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Roscommon People Friday 10 July 2020
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Factories have to ‘stop driving farmers out of business’ IFA President Tim Cullinan says factories have to “stop driving farmers out of business” and give an immediate beef price increase. “The market has clearly improved, yet factories continue to try and hold back the price. The factories need to increase prices immediately,” he said. IFA National Livestock Chairperson Brendan Golden said that all of the market facts point to a rising market. He said it is very clear the factories can pay more. “We have been in contact with some of the main processors this week and we made it very clear to them that they can’t hold back on a price increase any longer”.
Lamb prices rising as supplies tighten – IFA
Keep your dog on a lead or face the consequences – IFA IFA Sean Dennehy said Garda statistics showing nearly 50 dog attacks on sheep since March proves that dog owners continue to act in an irresponsible manner. “These statistics highlight two clear issues – irresponsible dog ownership and the magnitude of the problem of dog attacks on sheep”. Despite repeated appeals, he said dog owners refuse to take responsibility for their pets. “IFA has a detailed protocol
on this issue. Farmers are fed up with the casual approach of some dog owners who will not accept the damage their pets can inflict on sheep,” he said. “While we encourage flock owners to report attacks, this may not even be the full picture. The injuries inflicted on sheep are horrific and farmers may be too upset or traumatised to report to the Gardaí what has happened,” he said. Sean Dennehy reminded dog
owners that sheep farmers are entitled under law to defend their livestock and if their flock is threatened, the law does allow them to shoot the dog. IFA has repeatedly asked the Government to put serious resources into a single database on microchipping and an adequate dog warden service, but it hasn’t happened. “We will be making fresh proposal to the new Government and expect to see some action in this area” he said.
Dry cows, heifers and bullocks, Friday, 3rd of July 2020: There was a good-sized sale for the time of year with a strong trade for all classes. Again this week, online bidding proved very popular with both buyers and sellers. Bullocks fetched from an average of €2.12 per kilo up to €2.84 per kilo. Heifers
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TOM ROGERS
SALE ON FRIDAY Friday, 10th of July at 12 noon – 61st Anniversary Sale for bullocks, heifers and dry cows. Intake from 7.30 am up to 9.30 am. Viewing by appointment from 10.15 pm to 11.45 pm. Limited access to the ring
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Friday July 10th @ 12 Noon
61st Anniversary Special Sale for Bullocks, Heifers & Dry Cows Yard opens at 7.30 a.m. All cattle must be penned by 9 a.m. 2 Rings in operation – with online bidding in both rings -----------------------
Tuesday July 14th @ 4 p.m.
61st Anniversary Special Sale of Weanlings
Yard opens at 12 Noon All cattle must be penned by 1 p.m Included in sale 45 Top quality Char & Lim Bulls & Heifers born in 2020 – 350 to 400 kgs Also 9 Cows with Calves at foot -----------------------
Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday 9th July -----------------------
Lambs & Cast Ewes
Each Wednesday @ 11 a.m. Yard open at 8.30 a.m. All stock must be penned by 10 a.m. -------------------
Saturday July 11th @ 1 p.m.
Irish Vendeen Sheep Society Premier Sale - Rams & Ewes
Please note that online bidding facility is available for this sale --------------------
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All animals must be pre-booked for sales – Buyers must register for viewing Limited Access to Sales Ring for Buyers only Cattle may also be purchased online – by downloading the LSL App or livestock-live.com Please contact the Mart if you require any assistance with the setting up of the App
MART WATCH averaged from €2.24 per kilo up to €2.73 per kilo while dry cows made from an average of €1.69 per kilo up to €1.98 per kilo.
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IFA National Sheep Chairperson Sean Dennehy said lamb prices are rising as factories struggle to get supplies to meet strong demand. “Factories and agents would bite the hand off you to get lambs this week. Prices of €5.60/kg have been paid and farmers are holding out for more. “The facts are factories cannot get lambs at their low quoted prices and are having to pay a lot more, up to 30c to 40c/kg in places”. Sean Dennehy said lambs are very scarce in some factory lairages this week. “Weekly disposals have been high and a lot of lambs have moved. Nationally the kill is up 63,911 and the spring lamb kill is 45,182 ahead of last year”.
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for buyers only. Also online bidding facility with LSL. Gates close at 10 am. Dry cows ranged from €1.69 per kilo up to €1.98 per kilo. Sample prices: Char X 885 kgs €1530, Lim X 740 kgs €1470, Lim lx 810 kgs €1390, Char X 775 kgs €1360, Char X 785 kgs €1340, Lim X 680 kgs €1310, Simm X 740 kgs €1290, Char X 680 kgs €1240, Simm X 635 kgs €1180, AAX 660 kgs €1200, Simm X 635 kgs €1180, Char X 490 kgs €960. Heifers ranged from €2.24 per kilo up to €2.73 per kilo. Sample prices: Char X 660 kgs €1700, Char X 730 kgs €1520, Lim X 640 kgs €1450, Char X 590 kgs €1380, Lim X 545 kgs €1360, Char X 460 kgs €1120, Char X 420 kgs €1080, Lim X 455 kgs €1060, Char X 395 kgs €980, Char X 410 kgs €1020, Char X 415 kgs €1030, Char X 355 kgs €960. Bullocks ranged from €2.12 per kilo up to €2.84 per kilo. Sample prices: Char X 695 kgs €1570, Char X 655 kgs €1480, Char X 625 kgs €1470, Char X 620 kgs €1420, Lim X 590 kgs €1390, 3 Char X 418 kgs €1190, BBX 570 kgs €1310, 2 Lim X 565 kgs €1290, 2 Char X 347 kgs €950, Lim X 375 kgs €880, Char X 470 kgs €1080, Lim X 600 kgs €1360.
SHEEP SALE Sheep Sale, Wednesday, 8th of July 2020: There were increased numbers on offer this week with an improved trade in particular for store lambs. Spring lambs made up to €118 for 47.60 kgs. Stag ewes made from €65 up to €126 per head. Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set. Our next Sheep Sale is next Wednesday, 15th of July. Sheep to be penned by 10 am on day of sale. Cast ewes made from €65 to €126 per lot.
Castlerea Mart Report There were 430 cattle on offer at Castlerea Mart on Thursday last and a very strong trade prevailed for all categories of stock on offer. Smaller store cattle have attracted price increases in the last week with increased demand on offer both from the ringside and online. Dry cows and breeding stock reported good clearances on the day while the quality store bullock and heifers have featured price improvement also.
Sample prices – bullocks: Ch 465kgs €1100, Lm 360kgs €930, Lm 430kgs €1020, Lm 505kgs €1270, Lm 585kgs €1320, Lm 670kgs €1490. Heifers: Lm 370kgs €1070, Sax 370kgs €1020, Lm 370kgs €1000, AA 495kgs €1160, Lm 480kgs €1140, AAx 760kgs €1550, AA 575kgs €1240, Lm 520kgs €1200. Dry cows: Lm 795kgs €1570, Lm 720kgs €1520, Lm 730kgs €1380, Six 685kgs €1170, BA 690kgs €1090. Cows with calves at foot made from €970 to €2060 per head. Calves/runners: Calves made from €205 to €340 with runners making from €400 to €700. Weanling bulls: Ch 295kgs €770, Ch 265kgs €730, Lm 250kgs €630, Lm 420kgs €960, Lm 440kgs €990, Ch 455kgs €1110. Weanling heifers: Chx 270kgs €810, Lm 290kgs €740, Lm 340kg €1010, Ch 340kgs €920, Lm 395kgs €1050, Ch 260kgs €700. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on Thursday the 9th of July with our weekly sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am.
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