Discussion of agricultural news and rural affairs from Ireland's leading farming and agri-business newspaper, the Irish Farmers' Journal. Every Thursday.
Peter Thomas Keaveney catches up with Laois woman Claire Daly, who is the Members Relations Officer with the Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is Country Living Description: Four years ago, life changed for Myles Reilly from Co Longford when he was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that had already significantly impacted his kidneys. Dialysis three times a week became his new reality as he waited for a transplant. As time passed with no sign of that all-important call, Myles's wife Helen started looking into a kidney exchange programme. In April of this year, three couples across Ireland and the UK helped each other receive the ultimate life-changing gift – and in this poignant podcast, Myles and Helen share how it changed their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Year of the Woman Farmer: ‘the naysayers don't want anyone to succeed'Description: In part two of our series, we put the spotlight on the women working across Irish agriculture as part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer. This week we hear from the FBD Young Farmer of the Year, talk about diversification and speak to the IFA deputy president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán fallout, protein boom and carbon blockchainDescription: This week, Stephen and Lorcan tackle Brazilian beef and poultry imports, Tirlán's Costco butter fallout, rising fuel prices, blockchain-backed carbon offsets and the global protein boom.To subscribe to the show simply click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Adam chats to the team about the EU Brazilian beef ban, milk prices, livestock trade, Shinagh Dairy Farm Open Day and the IGA event in Mountbellew College.We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We have a busy show this week. We chat seed and Tillage Day with Irish Seed Trade Association president Fred Lynch and go through the 2026 recommended lists for winter barley, wheat and oats.Robert Hiles from Syngenta discusses hybrid wheat and Craig Thackaberry from Drones of a Service talks on their use in crops.Grain prices have been surging in recent days. We talk markets and have the weather report. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Farmers Journal: land proposals would ‘cleanse' west of farmersOn this week's show, Declan O'Brien details a new report on future land use and examines the strong reaction from farm organisations to it. We also hear about organic farming and the latest property on the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Building grass, dairy markets and fertiliser calculationsDescription: On this weeks inside dairy podcast - with rain falling across the country, what can farms do now to ensure there's grass into the back end. We cover the dairy markets as skim milk powder continues to power on and how to calculate the correct fertiliser spreading rate. We also have live interviews from the Shinagh farm open day in West Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the Young Stock Podcast this week, Sarah McIntosh and Daire Cregg discuss CAO points, going to college and offer advice to students navigating their next steps. They are joined by this week's guest, Leo Walsh who is preparing to compete in the two-furrow (two-fur) novice class at this year's National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly on 15-17 September.Leo discusses how he deals with the pressures of competing, where his ploughing knowledge came from and the final preparations that are currently underway.As well as the Ploughing, Leo is getting ready to start college this September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Description: In part one of our two-part series, we put the spotlight on the women working across Irish agriculture as part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer. On this episode we set the scene, hear from Carina Roseingrave the Irish ambassador for International Year of the Woman Farmer and examine education pathways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show, Lorcan is joined by News Editor Amy Forde to discuss how Ireland's food and drink exports performed in the first half of the year. They also have an update on the latest developments in fuel prices, and look across the Atlantic to see how Trump might have just bailed out the Brazilian beef industry . They also remind shareholders in Farmer Business Developments that time is running short of they want to buy or sell some shares at the current trading event.Inside the sector, Lorcan Roche Kelly speaks to Research Professor Claire DuPont about where EU climate policy is, why Europe is turning to policies around climate resilience, and how the effects from climate change are only set to worsen.Plus, we have the latest market movements and the week's key corporate newsTo subscribe to the show simply click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Aidan talks to the panel about changing land use in Ireland. We'll then hear debates from the panel on the latest surrounding BVD numbers, weanling management, livestock trade, grain harvest and dairy markets. Daire also chats to Clodagh Bolger from Grassland AGRO about fodder budgets. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Tillage Podcast, we look at the Irish Farmers Journal's estimates survey and see what crops yielded what. Niamh Murphy reports from the Haggard Stores potato variety open day and has interviews with Stephen McCabe, Shay Pheland and Gavin Towers. We talk oat feed, grain trends, the pro Farmer Crop Tour and have the weather report.You can listen to the podcast here. