Discussion of agricultural news and rural affairs from Ireland's leading farming and agri-business newspaper, the Irish Farmers' Journal. Every Thursday.
On this week's Youngstock podcast, Annie McGuinness joins Martin Merrick to talk about her rising social media following, the positives and negatives and her involvement with the Cooley sheep breeders.Annie McGuinness has seen her social media reach sky rocket from under 10,000 followers to over 80,000 in the space of a few short months. The proud Louth farmer and her viral pet lamb Grá have taken Instagram and Tik Tok by storm, with the dynamic duo featuring on Ireland AM as well as local and national radio. Annie talks about her background in agriculture, why she began posting content online and how that has grown considerably over the last few months, as well as the negatives and positives of a presence on social media.Daire and Martin talk about what's happening with them this week as well as who would play the Farmers Journal team if there was a biopic. Eoin Lowry, Head of Agriculture with Bank of Ireland, chats to Martin about financing land purchases; what banks look at in terms of repayment capacity, deposits and how it may affect a mortgage application. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As this is episode one of Down to Agribusiness, we have given all our listeners free access. From global geopolitics to Irish farmgate finances, our new podcast - Down to Agribusiness connects the dots on the stories driving the agri-food sector.Stephen Robb and Lorcan Roche Kelly unpack the market reaction to the latest US-Iran peace agreement and what easing tensions in the Middle East could mean for energy prices, commodity markets and the wider agricultural economy.The pair also dive into the latest farmer business developments making headlines, examine the recent movement in Tirlán share values, and discuss one of the biggest renewables projects currently on the horizon.Plus, in a special interview, Glanbia CEO Hugh McGuire joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation on the future of Ireland's largest agribusiness, industry challenges, growth opportunities and what lies ahead for farmers and shareholders alike.Whether you're following the markets, watching your farm business costs, or keeping an eye on the future of Irish agriculture, this week's Down to Agribusiness has you covered.Subscribe now and join us for the conversations shaping the future of Irish agribusiness. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wdmVw0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Adam and the panel chat about the new EPA water quality report for 2025, live exports of calves to the Dutch market, sheep prices, positivity in the beef trade and grass growth issues on farms. Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe 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 086836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification whenFarm 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 caught up with John Dunne on his farm in East Cork where he manages the Goldcrop trial site and tells us about what's up and coming in the company's varieties. Conor Kehoe caught up with Down farmer Neill Patterson at Arable NI 2026 and we hear from Syngenta at last week's Cereals event on a new fungicide. As always, we look at the paper, have the latest news from grass weeds to new genomic techniques and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Farmers Journal: is Larry Murrin the winner in the Bord Bia review?Description: Pat O'Toole and Amy Forde discuss the latest from the review into Bord Bia, we hear from Jim Woulfe on milk prices and hear the latest on farms for sale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grass growth has slowed, covers are tightening and tough decisions are being made on farms across the country.To supplement or not?What cover is too low?Silage, meal, or both?We're also discussing water quality, asking what Tirlán should be doing with its millions, and chatting with Galway dairy farmer Deirdre Hynes about life on her farm.Don't miss this week's episode of Inside Dairy – practical advice, honest opinions, and plenty to debate.Subscribe now https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get ready for Down to Agribusiness - the brand-new podcast from the Irish Farmers Journal.Hosted by renewables editor Stephen Robb and agribusiness editor Lorcan Roche Kelly, Down to Agribusiness brings you inside the stories, decisions and people driving Ireland's food and farming industry.Each week, we'll discuss, dissect and analyse the latest developments across agribusiness, food, farming, markets, policy and investment. We'll go beyond the headlines to uncover what makes Ireland's multi-billion euro agri-food sector tick, while speaking to the industry leaders, innovators and key decision-makers shaping its future.Whether it's market movements, major business deals, emerging trends or the challenges facing the sector, Down to Agribusiness delivers informed discussion, expertise and exclusive interviews from the heart of the industry.Launching Friday 19 June.Subscribe now and join us for the conversations shaping the future of Irish agribusiness.Down to Agribusiness - brought to you exclusively by the Irish Farmers Journal, wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe by copying this linkhttps://ifj.supportingcast.fm/agribusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you know what a bombshell is? This week the Young Stock team discuss the common terms used on Love Island, unique wedding features and the summer of freedom