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Demand for rental ground remains strong

Land rental prices tend to be more aligned with the economic profitability of farming compared to the sales market, where prices for land sold regularly exceed levels that would be justified by the returns from farming. This is according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland / Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2022. Their data shows that demand for rented ground remains strong with rents this year,…

Challenging time ahead for suckler and beef farmers

Suckler and beef farms are looking at a substantial drop in income this year, which will have major implications for the sector if urgent supports are not provided. Brendan Golden, the IFA Livestock Chairman, says that the updated Outlook for 2022 published by Teagasc this week highlights the challenges facing the suckler and cattle sector. The report showed that costs will outstrip any price increase. Farmers are already seeing this…

Safeguarding sheep and cattle trade a concern for INHFA

Safeguarding the cattle and sheep trade appears to be the main priority of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA), as it has put forward a series of proposals regarding this. According to INHFA vice-president Micheal McDonnell, there is a real worry about these sectors, and that is already becoming apparent on the light of store trade for cattle. Outlining his concerns, McDonnell says that many farmers are “not…

Improved market access for Irish beef exports to Saudi Arabia

The market for Irish beef exports will soon benefit from expanded trade in Saudi Arabia, this is according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. In addition to this the Minister has confirmed the formal removal of restrictions on meat products from cattle aged over 30 months. In February, Minister McConalogue met with the leadership of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) during a trade…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/05/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 14/04/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WHF 300-400KG Avg Price/Kg2.65/kgAAX 2.44/kgAAX,AAX 2.51/kgCH 3.01/kgCHX 2.81/kgHEX 1.92/kgLM 3.18/kgLMX 2.55/kgLMX,LMX 2.41/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 310kg 3.48/kg 1080.00LM, 300kg 3.37/kg 1010.00CH, 330kg 3.27/kg 1080.00LM, 340kg 3.26/kg 1110.00LM, 360kg 3.22/kg 1160.00LM, 385kg 3.22/kg 1240.00 WHF 400-500KG Avg Price/Kg2.53/kgAAX 2.40/kgBBX 2.44/kgCH 2.92/kgCHX 2.59/kgLMX 2.53/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 420kg 2.93/kg 1230.00CH, 435kg 2.92/kg 1270.00LM, 455kg 2.86/kg 1300.00LMX, 400kg 2.85/kg 1140.00CHX, 400kg 2.85/kg 1140.00CHX, 400kg 2.82/kg 1130.00…

No benefit for soft fruit growers in new horticulture package

A €2.8 million support package for the Irish horticulture sector has been confirmed by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, but The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has commented that while being a positive step, soft fruit growers have been excluded. The funding, which was approved on 13 April, will support “high-wire protected glass house producers of tomatoes, cucumber and peppers, field vegetable producers, mushroom producers and commercial apple…

Cabinet approves support package for pig sector

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that cabinet has approved a €15.8 million support package for the pig sector. The Department says that “under the exceptional aid package, pig farmers will be eligible for a maximum payment of €70,000 per undertaking, subject to conditionality.” However the package includes a condition of a “10% decrease in production” for the sector. Irish Farmers’ Association president, Tim Cullinan has expressed…

Steady increase in sheep kill figures, says DAFM

The sheep kill figures for the week ending 9 April have shown a steady increase compared to the previous week, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The figures indicate that there is a strong demand in supply ahead of Easter weekend and with Ramadan ongoing and continuing until 1 May. Numbers have now surpassed 60,000 head. The actual figure for the week stood at…

Weanling trade stage impacts value in organic beef sector

Attendees at a recent RDS and Teagasc webinar on organics were updated that that the Irish organic beef sector is “losing value” when suckler animals leave a certified organic holding and enter into the conventional beef sector at the weanling stage. Good Herdsmen’s John Purcell explained that the Irish Government’s target of increasing the area under organics to 7.5% of the farmed area would mean an extra 14,000 cattle per…

Jordan Auctioneers – Ballyshannon, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare – 14/04

Jordan Auctioneers brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property in Ballyshannon, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare on 14 April 2022 at 3pm. Lot 1: The property is in an excellent location with frontage onto the R418 between Kilcullen 7km and Athy 16km. The entire is close to several surrounding towns including Newbridge 14km, Naas 25km and Kildare Town 13km.Access to the M9 Motorway is less than 10 mins with Dublin accessible…

