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

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WHF 300-400KG Avg Price/Kg2.49/kgAAX 2.29/kgAAX,AAX 2.16/kgAUX 2.26/kgBAX 2.42/kgBBX 2.31/kgCHX 2.70/kgHEX 2.22/kgHEX,HEX 2.30/kgHEX,HEX,HEX 2.24/kgLMX 2.65/kgSHX 2.45/kgSIX 2.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 335kg 3.31/kg 1110.00CHX, 380kg 3.26/kg 1240.00CHX, 340kg 3.21/kg 1090.00LMX, 375kg 3.2/kg 1200.00CHX, 370kg 3.14/kg 1160.00CHX, 355kg 3.13/kg 1110.00 WHF 400-500KG Avg Price/Kg2.55/kgCHX 2.65/kgHEX 2.29/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 425kg 3.08/kg 1310.00CHX, 415kg 3.04/kg 1260.00CHX, 490kg 3.02/kg 1480.00CHX, 465kg 2.99/kg 1390.00CHX, 455kg 2.95/kg 1340.00CHX, 490kg 2.92/kg…

Collection system for fallen animals needs to be addressed, says IFA

TJ Maher, The Irish Farmers Association’s Animal Health Chairman, has highlighted the failure of the Department of Agriculture to address issues in the collection scheme for fallen animals. In the IFA’s view, the scheme in its current format protects the interests of rendering plants and licensed knackeries at the expense of farmers. He said, “In recent weeks, the IFA has received reports of knackeries charging above the maximum collection fees…

Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme has processed 75% of applications received

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue says that a total of 252 applications were received under the Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme (PEPS). Of this total 75% have since been processed for payment, McConalogue adds. This follows a parliamentary question posed by independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Deputy Carol Nolan regarding the announced support scheme for the pig sector. Applications for the Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme closed…

Home loans under pressure with interest rate hikes

Just as the latest figures show that home loans in Ireland continue to be the most expensive in Europe, mortgage holders have been warned that we are just months away from interest rate rises. The high cost of mortgages in the country remains, despite the fact that there was no change in the average rate in February. A it stands, borrowers are typically paying around €2,200 a year more than…

Afforestation figures lowest since 2007

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published a report confirming a drop in afforestation in recent years. The afforestation figure for 2021 amounted to just 29% of the area planted in 2007. Last year, 2,016ha of land was planted with forestry, compared to 6,947ha in 2007. Figures indicate that afforestation peaked in 2010 with 8,314ha planted, while the highest afforestation parcel size was 8.4ha in 2009. Statistician in the Environment…

Energy crisis to affect machinery industry, says FTMTA

Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) executive director Michael Farrelly says that the price of machinery may soon increase due to the effect of the energy crisis. Sales within the machinery industry are currently performing well largely because many dealers had put in orders in advance. The timing of the effects of increasing input costs are unknown at this stage, however Farrelly says that resulting price rises are unavoidable…

Tillage and Biodiversity Photo Competition

Teagasc and Tillage Industry Ireland have launched a photo competition to highlight the contribution of the Irish tillage sector to biodiversity in our countryside. To enter, take a photo that demonstrates any of the huge range of biodiversity that can be found on a tillage farm at this time of year, and submit it here. Entrants stand a chance to win the overall prize of a €250 One4All voucher, or…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 20/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 27/04/2022

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. EWE 40-50KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.87/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 40kg 2.5/kg 100.00EWE, 43kg 2.49/kg 107.00EWE, 49kg 1.80/kg 88.00EWE, 40kg 1.52/kg 61.00EWE, 47kg 1.06/kg 50.00 EWE 50-60KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.74/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 58kg 3.28/kg 190.00EWE, 50kg 1.94/kg 97.00EWE, 57kg 1.75/kg 100.00EWE, 57kg 1.58/kg 90.00EWE, 59kg 1.54/kg 91.00EWE, 52kg 1.44/kg 75.00 EWE 60-70KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 67kg 2.46/kg 165.00EWE, 68kg 1.97/kg 134.00EWE, 65kg…

Latest figures reveal a surge in Irish cattle exports

The total number of Irish cattle exports has increased by over 12,000 head when compared to figures from the same period in 2021. According to the latest export statistics, the number of store and adult cattle exported decreased, but the number of calves and weanlings exported has increased. However, on 29 March this year, calf export capacity suffered a setback when the Stena Horizon vessel entered dry dock for…

Increase in Organic Farming Scheme applications

There has been a 20% increase in applications for the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS), this is according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The Minister of State at the department, Senator Pippa Hackett says there were 380 new applicants when the scheme closed on Friday, 22 April, 2022, which is an increase of almost a fifth on 2021 numbers. The DAFM says that close to 700 farmers…

Central Bank lending limits credit unions mortgages

Central Bank cautions against calls for extra lending capacity for mortgages

Lending limits are “not the barrier” to more credit unions offering mortgages says the regulator of credit unions at the Central Bank, who has cautioned the sector against calls for further capacity. This was heard at the recent Irish League of Credit Unions’ (ILCU) 2022 annual conference in Belfast where Patrick Casey, the registrar of credit unions at the Central Bank, made the comments. This past March it commented that lending…

Call for government to support potato growers

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) says that Government should provide significant financial support to potato growers, as this would assist in their survival due to increasing input costs. According to the IFA, fewer potatoes will be planted in 2022 as farm input costs continue to rise without growers having the guarantee that they will not be left carrying the full burden of these costs. The association adds that retailers…

No Irish applications for EU pigmeat storage aid

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that no Irish-based companies have applied for the EU private storage scheme for pigmeat. The European Commission announced the measure last month in a bid to ease pressure on pigmeat markets. The scheme, which opened on 25 March, allows operators to apply for aid to cover part of the storage costs of pigmeat. There is a stipulation that the…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 27/04/2022

