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Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Election 2024 Fallout, Scheme Payments,Teagasc Outlook 2025Stella Meehan and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Fallout from Election 2024;ICMSA AGM;IFA delivers letter on Mercosur;Teagasc Outlook 2025;All the various balancing payments;And finally... Agriland wins awardsDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-12-0535 min
The Farming WeekElection 2024 Fallout | Scheme Payments | Teagasc Outlook 2025*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Stella Meehan and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Fallout from Election 2024;ICMSA AGM;IFA delivers letter on Mercosur;Teagasc Outlook 2025;All the various balancing payments;And finally... Agriland wins awardsDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-12-0535 minThe Farming WeekBISS and CRISS Payments Commence | Farmer Pension Reduced Following ACRES Payment | AXA National Dairy Show Results*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Hugh Harney bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: BISS and CRISS payments commence;New schemes opening for organics and soil sampling;Continued ACRES concerns after farmer's pension 'reviewed';EPA on illegal peat extraction;Review of AXA National Dairy Show.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-10-1727 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Minister 'Open' to €40 Calf Payment, Live Exports Documentary Reaction, Net Margins for Calf to Beef FarmsCharles O'Donnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Minister 'open' to €40/calf payment;Net margins for calf to beef farms;Sector reacts to live exports documentary;Meetings to discuss possible Arrabawn-Tipperary mergerMII sustainability charter;Fire in Kilkenny;National Dairy Show.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-10-1124 minThe Farming WeekMinister 'Open' to €40 Calf Payment | Live Exports Documentary Reaction | Net Margins for Calf to Beef Farms*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Minister 'open' to €40/calf payment;Net margins for calf to beef farms;Sector reacts to live exports documentary;Meetings to discuss possible Arrabawn-Tipperary mergerMII sustainability charter;Fire in Kilkenny;National Dairy Show.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-10-1124 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: How Budget 2025 Impacts Farmers, Latest TB Figures, Bluetongue ConcernsCharles O'Donnell, Louise Hickey and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Budget 2025: Allocations to department schemes;Budget 2025: Tax reliefs for farmers and RZLT;EPA State of the Environment Report;Latest TB figures and further bluetongue concerns;Kepak Westmeath investment;Quality Milk Awards and Environmental Sustainability Awards.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-10-0422 minThe Farming WeekHow Budget 2025 Impacts Farmers | Latest TB Figures | Bluetongue Concerns*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Louise Hickey and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Budget 2025: Allocations to department schemes;Budget 2025: Tax reliefs for farmers and RZLT;EPA State of the Environment Report;Latest TB figures and further bluetongue concerns;Kepak Westmeath investment;Quality Milk Awards and Environmental Sustainability Awards.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-10-0322 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Slurry Deadline Approaches, Farmer Deals with Badly-parked Helicopter, EPA Report Targets Solid Fuel UseCharles O'Donnell, Louise Hickey and Colm Ryan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: No plans to extend slurry spreading season;Bord Bia's new producer standard;Last calls on government ahead of Budget 2025;EPA report targets solid fuel use;Bill introduced in Dáil on An Taisce;Farmer teaches helicopter owners a lesson;Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insuran2024-09-2623 minThe Farming WeekSlurry Deadline Approaches | Farmer Deals with Badly-parked Helicopter | EPA Report Targets Solid Fuel Use*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Louise Hickey and Colm Ryan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: No plans to extend slurry spreading season;Bord Bia's new producer standard;Last calls on government ahead of Budget 2025;EPA report targets solid fuel use;Bill introduced in Dáil on An Taisce;Farmer teaches helicopter owners a lesson;Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-09-2623 minThe Farming WeekUL Out of Vet School Contention | Blackleg Update | Water Divining*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Louise Hickey and Colm Ryan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: UL pulls out of vet school contention;ACRES latest;Blackleg update;Taoiseach/Tánaiste meets with farm orgs;Hen harrier plan;FTMTA tractor registration figures;And finally...water divining.