Podcasts about Irish Farmers Journal

Joining the European Economic Community in the early 1970s profoundly changed the way we farm and produce food in Ireland, but this was also an era of great change within our food culture. Join us in this episode of Food Island, where we discuss the era spanning from the 1970s to the year 2000. Host Janine Kennedy speaks with Irish Farmers Journal journalists Pat O'Toole and Phelim O'Neill, Co Cork dairy farmers Tim and Katherine O'Leary and chef Eunice Power.Food Island is presented by multi-award-winning food journalist Janine Kennedy and brought to you by the Irish Farmers Journal. It shares the evolving story of Ireland's rich food ways, farming cultures and gastronomy. This special six-part series on the past, present and future of Irish food and agriculture was produced in collaboration with the UCD Earth Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode three of Food Island, we are continuing our journey through the past, present and future of Irish food and agriculture. This week, we explore the era of pre- and post-independence and how the political and social shifts during this time affected our food and farming methods. Host Janine Kennedy speaks with former Irish Farmers Journal editor, Matt Dempsey, independent food and tourism activist John Mulcahy and she also pays a visit to the garage at the Agricultural History Museum in Co Wexford, where a group of retied volunteers spend each Tuesday fixing up old cars, tractors and machinery.Food Island is presented by multi-award-winning food journalist Janine Kennedy and brought to you by the Irish Farmers Journal. It shares the evolving story of Ireland's rich food ways, farming cultures and gastronomy. This special six-part series on the past, present and future of Irish food and agriculture was produced in collaboration with the UCD Earth Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show, we take our listeners on the road as we record live from the Crops and Technology 2025 open day that took place on Wednesday 25 June in Teagasc Oak Park. From careers to technology advancements coming onto the market, we spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing young people in the sector.Padraic Guinan who is working with vantage Ireland, a precision agriculture company joins us to talk about their high-tech equipment demonstrating green on green spraying that is able to spot spray docks in grass. He speaks about how it is a game changer for saving on pesticides, money and things like clover in grassland. Another quest joining the panel is Zack Harrold from Co Dublin, who has just completed his first year working as a teacher in Teagasc college of amenity horticulture. He speaks about the apprenticeship programmes and the opportunities in the sector for young people. Finally, Peter Thomas Keaveney, machinery correspondent with the Irish Farmers Journal discusses the different technology on show and the importance of using machinery to help with efficiency and labour challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this six-part podcast series, we are looking into the past and present of Irish food and agriculture and asking: by better understanding the past, can we help develop a more sustainable future? Last week, UCD School of Archaeology professors Meriel McClatchie and Jessica Smyth spoke of pre-historic Irish farming and food practises, while Co Tipperary farmer Maurice Deasy discussed growing regenerative crops of heritage grain. For episode two, we move into medieval Ireland and beyond; covering pre- and post-British colonisation, the Great Famine and the era of industrialisation; speaking with Irish food historian Regina Sexton, folklorist and Irish Country Living columnist Shane Lehane and Mairin Byrne, who owns and operates Inch House Pudding – a food with its own living history. Food Island is presented by multi-award-winning food journalist Janine Kennedy and brought to you by the Irish Farmers Journal. It shares the evolving story of Ireland's rich food ways, farming cultures and gastronomy. This special six-part series on the past, present and future of Irish food and agriculture was produced in collaboration with the UCD Earth Institute @universitycollegedublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish farmers have welcomed a proposed restriction on using terms like “sausage” and “burger” for vegan products, arguing that such labels can mislead consumers and unfairly borrow from traditional meat branding. They see this as a “cynical” marketing tactic by plant-based producers.However, vegan advocates argue these terms simply describe the product's shape or style, not its ingredients, and help consumers understand how to use them. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between the meat industry and the growing plant-based sector.Joining Andrea to discuss is Deputy President of the Irish Creamery Association and Milk Supplier Association and Chair of the National Dairy Council, Eamon Carroll, Chef at vegan and vegetarian restaurant Glas in Dublin, Malte, Political Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, Pat O'Toole and more.Image: Beyond Meat

Can our past help us navigate a more sustainable future in food production and our eating habits? Ireland has long been known as a food-producing nation, but do we really know just how far back that extends? In the first episode of this six-part series on the past, present and future of Irish food and agriculture, journalist Janine Kennedy speaks with UCD School of Archaeology researchers Prof Meriel McClatchie and Prof Jessica Smyth, whose careers have centred around understanding our prehistoric diets and farming practises. She also speaks with Co Tipperary-based farmer, Maurice Deasy, who produces some “ancient grains” on his family tillage farm. Food Island is brought to you by the Irish Farmers Journal. This special six-part series on the Past, Present and Future of Irish Food and Agriculture was produced in collaboration with the UCD Earth Institute. Food Island is an Irish Farmers Journal podcast presented by multi-award-winning food journalist, Janine Kennedy. This podcast shares the evolving story of Ireland's rich food ways, farming cultures and gastronomy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish Farmers Journal travels to Japan to hear about the market opportunities for Irish beef, dairy and whiskey and hears from Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and industry stakeholders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to talk farming now and I am delighted to be joined by Deputy Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal...

