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Megan O'Brien and Stella Meehan discuss the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture including: - The Government has been heavily criticised by the IFA over its inaction in relation to horrific dog attacks on livestock this week - Teagasc has given their 2023 outlook for Irish agriculture, forecasting cattle prices to rise with a fall for milk - Farmers to receive €28m in BDGP payments in ‘coming days' - Calls to extend ACRES scheme - Lakeland withdraws peak milk management scheme for new milk Rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-farming-week/message
The livestock team talk BDGP heifers, dipping gone wrong, Johnstown Castle Open Day, forward buying fertiliser; or not, fodder crisis and all the ups and downs of the mart trade this week.
For the 100th episode of the Beef Edge podcast, Catherine Egan is joined by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to find out what beef farmers can expect from the new CAP, to discuss markets for Irish beef abroad and what is in store for the future of the Irish beef sector. The Minister told the Beef Edge that beef farmers will be supported in the next CAP. ‘The core support proposed for beef farmers is the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Scheme which will build on the work of the BDGP which came before it and also elements of BEEP-S and beef schemes to help drive the environmental and productivity efficiency on farms. It will deliver €150 per cow on the first 10 cows as opposed to the €90 per cow in the first 10 under the BDGP.' For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com
Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist joins Catherine Egan on this week's episode of the Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the various beef schemes. Firstly, Aidan outlined the actions that farmers had to continue to do in order to comply with the BDGP 1 extension and Aidan advised on various scenarios such as a stock bull being injured or replaced. Next Aidan discussed the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) as applicants committed to reduce the production of bovine livestock manure nitrogen on the holding by 5% for the period 01 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 as compared with the period 01 July 2018 to 30 June 2019. Aidan said that farmers can choose to defer the commitment to reduce the production of bovine livestock manure nitrogen on the holding by 5% for the period 01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021 as compared with the period 01 July 2018 to 30 June 2019. Penalties for non-compliance were also outlined. Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – Sucklers (BEEP-S) was launched earlier in 2021. Aidan highlighted the various actions that farmers need to complete based on what was selected at application. The dairy calf to beef programme, is a new scheme launched in 2021 and Aidan discussed in detail the requirements that farmers must complete to comply. For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com
On the programme we continue our weekly look at the world of agriculture and food...Covid Level-5 restrictions continue and theres an appeal to the farming community to play their part ...We look at the do`s and dont`s of early nitrogen application which may help guide your decisions ...A new joint programme has been agreed between Teagasc , North Cork Creameries and their milk suppliers.We discuss the nitrates derogation in 2021 , BDGP deadlines and how farmers can contact their Teagasc advisors in the current lockdown..The Forest Owners Co-operative Society has pinpointed inordinate delays in the issue of timber felling licences ..and ....Farm Talk`s John O`Connor looks at stories making the agri news this week...Farm Talk kindly sponsored by Dairygold is aired every Saturday at 10am to 11am and on Wednesdays between 10pm and 11pm. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The extension of contracts under GLAS & the Beef Data Genomics Programme (BDGP) are to be extended for a rollover period of one year in 2021. Teagasc beef specialist Alan Dillon & Teagasc environment specialist Catherine Keena join Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge Podcast to explain more about these schemes. The deadline to apply for GLAS extension is 31st December 2020 while the deadline to apply for BDGP 1 extension is 15th January 2021. Further information is here: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/52789-mcconalogue-confirms-rollover-of-farm-schemes-in-2021/ For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit the show page at: teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
The importance of pregnancy scanning cows is the topic on this week's Beef Edge podcast and Catherine Egan is joined by Teagasc Researcher Professor David Kenny and Teagasc Advisor Sinead Devaney. David highlights the many benefits of scanning of cows as well as the importance of the correct timing of scanning to identify date of calving next spring, twins and possibly the sex of the embryo. Sinead then advises on the key points to be aware of this year when culling empty cows if you participate in the BEEP, BEAM or BDGP schemes. For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit the show page at: teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Chris Daly from ICBF joins Catherine Egan on this week's Beef Edge podcast to discuss all you need to know about BDGP. Chris outlined that there are over 22,500 farmers in BDGP I and the key upcoming date of the 31st October 2020 is very important to ensure that you must have 50% of the reference number of animals, genotyped 4 or 5 star on the Replacement Index. They must be at least 16 months of age, so born before the 30th June 2019. For BDGP II herds, on the 31st of October 2020 you must have 20% of the reference number of animals, genotyped 4 or 5 star on the Replacement Index. Chris also reminded farmers to complete their Carbon Navigator if they have not done so already to avoid penalties and receive payment in December 2020. For any further queries in relation to BDGP contact your local Teagasc advisor or contact ICBF on 023 883 2883 or email query@icbf.com. For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit the show page at: teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