after the Leaving Certificate exams. The main interview is with Cork native Cian walsh who hails from a mixed dairy, beef and tillage farm in Bandon. He discusses why he decided to study government and political science in University College Cork and his involvement with the Students Union. A recent cost of living survey, indicated that 27% of students were cutting back on food expenditure, as a result the Students Union in UCC worked with Food Cloud to develop a free pantry that reduced the shame surrounding food banks. Supporting students in need while reducing food waste has resulted in the initiative redistributing the equivalent of 30,000 meals in their first year. Finally, Cian also talks about his placement with the European Commission, his involvement in Irelands Youth Food Forum and offers advice for incoming students.Join us at the UCD Lyons Crops Open Evening on Thursday, the 25th of June at 6pm where we will be recording the Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Podcast LIVE. You'll get a tour of cutting-edge research into milling wheat, intercropping, and nitrogen rates. Hear from UCD's Finbar Mulligan on feeding native Irish grain to dairy cows, plus Kevin McDonnell and Tomás McCabe on the season so far. It's a night not to be missed. Register now by clicking the link below”Please see link here: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1TD2IPxPUTuyqGnuWFnPwQwets9e or www.ifj.ie/tillagepodcastlive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Adam chats with the panel about the Nature Restoration Law, scheme updates, livestock markets, Tullamore Farm and managing grass. Darren Carty also talks to Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO about first cut yields from their Soil Sustainability Programme Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe welcome any feedback andquestions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification whenFarm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Join us at the UCD Lyons Crops Open Evening on Thursday, the 25th of June at 6pm where we will be recording the Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Podcast LIVE. You'll get a tour of cutting-edge research into milling wheat, intercropping, and nitrogen rates. Hear from UCD's Finbar Mulligan on feeding native Irish grain to dairy cows, plus Kevin McDonnell and Tomás McCabe on the season so far. It's a night not to be missed. Register now by clicking the link below” Please see link here: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1TD2IPxPUTuyqGnuWFnPwQwets9e or www.ifj.ie/tillagepodcastlive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's show comes to you from Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire where the Irish Farmers Journal team attended the Cereals event. We chatted to Ceres Rural agronomist Will Sturdens, hear from Kaleb Cooper and report the highlights. Importantly we keep an eye on crops in Ireland. Brian Reilly of Drummonds reports from the north east. We look at the paper and grain prices. You can listen to the podcast here. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science.To register for the UCD Lyons open evening and the live podcast recording click here: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1TD2IPxPUTuyqGnuWFnPwQwets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, the team looks at the blueprint for the next CAP, hears about the cost of growing spuds and talks about the Bord Bia governance review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Inside Dairy Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg get under the bonnet of the key decisions to be made after doing a grass walk. Daire has a special interview with Emma Walls, CEO of the National Dairy Council on all things dairy promotion. Meanwhile, Aidan gives an update on the dairy market where big price drops were experienced by all key dairy commodities. Plus key watch points for the week ahead from cutting surplus paddocks, weighing calves to identify the ones under target weight and booking in a milk recording. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside Dairy is the weekly subscription podcast hosted by Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg.Each week, Aidan and Daire take an in-depth look at milk prices, commodity markets and the key issues shaping the dairy sector in Ireland and around the world.They break down the most important topic of the week, offering expert analysis, practical insights, informed opinion and advice that dairy farmers can use.You'll also hear from leading dairy farmers, industry experts, and key decision makers as they discuss the issues that matter most to the sector.If you want to stay ahead of market trends, understand what's driving dairy profitability, and hear from the people shaping the industry, Inside Dairy is essential listening.Subscribe today and get a new episode every week.https://open.spotify.com/episode/1W58HsfChy5iDsXdoWibXi?si=Xm418NvUSWa3vSkVKsDn0w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lisa O' Rourke's journey to the top of boxing is an interesting one and far from straightforward. Growing up on a farm in Roscommon, Lisa only started boxing at the age of 15. Since then, it's been a roller-coaster journey - one that involves her sister Aoife, the GAA, plenty of setbacks and ultimately a World Championship title.In this interview, Lisa lets us inside the curtain of what it takes to be a top boxer. Already a world champion and world silver medallist, Lisa is not content and has her sights set on bigger and brighter stages. The 2028 Olympics in LA is the ultimate goal but