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EU’s lump sum proposal not enough – IFA

The EU’s exceptional one-off lump sum solution announced at the end of May 2022 is not enough, according to IFA Rural Development Chairman Michael Biggins. He said the EU’s lump sum proposal is “robbing Peter to pay Paul” as it only moves an inadequate amount of Pillar II money from 2024/25 to 2023. “Farmers have been told there is over €15m from the EU Crisis Reserve Fund and it can…

Come farm with me – Anna Truesdale

Ulster Farmers’ Union member Anna Truesdale has built up a substantial social media following since she started posting about daily life on her dairy and sheep farm in Northern Ireland. You can watch her dog, Izzy, “who knows silage is going to be dear this winter” and supervises proceedings to ensure she gets to use “every blade of grass grown on the farm this year” and see footage of Anna’s…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 07/06/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. B 300-400KG Avg Price/KgFRX 0.84/kgHEX 2.05/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 345kg 2.90/kg 1000.00LMX, 360kg 2.56/kg 920.00HEX, 380kg 2.11/kg 800.00HEX, 345kg 2/kg 690.00AAX, 330kg 1.88/kg 620.00FRX, 380kg 1.68/kg 640.00 B 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 400kg 3.22/kg 1290.00AAX, 470kg 2.64/kg 1240.00AAX, 460kg 2.48/kg 1140.00AAX, 490kg 1.16/kg 570.00 CW 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 4.72/kgLMX 4.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,AAX, 360kg 4.72/kg 1700.00AAX,LMX, 305kg 4.72/kg 1440.00LMX,SHX, 342kg 4.68/kg…

Increased HAP discretion rate will secure more tenancies

July will see an increase in the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) discretion rate of up to 35%. This was confirmed by Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien at a recent FEANSTA conference. As such, local authorities can now pay up to 35% more than the current set HAP rates – which differs between local authorities. The Minister also announced that he would also be expanding the couple’s rate to single people.…

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Curraheen Park – Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction – 11/06

Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium hosts a Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 11 June, 2022 in Ring 1 at 8:30. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Note: If your mobile is not registered with Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium, please call 061-448091 (Ireland) / 0035361448091 (U.K) to set you up for online bidding. LSL Auctions, LSL News

IFA sheep price update – cull ewes in demand

IFA Sheep committee chairman Kevin Comiskey said we are approaching the end of hogget supplies. Spring lamb numbers are increasing, but still remain below last year’s levels. He said hoggets are trading between €7.20/kg and €7.50/kg with factories still trying to buy spring lamb between €8.20/kg and €8.50/kg to 21/kg. Cull ewes are in very strong demand with top-end prices of €4.20/kg paid. Comiskey said throughput in sheep factories to…

Low volume of vacant properties across Ireland

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has revealed that there is a low number of vacant residential units across the country. This was established after a preliminary analysis of local property tax (LPT) returns was done by Revenue Commissioners. The Minister commented that he and his department will still have to fully examine the figures before reverting to Government with proposals for a vacant property tax. There is thought to be as…

Explorer Family Art Workshops

Visit the IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art) on Sunday afternoon from 12 to 26 June, 2022, at 2pm and enjoy some creative time with the family. Based on artworks from IMMA’s exhibitions, families can discover their inner artist while having fun and creating amazing masterpieces. Children and grown-ups can explore selected artworks in the museum and make artworks together. This is an ideal opportunity to experience the historic building and…

“Think safety” when outdoors in the countryside this summer

In an attempt to help ensure a safe summer for all, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with Special Responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon, has called on farmers and everyone visiting the countryside to “think safety” and be extra vigilant during the upcoming months. He said: “The Irish countryside is a wonderful resource on our doorsteps. It is great to see people enjoying…

Takeaways from the CBRE Market Outlook 2022 report

The CBRE Group published their Ireland Market Outlook 2022 earlier this year. CBRE is one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firms, with 2020 revenues of $23.8 billion. It’s interesting to keep an eye out to see how the property sector aligns with the overview as the months pass by. Key takeaways from the report: – Continued momentum in transactional activity in all of Ireland’s property…