Jackie Cahill TD comments on turf use proposals

With talk of the proposed ban of turf sale and distribution in the air, the chair of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee TD Jackie Cahill has said that rural Ireland dwellers should not be excessively impacted by environmental policies in terms of the climate change debate. His remark came in response to the proposal by Environment Minister Eamon Ryan that the sale and distribution of turf should be banned from September,…

ICMSA urges farmers to make high quality silage

Farmers have been urged to make plenty of high quality silage over the coming weeks. According to Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association president, Pat McCormack, this comes in the case of producers who plan on carrying high stock levels next winter. McCormack says “good stocks of high quality silage are the most effective buffer against high meal costs.” The ICMSA president confirmed that many livestock farmers had already made the decision…

Lakeland Dairies reports a 20% revenue increase

Lakeland Dairies has reported a revenue increase of 20% to €1.3 billion as it published its annual results for 2021. The increase was seen across the processor’s four operating divisions namely: Food ingredients Foodservice Consumer Foods Agribusiness According to the results, group revenues rose by €217.7 million from the 2020 figure of almost €1.1 billion. The 2021 performance resulted in an operating profit of €28.2 million, which was up by 8% or by €2.1 million.…

Kuhn launches electric-powered seed drill

Kuhn Farm Machinery is the latest manufacturer to offer electrically powered implements as it announces the launch of its new seed drill. As such implements are gaining traction in the industry, the latest release is believed to be a major feature as it is powered by an electric motor, rather than a mechanical one. The 3m model is part of the Sitera range and is called the Sitera e. The…

Nitrates Derogation applications extended, says DAFM

The deadline for applying for Nitrates Derogation has been extended, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced. The derogation allows more intensive farmers to operate at a higher stocking rate than stipulated in the Nitrates Directive. Last month, the EU Commission granted an extension to Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation until 2025. The DAFM says “following the positive vote on Ireland’s request for a Nitrates Derogation, the Department of Agriculture,…

Health and safety tips for farmers during springtime

As spring’s workload looms, farmers should take care to reduce potential injury risk or even death. Teagasc’s Health and Safety specialists, Francis Bligh and John McNamara, have compiled some suggestions for keeping safe at calving time, and when handling slurry and doing machinery activities. Pay particular attention to avoiding tractor knockdown or crush injuries, or getting attacked by a cow with a newborn calf during the coming months. Safety around…

5% – 15% Increase in TAMS reference costs

Higher reference costs will now apply to all applications made under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS). Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue made the announcement earlier this week. He says the increases to costings will range from 5% to 15% under the last TAMS tranche. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) says the changes were made after a “full review” of the reference…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 12/04/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WB 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.35/kgBBX 2.53/kgCHX 2.70/kgHEX 2.48/kgLMX 2.72/kgSIX 2.52/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 350kg 3.2/kg 1120.00LMX, 345kg 3.16/kg 1090.00LMX, 325kg 3.08/kg 1000.00LMX, 350kg 3.06/kg 1070.00LMX, 355kg 2.96/kg 1050.00LMX, 355kg 2.96/kg 1050.00 WB 400-500KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.28/kgCHX 2.54/kgFRX 1.77/kgLMX 2.52/kgSIX 2.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 470kg 2.96/kg 1390.00LMX, 450kg 2.89/kg 1300.00CHX, 470kg 2.85/kg 1340.00LMX, 485kg 2.80/kg 1360.00LMX, 440kg 2.75/kg 1210.00LMX, 415kg 2.75/kg 1140.00 WB 500-600KG…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 12/04/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. EWE 40-50KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 48kg 1.46/kg 70.00EWE, 47kg 1.35/kg 64.00EWE, 42kg 1.19/kg 50.00EWE, 44kg 1.10/kg 49.00 EWE 50-60KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 54kg 2.76/kg 149.00EWE, 56kg 1.5/kg 84.00EWE, 57kg 1.49/kg 85.00EWE, 51kg 1.25/kg 64.00EWE, 51kg 1.14/kg 58.00 EWE 60-70KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 61kg 2.45/kg 150.00EWE, 66kg 1.59/kg 105.00EWE, 66kg 1.53/kg 101.00EWE, 60kg 1.32/kg 79.00EWE, 61kg…