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Farmers Journal: no spare fodder in the westDeclan O'Brien joins us this week to discuss the fodder shortages in the south east and explains why western fodder won't be available to be transported to drought-stricken areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Managing grass after rain, dairy markets and fertiliser.In this week's Inside Dairy podcast, the lads discuss what's the best approach to managing grass in the coming weeks depending on what situation farms are in. With signs of positivity in the dairy markets recently, can farmers start to get excited?This weeks interview is with Joe Breen, a dairy farmer in Ferns, Co Wexford and finally in the breakdown, what to do with fertiliser? Should you go this week, how much to spread and what to spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's Young Stock podcast, we hear from young Co Leitrim sheep and beef farmer Dylan Gilligan, who chats lamb prices, a decent year for grass in the north-west and his participation in ICM's Flock of the Future programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Down to Agribusiness: Lactalis lands, diesel surges and markets explainedThis week on Down to Agribusiness, we look at Lactalis' takeover in the UK and what the proposed Irish Ferries' management buyout could mean for the agri business sector. We also examine Periguis Energy's progress in Ireland's renewables market and the latest developments in the diesel market, where the diesel crack spread has hit record levels.Inside the sector, Lorcan Roche Kelly speaks to former fund manager and Financial Timesjournalist Toby Nangle, who breaks down the basics of investing — from stocks and bonds to crypto, diversification and the risks of the next big market crash.Plus, we have the latest market movements, global food price warnings and the week's key corporate news.To subscribe to the show simply click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Aidan chats to the panel about the ongoing drought causing the divide between east and west. The panel also share their thoughts on the Beef Welfare scheme, milk markets, and mart prices. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show we hear from Sam Crowell of the American Seed Trade Association. We chat to Rob Lind of Syngenta about a RoboDog that can walk crops and look at the latest tillage news. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Farmers Journal: drought hits farms and Brazilian beefDescription: On this week's show, we hear from farmers impacted by the drought and examine if Brazilian beef is on track to be banned from entering the EU by 3 September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Inside Dairy: Aidan, Daire and Brendan look at the drought situation across the country, with rainfall ranging from 98mm in parts of Carlow to as little as 5mm in the west. They discuss fodder budgeting, contract rearing, heifer prices and the latest dairy market news.Aidan also chats to Niall Maloney from Crecora, Co Limerick, winner of the 2025 Kinisla Milk Quality Awards, about his farm and milk quality.On The Breakdown, the team analyse the early scanning results from the 2026 breeding season, including embryo losses, the impact of weather and whether scanning results should influence culling decisions.Plus, the key things dairy farmers should be watching in the week ahead.Have a question or feedback? Email us at insidedairy@farmersjournal.ie or leave a comment on Spotify.Listen to Inside Dairy every Wednesday and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or at www.ifj.ie/podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From a young age Ben O'Connor always had a business mindset, at the age of 9 he started his first business venture selling firewood and Christmas ornaments in the local area. This inspired him to start a business called Giftery which supplied gift boxes. In two years, they sold 200,000 boxes and had 13 employees, he sold the business last October and used the money to develop an app called FarmFlow.While working on his home farm that converted from beef to dairy, Ben found there was nothing to help farmers manage people and daily tasks. He decided to develop his own app aimed at cutting down paperwork and simplifying management on farms.Currently waiting for his GCSE results this Thursday, Ben discusses what it's like to be a young entrepreneur and his hopes for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Down to Agribusiness: Butter battles, ABP deal and FBD's millionsDescription: On this week's show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the Tirlán-Ornua butter battle, ABP's UK acquisition, and take a closer look at FBD Trust's investment success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Aidan and panel review this year's Tullamore Show, discuss live exports, the outlook for organic land, dairy farmers dealing with drought and livestock trade. Darren also chats to Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO on fertiliser use in dry weather.We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show we have a harvest report, look at the Straw Incorporation measure budget. Neil Brady from Oatier talks supporting Irish oats and Alex Nicholls from Corteva describes some Pioneer oilseed rape varieties. As always, we have the grain trends and weather reports and this week we announce the winners of the 250th Tillage Podcast competition. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Farmers Journal: drought costing farmers millions and Tullamore ShowDescription: This week, we hear about the drought is impacting farmers and from the Taoiseach and agriculture minister at Tullamore Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The drought continues to put huge pressure on dairy farms, with grass growth, milk solids and winter feed all under strain. This week on Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan and Brendan Horan discuss the latest weather developments, dairy markets and the potential impact of new carbon taxes on fertiliser prices.We also hear from Kilkenny dairy farmer Paul Bowden about the reality of farming through the drought, before looking at culling cows, feed costs and the key management decisions farmers should be making now.https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the dust begins to settle, Sarah McIntosh and Marty Merrick sit down and reflect on a successful Tullamore Show. They discuss their stand out moments along with giving advice for students about to receive their Leaving Certificate results at the end of the month.Our main guest is Wexford native Méabh Byrne who was one of five Women in Agriculture Ambassador finalists. The 24-year-old from comes from a busy dairy and tillage farm and has a passion for animal care that started young. She works as a farm manager advisor with DeLaval while staying active on the family farm which she is now the herd owner. Méabh encourages listeners to have the succession conversation early and back yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Stephen is joined by Phelim O'Neill to discuss the ongoing fallout from Tirlán's butter move in the US, international labour and work visas, beef exports, and Brexit 10 years on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Adam chats to the panel about live exports and what it means for the calf trade. The panel also preview the Tullamore show, investigate the continuing row between Tirlan and Ornua and give the latest updates in the livestock trade. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Farmers Journal: CBAM tax set to double fertiliser pricesDescription: On the show this week, we talk about the impact of CBAM on fertiliser prices, budget 2027 demands and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show we chat to Dave Barry of Goldcrop on catch crops and forage crops from sowing time and method to different cropping options and seed choices.We have a harvest update look at the paper from new technology to correcting for moisture content and of course have the grain market and the weather report. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rain, butter wars and fertiliser plansDescription - On this weeks Inside Dairy podcast, Aidan Brendan and Daire discuss management decisions as rain arrives, the Tirlán-Kerrygold situation and what it means for the Irish dairy industry and when's the right time to spread fertiliser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Youngstock Podcast, Meath native Alan Crowe joins Sarah McIntosh to discuss his role as breed secretary for the Irish Hereford Breed Society. With a background steeped in showing and commercial sheep, Alan talks about his interest in agriculture and decision to study animal science in University College Dublin. Having completed a PhD on IVF and embryo transfer in UCD and Teagasc, Alan was appointed the breed secretary in 2024.Over the last two years he has driven on the Hereford society which now has over 900 members.It is a busy week for the society as not only are they preparing for the Tullamore show, but they will also host the 17th European Hereford Conference in Kilkenny. Running for five nights, the conference will encompass two days of herd tours of some of the top pedigree breeders in Ireland as well as attendance at the National Hereford Show in Tullamore Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spotlight on Succession: will you have to sell assets to fund your retirement? Join Amy Forde and Ciara Leahy for the Irish Farmers Journal's 2026 Succession Podcast Special, a two-part series exploring one of the biggest challenges facing Irish farming today. Through real-life stories and practical advice, the series examines why succession planning matters, the barriers families face, and how honest conversations can help secure the future of Irish farms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This podcast tells the story of the devastating fires on Slievenamon in County Tipperary through the voices of the people who lived it. We hear from homeowners whose properties were under threat, as well as the farmers and contractors who worked through the night to protect lives, homes and livelihoods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss Donald Trump's latest tariffs, the next round of supports for wind and solar farms, the Teagasc annual report, and a major development for the future of Irish butter sales in the US. They also sit down with Seán Farrell, Head of Business Banking at PTSB, who discusses the opportunities and challenges he sees for Irish businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Aidan chats to the panel about land ownership and potential claim allowances. The panel also discuss the recent updates in harvest and the livestock trade, and the latest developments in the brewing Tirlan and Ornua row. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On this week's show we chat to tillage farmer Ger O'Meara as he cuts barley in Co Tipperary. We have a harvest report, discuss grain markets, feeding Irish grain and look at what's in this week's paper.The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science.You can read more from Ger by clicking this link: https://www.farmersjournal.ie/tillage/crops/earliest-spring-barley-harvest-ever-on-this-tipperary-farm-925314 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Description: On the show this week, Noel Bardon examines what the Tax Strategy Group has proposed when it comes to wealthy non-farmers buying up land, we hear from a top Commission official on CAP and Pat O'Toole tells us about a proposal for supermarkets offering discounted food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Inside Dairy, Aidan and Daire are joined by the new IFJ Dairy Editor, Brendan Horan to discuss the ongoing drought situation, rain in the west and whether or not to hold off on reseeding. This weeks interview is with Kevin Fagan, a dairy farmer in Glasson, County Westmeath milking through two Lely robots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Amy Forde and Ciara Leahy for the Irish Farmers Journal's 2026 Succession Podcast Special, a two-part series exploring one of the biggest challenges facing Irish farming today. Through real-life stories and practical advice, the series examines why succession planning matters, the barriers families face, and how honest conversations can help secure the future of Irish farms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Youngstock podcast, Co Longford man Donal Hand joins Gary Abbott to discuss his time spent studying Manufacturing Engineering at IT Tralee, and how a later engineering role with ABP Food Group eventually led Donal to build his own workshop and start up his own business, DPH Engineering. The business specialises in design as well as bespoke metal fabrication and the fit out of meat factories. In recent times the business has branched more into civil works too.Having grown up on the family farm, farming and agriculture make up a large part of Donal's DNA. Alongside the business, Donal and his father run a 100 cow suckler herd. Bull calves are kept on and finished as bull beef while heifer calves are kept on either as replacements or sold as stores. With a keen interest in machinery, Donal also provides a full GPS fertiliser spreading service to farmers in the surrounding areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the show, Stephen and Lorcan look at yet another report about the future of agriculture in Ireland, discuss the Summer Economic Statement, talk Brazilian beef imports into the UK and talk to Ciaran Marron, CEO and founder of Activ8 Energies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Adam chats to the panel about the EPA commissioned KPMG report, sheep and cattle prices and some important farm safety tips. The panel also discuss drought – both on the farm and on the sporting field. Can Mayo end their 75-year drought and drape Sam Maguire in green and red? Darren also chats to Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO about managing the dry weather on farms. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this special 250th Tillage Podcast Irish Farmers Journal editor Adam Woods looks back on some of the big moments in tillage over the past five years. We play clips from some of your favourite guests and we have a chance for you to win one of three fuel vouchers worth €250 each. Click here to enter. https://form.jotform.com/261893421516358Thanks to everyone for listening over the past 250 episodes. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this weeks Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg discuss whether or not farms should stop spreading fertiliser. They hear why the dairy industry should be talking in € kg/MS instead of cent per litre and this weeks interview is with Indian dairy expert Prashant Tripathi who discusses the continued growth of dairy in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Declan O'Brien discusses the EPA proposal for green retirement schemes, Noel Bardon has an update on TB and we hear about divided family loyalties ahead of the All-Ireland football final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the challenge of getting young people into farming, diesel and oil prices, overturning department decisions, and break down the €19m in AD plant grant payouts. They also sit down with Jerome O'Connell, CEO and co-founder of Proveye. Irish Farmers Journal market intelligence specialist Phelim O'Neill also joins the show to discuss the Foyle Food Group annual accounts and take a deep dive into the prospects for the beef sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's podcast, country music singer Nathan Carter joins Martin Merrick to talk all things country as well as the Kickin' Up Dust stage at the upcoming Forest Fest.This week we have a very special guest on the Youngstock podcast with country music's Nathan Carter joining Martin Merrick on the pod. Martin and Nathan chat all things country music; from the resurgence in the country music amongst younger people to Nathan's advice for young people trying to start out with their own career.Hannah has stepped in the hot seat this week while Sarah is on her holidays, with the team discussing what's happening this week in the farming and sporting circles. Martin is back with another of his Youngstock quizzes to put Hannah and Daire to the test, while our competition for the Forrest Fest weekend ends this Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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