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-09-1224 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: UL Out of Vet School Contention, Blackleg Update, Water DiviningCharles O'Donnell, Louise Hickey and Colm Ryan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: UL pulls out of vet school contention;ACRES latest;Blackleg update;Taoiseach/Tánaiste meets with farm orgs;Hen harrier plan;FTMTA tractor registration figures;And finally...water divining.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-09-1224 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: What is the Future for EU agriculture? Arrabawn and Tipperary Co-op Merger? Concerns Over TB ProgrammeAisling O’Brien, Francess McDonnell and Charles O'Donnell bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: What is the future for EU agriculture?;Arrabawn and Tipperary Co-op discuss possible merger;Dairygold undertakes supplier census;Minister defends EU stance in ‘subsidy’ row on China visit;Concerns over TB eradication programme;Countdown to National Ploughing Championships;A very special tractor.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by...2024-09-0532 minThe Farming WeekWhat is the Future for EU agriculture? | Arrabawn and Tipperary Co-op Merger | Concerns Over TB Programme*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Aisling O’Brien, Francess McDonnell and Charles O'Donnell bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: What is the future for EU agriculture?;Arrabawn and Tipperary Co-op discuss possible merger;Dairygold undertakes supplier census;Minister defends EU stance in ‘subsidy’ row on China visit;Concerns over TB eradication programme;Countdown to National Ploughing Championships;A very special tractor.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agril...2024-09-0532 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Farm Orgs Meet Minister on Budget & RZLT, 'Shadow Wage' on Irish Dairy Farms, Farmers Concerned Over 'Walking Festivals'Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Slatted tanks eligibility for nutrient storage scheme;Farm orgs meet ministers on budget and RZLT;'Shadow wage' on Irish dairy farms;Straw imports from UK;Farmers concerned over walking festivals;CAO offers and fall in points for some agri science course.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored...2024-08-2927 minThe Farming WeekFarm Orgs Meet Minister on Budget & RZLT | 'Shadow Wage' on Irish Dairy Farms | Farmers Concerned Over 'Walking Festivals'*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Slatted tanks eligibility for nutrient storage scheme;Farm orgs meet ministers on budget and RZLT;'Shadow wage' on Irish dairy farms;Straw imports from UK;Farmers concerned over walking festivals;CAO offers and fall in points for some agri science course.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agr...2024-08-2927 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Nitrates Derogation Plan, RZLT Deferred, China launches EU dairy subsidy probeCharles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Hugh Harney bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Nitrates derogation plan;70% grant for imported slurry storage;LESS scheme reopens;RZLT to be deferred;China launches EU dairy subsidy probe investigation;2024 Baileys Irish champion dairy cow;Double success for Ireland at World Ploughing Contest .Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-08-2232 minThe Farming WeekNitrates Derogation Plan | RZLT Deferred | China launches EU dairy subsidy probe*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Hugh Harney bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Nitrates derogation plan;70% grant for imported slurry storage;LESS scheme reopens;RZLT to be deferred;China launches EU dairy subsidy probe investigation;2024 Baileys Irish champion dairy cow;Double success for Ireland at World Ploughing Contest .Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-08-2232 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Generational Renewal Commission, Blackleg warning, Agri-businesses used in scamsCharles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien, Louise Hickey, Breifne O'Brien and Colm Ryan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Commission on Generational Renewal;Monthly fee set for farmers viewing some marts online;Blackleg warning, link to on-farm earthworks, latest on ragwort poisoning;FCI/Agriland fodder survey;Details of agri-businesses used in scams;Agri-Ultra Cyclists.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm I...2024-08-1528 minThe Farming WeekGenerational Renewal Commission | Blackleg Warning | Agri-businesses Used in Scams*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien, Louise Hickey, Breifne O'Brien and Colm Ryan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Commission on Generational Renewal;Monthly fee set for farmers viewing some marts online;Blackleg warning, link to on-farm earthworks, latest on ragwort poisoning;FCI/Agriland fodder survey;Details of agri-businesses used in scams;Agri-Ultra Cyclists.