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Slow uptake for agroforestry despite grant aid

Even with the availability of grant aid offers of €6,220 per hectare for the establishment of agroforestry in Ireland, landowners haven’t rushed out in their droves to take up the opportunity. To date, only 18 agroforestry grant aid applications have been approved and planted since 2015. These comprise 42 hectares, Only five premiums are available compared to 15 in the other 11 categories of the national Afforestation Grant and Premium…

martCow Project links European Research Infrastructures

European researchers link up in the SmartCow Project

The findings of the SmartCow consortium were presented at a SmartCow Project conference in Brussels this past week. It pooled together four years of data from the European infrastructure project, which integrates key European cattle research to assist the cattle sector to deal with the challenges of sustainable production. Covering all relevant scientific fields, diversity of cattle types and production systems, SmartCow provided academic and private research communities with easy…

Building costs impact the number of planning permissions

There were 305 planning permissions approved in quarter four last year, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) data shows. This compares to 498 applications approved for the corresponding period in 2020. Indications are that while there was a surge in applications following the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, things have returned to normal levels, with demand said to be tempered by escalating costs. The greatest activity in planning for new…

ICMSA concerned about nitrogen target

The recommendation to reduce chemical nitrogen (N) use in the dairy sector by 35% is not realistic, this is according to Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) president Pat McCormack in reaction to the draft interim report issued by the Food Vision Dairy Group. Chaired by former director of Teagasc, Prof. Gerry Boyle, the group is tasked with examining ways for the sector to achieve targets for agriculture and land…

EU response to fertiliser crisis criticised

There has been much criticism regarding the European Commission’s response to the crisis facing the fertiliser market. According to Copa Cogeca, the EU’s response “lacks concrete short-term actions”. With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the group says markets have now been disrupted. Representing millions of European farmers, the group comments that “besides the energy and agricultural commodities that have been widely analysed and commented on, there is another market where the…

Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 09/04/2022

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 – Sheep Mart 15/04/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 08/04/2022

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 38kg 3.15/kg 118.00, 33kg 2.70/kg 89.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg2.12/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 48kg 3.35/kg 162.00, 46kg 3.30/kg 152.00, 42kg 3.29/kg 138.00, 44kg 3.28/kg 145.00, 47kg 3.21/kg 150.00, 42kg 3.18/kg 132.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg2.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 51kg 3.23/kg 164.00, 55kg 3.05/kg 168.00, 56kg 3/kg 168.00, 55kg 3.00/kg 166.00, 58kg 2.90/kg 169.00, 50kg 2.8/kg 140.00 SH…

EFRA projects a shrinkage of UK’s food production sector

A report by the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) has indicated that the UK food production industry would “permanently” shrink unless problems were dealt with. MPs have warned that labour shortages as a result of Brexit and the pandemic are set to make Britain more dependent on food imports. MPs also added that crops are going unharvested and rotting in the fields, as seasonal agricultural labourers from…

Krone confirms construction of Logistics Centre

Preliminary work on the construction of the new Krone Parts and Logistics Center in Spelle has begun with the erection of a fence and the removal of topsoil. Krone is constructing a state-of-the-art parts warehouse with a logistics center and offices on approximately 7.5ha on the south entrance to Spelle, Germany. The €40 million investment is expected to be operational by the end of 2023. Bernard Krone, Chair of…

Reduction in first-quarter land deals compared to 2021

A comparative analysis of development land deals in the first quarter of 2022 shows a large drop in the value of development – as only 14 land sales generating €70m were completed. This in comparison to last year, which clocked up €107m-worth of deals in the first quarter. CBRE figures indicate that only a small proportion of the 235 acres sold this year was in Dublin – with the majority…

Controversial solar farm planning in Co. Meath approved

An Bord Pleanála has agreed to controversial plans for a solar farm across a 300ac site on farm land outside Kells in Co. Meath. Harmony Solar Meath Ltd, will now erect up to 734,000m² of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on ground-mounted steel frames on two parcels of land at Milltown and Moyagher Lower, Cortown, Kells. The contentious planning was approved by the appeals board who granted a 10-year planning permission…

UK national sheep flock increased by 3% in 2021

The UK national sheep flock stood at 14.5 million head on 1 December, showing an increase of 3% for the period of 2021. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) the figures were collated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). AHDB’s Rebecca Wright says “some growth in the breeding ewe numbers was expected based upon optimism in the industry and low ewe-slaughter figures during…

Dungannon Farmers Mart Machinery Sale – 0804

There will be a live Collective Auction Sale at Dungannon Farmers Mart and also live via LSL Auctions on Friday, 8 April 2022 at 10am sharp. Some items in Ring 1 Honda 450 4×4 quad recently serviced, 2200 hrs, 4 new tyres Canopy for a 2012-2015 L200 Calf hutch suitable for 2 calves 8×5 livestock trailer, new gates and new chequered plate floor Kevernaland power harrow c/w packer roller Register…

IFA calls for further assistance in pig farming sector

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for an increase in pig prices. This comes as the pig farming sector is reporting that farmers are currently losing €56,000/month and the cost of feed continues to increase. IFA National Pigs Committee chair Roy Gallie is calling on processors to deliver price increases back to farmers. The IFA chair said that producers acknowledged the price rise of 20c/kg for this week’s pigs. Highlighting…

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

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 07/04/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAA 1.86/kgHEX 1/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AA, 475kg 2.13/kg 1010.00HEX, 490kg 2/kg 980.00AAX, 440kg 1.98/kg 870.00AA, 480kg 1.81/kg 870.00AA, 430kg 1.63/kg 700.00FR, 420kg 1.48/kg 620.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.14/kgFR 1.39/kgFRX 2.06/kgHEX 1.68/kgJEX 0/kgLMX 2.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 500kg 2.74/kg 1370.00FRX, 500kg 2.32/kg 1160.00AAX, 555kg 2.27/kg 1260.00LMX, 580kg 2.17/kg 1260.00FRX, 535kg 2.15/kg 1150.00LMX, 565kg 2.12/kg 1200.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.16/kgBBX…

Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 08/04/2022

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.