paying holiday homeowners to house Ukrainian refugees

Holiday homeowners could be paid to house Ukrainian refugees

Minister of Housing Darragh O’Brien has announced that the Government is reviewing the possibility of paying holiday homeowners to house Ukrainian refugees. These emergency measures could be introduced to fast-track the procurement process to allow vacant homes to be refurbished for use. The Minister commented that additional land above and beyond what had been sourced for Housing For All was being examined, later adding that a “trawl” by 31 local authorities had…

Tractor licenses up from last month, says CSO

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that there has been a decrease in the number of new tractors licensed for the month of March 2022, compared to the same period last year. With 244 new tractors licensed for the month, the figure has declined by 53 units compared to the same month in 2021 when close to 300 were registered. However, it is an increase on the 232…

Land prices to rise by 6% for 2022, survey reveals

A new survey indicates that rental prices are expected to increase by 10%, while land prices are set to rise by an average of 6% for 2022. This is according to the Agricultural Land Market Review Outlook Report 2022 published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and Teagasc. The survey was based on information gathered from 95 auctioneers and valuers across Ireland. The report highlights that strong…

“Evidence-based” zoning needed to speed up home delivery

State deputy planning regulator Anne Marie O’Connor voiced strong opinions at a recent Dublin City Council housing seminar regarding the need for “evidence-based” zoning. She recommended a move away from blanket zoning, or “colouring yellow across a development plan, hoping that something will happen”. She said that councils needed to ensure that development plans became “action plans” for the delivery of homes. Ms O’Connor went as far as to say that…

Enterprise Ireland's James Maloney and NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh at the launch of the InnovationArena Awards 2022. / Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Competition for agri-innovators

Innovators and entrepreneurs within the agricultural sector are able to show off their skills and participate in the upcoming Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Competition. Prizes will be awarded across several categories and short-listed entries will be invited to display their products at this year’s National Ploughing Championship in Ratheniska, Co Laois, from 20 to 22 September, 2022. Innovation Arena Award Categories 2022– Established Company ‘Innovator of the Year Award’…

NI hogget prices continue to rise

Hogget prices in Northern Ireland have seen a rise in figures which have now included spring lamb quotes. The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) says that the base quotes from the major NI processors last week for R3 grade hoggets ranged from 585-590p/kg with plants paying up to 22kg. The LMC has also reported that the opening quote for spring lambs is expected to be 590-600p/kg at the start of…

TD criticises EU Industrial Emissions Directive

“A permit system for farming will be an utter disaster for the Irish people”, this is according to independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, and comes as the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) proposed changes to livestock units (LU). The amendments would see larger cattle, pig and poultry farms requiring permits to operate based on their emissions output. According to Fitzmaurice the proposals “are the beginning of a slippery slope to handing…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 12/04/2022

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.

NPWS plan hopes to minimize species loss and habitat decline

The Government has been criticised for dragging its heels on reform of the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS), and for its failure to publish an independent review of its operation committed to in the programme. Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan has now confirmed that a plan to transform the NPWS will shortly go before Cabinet. This is hoped to increase resources to help arrest species loss and habitat decline…

Property survey reveals negative sentiment

A survey conducted by MyHome has revealed that nine in 10 homebuyers say that purchasing property next year would not be beneficial, due to increasing property costs. The survey states that 12% of respondents have agreed that the next 12 months would be a good time to buy, while three-quarters of respondents are concerned about the state of the property market. It’s understood that the survey was conducted on 2,020…

SOLD – €490,000. €22.27 per acre. Quinn Property – Carrigbeg, Craanford, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 11/04

Price €490,000. €22.27 per acre. Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Carrigbeg, Craanford, Gorey, Gorey, Co. Wexford on 11 April 2022 at 16:00. Lot 1: This valuable parcel of land is located along the Camolin to Carnew road, close to the foothills of Sliabh Bhuí with beautiful walking trails. It is 5km from Camolin, 7km from Carnew and 5km from Craanford village. Camolin is a…