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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 25/05/2023

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 21kg 2.76/kg 58.00SHEEP, 29kg 1.79/kg 52.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.45/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 33kg 3.15/kg 104.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.89/kg 110.00SHEEP, 35kg 2.57/kg 90.00SHEEP, 32kg 2.5/kg 80.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.47/kg 94.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.39/kg 86.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.30/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 3.42/kg 154.00SHEEP, 45kg 3.42/kg 154.00SHEEP, 48kg 3.25/kg 156.00SHEEP, 47kg 2.94/kg 138.00SHEEP, 41kg 2.88/kg 118.00SHEEP, 47kg…

Exciting Commercial Opportunity in Hodgestown, Killucan to Online Auction on 28 June 2023

James L Murtagh auctioneers are delighted to offer this exceptional 140 acre non-residential grass and tillage farm with a wide range of modern farm buildings at Hodgestown, Killucan, Co Westmeath for sale by public auction.This working farm is on a fertile, self-draining crown of land only 1km from Killucan. The lands benefit from extensive dual road frontage, one of which divides the farm giving it a stretch of double frontage…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 23/05/2023

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HW 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.56/kgCHX 3.14/kgLMX 2.93/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 385kg 4.23/kg 1630.00CHX, 320kg 3.94/kg 1260.00CHX, 375kg 3.89/kg 1460.00CHX, 315kg 3.87/kg 1220.00CHX, 365kg 3.56/kg 1300.00LMX, 335kg 3.49/kg 1170.00 HW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.82/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 410kg 3.20/kg 1310.00CHX, 420kg 3/kg 1260.00CHX, 435kg 2.99/kg 1300.00CHX, 450kg 2.89/kg 1300.00CHX, 420kg 2.86/kg 1200.00CHX, 425kg 2.82/kg 1200.00 BW 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 3.13/kgCHX 3.23/kgHE 2.04/kgLMX 2.52/kgPTX 3.42/kgHighest…

LSL Select Price Report – sheep Mart 20/05/2023

Saturday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.60/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 24kg 7.5/kg 180.00SHEEP, 22kg 6.14/kg 135.00SHEEP, 20kg 6.13/kg 125.00SHEEP, 20kg 6/kg 120.00SHEEP, 22kg 5.91/kg 130.00SHEEP, 22kg 5.88/kg 127.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.63/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 32kg 4.5/kg 144.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.4/kg 102.00SHEEP, 32kg 0/kg 0.00 To see more samples of sheep Market Prices, visit: https://www.lslauctions.com/ Don’t miss out on the latest news and updates from LSL…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 20/05/2023

Saturday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CATTLE 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.86/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 305kg 5.90/kg 1800.00CATTLE, 360kg 5.61/kg 2020.00CATTLE, 325kg 5.29/kg 1720.00CATTLE, 325kg 5.11/kg 1660.00CATTLE, 315kg 5.08/kg 1600.00CATTLE, 335kg 5.07/kg 1700.00 CATTLE 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.40/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 442kg 4.25/kg 1880.00CATTLE, 427kg 4.03/kg 1720.00CATTLE, 442kg 3.85/kg 1700.00CATTLE, 405kg 3.56/kg 1440.00CATTLE, 468kg 2.99/kg 1400.00CATTLE, 465kg 2.84/kg 1320.00 CATTLE 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 525kg 3.14/kg 1650.00CATTLE, 510kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 19/05/2023

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CATTLE 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.67/kgHEX 2.77/kgLMX 3.02/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 396kg 3.03/kg 1200.00LMX, 312kg 3.01/kg 940.00AAX, 306kg 2.91/kg 890.00HEX, 346kg 2.89/kg 1000.00BBX, 330kg 2.85/kg 940.00HEX, 376kg 2.66/kg 1000.00 CATTLE 400-500KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 446kg 3.00/kg 1340.00LMX, 436kg 3.00/kg 1310.00LMX, 424kg 2.96/kg 1255.00LMX, 410kg 2.85/kg 1170.00HEX, 408kg 2.57/kg 1050.00 CATTLE 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.24/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 560kg 2.77/kg 1550.00LM, 586kg 2.73/kg…