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for mo2024-08-1528 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Beef Welfare Scheme opens, Decline in liquid milk suppliers, Farmers at 'very high' risk of skin cancerCharles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Beef Welfare Scheme opens for applications;Call for increase in July milk price;Continued decline in liquid milk suppliers;Farmers urged to review fodder;Concern over RZLT impact on farmland;Farmers at ‘very high risk’ of skin cancer;Ireland was fifth-highest EU exporter of ice cream in 2023;Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*Thi...2024-08-0830 minThe Farming WeekBeef Welfare Scheme Opens | Decline in Liquid Milk Suppliers | Farmers at 'Very High' Risk of Skin Cancer*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Beef Welfare Scheme opens for applications;Call for increase in July milk price;Continued decline in liquid milk suppliers;Farmers urged to review fodder;Concern over RZLT impact on farmland;Farmers at ‘very high risk’ of skin cancer;Ireland was fifth-highest EU exporter of ice cream in 2023;Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review...2024-08-0830 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Dairy and cattle farm incomes to rise, Baling assistance payment launched, Ugandan nuns gifted tractorCharles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Dairy and cattle farm incomes set to rise; Baling Assistance Payment launched;Vet medicine discussions continue;134 cases of land with noxious weeds;Concerns over hedgerows on rural roads;Ugandan nuns gifted tractor by Irish farmersDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-08-0129 minThe Farming WeekDairy and Cattle Farm Incomes to Rise | Baling Assistance Payment Launched | Ugandan Nuns Gifted Tractor*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Dairy and cattle farm incomes set to rise; Baling Assistance Payment launched;Vet medicine discussions continue;134 cases of land with noxious weeds;Concerns over hedgerows on rural roads;Ugandan nuns gifted tractor by Irish farmersDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-08-0129 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Straw Incorporation Measure u-turn | National Farm Survey | Nitrates programme legal challengeCharles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Straw Incorporation Measure reinstated with €175/ha baling payment; Average farm income drops 57% to just under €20,000; Over €40m spent on TB programme; Nitrates legal challenge referred to European court; National Farm Safety Measure for PTO shaft covers. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-07-2829 minThe Farming WeekStraw Incorporation Measure u-turn | National Farm Survey | Nitrates programme legal challenge*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Straw Incorporation Measure reinstated with €175/ha baling payment; Average farm income drops 57% to just under €20,000; Over €40m spent on TB programme; Nitrates legal challenge referred to European court; National Farm Safety Measure for PTO shaft covers. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-07-2629 minThe Farming WeekSuspension of Straw Incorporated Measure Proposed | Dairy Production Costs up 56% | Vets Raise Concerns*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Hugh Harney bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Minister meeting farm reps over proposed suspension of straw scheme;IFA meeting on Nature Restoration Law;Latest developments on ACRES interim overpayments;Dairy production costs up by 56% since 2015;Vets concerned over Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more...2024-07-1830 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Average dairy farmer income, €20m scheme for suckler farmers, Low fodder stock adviceFrancess McDonnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Fodder stocks: what should farmers do next;Warning over dairy farmer’s income levels;The financial and mental impacts of low milk yields in 2024;€20m scheme for suckler farmers to open in early August;Crop challenges from potential straw shortages to glyphosate; New EPA figures show a 4.6% fall in GHG emissions from agriculture in 2023.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agr...2024-07-1134 minThe Farming WeekAverage Dairy Farmer Income | €20m Scheme for Suckler Farmers | Low Fodder Stock Advice*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Francess McDonnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Fodder stocks: what should farmers do next;Warning over dairy farmer’s income levels;The financial and mental impacts of low milk yields in 2024;€20m scheme for suckler farmers to open in early August;Crop challenges from potential straw shortages to glyphosate; New EPA figures show a 4.6% fall in GHG emissions from agriculture in 2023.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Far...2024-07-1134 min
