Irish Farmers Journal Weekly Podcast

This week, Stephen chats to Adam on Bord Bia and fertiliser prices, Darren on TAMS plus the sheep trade, Aidan talks about the dairy market, and Siobhan on the Iran war effect on global grain. Also, Aidan talks to MJ Doran from Alltech about the Focus for 100 Roadshow. https://go.alltech.com/focus-for-100 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Tillage Podcast we bring you the second part of our Tillage Podcast recorded live at the Irish Tillage and Land Use Society's spring workshop. We hear about the delay to the new sustainability scheme for malting barley supplied to the Malting Company of Ireland. Have advice on fieldwork and much more. We're joined by Craig England, farmer from Cork and ITLUS president, David Kennedy head of dairy and tillage at Bord Bia, agronomist John Metcalfe and political correspondent with the Irish Farmers Journal Pat O'Toole. 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 discusses the chaos in the fertiliser trade as a result of conflict in the Middle East, the ending of the dispute between the IFA and Bord Bia, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aidan and Daire have a packed show for you this week including a chat with Siobhan Walsh, our colleague and tillage editor at the Irish Farmer's Journal on the IFA's proposal for a minimum inclusion rate of Irish grains in feed rations. Mark Waters from ICBF about Bluecards and how is the ngp going in terms of times now versus this time last year. Plus milk prices, weather issues and Fertiliser. To subscribe to Inside Dairy https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairyAre you receiving our dairy newsletter? If not, join our Inside Dairy community today – link to sign up to receive the dairy newsletter https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1odLPQ4FsQhm-r0edaOnjsAets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Noel Bardon and Rachel Donovan discuss some of the common questions of students preparing for the next step in their study or career journey.Be in with a chance of winning two tickets to the All Together Now music festival by filling out our young farmer survey. Go to www.ifj.ie/alltogethernow before midnight on 27 March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast special with the five IFA members protesting for over three weeks inside the lobby of Bord Bia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stephen chats with Adam on Bord Bia, Daire on the wet weather affecting dairy farms, Darren on the sheep trade, and Peter on bluetongue in Northern Ireland. Aidan also chats with Clodagh Bolger from Grassland AGRO about grass management. https://go.alltech.com/focus-for-100 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Tillage Podcast we recorded live in Co Wexford at the Irish Tillage and Land Use Society's spring workshop.This week we're joined by Craig England, farmer from Cork and ITLUS president, David Kennedy head of dairy and tillage at Bord Bia and agronomist John Metcalfe. 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 brings you up to date on the bluetongue cases in Ireland, discuss the ongoing row between IFA and Bord Bia and hear from the Minister on TB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Dairy comes to you every Wednesday evening from the Irish Farmers Journal Podcast Studio. It is the latest offering from the team that already produce Farm Tech Talks, Young Stock and Vet Pod.On this week's show, Daire talks to Michael O'Donovan about getting spring grazing back on track while Aidan discusses calf health with large animal vet Caroline Farrell.To subscribe to Inside Dairy https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairyAre you receiving our dairy newsletter? If not, join our Inside Dairy community today – link to sign up to receive the dairy newsletter https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1odLPQ4FsQhm-r0edaOnjsAets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Young Stock Podcast is back as Sarah McIntosh, Martin Merrick and Daire Cregg sit down to discuss college life and whether mass songs belong in pubs. The main interview is with well-known agri influencer Katie Larkin, who has over 31,000 followers on Instagram and 52,000 on TikTok. The Galway native speaks to Sarah McIntosh about growing her online profile, the importance of promoting farming across social media and the opportunities for young people in the industry. With a passion for showing livestock, Katie travels the length and breadth of the country, alongside her family, attending shows with her Simmental herd.Last September, Katie decided to take the plunge and move to Warsaw, Poland, to study veterinary medicine. She discusses the importance of following your dreams and why being a little bit older has benefited her studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Leahy is joined by Aidan Brennan, Paul Mooney, Peter McCann and IFAC's Philip O'Connor to discuss in depth the main findings from the Irish Farmers Journal Agricultural Land Price Report 2025.Looking at trends across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stephen chats to Adam about the Bord Bia protests, Daire about the weather affecting dairy farms, Darren about entitlements, and Gary about IFJ's new event, Grass 2026. https://go.alltech.com/focus-for-100Join 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast we bring the latest news from a draft proposal for grain inclusion in Bord Bia schemes, to funding for a new flour mill in Co Wexford. We have straw import figures, malting barley awards news, advice on winter cereal herbicides and an interview with a man using straw in building materials. As always, we have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crops Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bogus slurry movements, Teagasc cut