Irish Pig Health Society to host annual symposium

The Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) is set to hold its annual symposium and trade show later this month. Entitled, Saving the bacon: Practical considerations to survive the current pig crisis, the 2022 instalment will take place on 26 April at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. The event will feature Irish and international experts who will present practical solutions to the current challenges of health, welfare, and productivity in…

Jordan Auctioneers – Rathvilly House, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow – 07/04

Jordan Auctioneers brings to auction via LSL Auctions, for sale by Online Auction, Rathvilly House, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow on Thursday 7 April 2022, at 3pm. Location: The property is located in the centre of Rathvilly within walking distance of all local services and facilities. Rathvilly is a lovely, picturesque village bordering counties Kildare and Wicklow. It is surrounded by a strong agricultural hinterland and acts as an important economic center for the rural area.…

Carbon budgets approved without any vote

A surprising decision has seen the government passing carbon budgets through the Dáil last night without a formal vote. The move has been criticised by the Rural Independent Group who say that there was a lack of opposition regarding last night’s decision. The carbon budgets will determine the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that may be emitted in Ireland in a given five-year period. However, six members of the group…

Organic Farming Scheme closing date revised

Applications to the Organic Farming Scheme can be made until the new closing date of Friday 22 April, the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett has announced. The scheme aims to increase the area of land farmed organically in Ireland. It additionally includes a €5 million budget to take in new entrants. Minister Hackett says “I have listened to farmers and…

Slump in spring lamb trade

There appears to be a slump in the numbers of spring lamb appearing at marts, compared to the same period in 2021. However, reports suggest that numbers are steadily increasing, despite figures remaining small at this stage. According to factory prices, heavy spring lambs are making up to €190-200 but only small numbers are reaching this mark. Factory prices this week are also on the rise with prices reportedly reaching as…

Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 07/04/2022

Thursdays 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.

Herbicides most sought after plant protection product, according to CSO

Herbicides were the main type of plant protection product sold in Ireland in 2020 as farmers focused on the production of their crops, this is according to data published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The finding, part of a wider body of research, focused on tonnes of active substances contained in plant-protection products placed on the market from 2012 to 2020. Data found that the amount of product sales…

Ireland ranks fourth in land price, data reveals

Data released by the European Commission has revealed that Ireland has the fourth highest land price in the EU. The data additionally reveals that the country has the fifth highest land rental price. The average price of purchasing one hectare of arable land was most expensive in the Netherlands. At €322/ha in 2020, Irish grassland rental prices have increased by almost 25% in the last four years and are now…

Quillsen – Milltown Farm Kilskyre Kells, Co Meath – 11/05

Quillsen brings to auction via LSL Auctions 4 Lots at Milltown Farm Kilskyre Kells, Co Meath on 11 May, 2022. Lot: 1 c. 70 acres at Milltown Td. laid out in one block with the buildings View here. Lot: 2 c. 33 acres at Milltown Td. laid out in one division, without buildings. View here. Lot: 3 c. 36 acres at Killua Td. laid out in one division, without buildings.…

Industrial Emissions Directive alarms MEP

The European Commission is expected to propose that farms with 100 cattle or more will require permits, as a part of a major review of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). Ireland Midlands North-West MEP Colm Markey has raised his concern, saying he is “alarmed” by the proposal. He adds that “it would directly impact family farms, which are not of industrial scale and do little to address the problem.” The permit system already…

agriculture has highest rate work-related fatal injuries

Agriculture has highest rate of work-related fatal injuries in Ireland

The social sustainability of farmers and preventing injury and ill health were topics at Teagasc’s recent Signpost webinar. The alarming factor underpinning the presentation being that agriculture has the highest rate of work-related fatal injuries in Ireland. With statistics showing that farmers are seven times more likely to be killed at work compared with any other sector. While construction workers account for six deaths in every 100,000 workers, data from…

€11 million funding to upgrade rural roads

The Department of Rural and Community Development has announced that €11 million has been set aside to carry out upgrades and repairs to rural roads and laneways. The aim of the funding is to improve access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities. The department says that this year’s funding is a €500,000 increase on the funding announced for 2021. The announcement made today, 5 April states that funding is earmarked…

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

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

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CW 300-400KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,AAX, 382kg 4.03/kg 1540.00CW, 365kg 2.16/kg 790.00 CW 600-700KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 610kg 2.43/kg 1480.00LMX, 610kg 2.16/kg 1320.00 CW 700-800KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,SIX, 705kg 2.11/kg 1490.00LMX, 745kg 1.95/kg 1450.00LMX, 755kg 1.93/kg 1460.00CHX, 725kg 1.72/kg 1250.00 WH 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.30/kgCHX 2.55/kgHEX 2.04/kgLMX 2.43/kgSAX 2.73/kgSIX 2.24/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 345kg 3.25/kg 1120.00CHX, 370kg 3.14/kg 1160.00CHX, 320kg 3/kg…

Delay in roll-out of Micro-generation support scheme

Concern is mounting as there appears to be a delay in the roll-out of the Micro-generation support scheme. According to independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, farms and families are losing out as the measure is still not operational. The scheme was launched to assist homes and businesses to develop renewable energy for self-consumption, including the introduction of payments to micro-generators for exported electricity. In voicing the increasing anger among farmers…