LSL Select Price Report – sheep Mart 19/05/2023

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 37kg 3.27/kg 122.00LAMB, 36kg 2.11/kg 76.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.91/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 40kg 3.70/kg 149.00LAMB, 46kg 3.65/kg 168.00LAMB, 44kg 3.17/kg 141.00LAMB, 45kg 3.11/kg 140.00LAMB, 48kg 2.08/kg 100.00LAMB, 46kg 1.74/kg 80.00 EWE & LAMB(S) Avg Price/KgEWE & LAMB(S) 1.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE & LAMB(S), 80kg 1.52/kg 122.00EWE & LAMB(S), 84kg 1.40/kg 118.00 EWE & LAMB(S)…

Carnaross Mart Auction: Unveiling the Thrilling Top Sales

Carnaross Mart recently hosted an extraordinary auction that witnessed a flurry of exceptional sales. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as buyers eagerly vied for the finest cattle offerings. Join us as we delve into the exhilarating highlights from this remarkable event, showcasing the top sales that took place at Carnaross Mart. Top Cattle Sales at Carnaross Mart Auction Carnaross Here are the standout cattle sales from the recent Carnaross…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 18/05/2023

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HFR 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.42/kgCHX 2.88/kgLMX 2.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 385kg 3.17/kg 1220.00CHX, 390kg 3.15/kg 1230.00CHX, 395kg 3.04/kg 1200.00LM, 390kg 2.97/kg 1160.00CHX, 390kg 2.97/kg 1160.00CHX, 385kg 2.86/kg 1100.00 HFR 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.65/kgAAX,AAX,AAX 2.71/kgAUX 2.52/kgBBX 2.35/kgCHX 2.89/kgHEX 2.36/kgLMX 2.96/kgSAX 2.77/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 485kg 3.26/kg 1580.00LMX, 480kg 3.25/kg 1560.00LM, 480kg 3.25/kg 1560.00CHX, 475kg 3.24/kg 1540.00CHX, 495kg 3.21/kg 1590.00CHX, 465kg 3.20/kg 1490.00 HFR 500-600KG…

MILFORD COOP MART Top Sales Auction

MILFORD COOP MART recently hosted an exhilarating auction event that had both buyers and sellers buzzing with anticipation. The top sales at this remarkable auction showcased the exceptional offerings available at the mart, attracting enthusiastic bidders from near and far. Join us as we unveil the highlights, complete with emojis, from this thrilling event that had the livestock industry abuzz with excitement. Top Sales at MILFORD COOP MART Auction MILFORD…

Roscommon Mart’s Top 5 Sales Unveiled: A Thrilling Auction Event on Friday 12 May 2023

Roscommon Mart recently hosted a sensational auction event that had buyers and sellers on the edge of their seats. The top 5 sales at this lively livestock marketplace were nothing short of remarkable. From hefty prices to impressive weights, these transactions left everyone in awe. Join us as we unveil the thrilling highlights of Roscommon Mart’s recent triumphs! Lot 60: A Lucrative Sale in SC In a whirlwind of bidding,…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 16/05/2023

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CATTLE 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 3.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 310kg 3.81/kg 1180.00CATTLE, 315kg 3.75/kg 1180.00CATTLE, 325kg 3.69/kg 1200.00CATTLE, 335kg 3.58/kg 1200.00CATTLE, 325kg 3.57/kg 1160.00CATTLE, 320kg 3.56/kg 1140.00 CATTLE 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 480kg 3.17/kg 1520.00CATTLE, 480kg 3.17/kg 1520.00CATTLE, 470kg 3.06/kg 1440.00CATTLE, 477kg 3.02/kg 1440.00CATTLE, 400kg 3/kg 1200.00CATTLE, 465kg 2.92/kg 1360.00 CATTLE 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 570kg 3.16/kg 1800.00CATTLE, 525kg…

