Circa 45 acres of landLot 2. 9000sq.ft agricultural/commercial unit with lock up areaLot 3: C. 44 acres with agricultural holdingLot 4: C. 45 acres / C.18.210 hectares The auction will be conducted in line with…

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…

Ballygarvan Agricultural Show – Saturday

The Ballygarvan Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday, 27 August, 2022 at the GAA grounds in Ballygarvan, T12 WC8V. The schedule is as follows: Pony classes 10amShow jumping 10amArts & crafts judging from 11amCattle judging 11.30amPoultry judging 12pmSheep judging 2pmDog show 3pmKids’ sports 2pm The dog show is one of the most popular events. Entries will be taken in the dog arena from 1pm on the day. The entry fee…

Horse breeding under the spotlight

Commenting on current trends in horse breeding, IFA Deputy President Brian Rushe has expressed concern that foals are being sold below cost of production and that “Green Party Ministers are encouraging people to change their farming practices to niche activities which have very fragile markets”. “The Minister should be looking to do more for people currently breeding horses rather than encouraging more people to breed foals, which could undermine the…

Welcome increase in Irish pig price

The Irish pig price increased by 4c/kg on Friday, 19 August, 2022 with farmers receiving quotes of €2.06c/kg up to €2.10/kg from processing plants. The IFA welcomed the news but pointed out that given the losses that have been and continue to mount on Irish pig farmers more upward movements are needed to return farmers to profitable margins. It will take quite some time to recoup the losses that have been incurred…

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…

Cameras on front mowers aid road safety

KRONE front mowers equipped with the DLG-certified camera system bring maximum safety to tractor-mower combinations during road travel. Introduced in 2000, the small front-mounted camera systems have now been certified by DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschaftsgesellschaft e.V.) for all KRONE mowers. It’s a smart, practical camera solution for safe manoeuvring of tractors, which have a mower mounted upfront, through narrow yard and field gates as well as on public roads. KRONE acknowledges…

EU laws for TB tests: higher risk animals

New EU regulations require animals moving from farm to farm or through the marts to be tested within a certain time frame, according to IFA Animal Health Chairman TJ Maher. He said that initially the new regulations were to come into play in January 2022 as regards all animals moving without a TB test and without a herd test within the previous six months. “Following prolonged negotiations, significant progress has…

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…

Configure your Joskin dream machine

Choosing a Joskin dream machine has never been easier since the company best known in Ireland for its slurry tankers extended the application of its online configurator to its entire range. Accessible on a smartphone as well as on a tablet or computer, the configurator is the latest addition to the Belgian company’s growing range of digital tools, which currently includes its website, digital showrooms, virtual tours of their factories,…

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…