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

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 10/05/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.44/kgCHX 2.76/kgCHX,LMX 2.76/kgFR 2.08/kgHEX 2.52/kgLMX 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,LMX, 370kg 2.86/kg 1060.00AAX, 315kg 2.79/kg 880.00LMX,AAX, 349kg 2.75/kg 960.00HEX, 311kg 2.70/kg 840.00CHX,LMX, 343kg 2.65/kg 910.00AAX, 335kg 2.63/kg 880.00 M BULLOCK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.75/kgHEX 2.40/kgLMX 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 483kg 3.06/kg 1480.00LMX, 410kg 2.90/kg 1190.00AAX, 495kg 2.87/kg 1420.00LMX, 435kg 2.78/kg 1210.00CHX, 420kg 2.76/kg 1160.00LMX, 455kg 2.70/kg 1230.00 M BULLOCK…

Tillage update on winter barley and wheat, and spring barley

Teagasc Crops Specialist Shay Phelan has compiled the latest update on tillage crops of winter barley and winter wheat, as well as spring barley. He advises on the application of the final fungicide to winter barley, and the final nitrogen split on winter wheat. He also looks at fertiliser, weed and disease control in spring barley. Winter Barley Most crops have awns emerged or will be emerged in the coming…

Volume of homes to rent drops as landlords exit the market

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has honed in on the issue of the shrunken market for homes to rent. In recent months the lack of available rental stock around the country has become evident. Speaking in the Dáil this week, the minister said that tax measures may need to be examined to keep “mom-and-pop landlords” from exiting the market. Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin also raised concerns about the rising number…

Glanbia advises on peak milk allocations

The Glanbia Co-op board has announced that no penalties will be applied to milk suppliers that exceed their peak milk allocations in May or June this year. This comes after the most recent review of milk supply forecasts for 2022. There will also be no penalty deductions for the small pool of suppliers that exceeded their individual peak allocation for April. John Murphy, Glanbia Co-op Chairman, commented that, “We believe…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 07/05/2022

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 – 21/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 06/05/2022

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.61/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 39kg 3.79/kg 148.00, 37kg 3.08/kg 114.00, 36kg 2.67/kg 96.00, 38kg 2.56/kg 96.00, 33kg 2.15/kg 71.00, 34kg 1.38/kg 47.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.31/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 40kg 3.85/kg 154.00, 43kg 3.84/kg 165.00, 41kg 3.82/kg 158.00, 45kg 3.82/kg 172.00, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00, 43kg 3.77/kg 162.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg2.52/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 54kg 3.26/kg 176.00, 55kg 3.09/kg 170.00, 54kg…

GVM Tullamore – Endrim, Ferbane, Co. Offaly – 2 Lots – 06/05

GVM Property Tullamore brings to auction via LSL Auctions, for sale by Online auction, a prime holding of C.57.8 acres (in 2 lots) at Endrim, Ferbane, Co. Offaly on 6 May 2022 at 3pm. Description: A great opportunity to acquire a prime holding of agricultural & forestry land. The land is being offered for sale in 2 lots as follows: Lot 1: The first block of land encompasses both grazing land and planted forestry land.…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 06/05/2022

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.

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

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. B 400-500KG Avg Price/KgB 2.78/kgCHX 2.60/kgLMX 2.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:B, 450kg 2.91/kg 1310.00LMX, 490kg 2.90/kg 1420.00B, 435kg 2.90/kg 1260.00LMX, 495kg 2.83/kg 1400.00LMX, 428kg 2.76/kg 1180.00CHX, 415kg 2.65/kg 1100.00 DC 300-400KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 380kg 1.87/kg 710.00FRX, 370kg 1.05/kg 390.00 DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.33/kgFR 1.88/kgFRX 1.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 465kg 2.43/kg 1130.00AAX, 450kg 2.33/kg 1050.00FR, 460kg 2.30/kg 1060.00AAX, 480kg 2.23/kg 1070.00FRX, 460kg 2.11/kg…

Exciting features at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom

Bord Bia Bloom returns to Phoenix Park, Dublin from 2 to 6 June 2022, showcasing the best Irish horticulture, food and drink. Originally created to promote plants, garden design, horticulture and gardening, over time it has expanded and now offers practical information on everything from gardening, to growing fruit and vegetables, cooking and culture. Ireland’s favourite gardening and food festival will be held in-person following two virtual #BloomAtHome events. With…