Agriland PodcastsLaw and the Land: Rights of way and CPOIn this episode of the limited podcast series, Senior Agriland journalist Aisling O'Brien and Kerry based solicitor Deirdre Flynn examine the issues of rights of way on farmland and Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO).Deirdre discusses these aspects of property law, which can be a very contentious and emotive, particularly when it comes to farms.She offers advice about the use and maintenance of rights on way and what happens when disputes arise.The solicitor also discusses the procedure for farmers whose lands are subject to a CPO.Produced by Agriland, Law...2024-07-1020 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Farmers’ Charter agreed, GPS thefts, Dutch calf restrictionsCharles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Plan for strict restrictions on calf exports to Netherlands from 2026;Agreement reached on new Farmers’ Charter;ACRES issues and recent balancing payments;GPS thefts, arrest, and IFA calling for rural crime unit;Interview with Minister Hackett on Green Party leadership run;Hedge cutting ban and gardens;Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*Thi...2024-07-0826 minThe Farming WeekFarmers' Charter Agreed | GPS Thefts | ACRES Issues*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Plan for strict restrictions on calf exports to Netherlands from 2026;Agreement reached on new Farmers’ Charter;ACRES issues - particularly potential clawbacks - and recent balancing payments;GPS thefts, arrest, and IFA calling for rural crime unit;Interview with Minister Hackett on Green Party leadership run;Hedge cutting ban and gardens;Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agri...2024-07-0326 min
Agriland PodcastsLaw and the Land: Succession planning and farm transferIn this episode of the limited series podcast, Agriland senior journalist, Aisling O’Brien and Kerry-based solicitor, Deirdre Flynn explore the area of succession planning and farm transfer.Deirdre discusses some of the complex issues that can arise while developing a farm succession plan and offers advice on how to ensure a smooth transition of a farm to the next generation.She outlines the options for transferring the farm and the important aspects to consider when making such a decision.Produced by Agriland, ‘Law & the Land‘ is a four-part weekly podcast delving into issues...2024-07-0319 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Fodder shortage concerns, Silage costing €50/bale, BEEF2024 Open DayCharles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien, Louise Hickey and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Concerns over fodder stocks;The cost of making bales of silage;The main talking points from BEEF2024 open day;DAFM chief inspector on fertiliser database and derogation;Almost three quarters of work-related deaths are in agriculture;Half of farmers do not know how to contact mental health clinics;Over 2,700kg of illegally imported meat seized at airports in 2023.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s week...2024-06-2826 minThe Farming WeekFodder Shortage Concerns | Silage costing €50/bale | BEEF2024 Open Day*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien, Louise Hickey and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Concerns over fodder stocks;The cost of making bales of silage;The main talking points from BEEF2024 open day;DAFM chief inspector on fertiliser database and derogation;Almost three quarters of work-related deaths are in agriculture;Half of farmers do not know how to contact mental health clinics;Over 2,700kg of illegally imported meat seized at airports in 2023.Don’t fo...2024-06-2726 min
Agriland PodcastsLaw and the Land: what you should know about making a willIn the first episode in this limited series podcast, Agriland senior journalist, Aisling O’Brien and Kerry-based solicitor, Deirdre Flynn discuss making a will.The Irish Farm Report 2024 published by Ifac revealed that half of farmers have no will in place, leaving potential beneficiaries exposed to tax issues.The solicitor outlines what steps to take in order to create a will, what happens if it needs to be changed along the way, or issues which may arise such as the will being contested.The podcast also discusses areas such as appointing an executor an...2024-06-2622 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Green Party leader Eamon Ryan steps down, Nature Restoration Law latest, Tirlán voluntary redundanciesFrancess McDonnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Tirlán seeking voluntary redundancies and updates on milk supply and prices;Eamon Ryan stepping down and the race for a new Green Party leader;Nature Restoration Law passes;€21.1m in ACRES balancing payments to begin this week;Teagasc issues ‘red alert’ potato blight warning;Agri-Food Regulator publishes three-year strategyDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