Loads of exhibitors at Art & Antiques for Everyone

Art & Antiques for Everyone will be staged at the NEC in Birmingham from 24 to 27 November, 2022. This year the showcase will feature specialist dealers offering a huge variety of desirable, rare and quirky items at prices from £10 to £100,000. All of which are vetted by a team of experts for quality, date and condition – allowing you to buy with confidence. The fair aims to live…

Huge amount of food lost annually during farming and fishing production

A study commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency has found that a staggering amount of food is lost every year through consumers, processors and food businesses. The farming and fishing production process accounts for a loss or wastage of 200,000 tonnes of food, with up to 40% of some vegetables being discarded before being sold to consumers. A calculation by researchers at Munster Technological University and UCD attributes a figure…

Younger generation of farmers called to participate in co-ops

Young farmers have been urged to step forward and steer the evolution of the co-op sector. The call came from outgoing president of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS). Jerry Long made the comment in Portlaoise at the 127th ICOS AGM this week. He said: “We now need to see a next generation of farmers coming forward to lead the continuous evolution, sustainability and success of our sector in the…

Diarise the South Dublin Antiques, Vintage & More Fair

Vintage Ireland will host the South Dublin Antiques, Vintage & More Fair at the Royal Marine Hotel on 26 June, 2022 from 11am to 6pm. “This is one of our most popular venues, usually hosting between 30 and 40 traders per fair,” say the organisers. “It features antique and vintage furniture and interior decor, fine art, vintage kitchen and tableware, collectors’ items including rare books and vintage memorabilia, antique and vintage jewellery,…

Show garden designers win gold at Bord Bia Bloom

Andrew Christopher Dunne won the overall large show garden award for Hit Pause, The Caragh Nurseries Garden at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom. And Alan Rudden won best in category medium show garden for the Savills Urban Oasis Garden. That means they’ve each won four and seven gold medals respectively at this event. The gold-medal-winning show garden designers who are new to Bord Bia Bloom included Niall Deacon for his Eureka Garden sponsored by Solus Light Bulbs, Sean…

What’s the story – communications masterclass

The world-leading Vista Milk Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre will host a communications masterclass at Devere Hall, Student Centre, College Rd, University College, Cork on 14 June, 2022 at 9.30am. Farmers can learn more about enhancing their storytelling and communication skills with a view to increasing publicity for their respective ventures that they want in the news. This will be an intensive day of training and networking. Journalists, PR specialists and communication experts…

Irish mushroom sector gets a welcome boost

The mushroom sector will soon benefit from funding made through the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR). An amount of €210,000 has been confirmed, which is planned to go towards the promotion of Irish produce in the UK. Brexit has impacted the sector, resulting in reduced volumes and additional costs. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has commented that this has reduced the competitiveness and attractiveness of Irish mushrooms in…

Duckweed protein for use in livestock and aquaculture sectors

Duckweed has come under scrutiny for potential use as a protein source. Cultivated in shallow ponds, it thrives on nutrients from natural sources, as well as farm waste rich in nitrogen and phosphorus. Researchers are finding the plant especially interesting from an ecological perspective, as it can close the nutrient loop and help protect soils and waterways. It has been suggested that it can also provide an exceptional crop with…

Youth call to action on World Environment Day

An ECO-UNESCO ECO-Watchers workshop will be held at Scoil Mhuire in Swanlinbar, Co Cavan, to celebrate World Environment Day on 5 June, 2022. World Environment Day is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Over the years it has grown to be a broad, global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated by stakeholders in more than 100 countries. What’s more, it…

The Irish Farmer moves 60,000 litres of slurry

Tom Slattery, the Irish Farmer, is “cracking on” towards Sunday when he expects to complete “a torturous week” of spreading slurry on silage ground. His 140-acre family farm is in Dingle, in the heart of west Kerry, southwest Ireland. They also work 25 acres of rented land. Wednesday’s video showed him using the Valtra T172 to spread 60,000 litres of slurry just a week after baling. This job has to…