Pat O'Toole of the Irish Farmers Journal offers expert insight into the latest developments in Irish farming, including the concerning rise in bovine TB and the Irish Farmers' Association's call for urgent changes to the eradication programme.

It's time to talk farming now and I am delighted to be joined by Deputy Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal...

Pat O'Toole from the Irish Farmers Journal, who's voicing serious concern over the ripple effects of President Trump's tariffs. With global trade tensions mounting, Irish farmers are feeling the pressure—especially when it comes to key export markets like China. Pat breaks down what's at stake for Irish agriculture and why these tariffs are triggering alarm across the farming community.

Darren Carty, sheep writer with the Irish Farmers Journal and Keith Grant Master Butchers in Roundwood.

The Irish Farmers Journal has entered a new partnership with the Irish Heritage Trust to support the Irish Agricultural Museum. What does this mean for the preservation of Ireland's rich farming history? Joining me to discuss this exciting collaboration is Anne O'Donoghue, CEO of the Irish Heritage Trust.

It's time to talk farming now and I am delighted to be joined by Deputy Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal.

Farming in Focus Report with Pat O'Toole, Irish Farmers Journal sharing the latest news on farming in Ireland and what's going on in the world of agriculture

Joining me now is Noel Bardon of the Irish Farmers Journal to recap some recent news in the farming industry

The Irish Farmers Journal have launched its Land Price Report for 2024. Join host and editor of Irish Country Living Ciara Leahy, Land Report Editor Paul Mooney and Rural Affairs Journalist Jacqueline Hogge as they are joined by Martin Clarke, Commercial Manager at IFAC to discuss its findings. They bring their insights to the price of land across the country and talk about building homes in rural Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's hoped a greater uptake in derelict sites grants will result in further increases in land value in Clare this year. A new report from the Irish Farmers Journal, shows prices rose by 16% from 2023, with land in the county worth on average €10,530 per acre and premium locations fetching as much as €15,000 per acre. The value of old houses on derelict sites has also increased in recent years, now adding as much as €100,000 in value to the land its situated on. Editor of Irish Country Living, Ciara Leahy has been telling me the less stringent planning regulations surrounding derelict sites has lead to it becoming a driving force behind land sales.

On this morning's show... Are people with serious mental health difficulties are being incarcerated and neglected in a prison system A big problem with dumping at some clothes banks across the County. The new speed limit changes will come into effect tomorrow. The case of Lucy Letby has hit the headlines again Criticism directed at President Michael D Higgins is not warranted. Farming with The Irish Farmers Journal.

Seamus Boland, CEO of Irish Rural Link // Martin Merrick Mayo, Journalist with the Irish Farmers Journal and farmer in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo // Martina Kenny, Co-founder of My lovely horse, Animal Rescue // Sean McFadden, Principal, Finn Valley College, Donegal // Michael Coyne, owner of Coyne's Gastropub in Cill Chiaráin, Connemara

With Pat O'Toole, political editor of the Irish Farmers Journal and Dr Cara Augustenborg, a member of the Climate Change Advisory Council.

Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee spoke with Alan about the keys details of the programme for Government and the newly announced ceasefire in Gaza. Independent TD's Marian Harkin & Gillian Toole discussed the negotiations that took place between Independents & the Govt parties to form a new Government and with a fresh outbreak of foot & mouth in Germany, the Irish Farmers Journal spoke to us about the need for vigilance amongst farmers here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dairy farmer Thomas Duffy; Maura Walsh CEO of IRD Duhallow; Professor Yvonne Buckley, who manages the co-centre for Climate and Biodiversity; Jack Kennedy, editor of the Irish Farmers Journal

The Irish Farmers Journal sat down with the men who led the negotiations from the Kerry Co-op side to question them on the deal which will be voted on next Monday and on what the future of Kerry dairy processing in Ireland will look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Tillage Podcast, Stephen Robb talks to the Irish Farmers Journal's Pat O'Toole and Conor Kehoe and ITLUS's Denis Dunne about Mercosur, aphids, the Rosenbohm US scholarship and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish Farmers Journal sat down with the men who led the negotiations from the Kerry Co-op side to question them on the deal which will be voted on next Monday and on what the future of Kerry dairy processing in Ireland will look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish Farmers Journal team debates whether the Mercosur deal will forge ahead or be derailed, and we talk to Charlie McConalogue and Martin Heydon about politics at home and in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is James Higgins from Co Wexford. James studies Dairy Business in University College Dublin (UCD) and recently won an award and bursary – sponsored by the Irish Farmers Journal – for work experience he competed in New Zealand. James was on 2,500-cow farm in the South Island for six-months. We discuss going form Gorey to New Zealand, lessons he brought back to the home farm and his plans to go back to the South Island after college, before coming home to farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The face of rural farming is changing – and it's down to ‘Girls Who Farm'.That's the hashtag used on TikTok and Instagram to show what the farming life is like for young women.So, what's it all about?Andrea is joined by some of the people using that hashtag to discuss, as well as Rachel Donovan, News Correspondent at the Irish Farmers Journal.