As we approach the final year of Beef Data Genomics Programme 1 with over 22,500 participants, Martina Harrington, Teagasc Beef Specialist, joins Catherine Egan to discuss the key dates farmers need to be aware of this year. On the 31st of October 2020 you must have 50% of the reference number of animals genotyped 4 or 5 star on the Replacement Index. They must be at least 16 months of age, so born before the 30th June 2019 and born after 1st January 2013. If you do not meet these criteria you face a 140% penalty. ICBF ran a genomic evaluation on the 24th of March 2020.If you login to ICBF, click on BDGP Eligibility you will see your position. This is a live profile, updated daily. If you click on the female tab you will see all your females and their star ratings. For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit:teagasc.ie/thebeefedge The Beef Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.
The Beef Data and Genomics Program (BDGP) and the Beef Environmental and Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) were introduced with the objective of using genetics/genomics to address the decline in key maternal traits within the national suckler herd. Andrew Cromie, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation Technical Director joins Catherine Egan to discuss how BDGP and BEEP improve the profitability and carbon efficiency of our livestock sector. Andrew discusses results and analysis of the first females that calved into BDGP herds showed that on average, 5 star females calved 59 days earlier than 1 star females and had a 13.6 days shorter average calving interval. In terms of progeny carcass performance, age at slaughter and profitability results demonstrate the effectiveness of the initial €uro-Star genomic predictions as a means to accurately identify more profitable and sustainable suckler herd replacements.For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit:teagasc.ie/thebeefedgeThe Beef Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.
Amongst the items in our Programme this morning..Tributes paid to long-serving staff of IRD -Duhallow on night of final board meeting for 2018. IRD Duhallow CEO Ms. Maura Walsh speaks to Farm Talk Editor, John O'Connor about some of the key achievements of IRD in the year 2018, so far, and plans for 2019. Details of the new factory carcase classification system due to be implemented at meat factories from January 2019. A reminder about two important events planned for next Tuesday 18th. December. Edmond Moakley, B. & T. Dairy Advisor, Teagasc, Moorepark, has details . Plus an update on contract heifer raising as outlined at the recent contract heifer rearing information meeting held at Corrin last Thursday...Again Edmond Moakley , Teagasc reviews the event. Thirty-eight million euro BDGP payments being issued to qualifying participants. plus other items of interest to the farmers and wider rural community Technical broadcast operations and Podcast creation by John Foott at C103 Studios , Gouldshill ( aka Gooldshill), plus overall on air sound quality supervision. Farm Talk is researched, edited, produced and presented by John O'Connor. Farm Talk is kindly sponsored by Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited, a farmer-owned and farmer-operated venture. Farm Talk is broadcast twice-weekly, on Saturday from 10am to 11am, and on Wednesday from 10pm to 11pm. We trust you will find Farm Talk interesting and useful. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this week's podcast, Irish Farmers Journal markets specialist Phelim O'Neill looks at the details of the WHO report linking processed meat with cancer. He also tells digital editor Thomas Hubert about his reporting on the beef industry in Poland, where Irish-based meat processor ABP owns two factories. We did enjoy a real Indian summer through most of October, but it now looks like more regular rain and the drop in temperatures are here to stay. Irish Farmers Journal dairy specialists Aidan Brennan explains how to make the most of the current grazing conditions. This week's Irish Farmers Journal includes a supplement on the Beef Data and Genomics Programme. Livestock specialists Nathan Tuffy and Darren Carty answer the most common questions asked by our readers about the BDGP scheme. rish Farmers Journal reporter Odile Evans met Christy Kavanagh, a Christmas tree grower in Co Wicklow, at a meeting with the gardai on Wednesday to discuss Operation Hurdle. The scheme brings together the authorities and local communities to prevent the theft of hundreds of trees that used to affect farms in the area during the busy period before Christmas. Odile Evans also attended Macra na Feirme’s national conference last weekend and one of the topics discussed there was access to finance for young farmers. We hear from European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan and 22-year-old farmer Kevin Moran on this issue. And with just a few days left to the pay-and-file deadline, there is still time to make a contribution to your pension for the 2014 tax year. Irish Farmers Journal farm finance specialist Peter Young shares tips to make the most of your pension.