Join a June organic farm walk with Teagasc

Register for a farm walk during Teagasc’s June series of organic farming demonstrations and learn more about organic production first-hand. Teagasc advisers, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine representatives, the Organic Certification Bodies, and the farmers themselves will be available on the day. They will answer questions and give guidance to farmers and members of the public interested to see organic farming in practice, and keen to meet and…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 29/11/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 02/06/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.51/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 4/kg 152.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.85/kg 138.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.84/kg 146.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.84/kg 136.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.82/kg 145.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.76/kg 139.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.85/kg 154.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.82/kg 153.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.82/kg 168.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.80/kg 175.00SHEEP, 47kg 3.80/kg 178.00SHEEP, 43kg 3.79/kg 162.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.73/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 52kg 3.58/kg 186.00SHEEP, 55kg…

Food prices prompt a review of luxury spend

In light of the current economic climate, The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) in Wicklow has highlighted the fact that as farmers’ escalating costs drive up food prices, consumers may need to prioritise food costs over other luxury spend. Treasurer James Hill commented that, “Food supplies are suddenly being threatened as farm inputs escalate in price – a tripling of fertiliser price and a doubling of fuel and energy cost, and…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 02/06/2022

Thursday’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 20/07/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 01/06/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.61/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 37kg 3.62/kg 134.00LB, 37kg 3.59/kg 133.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 46kg 3.91/kg 180.00LB, 45kg 3.87/kg 174.00LB, 45kg 3.87/kg 174.00LB, 42kg 3.86/kg 162.00LB, 41kg 3.85/kg 158.00LB, 41kg 3.85/kg 158.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.48/kg 174.00LB, 50kg 3.48/kg 174.00LB, 50kg 3.46/kg 173.00LB, 50kg 3.46/kg 173.00LB, 52kg 3.37/kg 175.00LB, 53kg…

Eclectic pieces at Art & Antiques Fair Olympia

The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia returns for its 49th edition after a two-year break. The dates for this year’s event are 23 to 26 June, 2022, with a preview on 22 June. The showcase will be hosted at Olympia Grand, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX. The fair will feature an eclectic mix of pieces drawn from antiquity to the present day, and with prices ranging from £100 to £1 million. There…

Waters of LIFE project to reverse loss of “high-status” waters

“The ongoing loss of high-status waters is among the most concerning, protracted and persistent water quality trends in Ireland.” The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan highlighted the point when he launched the Waters of LIFE strategic project in May 2022. The aim of the Waters of LIFE project is to reverse the long-term trend of decline in Ireland’s “high-status” waters. Managed by the Department of…

Private landlords’ exit impacts the rental market

A new report by economist Jim Power concludes that the changing and challenging regulatory and taxation environment is largely responsible for private non-institutional landlords leaving the rental market. This while rents are going up and the supply is coming down… High taxation, rising rentals, and high maintenance costs are some of the reasons investors are exiting the market. The study also found that Rent Pressure Zones, which limit the extent…

IFA welcomes 8c/kg increase in pig price

The Irish pig price increased by 8c/kg this week across primary processing plants with farmers receiving quotes ranging from €1.78c/kg to €1.82 or from €1.84 to €1.88/kg. The 8c/kg increase is a welcome move in the right direction for farmers, but much more is required as a matter of utmost urgency, the IFA says in its 30 May, 2022 report. The IFA Pigs Committee together with the Poultry Committee held a…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 31/05/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.61/kgFR 1.89/kgFR,FRX 1.99/kgFRX 1.96/kgFRX,FR 1.99/kgHEX 2.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 327kg 3.30/kg 1080.00HEX, 320kg 2.88/kg 920.00AAX, 330kg 2.73/kg 900.00AAX, 308kg 2.73/kg 840.00HEX, 360kg 2.58/kg 930.00HEX, 380kg 2.58/kg 980.00 M BULLOCK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.59/kgFR 2.02/kgFRX 2.08/kgJEX 1.82/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 470kg 2.81/kg 1320.00LMX, 430kg 2.51/kg 1080.00CHX, 415kg 2.48/kg 1030.00AAX, 485kg 2.37/kg 1150.00SIX, 497kg 2.31/kg 1150.00FRX, 497kg 2.27/kg 1130.00 M…