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Clare farmers will have an opportunity to have their health assessed for free today. The Irish Farmers Association is hosting a free Farmer Health Check in the Clare Marts from 10:30am. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, the mobile service will focus on areas like heart disease risk, early detection of diabetes, mental health and wellbeing, and will provide crucial information on prostate and skin cancer. Feakle-based chairperson of the Clare branch of the IFA, Stephen Walsh, says it's a great chance to eliminate the possibility of any issues.

Record-breaking heat, thunderstorm warnings and talk of El Niño. It's been a dramatic few weeks for Ireland's weather.Last month saw temperatures top 30 degrees at a number of locations around the country, smashing previous May records. Now, attention is turning to what's driving these extremes and what the summer could have in store.To discuss it, Joe was joined by Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather and Louise Crowley, Limerick Chair of the Irish Farmers Association.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Association says the introduction of a new fuel support scheme is "a help" but insists the situation remains "volatile". The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced a Fuel Income Support Scheme for farmers, contractors and fishers. The €100 million initiative is intended to assist workers in these sectors with the rising cost of marked gas oil. Feakle-based Clare IFA Chair Stephen Walsh fears conditions in his line of work could deteriorate further in the near future as the Iran War rages on.

The trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur countries of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay has come into effect provisionally from today, which means that all trade between the blocs will be under the terms agreed in the deal, even though the approval process hasn't been completed in the European Parliament. Speaking to Anton this morning was Francie Gorman President of the Irish Farmers Association.

The trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur countries of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay has come into effect provisionally from today, which means that all trade between the blocs will be under the terms agreed in the deal, even though the approval process hasn't been completed in the European Parliament. Speaking to Anton this morning was Francie Gorman President of the Irish Farmers Association.

We get an update on the fuel protest from around the country with Josh Crosbie Newstalk Reporter in Foynes, Jamie O'Hara Newstalk Irving Oil Refinery White Gate East Cork, Maggie Chambers iRadio Galway fuel depot and Ella Anderson Newstalk O'Connell Street. Anton gets industry reaction to the protests with Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association and also Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.

We get an update on the fuel protest from around the country with Josh Crosbie Newstalk Reporter in Foynes, Jamie O'Hara Newstalk Irving Oil Refinery White Gate East Cork, Maggie Chambers iRadio Galway fuel depot and Ella Anderson Newstalk O'Connell Street. Anton gets industry reaction to the protests with Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association and also Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.

The Irish Farmers Association have called new retail cuts on the price of milk and butter a ‘kick to the teeth for farmers', and Limerick IFA Chair Louise Crowley was speaking to Live 95's Tara Byrne about the impact it will have on farmers.Image via Live95's picture library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Association has slammed the Agriculture Minister who they claim has “completely and utterly ignored” their concerns throughout the Bord Bia controversy. The farming representative organisation has stood down its protest at Bord Bia headquarters following an agreement that a governance review into the matters raised during the dispute will take place. Five IFA members occupied the lobby of Bord Bia's Dublin offices for 28 days while a rolling 24-hour protest took place outside the building for 36 following the revalation that Larry Murrin's company used Brazilian beef in its produce. Feakle-based Chairperson of the IFA in Clare, Stephen Walsh, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that farmers fear for their livelihoods if the use of South American meat becomes the norm here.

The Irish Farmers Association have ended their sit-in protest at the Bord Bia offices in Dublin. This is after the board agreed to an independent, expert-led governance review into its operations, where Chair of the board Larry Murrin will not be involved.Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers' Association joins Ciara to discuss.

The Chairperson of the Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Association claims there's a "complete disconnect" between his sector and the Government on the controversy around the head of Bord Bia. The organisation is continuing its rolling protest outside the agency's headquarters in Dublin today as they seek the resignation of Larry Murrin over his firm's use of Brazilian beef in its produce. A Sinn Féin motion calling for Murrin to step down was defeated by 89 votes to 61 last week. Chairperson of the Clare branch of the IFA Stephen Walsh, who's participating in today's demonstration in Dublin, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons, they're "here to stay".

