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 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 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 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 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…
Increase in gas supply, Gas Networks Ireland confirms
Gas Networks Ireland says that there has been a 15% increase in gas demand for the month of March. The increase is the result of a rise in demand following a very stormy February, which saw a new record for wind energy. The company adds that this was led by a 36% hike in the use of gas-fired power plants used to compensate for lower renewable electricity generation. In…
Home rentals in Ireland amongst the most expensive in Europe
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has established that rent cap increases have effectively kept a lid on increases, but essentially worked to lower the supply of accommodation. The ESRI’s report indicates that rent pressure zones primarily benefit existing tenants, compared to those seeking accommodation. Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency, shows that home rentals in Ireland have increased by 66% since 2010, making it the third highest increase…
Motion to axe carbon tax defeated in the Dáil
TD’s have voted against a motion to “axe the carbon tax” put forward by independent TD for Cork south-west, Deputy Michael Collins and his Rural Independent Group colleagues. According to Deputy Collions, the motion it would have put over €1,120 back into family-farms’ pocket, but the motion was defeated in the Dáil by 77 to 58 votes. TDs from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Green Party and the Social…
Grain market update on 29 April
The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) has shared the latest grain market update, as per 29 April 2022. This shows that futures markets firmed again this week following small declines as last week progressed, poor US crop condition and the war in Ukraine continue to provide support to markets. Glanbia offered €320 and €310/t green for feed wheat and barley this week, which is an increase of €3/t on last week.…
Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 30/04/2022
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 – Cattle Mart 29/04/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFRX 1.25/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:RPX, 495kg 1.98/kg 980.00AAX, 460kg 1.74/kg 800.00HEX, 430kg 1.60/kg 690.00FRX, 410kg 1.37/kg 560.00FRX, 490kg 1.14/kg 560.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.92/kgFR 1.91/kgFRX 1.56/kgLMX 2.37/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 545kg 2.53/kg 1380.00FR, 525kg 2.42/kg 1270.00SIX, 590kg 2.34/kg 1380.00LMX, 560kg 2.21/kg 1240.00FR, 580kg 2.17/kg 1260.00FR, 590kg 2.12/kg 1250.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.24/kgFR 2.03/kgFRX 2.09/kgLMX 2.19/kgSIX 2.11/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 29/04/2022
Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMBS 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLAMBS 1.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMBS, 28kg 2.69/kg 74.00LAMBS, 23kg 2.45/kg 56.00LAMBS, 24kg 2.42/kg 58.00LAMBS, 25kg 2.26/kg 56.00LAMBS, 28kg 2.21/kg 62.00LAMBS, 28kg 2.14/kg 60.00 LAMBS 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMBS 2.31/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMBS, 39kg 2.87/kg 112.00LAMBS, 39kg 2.69/kg 106.00LAMBS, 37kg 2.65/kg 99.00LAMBS, 37kg 2.65/kg 98.00LAMBS, 31kg 2.61/kg 80.00LAMBS, 37kg 2.59/kg 96.00 LAMBS 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMBS 2.87/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMBS, 41kg 3.37/kg 138.00LAMBS, 47kg…