2024-06-2132 minThe Farming WeekGreen Party Leader Eamon Ryan Steps Down | Nature Restoration Law Passed | Tirlán Voluntary Redundancies*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Francess McDonnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Tirlán seeking voluntary redundancies and updates on milk supply and prices;Eamon Ryan stepping down and the race for a new Green Party leader;Nature Restoration Law passes;€21.1m in ACRES balancing payments to begin this week;Teagasc issues ‘red alert’ potato blight warning;Agri-Food Regulator publishes three-year strategyDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly re...2024-06-2132 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Election counts continue | TAMS payments commence | latest EPA reportCharles O’Donnell, Louise Hickey and Francess McDonnell bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:EPA report and reactions;Election counts start to wrap up at local and European level;Liming programme extension;TAMS payments commence plus reactions;Danish investment firm to set up AD plants in Ireland;200 year old farm building gets new lease of life.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponso...2024-06-1418 minThe Farming WeekElection Counts Continue | TAMS Payments Commence | Latest EPA Report*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Louise Hickey and Francess McDonnell n bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:EPA report and reactions;Election counts start to wrap up at local and European level;Liming programme extension;TAMS payments commence plus reactions and wrap up on approvals;Danish investment firm to set up AD plants in Ireland;200 year old farm building gets new lease of life.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly...2024-06-1318 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Kilkenny dairy business sold for €1.45m | Revenue’s new VAT guidance | Most popular sire breeds Charles O’Donnell and Stella Meehan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Revenue guidance on VAT refunds and reactionMost popular sire breeds in sucklersKilkenny based dairy business with 470 cows sold for €1.45mInter-county footballer and farmerSheep Shearing Championships MountbellewDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-06-0619 minThe Farming WeekKilkenny dairy business sold for €1.45m | Revenue’s new VAT guidance | Most popular sire breeds*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Breifne O'Brien and Stella Meehan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Revenue guidance on VAT refunds and reactionMost popular sire breeds in sucklersKilkenny based dairy business with 470 cows sold for €1.45mInter-county footballer and farmerSheep Shearing Championships MountbellewDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.2024-06-0619 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Biomethane Strategy| ACRES satellite checks| agriculture emissionsCharles O’Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:€40m National Biomethane Strategy published;Protesters demand ‘justice’ for ash dieback farmers;DII presents 10-point plan to ‘secure’ nitrates derogation;Agriculture to ‘exceed’ emissions ceiling;AMS to be used to check extensive grazing measure in ACRESDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-05-3135 minThe Farming Week€40m National Biomethane Strategy | AMS to be Used in ACRES Checks | Agriculture to 'Exceed' Emissions Ceiling*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:€40m National Biomethane Strategy published;Protesters demand ‘justice’ for ash dieback farmers;DII presents 10-point plan to ‘secure’ nitrates derogation;Agriculture to ‘exceed’ emissions ceiling;AMS to be used to check extensive grazing measure in ACRESDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.2024-05-3035 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Farmers lose €1,000 Calf Payment | Poll on European Elections | Britain bans live exports | Environmental impact of small farmsCharles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Agriland readers share views ahead of European elections Farmers to lose €1,000 calf rearing paymentBritain bans export of live animalsWhat does the future hold for small farms?Up to €130/MWh for farmers exporting renewable energyKildare farmer named student of the year Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insura2024-05-2324 minThe Farming WeekFarmers lose €1,000 Calf Payment | Poll on European Elections | Britain bans live exports | Environmental impact of small farms*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Agriland readers’ poll on who they’ll be voting for in the European elections;Farmers rearing calves to lose out on payment this year;Ban on live exports from Britain;Environmental impact of small farms;Scheme to reward farmers for exporting renewable energy to the grid;Kildare farmer scoops Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year award.Don’t forget to rate, revi...2024-05-2324 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Irish beef in South Korea | IFA relieves 8 Kerry officers from their positions | How to get ash dieback payment | Calls for a new nitrates derogation taskforceCharles O'Donnell, Breifne O'Brien, Francess McDonnell and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Beef exports and cattle prices;IFA and the Kerry question;Calls for a new nitrates derogation taskforce;Long awaited tillage report published;How to qualify for the ash dieback payment;And Gardaí stop 14 year old tractor driver.