Wednesday’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 06/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 26/04/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.02/kgLMX 2.31/kgSH 2.29/kgSIX 1.84/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,SH, 560kg 2.71/kg 1520.00AA, 530kg 2.45/kg 1300.00AAX, 530kg 2.23/kg 1180.00CHX, 555kg 2.13/kg 1180.00BBX, 510kg 2.02/kg 1030.00CHX,LMX, 565kg 1.91/kg 1080.00 CW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.02/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SI, 625kg 2.4/kg 1500.00CHX, 600kg 2.32/kg 1390.00LMX, 635kg 2/kg 1270.00CHX,SHX, 605kg 1.72/kg 1040.00FR, 695kg 1.54/kg 1070.00 CW 800-900KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 865kg 2.36/kg 2040.00SIX, 880kg…

CEMA trend report reflects uncertainty in the market

The CEMA (European Agricultural Machinery Association) has released its latest market trend report, which indicates that due to price increases of components and raw material the machinery manufacturing industry is facing major challenges. According to the body, more than half of the companies surveyed are planning to temporarily stop production due to a shortage of certain parts in the coming four weeks. CEMA conducts surveys within the European industry…

Bird flu confinement to be lifted this week, says DAFM

The legal requirement to confine and house poultry and other birds as a precautionary measure against avian influenza (bird flu) will be lifted on Friday 29 April, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). On 22 November the legislation regarding the confinement of birds was introduced to mitigate the risk of bird flu in poultry. According to the department the decision to withdraw the requirement…

Over 1.6 million calf registrations recorded

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) says that calf registrations have reached 1,601,637 head for the year to date. The data compiled from information gathered from the week ending 22 April, shows that 67,793 calves were registered on farms in the seven previous days. This is a 19,627 head decline compared to the same week in 2021. According to ICBF, overall calf registrations are behind those from 2021 by a total…

Future of forests submission deadline announced

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced the closing date for submissions on the future of forests in Ireland, is set for 27 April, 2022. The DAFM has taken to Twitter to issue a reminder of the approaching deadline saying, “have your say on our public consultation survey on the future of forests in Ireland to help shape a new shared vision and develop a new…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 26/04/2022

Tuesday’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 17/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 25/04/2022

Monday’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…

Agri-food SMEs need more support, according to report

A report conducted by EIT Food North West has recommended the establishment of an inclusive regional network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agri-food sector. The report was based on the insights from 100 agri-food SMEs. EIT Food is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, a body of the EU which has been tasked with driving innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe. The report additionally…

DAFM announces €32 million funding for coastal projects

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced €32.7 million in funding for 110 coastal projects in Ireland. The scheme arose from a recommendation of the Seafood Taskforce which was set up in March 2021. It was set-up to look at the impacts of Brexit on the fishing sector and coastal communities. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue says that the department is administering…

Animal health service needs more farmer involvement

More farmers should be encouraged to participate in The Parasite Control Targeted Advisory Service on Animal Health (TASAH), which is considered to be an important initiative. IFA Animal Health Chairman TJ Maher says more could be done to encourage farmers to get involved. The TASAH is open to all cattle and sheep farms, and includes a veterinary farm visit and two faecal egg counts. Funding is available for up to…

Decline in suckler cow numbers, says DAFM

The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) says that there has been a decline in suckler cow numbers with the figure at 142,000 in Ireland compared to the same period five years ago. The figures were part of data released by DAFM. The department figures show that a total of 863,882 beef-sired (suckler) cows were in the country on 1 February 2022, whereas the number stood at 1,006,179…

37% increase in UK sheepmeat export in February

UK sheepmeat export volumes totalled 6,300t in February, making this a 37% increase compared to the same month in 2021. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) this sheepmeat export volume is similar to pre-pandemic and pre-Brexit levels, with the EU remaining the main destination. Imports of fresh and frozen sheepmeat saw a substantial increase year-on-year by 66% during the month of February to 4700t. AHDB’s Rebecca…

Bovine TB reactors decrease over one year period

Statistics released by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) show that bovine tuberculosis (TB) reactors in Ireland dropped from 22,614 in 2020 to 20,931 last year. Figures indicate that the herd incidence rate in the state fell from 4.38% to 4.33% in 2021. The highest was recorded in west Co. Wicklow at 18.11%, while in the east of the county, it was 8.34%. North Co. Cork followed…

Support for the pig sector “a long way off the mark”, says IFA

It appears that support packages for the pig sector will only cover losses for April and May 2022. The Irish Farmers’ Association has asserted that it is “disappointed” with the lack of understanding” of the severity of the current situation. According to IFA pig committee vice-chairman William Murphy, the IFA went to Government looking for an aid package to support farmers for the year, and what has been put on…

Timber home industry could benefit from Coillte’s new forest plan

A plan to grow 100,000 hectares of new forests in Ireland by 2050 aims to support the delivery of one-third of the country’s afforestation target, and create a carbon sink of 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2). The scheme was unveiled by Coillte, a commercial forestry business responsible for the management of 440,000 hectares of Ireland’s forests, which represents 7% of the country. Bernie Gray, Coillte chairwoman, shared that…

Drystock farmers not experiencing delivery issues

Drystock farmers are not having difficulty getting fertiliser delivered, this was revealed after a survey was conducted on the matter at the start of April. The topic formed part of discussions at the third meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee held earlier this week. According to the survey 61% of drystock farmers have confirmed that they have not experienced any disruptions in having their fertiliser delivered. …