The chair of Bord Bia Larry Murrin has told the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee today that he has ‘never been conflicted' in his role as chair of the organisation.Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association joined Shane and Ciara to give his reaction to the Committee meeting and to respond to critism over the associations ongoing protest outside the buildings of Bord Bia.

On this morning's show... Scramblers and dangerous driving One contributor believes that parking is the big issue in Thurles town. The Irish Farmers Association are continuing their protest at the office of Bord Bia in Ballsbridge, Dublin for an 11th day. A new venture called Timeless Tales The Wellbeing Slot with Muriel. Coins for charity and A musical guest live in studio.

About 30 IFA members are continuing a sit-down protest inside Bord Bia's Dublin offices, escalating their campaign for the removal of chair Larry Murrin. We heard from Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.

About 30 IFA members are continuing a sit-down protest inside Bord Bia's Dublin offices, escalating their campaign for the removal of chair Larry Murrin. We heard from Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said Larry Murrin will continue to serve as chairman of Bord Bia and that he has his "full confidence". With more on this we heard from Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association and Dennis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said Larry Murrin will continue to serve as chairman of Bord Bia and that he has his "full confidence". With more on this we heard from Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association and Dennis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

The Government have confirmed Ireland will vote against the contentious Mercosur trade deal. A vote on a contentious trade deal between the European Union and a group of South American countries is expected today Ciara spoke to Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.

The Government have confirmed Ireland will vote against the contentious Mercosur trade deal. A vote on a contentious trade deal between the European Union and a group of South American countries is expected today Ciara spoke to Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.

Caz Graham talks to the President of the Irish Farmers Association, Francie Gorman, about the journey he's embarking upon from Dublin to Brussels by tractor as part of a Europe wide protest. Farmers are concerned about Common Agricultural Policy reforms, which could see the budget ringfenced for farm subsidies cut by around 20%. They're also angry about the potential impact of a trade deal between the EU and the South American bloc MERCOSUR, which could mean an increase in beef from Brazil and other cheap imports. An environmental group in Northern Ireland plans to demonstrate the benefits of nature friendly farming on a 90-acre hillside farm it's recently bought in County Fermanagh. The Ulster Wildlife Trust says the new Fedian Nature Reserve is a rare example of farmland largely free of chemical or fertiliser inputs.Traditional rural buildings are rich with history and a unique record of how farming and country life has changed over the centuries. But many are under threat; they're expensive to maintain and often not practical for modern use. Throughout this week we're going to be hearing about efforts to preserve them, and we start in Nottinghamshire where an old farmstead has been repurposed as The Walks of Life Museum in Tuxford. Presenter: Caz Graham Producer: Sarah Swadling

The Irish Farmers Association, including President Francie Gorman and his 11 year old son, are travelling to Brussels to protest the EU- Mercosur trade deal which would see Europe's trading partnerships with South America grow.Francie Gorman joins Matt to explain the farmers' concerns Hit Play on this page to listen now

The Irish Farmers Association has raised serious concerns after the European Commission moved to recall Brazilian beef products which had been imported into the European Union.The beef was found to have contained hormones which are banned across the EU. The beef product made its way into a number of countries including Britain and Northern Ireland.It comes as the debate continues in Europe over the introduction of the Mecosur Trade Deal…Ciara Doherty is joined by IFA President Francie Gorman to discuss…