LSL Select Price Report – sheep Mart 16/05/2023

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. EWE 40-50KG Avg Price/KgEWE 0.96/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 49kg 1.39/kg 68.00EWE, 46kg 0.93/kg 43.00EWE, 44kg 0.89/kg 39.00EWE, 49kg 0.82/kg 40.00EWE, 46kg 0.77/kg 35.00 EWE 50-60KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.23/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 52kg 1.35/kg 70.00EWE, 57kg 1.30/kg 74.00EWE, 56kg 1.21/kg 68.00EWE, 55kg 1.2/kg 66.00EWE, 56kg 1.07/kg 60.00 EWE 60-70KG Avg Price/KgEWE 1.54/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:EWE, 67kg 2.21/kg 148.00EWE, 66kg 1.53/kg 100.00EWE, 64kg 1.47/kg 94.00EWE, 67kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 15/05/2023

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WEAN HEIFER 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCH 2.93/kgHE 2.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 336kg 3.27/kg 1100.00CH, 346kg 3.15/kg 1090.00CH, 318kg 3.14/kg 1000.00CH, 330kg 3.06/kg 1010.00CH, 388kg 2.96/kg 1150.00CH, 336kg 2.86/kg 960.00 WEAN HEIFER 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCH 2.81/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH, 438kg 2.83/kg 1240.00CH, 404kg 2.80/kg 1130.00 DRY COW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.99/kgLM 2.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 534kg 2.43/kg 1300.00LM, 588kg 2.41/kg 1420.00FR, 544kg 2.13/kg 1160.00FR, 562kg 1.96/kg…

LSL Select Price Report – sheep Mart 13/05/2023

Saturday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.55/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 22kg 6.27/kg 138.00SHEEP, 22kg 6.05/kg 130.00SHEEP, 25kg 5.6/kg 140.00SHEEP, 25kg 5.49/kg 135.00SHEEP, 23kg 5.28/kg 123.00SHEEP, 26kg 5.14/kg 131.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.89/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 30kg 4.5/kg 135.00SHEEP, 32kg 4.31/kg 140.00SHEEP, 32kg 4.06/kg 130.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.89/kg 136.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.49/kg 130.00SHEEP, 31kg 0/kg 0.00 To see more samples of sheep Market Prices, visit: https://www.lslauctions.com/ Don’t miss…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 12/05/2023

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.94/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 3.58/kg 136.00SHEEP, 35kg 2.83/kg 99.00SHEEP, 37kg 2.41/kg 89.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 46kg 3.72/kg 171.00SHEEP, 43kg 3.63/kg 156.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.52/kg 162.00SHEEP, 49kg 3.24/kg 159.00SHEEP, 49kg 3.24/kg 159.00SHEEP, 48kg 3.08/kg 148.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 58kg 2.83/kg 164.00SHEEP, 56kg 2.82/kg 158.00SHEEP, 56kg 1.34/kg 75.00SHEEP, 54kg 1.26/kg 68.00 SHEEP…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 10/05/2023

Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BR 300-400KG Avg Price/KgBR 1.99/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BR, 362kg 2.32/kg 840.00BR, 320kg 2.12/kg 680.00BR, 322kg 1.96/kg 630.00BR, 315kg 1.94/kg 610.00BR, 370kg 1.62/kg 600.00 CATTLE 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 1.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 305kg 1.90/kg 580.00CATTLE, 310kg 1.81/kg 560.00 CATTLE 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 3.50/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 415kg 3.86/kg 1600.00CATTLE, 430kg 3.63/kg 1560.00CATTLE, 495kg 3.03/kg 1500.00 CATTLE 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 500kg 2.92/kg 1460.00CATTLE,…