Are you looking for love but are having no luck finding it online? Maybe it's time to try something a little more traditional. Personal ads have been a cornerstone of connection for decades, and they are one of the most beloved sections in the Irish Farmers Journal.To discuss why farmers are still turning to these pages to find romance, Seán is joined by Ciara Leahy, Editor of the Irish Country Living Magazine for the Irish Farmers Journal.

Listen as the Irish Farmers Journal team debate the big issues that will sway the farming vote in the general election, take a tour around some rural constituencies and get extra nerdy by learning a voting strategy to keep a party out of power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie McConalogue, Martin Heydon, Pippa Hackett, Martin Kenny and Eddie Punch take part in a live debate on the key issues facing farmers moderated by Irish Farmers Journal editor Jack Kennedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kerry Group is asking its shareholders if it can sell off most of its dairy business, a big change with a potentially big impact on farming. With Lorcan Roche Kelly, agri-business editor with the Irish Farmers Journal.

This week's tillage podcast has an interview with a farmer in England, the grain market report and all of the latest tillage news.On this week's podcast Conor Kehoe talks to English farmer David Felce and we have all of the news from the paper, the grain trends report and the weather report.The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science.The Irish Farmers Journal is offering 50% off a digital subscription costing just €59. This is a limited-time offer. Go to farmersjournal.ie/subscribe and use the code IFJ50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish Farmers Journal team analyse the fall out from Budget 2025 and address some unanswered questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Siobhan Walsh, Tillage Editor, Irish Farmers Journal

Tonight, on Country Life we have Liam Filan from Lely discussing robotic milking systems and their upcoming event, Amy Forde From the Irish Farmers Journal on changes in regulation to farmers for splash plate, Teagasc Acres Specialists on the upcoming Hedgerow week and events. Mart reports and community news as always. 

With Stephen Robb, renewable editor with the Irish Farmers Journal; and Niall Sargent, current affairs correspondent with the Currency.

We discuss anaerobic digestors and their future with Irish farms. With Stephen Robb, renewable editor with the Irish Farmers Journal; and James Delahunt, Corporate Finance Partner at KPMG.

There is a new trend that's stirring up quite the controversy: raw milk. It's gaining popularity across the globe, with even superstar striker Erling Haaland a keen consumer of unpasteurised milk. However, not everyone is raising a glass in celebration. While some claim it's packed with more vitamins and minerals than its pasteurised counterpart, health experts are sounding the alarm.Joining guest host John Fardy to discuss this is Dairy Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, Aidan Brennan.

It's been reported that legendary footballer Roy Keane plans to ditch punditry and take up farming. When asked where he sees himself in a decade's time he said: “A nice house somewhere with a bit of land and a few animals…” But, is farming all it's cracked up to be? Or has it been glamourised? To discuss, Stefanie Preissner is joined by Rachel Donovan, News Correspondent, Irish Farmers Journal.Image: Amazon

Rachel Martin, farming editor with the Irish Examiner and Pat O'Toole of the Irish Farmers Journal join Hannah to discuss some of the major farming newspaper stories.

This week, we bring you the latest on a new report commissioned by the Irish Farmers Journal of the future impact of red on the farming sector, new concerns on rewetting targets and Teagasc's 2023 National Farm Survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Robb, Renewables Editor with Irish Farmers Journal

Siobhán Walsh, Tillage Farmer and Tillage Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal

Clare is said to be a prime location for an "expansion-minded" farmer looking to purchase land at a reasonable price. The Irish Farmers Journal's annual Agricultural Land Price Report has found the average price of land in Clare last year was €9,076 which was up almost 5% on 2022. 3,154 acres went on the market in this county in 2023 which resulted in 23 transactions ranging from €1,315 to €28,125. Author of the report and Agribusiness and EU Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal Paul Mooney has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that lower intensity of demand from dairy farmers in Clare means holdings can be acquired here more affordably.

In France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland, we've seen a wave of protests recently from angry farmers. So what's driving the activity? On this episode of Lots More, we speak with Lorcan Roche Kelly, a former cattle farmer in Western Ireland who is now the business editor at the Irish Farmers Journal. He explains how a combination of factors from climate obligations, economic conditions, government regulation, and free trade deals have put the squeeze on many farms, causing this public revolt. He explains the unique conditions facing each country, as well as broader political and economic ramifications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.