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insura...2024-05-1624 minThe Farming WeekIrish beef in South Korea | IFA relieves 8 Kerry officers from their positions | How to get ash dieback payment*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Breifne O'Brien, Francess McDonnell and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Beef exports and cattle prices;IFA and the Kerry question;Calls for a new nitrates derogation taskforce;Long awaited tillage report published;How to qualify for the ash dieback payment;And Gardaí stop 14 year old tractor driver.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.2024-05-1624 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week : Contractors under pressure as silage season begins | Committee clashes with Revenue over VAT refunds | In person training for SCEPCharles O'Donnell, Aisling O’Brien, Breifne O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Committee clashes with Revenue over VAT refunds;Over 83,000 BISS applications submitted as deadline nears;Minister confirms in-person training for SCEP;Processors urged to ‘maximise’ price paid for April milk;Castleisland Mart implements changes to streamline calf sales;Silage season 2024 kicks off.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsore...2024-05-0926 minThe Farming WeekContractors under pressure as silage season begins | Committee clashes with Revenue over VAT refunds | In person training for SCEP*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O’Brien, Breifne O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Committee clashes with Revenue over VAT refunds;Over 83,000 BISS applications submitted as deadline nears;Minister confirms in-person training for SCEP;Processors urged to ‘maximise’ price paid for April milk;Castleisland Mart implements changes to streamline calf sales;Silage season 2024 kicks off.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit...2024-05-0926 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: MEPs agree to CAP review | DAFM Farm inspections resume as weather improves | Humphreys announces €40 million to upgrade rural lanewaysCharles O'Donnell, Rubina Freiberg and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:MEPS vote for CAP simplificationDAFM inspections resumeRevenue to give clarity on VAT refundsLand values to rise by 6% in 2024€40 million to upgrade rural lanewaysIreland’s new national park to span 70,000ac Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-04-2630 minThe Farming WeekMEPs agree to CAP review | DAFM Farm inspections resume as weather improves | Humphreys announces €40 million to upgrade rural laneways*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Rubina Freiberg and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:MEPS vote for CAP simplificationDAFM inspections resumeRevenue to give clarity on VAT refundsLand values to rise by 6% in 2024€40 million to upgrade rural lanewaysIreland’s new national park to span 70,000ac Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-04-2530 minThe Farming WeekNew €100 tillage aid payment will ‘cover all crops harvested in 2024’ | Dairy reduction scheme ‘off the table’ | HSA issues safety alert to owners of agricultural tipping trailers*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Stella Meehan and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:€100/ha for tillage farmers who plant in 2024Dairy exit scheme ‘off the table’Weather impacts dairy market outlookCo-ops report sharp drop in profits‘Agri-related’ water incident affects 500 people in MayoSafety alert for agricultural tipping trailers Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. 2024-04-1933 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: New €100 tillage aid payment will ‘cover all crops harvested in 2024’ | Dairy reduction scheme ‘off the table’ | HSA issues safety alert to owners of agricultural tipping trailersStella Meehan and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:€100/ha for tillage farmers who plant in 2024Dairy exit scheme ‘off the table’Weather impacts dairy market outlookCo-ops report sharp drop in profits‘Agri-related’ water incident affects 500 people in MayoSafety alert for agricultural tipping trailers Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance2024-04-1925 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: The Farming Week: Another 10 days rain before high pressure arrives | Details of fodder transport subsidy scheme | Anger at lack of support for tillage sectorFrancess McDonnell, Aisling O’Brien and Colm Ryan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · Met Éireann says high pressure due to set in· Fodder Transport Support Measure unveiled· Anger at lack of support for tillage sector· Stretching out silage and turning out stock at Lough Funshinagh· National Sheep Welfare Scheme opens· New Taoiseach pledges to back farmers· ‘We’re in danger of losing part-time farmer’Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland...2024-04-1129 min