Just over a month ago, a team from the Irish Farmers Journal in conjunction with the Irish Farmers Association—travelled across several Brazilian states to investigate the realities of Brazilian beef production. Deputy Editor Adam Woods, Senior Policy Executive Tomas Burke, and IFJ Head of Photography Philip Doyle set out with a clear mission: to take an unfiltered look at Brazilian beef farming systems, traceability standards, and antibiotic regulations—and to compare what they found with the strict protocols followed by European farmers. What they uncovered has serious implications that may echo throughout global agriculture and public health for years to come. Join Caitriona Morrissey, Adam Woods, Tomas Burke, Philip Doyle and more as we dive into the evidence, the concerns, and the global stakes behind antibiotic use in Brazilian beef production. Produced by Kate Brennan Harding for The Irish Farmers Journal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clare County Chair of The Irish Farmers Association is encouraging bird owners to take steps to protect themselves along with their flocks. A National Housing Order for all poultry has come into effect today, following a bird flu outbreak at Fota Wildlife Park last month and a number of recorded cases in commercial turkey flocks in Carlow and Meath last week. The order means all flocks must be confined so they don't have access to other captive or wild birds, while poultry bred for meat will retain their free range labels for 12 weeks, with this extending to 16 weeks for eggs. Clare IFA County Chair and Feakle farmer, Stephen Walsh has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that owners can impliment a number of changes to housing to best accomodate free range birds.

Another outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, on a commercial turkey farm has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture. The latest cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus were detected in the flock on the farm near Kells, Co Meath. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Sarah Hanley, Poultry Executive at the Irish Farmers Association.

Another outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, on a commercial turkey farm has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture. The latest cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus were detected in the flock on the farm near Kells, Co Meath. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Sarah Hanley, Poultry Executive at the Irish Farmers Association.

Reporter, Peter O'Connell travels to Fermoy in East Cork where the Irish Farmers Association held a meeting to address concerns over the retention of a workable nitrates derogation.

Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association

It's hoped a new Garda appointment will result in safer conditions in rural Clare. Superintendent Michael Corbett has been appointed as An Garda Síochána's first ever Rural Crime Lead. In the position, he'll be responsible for investigating rural crime incidents such as burglary, machinery theft and trespassing. Feakle farmer and Chairperson of the Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Association, Stephen Walsh, saying it's welcome there's now a designated person to go to when such incidents take place.

A vote in the European Parliament today may mean the days of the “veggie burger” or plant based “steak” is numbered. Many European livestock farmers see plant-based foods that mimic meat as a threat, and one more challenge facing a troubled sector. Joining Ciara to discuss this is Francie Gorman President of the Irish Farmers Association.

A vote in the European Parliament today may mean the days of the “veggie burger” or plant based “steak” is numbered. Many European livestock farmers see plant-based foods that mimic meat as a threat, and one more challenge facing a troubled sector. Joining Ciara to discuss this is Francie Gorman President of the Irish Farmers Association.

When it comes to the farming industry in Ireland, there is no shortage of challenges for those involved. But, what are the major concerns for farmers today?Joining Kieran to discuss is President of the Irish Farmers Association, Francie Gorman.

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil MEP for Midlands North West and Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association

The Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Association believes any reduction in agriculture funding at EU level would be devastating for Clare. It comes as the European Commission is to propose merging Common Agricultural Policy funding with other funds from the start of its next budgetary cycle in 2028. CAP is believed to be worth €96 million to Clare annually. Feakle farmer and Chairperson of the Clare branch of the IFA Stephen Walsh says given the climbing age profile of farmers here, funding needs to be increased rather than slashed.

The European Commission is set to propose merging Common Agricultural Policy funding with other funds, in a radical overhaul of how farmers receive financial supports from the European Union budget. We get reaction from Francie Gorman President of Irish Farmers Association and Vice President of COPA European Farmers Organisation.

The European Commission is set to propose merging Common Agricultural Policy funding with other funds, in a radical overhaul of how farmers receive financial supports from the European Union budget. We get reaction from Francie Gorman President of Irish Farmers Association and Vice President of COPA European Farmers Organisation.