In this week's podcast, Irish Farmers Journal markets specialist Phelim O'Neill looks at the details of the WHO report linking processed meat with cancer. He also tells digital editor Thomas Hubert about his reporting on the beef industry in Poland, where Irish-based meat processor ABP owns two factories. We did enjoy a real Indian summer through most of October, but it now looks like more regular rain and the drop in temperatures are here to stay. Irish Farmers Journal dairy specialists Aidan Brennan explains how to make the most of the current grazing conditions. This week's Irish Farmers Journal includes a supplement on the Beef Data and Genomics Programme. Livestock specialists Nathan Tuffy and Darren Carty answer the most common questions asked by our readers about the BDGP scheme. rish Farmers Journal reporter Odile Evans met Christy Kavanagh, a Christmas tree grower in Co Wicklow, at a meeting with the gardai on Wednesday to discuss Operation Hurdle. The scheme brings together the authorities and local communities to prevent the theft of hundreds of trees that used to affect farms in the area during the busy period before Christmas. Odile Evans also attended Macra na Feirme’s national conference last weekend and one of the topics discussed there was access to finance for young farmers. We hear from European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan and 22-year-old farmer Kevin Moran on this issue. And with just a few days left to the pay-and-file deadline, there is still time to make a contribution to your pension for the 2014 tax year. Irish Farmers Journal farm finance specialist Peter Young shares tips to make the most of your pension.
This week, dairy editor Jack Kennnedy discusses the latest milk price cuts, and says there is good news too.As the dust settles on the new Beef Data and Genomics scheme, Patrick Donohoe asks for the views of three suckler farmers.Machinery editor James Maloney talks to tillage editor Andy Doyle about upcoming supplements on loaders and tractors, down to the tax implications of investing machinery, as well as the Crops and Spraying event coming up next week.And Irish Country Living's features editor Maria Moynihan introduces the new beauty column – with a promise for make-up tips that don't cost the Earth.
This week, dairy editor Jack Kennnedy discusses the latest milk price cuts, and says there is good news too.As the dust settles on the new Beef Data and Genomics scheme, Patrick Donohoe asks for the views of three suckler farmers.Machinery editor James Maloney talks to tillage editor Andy Doyle about upcoming supplements on loaders and tractors, down to the tax implications of investing machinery, as well as the Crops and Spraying event coming up next week.And Irish Country Living's features editor Maria Moynihan introduces the new beauty column – with a promise for make-up tips that don't cost the Earth.
On Thursday night, in what was the first of a new series, we hosted a live discussion on the Beef Data & Genomics Programme.Around the Editor's Table will see the Irish Farmers Journal broadcast regular meetings online.This edition focuses on the new Beef Data & Genomics Programme, with representatives from ICBF, the Department of Agriculture and the IFA around the table.
On Thursday night, in what was the first of a new series, we hosted a live discussion on the Beef Data & Genomics Programme.Around the Editor's Table will see the Irish Farmers Journal broadcast regular meetings online.This edition focuses on the new Beef Data & Genomics Programme, with representatives from ICBF, the Department of Agriculture and the IFA around the table.