Banking woes as farmers battle to transfer their accounts

Ulster Bank’s decision to exit the Irish market seems to have impacted some farmer’s efforts to transfer their business and personal banking accounts. The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) has subsequently highlighted the matter, drawing attention to ongoing difficulties with the country’s main banks. The IFA plans to raise the issue with the Central Bank. Rose Mary McDonagh, the IFA national farm business chair said Ulster Bank’s departure was creating serious…

Embrace FARM Encircle Programme supports those affected by farm accidents

A newly launched one-on-one mentoring project, The Embrace FARM Encircle Programme, hopes to provide support to individuals and families in the aftermath of a farm accident, suspected suicide, sudden trauma or fatal illness. The venture is funded by the European Innovation Partnership (EIP), through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Statistics compiled by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show there have been over 200 farm-related deaths in Ireland over the last 10 years, plus 113 serious accidents recorded in…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 05/05/2022

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 – Cattle Mart 20/02/2023

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

Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BULLOCK-M 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.73/kgLMX 2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,LMX, 343kg 3.21/kg 1100.00LM, 355kg 3.15/kg 1120.00CHX, 325kg 3.08/kg 1000.00CHX, 395kg 2.78/kg 1100.00LMX,SHX, 390kg 2.69/kg 1050.00CHX, 370kg 2.65/kg 980.00 BULLOCK-M 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.63/kgCHX 2.87/kgHEX 2.16/kgLM 3.13/kgLM,LMX 3.13/kgLMX 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 475kg 3.28/kg 1560.00LMX, 480kg 3.25/kg 1560.00LMX, 420kg 3.21/kg 1350.00LMX, 480kg 3.21/kg 1540.00LMX, 475kg 3.18/kg 1510.00LMX, 485kg 3.18/kg 1540.00 BULLOCK-M 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 3.18/kgLM…

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

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

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.26/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 39kg 2.56/kg 100.00LB, 37kg 1.95/kg 72.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.57/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 42kg 3.86/kg 162.00LB, 43kg 3.84/kg 165.00LB, 42kg 3.83/kg 161.00LB, 42kg 3.81/kg 160.00LB, 44kg 3.80/kg 167.00LB, 42kg 3.79/kg 159.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.95/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 52kg 3.12/kg 162.00LB, 53kg 3.08/kg 163.00LB, 52kg 3.04/kg 158.00LB, 52kg 3.04/kg 158.00LB, 52kg 3/kg 156.00LB, 50kg…

British Meat Processors Association comments on border checks

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has expressed their relief that after months of uncertainty, it is welcome news that border checks will be eased from 1 July, 2022. But this, they say, is “a real double-edged sword for British businesses”, as on the one hand it makes importing the one quarter of food that stocks UK supermarket shelves cheaper and easier to get into the country, but this does…

Silage support scheme “a step forward” for livestock farmers

With talk of a silage package which translates to payment of €100/ha, IFA president Tim Cullinan comments that the silage support scheme is a step forward, but that food security concerns still remain. Cullinan adds that, “We are already behind time in encouraging farmers to maximise grass growth,” and as such, he urges Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to move quickly to get the silage support scheme up and running. John Keane,…

GVM Limerick – Tiernahilla, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick- 05/05

GVM Auctioneers Limerick brings to auction via LSL Auctions, for sale by public or online auction in our Limerick City Auction Rooms at 25/26 Glentworth Street, Limerick City, on 5 May at 3pm. Description: Prime roadside holding extending to Circa 72.5 st acres of good quality agricultural land located on the main road linking Newcastlewest to Bruree (Bruff Line-R520) just 9 km from Newcastlewest and very close to Snows Cross and within easy…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 03/05/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. FAT COW 400-500KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:AUX, 470kg 2.47/kg 1160.00SAX, 484kg 2.44/kg 1180.00 FAT COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.45/kgFRX 1.82/kgHEX 1.94/kgKE 1.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SAX, 500kg 2.54/kg 1270.00CHX, 560kg 2.5/kg 1400.00CHX, 584kg 2.40/kg 1400.00HEX, 500kg 2.22/kg 1110.00KE, 570kg 2.07/kg 1180.00AAX, 586kg 1.96/kg 1150.00 FAT COW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.24/kgCHX 2.34/kgFR 1.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 656kg 2.44/kg 1600.00CHX, 626kg 2.43/kg 1520.00SAX, 656kg 2.35/kg 1540.00AAX, 636kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 20/07/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 03/05/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 38kg 3.63/kg 138.00, 32kg 2.98/kg 95.00, 33kg 2.85/kg 95.00, 35kg 2.68/kg 95.00, 36kg 2.51/kg 91.00, 31kg 2.11/kg 65.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.47/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 42kg 3.82/kg 161.00, 42kg 3.80/kg 161.00, 43kg 3.74/kg 162.00, 44kg 3.68/kg 161.00, 45kg 3.65/kg 165.00, 45kg 3.65/kg 165.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg3.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 50kg 3.33/kg 168.00, 50kg 3.28/kg 165.00, 50kg…