LSL Select Price Report – sheep Mart 10/05/2023

Wednesdays selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 39kg 3.69/kg 144.00LB, 39kg 2.69/kg 105.00LB, 38kg 2.61/kg 99.00LB, 36kg 2.53/kg 91.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.57/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 43kg 3.88/kg 167.00LB, 45kg 3.82/kg 172.00LB, 44kg 3.82/kg 168.00LB, 44kg 3.80/kg 167.00LB, 44kg 3.80/kg 167.00LB, 43kg 3.79/kg 163.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.08/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.5/kg 175.00LB, 50kg 3.48/kg 174.00LB, 51kg 3.39/kg 173.00LB, 50kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 09/05/2023

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BW 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.98/kgBBX 2.64/kgCHX 3.18/kgLMX 3.23/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 310kg 3.84/kg 1190.00CHX, 375kg 3.81/kg 1430.00LMX, 365kg 3.67/kg 1340.00CH, 335kg 3.55/kg 1190.00LMX, 320kg 3.47/kg 1110.00CHX, 365kg 3.42/kg 1250.00 BW 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.84/kgLMX 2.78/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 410kg 3.41/kg 1400.00CHX, 465kg 3.27/kg 1520.00CHX, 400kg 3.1/kg 1240.00CHX, 425kg 3.06/kg 1300.00CHX, 460kg 3.04/kg 1400.00LMX, 450kg 2.98/kg 1340.00 BW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.67/kgLMX 2.73/kgHighest Price/Kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 21/04/2023

CATTLE 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.32/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 315kg 3.40/kg 1070.00CATTLE, 350kg 3.06/kg 1070.00CATTLE, 365kg 3.04/kg 1110.00CATTLE, 380kg 2.95/kg 1120.00CATTLE, 365kg 2.93/kg 1070.00CATTLE, 360kg 2.92/kg 1050.00 CATTLE 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 1.85/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 400kg 2.92/kg 1170.00CATTLE, 405kg 2.84/kg 1150.00CATTLE, 405kg 2.84/kg 1150.00CATTLE, 470kg 2.74/kg 1290.00CATTLE, 460kg 2.74/kg 1260.00CATTLE, 435kg 2.67/kg 1160.00 CATTLE 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 0.98/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 535kg 3.20/kg 1710.00CATTLE, 555kg 2.94/kg 1630.00CATTLE, 595kg 2.82/kg 1680.00CATTLE, 545kg 2.81/kg 1530.00CATTLE, 520kg…

LSL Select Price Report – sheep Mart 02/05/2023

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg3.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 39kg 3.66/kg 144.00, 39kg 3.59/kg 140.00, 33kg 3.45/kg 114.00, 30kg 3.36/kg 102.00, 38kg 3.32/kg 126.00, 37kg 3.22/kg 119.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 42kg 3.72/kg 157.00, 44kg 3.68/kg 162.00, 41kg 3.66/kg 150.00, 43kg 3.65/kg 157.00, 45kg 3.6/kg 162.00, 45kg 3.6/kg 162.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg2.96/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 52kg 3.27/kg 170.00, 50kg 3.26/kg 163.00, 52kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 01/05/2023

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BLK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.61/kgCHX 3.08/kgCHX,CHX 3.24/kgFR 1.89/kgFR,FR 1.91/kgFR,FR,FR 1.91/kgFRX 1.86/kgHEX 2.29/kgLMX 2.93/kgLMX,LMX 2.82/kgSIX 2.61/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,CHX,CHX, 397kg 3.78/kg 1500.00CHX,LMX,CHX,LMX, 339kg 3.31/kg 1120.00LM,LMX, 375kg 3.23/kg 1210.00LMX,LMX,LMX, 378kg 2.99/kg 1130.00CHX, 375kg 2.96/kg 1110.00BBX,STX,STX,STX, 340kg 2.94/kg 1000.00 BLK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.82/kgAUX 3.00/kgCHX 3.27/kgFR 2.19/kgHEX 2.75/kgHEX,HEX 2.75/kgLMX 2.97/kgLMX,LMX 3.02/kgSIX 2.73/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 425kg 3.62/kg 1540.00CHX, 465kg 3.57/kg 1660.00CHX, 465kg 3.53/kg 1640.00CHX, 470kg 3.43/kg…