there are several hurdles to jump before that. Listen to Aoife's story on this week's Young Stock Podcast.Join us at the UCD Lyons Crops Open Evening on Thursday, the 25th of June at 6pm where we will be recording the Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Podcast LIVE. You'll get a tour of cutting-edge research into milling wheat, intercropping, and nitrogen rates. Hear from UCD's Finbar Mulligan on feeding native Irish grain to dairy cows, plus Kevin McDonnell and Tomás McCabe on the season so far. It's a night not to be missed. Register now by clicking the link below Please see link here: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1TD2IPxPUTuyqGnuWFnPwQwets9e or www.ifj.ie/tillagepodcastlive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show, Adam is joined by Aidan Brennan, Siobhán Walsh and Tommy Moyles to discuss the latest weather challenges on farms, crop conditions, cattle export trends and what the El Niño weather event could mean for Irish farming. The panel also discuss CAP payments, while Shaun Diver brings the first of his weekly updates from Tullamore Farm. Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe 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 Farm Alert is now available for beef and sheep farmers as well as dairy farmers. Manage your herd and flock health with ease by signing up at www.farmalert.ie. To get started, watch our quick guide on how to register and set up your account https://youtu.be/zZD-8C7X4LgLearn how to build your calendars to receive automated text reminders https://youtube.com/shorts/uPDisMFEY-k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's podcast we chatted to Olivier de Matos who is the director general of CropLife Europe, an organisation that lobbies for improved crop protection in Europe for genetic techniques to pesticides and digital technologies. We have a fieldwork update and the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Farmers Journal: Big landowners in Fine Gael's CAP firing line On this week's show, the team examines the top CAP payments in the country, how large landowners are in Fine Gael's crosshairs and we hear from Phil Hogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Inside Dairy, we discuss the recent bounce in grass growth and what it means for grazing management over the coming weeks. We look at where stocking rates should be pitched for the remainder of the grazing season and how farmers can make the most of improving grass supplies.We also tackle a topic that is often talked about, but not always acted upon – cashflow budgets. How many dairy farmers are actually completing one? What are the different methods available, which approach works best and what are the key advantages of having a cashflow budget in place? With ongoing volatility in costs and milk prices, understanding your cash position has never been more important.Plus, we chat with Michael Carroll, winner of the Dairygold Milk Quality Awards, about the practices and attention to detail that helped him achieve top recognition for milk quality.All that and more, on this week's episode of Inside Dairy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hailing from Carlow, Shane Maher joins Hannah Furlong on this week's podcast to chat about his path to completing a PhD focused on innovative nutritional strategies to enhance pig performance, health and environmental sustainability in UCD.Having not grown up on a farm, Shane chats about how he went on to study agricultural science at university and how he got involved with the Irish Shows Association (ISA), where he is currently a board member and eastern regional secretary.Now working as nutrition and sustainability lead at Adesco Nutricines in Co Waterford, he has a passion for applying science in practice and developing practical solutions that contribute to a more sustainable agri-food industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show, Stephen talks to the panel about a proposed €26 million budget cut for the Department of Agriculture, grass growth, heat stress, livestock trade and the DairyCon conference. Stephen also chats to John O'Loughlin from Grassland AGRO about CBAM. Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe welcome any feedback andquestions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification whenFarm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Farm Alert is now available for beef and sheep farmers as well as dairy farmers. Manage your herd and flock health with ease by signing up at www.farmalert.ie. To get started, watch our quick guide on how to register and set up your account https://youtu.be/zZD-8C7X4LgLearn how to build your calendars to receive automated text reminders https://youtube.com/shorts/uPDisMFEY-k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Farmers Journal: should Ireland eat its way out of its deer problem?On this week's show, the team talks about the rise in deer numbers, forestry payments and hears from officials in the US on farming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Tillage Podcast, we chat to the head of farming and agribusiness at the World Bank, Anup Jagwani. We chat to Edwini Kessie, who is the director of agriculture and commodities at the World Trade Organisation. There's a fieldwork, grain trends, and weather report, as well as a look at the paper. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lorcan Roche Kelly, Irish Farmers Journal Agribusiness editor, joins Aidan and Daire to discuss how the major milk processors performed throughout 2025 in terms of: Milk volumeTurnoverDebt-levelNet asset valueProfitability Inside Dairy subscribers can access this special episode via the email that they received on Wednesday 27 May. If you are not already a subscriber to Inside Dairy, get access now by going to www.ifj.ie/insidedairy or scan the QR code. A ten-minute trailer of this special Inside Dairy episode can be viewed on the Irish Farmers Journal website and social media channelsLink to view the slides https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/watch-inside-dairy-special-2025-dairy-co-op-performance-and-milk-price-review-917282 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Youngstock podcast, Annie McGuinness joins Martin Merrick to talk about her rising social media following, the positives and negatives and her involvement with the Cooley sheep breeders.Annie McGuinness has seen her social media reach sky rocket from under 10,000 followers to over 80,000 in the space of a few short months. The proud Louth farmer and her viral pet lamb Grá have taken Instagram and Tik Tok by storm, with the dynamic duo featuring on Ireland AM as well as local and national radio. Annie talks about her background in agriculture, why she began posting content online and how that has grown considerably over the last few months, as well as the negatives and positives of a presence on social media.Daire and Martin talk about what's happening with them this week as well as who would play the Farmers Journal team if there was a biopic. Eoin Lowry, Head of Agriculture with Bank of Ireland, chats to Martin about financing land purchases; what banks look at in terms of repayment capacity, deposits and how it may affect a mortgage application. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Stephen and the panel discuss the EU fertiliser plan, hogget prices, the new TB on-farm biosecurity programme, BlSS, and Kerry Dairy Ireland's new name. Stephen also chats to Clodagh Bolger from Grassland AGRO about reseeding. Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe 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 Talkis released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Farm Alert is now available for beef and sheep farmers as well as dairy farmers. Manage your herd and flock health with ease by signing up at www.farmalert.ie. To get started, watch our quick guide on how to register and set up your account https://youtu.be/zZD-8C7X4LgLearn how to build your calendars to receive automated text reminders https://youtube.com/shorts/uPDisMFEY-k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show Declan O'Brien looks at the revival in suckler numbers, we look at tree planting levels and the EU's fertiliser plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We report from the World Seed Congress this week. We chat to a French farmer and grain analyst, Arthur Portier, from Argus Media. We met Goldcrop's Donal Fitzgerald, who was doing business and trading seed at the congress, and we chatted to the North American Grain Export Association on the US-China trade deal and deforestation regulations. It's a jam-packed episode, and we'll let you know what's in the paper as well. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Inside Dairy, we hear from Ornua's Ciarán Aylward on the latest trends in dairy markets from supply and demand to future outlooks on milk price.CEO of Kinisla, formerly known as Kerry Dairy Ireland, Pat Murphy discusses the co-op's name change and we review the performance of the business in 2025.With the weather forecast expected to pick up from the weekend and growth rates predicted to lift, managing grass quality and surpluses will be a challenge. Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg discuss the best management practices for getting the next couple of weeks right.Finally, on the breakdown we take a look at submission rates and what to do with those cows in the herd that have not yet cycled.Hear all of this and more on this week's Inside Dairy with Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's podcast, Sarah McIntosh speaks to Monaghan native Niall Hurson about his Nuffield Scholarship and the importance of gaining perspective abroadSuckler farmer and 2024 Nuffield Scholar Niall Hurson from Smithborough, Co Monaghan, is this week's Young Stock Podcast guest. Niall discusses his career pathway from graduating from University College Dublin with an animal science degree in 2020 to working for leading media outlets, which include the Irish Farmers Journal, the Farming Independent and RTÉ's Ear to the Ground.In 2024, Niall took on a new venture, as he was successfully awarded a Nuffield Ireland Scholarship. While working full-time, he spent two years travelling across the globe to different countries like Brazil, the USA, New Zealand, Australia, India and Mexico. His topic, which investigated who tells farming's story best, was about identifying how agricultural and farming stories are told in different countries across the world and mapping the voices that are shaping the future of agriculture. Niall also speaks about the significant Nuffield Ireland triennial summit that is taking place on Friday, 22 May in Killashee Hotel, Co Kildare and explains why agri leaders from across the world are coming to Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Stephen and the panel are live from Balmoral Show 2026 in Belfast, discussing all things farming. Adam Woods also talks to John McLenaghan, UFU President, about what's on farmers minds at the show. Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe welcome any feedback andquestions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification whenFarm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Farm Alert is now available for beef and sheep farmers as well as dairy farmers. Manage your herd and flock health with ease by signing up at www.farmalert.ie. To get started, watch our quick guide on how to register and set up your account https://youtu.be/zZD-8C7X4LgLearn how to build your calendars to receive automated text reminders https://youtube.com/shorts/uPDisMFEY-k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show we bring you to the opening of the new Diageo brewery in Co Kildare, chat to Minister Martin Heydon and Drinks Ireland's Cormac Healy. We hear how treating Irish grain can result in a lower carbon footprint in pig production, look at the paper, talk T2s on winter wheat and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show, Noel Bardon brings us the latest on the potential for an all-out ban on Brazilian meat imports in September, we hear from the Teagasc/FBD student of the year finalists and Diageo's new brewery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan reports back from the Dairy Industry Newsletter conference in London, sharing the key themes, conversations and insights from across the dairy sector. Back home, Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg also discuss the major changes announced at the board of Tirlán and what the developments could mean for farmers and the wider industry. We also have a special interview with Colin Doherty, who shares his experience from the farm gate and gives his take on the current challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers. Plus, on The Breakdown, the lads dig into the latest insemination data and discuss why farmers are using less AI this breeding season – and what the trend could mean for production and breeding strategies in the months ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the latest episode of Growing Minds. In this episode, we're moving away from our traditional format, to preview what's coming for the new school year - audio revision notes— made for second-level students who want to study smarter, not harder. In this short teaser, we're giving you a taste of what's coming: quick, focused audio notes that breaks down key topics into simple, memorable points designed to support your exam preparation. In this episode, Agri Aware's Agricultural Science Co-ordinator Roisin Byrne will focus on Soil Science, Grassland Management & Agricultural Economics. We surmise the key points on soil pH and how it affects crop growth, rotational grazing and boosting grass production, right through to understanding farm costs and profit. Answers to the quiz go to www.ifj.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Noel Bardon catches up senior policy advisor with Copa Cogeca Niall Curley. The Roscommon man who lobbies policymakers on issues of farmer concern gives an overview of who makes the decisions in Brussels and why a nitpicky approach to new EU rules are needed to ensure farmers do not bare an undue burden from legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Stephen and the panel discuss forward buying fertiliser, the Fuel Support Scheme, beef prices and the milk league. Stephen also chats with John Brennan from Grassland AGRO on post-silage fertiliser strategies. Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe 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 Talkis released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Farm Alert is now available for beef and sheep farmers as well as dairy farmers. Manage your herd and flock health with ease by signing up at www.farmalert.ie. To get started, watch our quick guide on how to register and set up your account https://youtu.be/zZD-8C7X4LgLearn how to build your calendars to receive automated text reminders https://youtube.com/shorts/uPDisMFEY-k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The third episode of Inside Machinery with Siobhan Walsh, Gary Abbot and Peter Thomas Keaveney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Tillage Podcast, we headed to Cork to walk some crops of winter barley, wheat, spring cereals and beans with Liam Leahy of Dairygold.We look at the paper, have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show the team looks at fertiliser supply for 2027, new CAP schemes and the debate around the active farmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg dig into the latest trends shaping dairy farms, from fluctuating grass growth rates to the challenge of controlling docks. They also look at the current outlook for milk prices, including updates from Carbery and what's happening in the milk league. With breeding season underway, the lads discuss key priorities on-farm, along with practical advice on weaning calves and how much meal to be feeding. In the Breakdown segment, they take a closer look at minerals for dairy cows and why getting it right is critical at this time of year. The interview is with Chris Maughan, product and technical manager with Whelehan Crop Protection Plus, key takeaway points for the week ahead – from managing grass supply, to monitoring submission rates and mineral intake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hailing from Westmeath, Stephen Fagan has always had a grá for farming and innovation. He speaks to Hannah Furlong about his journey from growing up on the family beef and sheep farm to working at the forefront of ag tech, highlighting the vital role that innovation plays in agriculture today.With a background in product design, marketing and innovation from Maynooth University and experience across many ag tech companies such as Moocall, MSD Animal Health and Micron Agritech, he shares insights into how technology is transforming farming. Now working with GlasPort Bio while continuing to farm and lecture, he discusses the balance between tradition and innovation, the realities of startups in agriculture and his passion for driving more sustainable and efficient farming systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Stephen chats to Adam about the beef trade and Mercosur, Darren covers Donegal's rising sheep numbers, and Aidan discusses what's happening on dairy farms and the use of sexed semen in the dairy herd. Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe 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 Talkis released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Farmers Journal: are means-tested farm payments on the way?Description: This week the team discusses EU proposals for farm payments in the future and about the increase in suckler cow numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's podcast we chat to Brett Brothers agronomist Paul Colgan on winter crops management, virus and spring cereals. We look at the paper, get tips on liquid nitrogen use from Luke Thornton and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grass growth is ramping up on farms, but with conditions varying, we discuss what you should be doing now to stay on track.With breeding season underway, we also cover how to spot the key signs of heat and share practical tips to avoid missing opportunities.We bring you the latest dairy market update, including Global Dairy Trade results and where prices are heading. Plus, we look at sexed semen – is it worth the investment?We're also joined by CEO of Tirlan Sean Molloy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Inside Machinery Podcast Gary Abbott tells us some of the machines that have landed on site in Co Kilkenny so far. Peter Thomas Keaveney chatted to Kevin Burke this week on all things tyres and price increases. We get some tips on wilting silage from Dermot Forristal and we have all the details you need if you're heading to Grass 2026, including the weather forecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The guests on this week's Young Stock Podcast are three ag science graduates who represented their companies at the AgTag rugby charity tournament organised by the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) on Friday, 24 April.While the sun was splitting the sky, over 50 people from Ornua, Bord Bia, Diageo and the Irish Farmers Journal took part in an afternoon of networking, competition and fun. The proceeds raised from the event will be donated to Embrace Farm and the National Rehabilitation Hospital. Niamh Gunne, farm advocacy manager in the National Dairy Council, outlines what her role involves in working with dairy farmers to bridge the gap between the general public and farming communities. As a council member of the ASA, Niamh also speaks about the event and how it came about. Hailing from a beef farm in Co Longford, Cáit Murphy joins the podcast to speak about her role as an internal communications executive with Ornua. She also outlines her education pathway, having originally studied business at DCU, specialising in marketing and communications and moving into the food and drink industry. The final guest, Eoghan Byrne, project manager with FRS Co-Op, outlines his role working across different business improvement and development projects. Diageo took home first place on the day, with Ornua coming a close second. The event was sponsored by the Irish Farmers Journal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Stephen and the panel discuss Leo Varadkar's comments, Adam covers updates in the UK market, Aidan breaks down the latest milk price announcements, and Martin discusses all things Tullamore Farm. Stephen also talks to Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO about reseeding options.Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talkteam. 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 Talkis released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Farm Alert is now available for beef and sheep farmers as well as dairy farmers. Manage your herd and flock health with ease by signing up at www.farmalert.ie. To get started, watch our quick guide on how to register and set up your account https://youtu.be/zZD-8C7X4LgLearn how to build your calendars to receive automated text reminders https://youtube.com/shorts/uPDisMFEY-k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's tillage podcast we chat fieldwork and regulations. We chat all things crop nutrition with Robbie Byrne of Precision Nutrition from balancing nutrients to preventing stress. As always, we have the latest news, look at the paper and have advice on identifying plant growth stages, along with the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The team discusses Leo Varadkar's comments about rural Ireland, the next CAP budget and TB rules in marts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the first ever Inside Machinery podcast Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney tell us all about what to expect at Grass 2026 the biggest machinery demonstration of the year. They have all the details and tell us about machines making their debut and travelling from Germany to make the show.Peter has an interview with Cork contractor Mark Troy as he prepares for silage season at a time of high fuel costs and Gary Abbott has all the information you need on wrap prices, markets and supplies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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