Four f’s – the support needed for sheep farmers

Fuel, fertiliser, feed, and finance – sheep farmers need support in all four areas to compensate for the lack of resources and cash flow to produce sheepmeat. The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) highlighted this in a report to the Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue. It applies to the rest of 2022 as well as winter 2023. The sheep sector is vulnerable to the rising cost of inflation. As a result,…

Electricity and gas prices rise

Electricity and gas prices in Ireland are higher as of 1 May, 2022. The price hikes are concurrent with government’s 10-year programme for the gradual increase of the carbon tax. The carbon tax applies to carbon-emitting fuels such as coal, peat, oil, and natural gas. From 1 June, 2022, the carbon tax will increase to EUR 41 from EUR 33.50 per tonne. The carbon tax will rise to EUR 100…

Staff shortages and pet ownership boom impacting vets

Vetoquinol UK, a veterinary pharmaceutical company, has established that vets are currently facing excessively demanding workloads. The data is a result of a study of over 200 veterinary professionals, which found that 63% feel their mental health has worsened since taking up their profession. Factors contributing to their poor mental status include high-stress levels and unmanageable expectations from clients. Staff shortages and the pandemic pet ownership boom have contributed to…

Invitation for soil restoration and management research proposals

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is calling on eligible Irish Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) to submit joint research proposals under the EJP SOIL International Call on managing and mapping agricultural soils for enhancing soil functions and services. The objective being to foster farm management practices contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation. To achieve, applicants seeking grant-aid from DAFM can apply for funding under a range of…

Next wave of food hikes likely to take effect soon

If the ‘experts’ are right, shoppers could soon face a second wave of food hikes. This could mean that the cost of a basket of everyday items is set to rocket in the near future. Food and Drink Ireland director, Paul Kelly, says that price hikes in animal feed, energy and fertiliser along with supply chain issues will lead to an “inevitable” rise in food prices in the coming weeks…

Brian Gleeson – Former Garda Station, Ballyduff, Co. Waterford – 05/05

Brian Gleeson Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions, for sale by public or online auction in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co Waterford on 5 May 2022 at 2pm. Description: This iconic and imposing detached three storey period property is truly impressive. This dramatic stone building with turrets is situated on an elevated circa 0.5 acre site and has spectacular views of the River Blackwater and the quaint pretty village of Ballyduff. The property currently…

10 things to do at LAMMA 2022

It’s almost time for LAMMA 2022, which takes place this week at The Birmingham NEC on 4 and 5 May, 2022. There’ll be plenty of activities at the event, such as educational talks and the latest cutting edge tech – so be sure to plan ahead.Register your free LAMMA tickets here. Here’s 10 things to do at LAMMA 2022 1. Get a sneak peek at what’s coming next in agri-tech. The Farming 4.0…

Trade mission to Mexico aims to expand pigmeat exports

This week’s trade mission to Mexico to increase pigmeat and agricultural produce exports sees Minister Martin Heydon and Bord Bia engaging with Mexican officials and agri-food stakeholders. It will be led by Minister Martin Heydon TD who will be joined by officials from the Department of Agriculture, BordBia CEO Tara McCarthy and the Embassy of Ireland for meetings with senior ministers of the Mexican government and members of the Mexican…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 02/05/2022

Monday’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.

Green light for Irish sheepmeat exports to the US

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that full access to the US market has been gained for Irish sheepmeat. This follows an agreement on a bilateral health certificate reached with the US Department of Agriculture on a veterinary health certificate for the export of Irish sheepmeat to the US which allows sheepmeat plants to formally apply for approval. The agreement comes in the wake of the publication in December 2021…