LSL Select Price Report – sheep Mart 29/04/2023

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.35/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 22kg 6.36/kg 140.00SHEEP, 22kg 6.09/kg 137.00SHEEP, 22kg 6.05/kg 133.00SHEEP, 26kg 6.04/kg 154.00SHEEP, 24kg 6.03/kg 146.00SHEEP, 23kg 5.73/kg 133.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 31kg 4.32/kg 134.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.79/kg 144.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.68/kg 140.00SHEEP, 33kg 1.67/kg 55.00SHEEP, 30kg 0/kg 0.00 To see more samples of sheep Market Prices, visit: https://www.lslauctions.com/ Don’t miss out on the…

LSL Select Price Report – sheep Mart 28/04/2023

Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAM 20-30KG Avg Price/KgLAM 5.37/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAM, 20kg 6.22/kg 125.00LAM, 20kg 6.15/kg 123.00LAM, 25kg 5.56/kg 138.50LAM, 24kg 5.46/kg 130.00LAM, 26kg 5.29/kg 135.00LAM, 25kg 5.22/kg 130.00 LAM 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAM 4.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAM, 30kg 4.67/kg 142.50LAM, 30kg 4.47/kg 134.00LAM, 36kg 4/kg 144.00LAM, 39kg 3.74/kg 146.00 SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 5.44/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 27kg 5.85/kg 158.00SHEEP, 28kg 5.04/kg 139.00 To see more samples…

Educational farm walks and webinar

Teagasc will host several farm walks this month. The programme begins with a Contract Heifer Rearing Farm Walk at Noel Farrell’s farm, Rathgallen, Golden, Co. Tipperary, Eircode: E25 F250 on Thursday 1 September, 2022 at 11am. DAFM staff as well as host farmers will talk to attendees about why they should consider Contract Heifer Rearing, requirements for a successful agreement, health issues and other key concerns as well as the…

Secrets of a successful grassland farmer

Learn about the secrets of a successful grassland farmer with Aidan Maguire and the Teagasc Grass10 and DairyBeef500 teams on 31 August, 2022 at 6.30pm. You’re invited to join the walk on Maguire’s farm in Navan, Co. Meath, Eircode: C15 W4C2 to discover more about how he won the 2021 Grassland Farmer of the Year award in the Drystock Enterprise Category. Maguire joined his local Grass10 group and the Dairy calf-to-beef…

Farming for a better future – Teagasc

Teagasc will host an open day to demonstrate farming methods for a better future at its Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford on 30 August, 2022, at 10am. The event will feature technologies and practices that can help maintain farm productivity and profitability while increasing overall environmental sustainability. The programme will cover grass clover and multispecies swards, fertiliser and slurry technologies, biodiversity and water quality, dairy and dairy-beef systems. Teagasc advisory services will…

Hedgerow Week – preserving national heritage

Hedgerow Week is the focus of the next webinar in the Teagasc Signpost Series to be held on 26 August, 2022 at 9.30am. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist at Teagasc, will talk about best-practice hedge cutting. Ireland is fortunate to have a network of about 680,000km of native hedgerows remaining, but this valuable resource is being destroyed at an alarming rate. Up to 2,000km of hedgerows are being removed annually to make…

Irish pig prices below breakeven for farmers

Irish producers are receiving up to 20c less than €2.20/kg – the price that Teagasc estimates is breakeven. Some farmers are reporting current losses of more than €25/pig. There was no change to the Irish pig price last Friday. Farmers are receiving quotes of €2.00c/kg up to €2.08/kg. European market prices continue to increase as pig supply tightens. The French pig price is now at €2.30/kg while the UK pig price is at…

Meet equine experts at Dublin Horse Show

The 147th Dublin Horse Show opens today at the RDS in the heart of Dublin city. The next five days will be a celebration of Ireland’s affinity with the horse. Visitors can expect to see 1,500 of the country’s best show horses at the event, which is considered one of the top equestrian events in the world. Teagasc’s Equine Department has taken a stand in the main hall (Stand C7)…