Skillnet Ireland has today launched a call for applications from industry groups to establish new Skillnet Business Networks aimed at meeting key business challenges of their sector, region or thematic area, through upskilling. With funding of up to €1m available, Skillnet Ireland is seeking applications from interested industry bodies or enterprise groups to deliver impactful solutions in upskilling for businesses. Chambers Ireland, Ibec, ISME, Irish Centre for Business Excellence and the Irish Farmers Association are just some of the industry organisations engaged with Skillnet Ireland as promoting bodies of some of the 70 Skillnet Business Networks. Dave Flynn, Director of Business Networks, Skillnet Ireland, said: "Developing a future-ready workforce is a core priority for every business leader. The Skillnet Ireland network model allows companies of all sizes to access high-impact, industry-led upskilling. We are calling on business groups or clusters to take the next step and partner with us to establish a Skillnet Business Network for your sector, region or thematic area. This is a powerful opportunity to develop talent that will deliver measurable value for the businesses you support." Patricia Callan, Promoter, IFS Skillnet and Head of Sectors and Director, Financial Services Ireland Group, Ibec, said: "Financial Services Ireland established the IFS Skillnet, on behalf of our members in the international financial services industry, with a steering group of industry leaders, to deliver employer-led world class training. It's been a hugely valuable resource for our sector and enhances Ireland's reputation as a global financial services centre. The IFS Skillnet is contributing towards building a strong pipeline of skilled professionals to build competitiveness for business and underpin Ireland's economy. I would strongly encourage other industry bodies to collaborate with Skillnet Ireland to create a network that addresses the specific needs of their sector or region." Skillnet Ireland is seeking applications aligned to its strategic priority of futureproofing businesses of all sizes through talent development in key areas such as digital and AI adoption, climate action and business sustainability, and workforce innovation. New network applicants receive one-to-one support and consultation throughout the application process, including a virtual information session and workshop before the closing date of September 30th, 2025, at 3pm. Full information is available at: www.skillnetireland.ie/funding

Tadgh Buckley, Chief Economist with the Irish Farmers Association and Kate English, Chief Economist with Deloitte

On this week's Tillage Podcast, we chat to Irish Farmers Association grain committee chair Kieran McEvoy about support for tillage, the target to increase tillage area, crop condition and grain prices.We look at this week's paper and have the grain trends and weather reports.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.

Recent concerns include the Mercosur trade deal, which Irish farmers fear will flood the market with cheaper South American beef, and stricter EU nitrogen limits that threaten the viability of family farms. Joining me to discuss these challenges is Jer O'Mahony, regional chair of the Irish Farmers Association,

The live animal crib will return to the Mansion House in Dublin this year. The festive attraction will be officially launched tomorrow But does it still have a place in today's society? We debate with Laura Broxon, Spokesperson for Ireland's National Animal Rights Association and Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.

Francie Gorman, President, Irish Farmers Association

Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association discusses the challenges of rising costs, reduced incomes and cash flow problems hitting hard pressed farmers.

The Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Association is urging local and European election candidates to outline their stance on farming policies in an online survey, where the results can be viewed by the public. Local candidates will be asked if they're in favour of a reformed planning system, actively farmed lands being exempt from Residential Zoned Land Tax, a Roadside Ash Dieback Scheme, new farm inspection protocols and increased investment in rural infrastructure. While European candidates will have to declare their views on increased CAP payments, Over-regulation, the Nitrates Derogation and environmental fairness. Clare IFA Chair Stephen Walsh says political support for farmers has never been more important.

The Joint Committee on Public Petitions will meet today to discuss the potential of creating a greenway on the closed railway from Sligo to Athenry. Is this a good idea or should we be putting trains back on railway lines, rather than bikes? To discuss Shane was joined on the show by Cllr Marie Casserly, Independent Councillor and local election candidate for Sligo-Drumcliff and also Michael O'Dowd, Chairman of the Sligo branch of the Irish Farmers Association.

Alice Doyle, Deputy President, Irish Farmers Association and Aisling Meehan, Agricultural Solicitor

Conor O'Leary, Munster Chair, Irish Farmers Association