backs, TAMS and flour are among the topics on this week's news podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Dairy comes to you every Wednesday evening from the Irish Farmers Journal Podcast Studio. It is the latest offering from the team that already produce Farm Tech Talks, Young Stock and Vet Pod.On this week's show, Aidan and Daire discuss the realities of grazing in wet conditions, Daire visits Stephen Connolly in Offaly and the breakdown is on milk fever prevention. To subscribe to Inside Dairy https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairyAre you receiving our dairy newsletter? If not, join our Inside Dairy community today – link to sign up to receive the dairy newsletter https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1odLPQ4FsQhm-r0edaOnjsAets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Daire Cregg and Sarah McIntosh speak with Matthew Ryan, a native of Thurles in county Tipperary.Matthew is a graduate of UCD Dairy Business and currently works as AgTech and Pharma sales manager with the Irish Farmers Journal.Alongside his job Matthew is heavily involved in the running of the home farm, where they rear calves and keep some thoroughbred horses.In the interview he shares his journey to get where he is today, some of the upsides and downsides to his role and what his day to day consists of.He also shares some aspects of his life outside of the job, including a recently developed grá for long-distance running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stephen talks to Adam about the latest Bord Bia and IFA standoff. Aidan outlines the challenges this year's spring weather is bringing to farms. Martin updates on the calf trade and the upcoming 10-week calf series. Lorcan explains the new VAT changes. We also hear from Niall Crossan, Technical Director at Ecological Building Solutions, about using wool and grass as building materials.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 Tech Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Thanks to our listeners who took part in our recent Farm Tech Talk survey. We've taken the feedback on board. Congratulations to Brian Duffy, a beef farmer in Wicklow, who got picked as the winner of the merch prize! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast we catch up with Tirlán grain manager Donal Moloney and chat on prices and markets. We have all the latest news on payments, Irish grain in animal feed, Boortmalt and IFA and interview Tirlán grain award winner Bobby Miller. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The row between the IFA and Bord Bia features on the podcast this week, along with the CAP budget and TB compensation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Dairy comes to you every Wednesday evening from the Irish Farmers Journal Podcast Studio. It is the latest offering from the team that already produce Farm Tech Talks, Young Stock and Vet Pod.On this week's show, we talk about grazing management in a wet spring and we have an interview with Catherine McAloon, assistant professor in the school of veterinary medicine at UCD about keeping cows healthy this spring. Aidan also chats Limerick based auctioneer Tom Crosse about the land rental market this spring. Also Aidan and Daire discuss the possibility of land rent being fixed to milk price, is this happening on the ground? Is it good or bad? To subscribe to Inside Dairy https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairyAre you receiving our dairy newsletter? If not, join our Inside Dairy community today – link to sign up to receive the dairy newsletter https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1odLPQ4FsQhm-r0edaOnjsAets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daire, Sarah and Mary are back with some valentines related thoughts, is it a hoax? What do we think of Galentines? Sarah and Daire will tell you about the farm walks that have started back, and would you like a farm themed cameo from Marty? In the main interview this week, Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks with Michael Redmond junior, who tells us how he balances working full-time with ESB Networks, farming 200 acres of tillage and importing cultivation equipment from Poland.To contact the show email youngstock@farmersjournal.ie or you can whatsapp 087 440 53 51We would love to hear your suggestions for the Young Stock crew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Daire Cregg, Marty Merrick and Sarah McIntosh every Monday where they give updates on the latest news in the world of ag and farming, alongside some hot topics they want to get off their chest. Every week we also have one of the Irish Farmers Journal team interview a person from the agricultural world on their life and story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Adam Woods is joined by Darren, Aidan and deputy chief veterinary officer Eoin Ryan to break down what Irish farmers need to know about bluetongue. From animal health and movement restrictions to prevention and on-farm decisions, the panel answers farmers' questions and delivers clear, practical guidance on the challenges facing farms right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ciara Leahy, Paul Mooney, Aidan Brennan, Peter McCann and IFAC's Philip O'Connor as they discuss the comprehensive Irish Farmers Journal Agricultural Land Price Report for 2025. This is a trailer - to listen to the podcast in full go to www.irishfarmersjournal.ie/my-podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Tillage Podcast we speak to an expert in fungicide resistance. Andreas Mehl from Bayer talks us through how resistance happens, what we can do to stop it and what the trends are.We cover all the latest news from tillage farmer numbers to malting barley and as always, have the grain market and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the team discusses the ongoing fiasco between IFA and Bord Bia, CAP payments to older farmers and milk price cuts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Dairy comes to you every Wednesday evening from the Irish Farmers Journal Podcast Studio. It is the latest offering from the team that already produce Farm Tech Talks, Young Stock and Vet Pod.To subscribe to Inside Dairy https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairyThis week Daire Cregg and Aidan Brennan chat about the weather, dairy markets and whether farmers should feed whole milk or milk replacer to calves this spring. Daire chats to Cork farmer Paul Sheehan about his plans for the spring while Aidan chats to John Donlon about the future of vets in rural Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gary Abbott spoke with Melany Rourke, a South African native who travelled to Ireland six years ago to pursue her studies in engineering to only later land a full-time position as manufacturing engineer with McHale. Originally from a farming family in Zimbabwe, Melany talks about her families struggles of being evicted from their family farm, to starting out a new life in Botswana which later allowed her to recognise her passion for engineering. Melany discusses, everything from farming and growing up in South Africa, moving to Ireland to study at MTU and how that led to a full-time job with the world-renowned brand that is McHale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Stephen Robb in conversation at The Wind Energy Ireland ConferenceNoel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland talking about the wind industry and planning John McGarry, Director of LP3 talking about wind farm site requirements and lease values.Rory Mullan, Grid Consultant with MullanGrid about the electricity grid, and Paul Gallagher, head of EDF renewables Ireland about the wind farms they are building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Adam chats about the Bluetongue situation in Ireland and Bord Bia while Daire discusses the impact of Storm Chandre. Darren discusses SCEP amendment date and Siobhan talks aboutStraw imports.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we have the latest on malting barley contract cuts, including a report from a meeting of growers in Co Laois. We report from the Teagasc National Tillage Conference where Conor Kehoe chatted with some young farmers.Our interview this week is with newly elected grain chairperson John Murphy from Co Wexford. We look at the paper, have the grain trends and weather reports, including details of the EU-India trade deal. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Farmers Journal: bluetongue hits Irish shoresDescription: The incursion of bluetongue to Ireland, flooding in the south east, Bord Bia controversy and CAP all feature this week.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Dairy is a brand new podcast produced by the Irish Farmers Journal and hosted by Aidan Brennan and Daire CreggInside Dairy is a weekly deep dive into all the latest news, views, market insight and farmers stories from the dairy sector in Ireland and beyond. Covering everything from milk prices, grassland management, animal nutrition, genetics, new technology, farm finances, costs of production, dairy trade, co-op performance, market insight, weather and ground conditions, strategy, politics, farm organisations, regulations, managing farms, careers, people management, news and of course, farmer views. Episode One is out at 3pm on Wednesday 28th January!Inside Dairy comes to you every Wednesday evening from the Irish Farmers Journal Podcast Studio. It is the latest offering from the team that already produce Farm Tech Talks, Young Stock and Vet Pod.To subscribe to Inside Dairy https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairyTo get in touch with the show email insidedairy@farmersjournal.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Young Stock the main interview this week is between Rachel Donovan and Conor Hogan from Teagasc about reducing labour on dairy farms, how many holidays farmers should be taking per year and generational renewal. Join Sarah McIntosh, Daire Cregg and Marty Merrick as they talk alternative housing, travel, the Beckhams, Rom Coms and Marty has a list of what he thinks makes someone a “Posh Ag” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Aidan talks to us on pre-calving check lists and spreading slurry, Darren on the sheep price cut and Martin chats about the Bord Bia controversy.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Tillage Podcast we talk about a complete cut of malting barley contracts in Co Laois. We have an entertaining interview with Chris Eglington who owns Crop Angel and sows crops and sprays with drones.As always, we chat on the news of the week and have the grain trend and 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: Mercosur deal on ice and Bord Bia chairCalls for the resignation of Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin, the Mercosur deal and triplet calves in Clare all feature this week.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing Minds - episode three: choosing the right courseOn the third episode of Growing Minds, Sarah McIntosh speaks with Emily McDonnell, a first-year student who followed her passion in agriculture when it came to the CAO application.In the latest episode of our new podcast series, Growing Minds, aimed at secondary school students and those pursuing agricultural science at third level, we look at the CAO application.Last April, Emily McDonnell from Co Roscommon was studying for her Leaving Certificate exams while trying to decide what course to study in college. She reached out to Sarah McIntosh, the careers and education journalist with the Irish Farmers Journal, on Instagram for guidance on courses and college life. As a result, Emily followed her passion in agriculture and decided to study at University College Dublin. She didn't feel much pressure around the CAO or points as her guidance counsellor helped her to explore all her options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally intending to spend three years in Galway to do an arts degree, Brian Leonard ended up spending thirteen years in the county between studies and various roles within Teagasc and Galway County Council. Originally intending on going on to do primary teaching, Brian left college and began working with Teagasc exploring farm diversification options before completing a PhD in Teagasc Athenry, having previously completed a Masters in Rural Sustainability. After spending a stint with Galway County Council working on various projects, the teaching bug came calling again; this time lecturing in UCD. Now an established lecturer in the School of Agriculture and Food Science, Brian tells us his story from his undergrad through to his current work. He also gives an insight in to some of the more unseen work completed in UCD with regards research, as well as giving some key advice for students thinking of studying agriculture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Adam talks about Mercosur and the beef trade, Darren on sheep flocks declining across Europe and Daire chats milk markets and keeping costs on dairy farms down.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast we report from Crop tec Show where we chatted to ADAS researcher John Cussans on blackgrass, straw imports and getting the right herbicide application. We have all the latest tillage news from the newly released spring cereals and beans recommended lists to Mercosur grain to bean prices and of course have the grain trend 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: Mercosur protest, the IFA AGM and Jessie Buckley Description: The massive protest against the Mercosur deal, Minister's questions at the IFA AGM and Jessie Buckley's Golden Globes win feature this week.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Noel Bardon catches up with Keenan's Ireland's sales manager Adam Hanratty from Co Louth. Adam discusses how selling hens through secondary school whet his appetite for business, how Irish farm machinery is perceived in England and the path he took to a national sales manager position via UCD.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we chat to Adam on the Mercosur trade deal, Darren on the CAP budget and Aidan talks about derogation and dairy markets.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast we hear about the suspension of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), as well as steps by the EU to prevent the importation of goods treated with products banned in the EU. We also talk about Irish ration and have an interview with Germinal researcher David Lloyd on how the company is investigating pea varieties that have increased nutritional values and are tasteless.We also have the grain trend 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: falling cattle numbers and Mercosur On this week's show we talk about the challenges of a contracting suckler herd, an anti-Mercosur protest, and look at what exactly ‘sharenting' is.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen as the Irish Farmers Journal team recount the highs and lows of the year gone by and predict what might happen in 2026.Join the Irish Farmers Journal team as they discuss the highlights and low points of 2025 for farmers in the beef, dairy, sheep and tillage sectors.Adam Woods talks beef and weanling prices, as well as the Mercosur deal and Brazilian beef.Darren Carty assesses how sheep farmers will begin the new year after a major drop in sheep production.Aidan Brennan addresses the harsh milk price cuts and the mergers that are changing the Irish dairy co-op scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Robb talks to Ide Hennessy, Environmental Compliance Officer with Nephin Renewable Gas, about her journey forging a career in Ireland's emerging anaerobic digestion sector.This Christmas, we want to showcase life on farms right across Ireland and we'd love you to be part of it.Share your favourite festive pictures and you could see them featured in the Irish Farmers Journal online, in our app and across our social media channels.Go to www.ifj.ie/christmasonyourfarm and show us Christmas on your farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Martin chats about the new building exemptions, Darren about bluetongue vaccinations getting the green light an d Daire chats milk prices. Adam joins us live from the Mercusor demonstrations in Brussels. Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. This Christmas, we want to showcase life on farms right across Ireland and we'd love you to be part of it.Share your favourite festive pictures and you could see them featured in the Irish Farmers Journal online, in our app and across our social media channels.Go to www.ifj.ie/christmasonyourfarm and show us Christmas on your farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a special Tillage Podcast ahead of the Christmas break. Pat O'Toole and Stephen Robb join Siobhán Walsh to chat about the tough year it has been in tillage and we find some positives along the way. From weather to grain price, malting barley to blackgrass we have the top tillage topics from the year.The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science.This Christmas, we want to showcase life on farms right across Ireland and we'd love you to be part of it.Share your favourite festive pictures and you could see them featured in the Irish Farmers Journal online, in our app and across our social media channels.Go to www.ifj.ie/christmasonyourfarm and show us Christmas on your farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.