AgriFocusThe Farming Week: Another 10 days rain before high pressure arrives | Details of fodder transport subsidy scheme | Anger at lack of support for tillage sectorFrancess McDonnell, Aisling O’Brien and Colm Ryan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · Met Éireann says high pressure due to set in· Fodder Transport Support Measure unveiled· Anger at lack of support for tillage sector· Stretching out silage and turning out stock at Lough Funshinagh· National Sheep Welfare Scheme opens· New Taoiseach pledges to back farmers· ‘We’re in danger of losing part-time farmer’Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland...2024-04-1127 minThe Farming WeekAnother 10 days rain before high pressure arrives | Details of fodder transport subsidy scheme | Anger at lack of support for tillage sector*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Francess McDonnell, Aisling O’Brien and Colm Ryan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · Met Éireann says high pressure due to set in· Fodder Transport Support Measure unveiled· Anger at lack of support for tillage sector· Stretching out silage and turning out stock at Lough Funshinagh· National Sheep Welfare Scheme opens· New Taoiseach pledges to back farmers· ‘We’re in danger of losing part-time farmer’Don’t...2024-04-1129 minAgriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: ‘No money’ for fodder support scheme | Weather potentially costing dairy farmers €30m every week | Calls for derogation to allow feed and fertiliser farm deliveriesCharles O’Donnell, Francess McDonnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: • Non-essential farm inspections paused• Minister meets banks on short term finance for farmers• Milk processors urged to pay ‘hardship top-up’ on March milk• Concern over workload facing contractors• Calls for derogation to allow feed and fertiliser farm deliveries• New tractor museum opens in ClareDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more.
2024-04-0427 minThe Farming WeekNon-essential farm inspections paused | Weather potentially costing dairy farmers €30m every week | Calls for derogation to allow feed and fertiliser farm deliveries*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Francess McDonnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: • Non-essential farm inspections paused• Minister meets banks on short term finance for farmers• Milk processors urged to pay ‘hardship top-up’ on March milk• Concern over workload facing contractors• Calls for derogation to allow feed and fertiliser farm deliveries• New tractor museum opens in ClareDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s w...2024-04-0427 minAgriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Weather woes and fodder shortages | ACRES exemptions due to poor ground conditions | The cattle trough design that went viral on TikTokCharles O’Donnell, Francess McDonnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · Weather woes and fodder shortages on farms· ACRES exemptions due to poor ground conditions· Why did non-ACRES farmers receive €5,000 payment?· EU driving licence proposals could have implications for tractors· Nature Restoration Law faces uncertain future· The cattle trough design that went viral on TikTok Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and...2024-03-2821 minThe Farming WeekWeather woes and fodder shortages | ACRES exemptions due to poor ground conditions | The cattle trough design that went viral on TikTok*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Francess McDonnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · Weather woes and fodder shortages on farms· ACRES exemptions due to poor ground conditions· Why did non-ACRES farmers receive €5,000 payment?· EU driving licence proposals could have implications for tractors· Nature Restoration Law faces uncertain future· The cattle trough design that went viral on TikTok Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The...2024-03-2821 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Farmers running out of fodder | FCI contractor charge guide | Roundup of milk pricesCharles O’Donnell, Louise Hickey and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: - FCI contractor charge guide published- Increase in prices for farm plastic recycling- Imminent increase in green diesel price- Farmers running out of fodder and spring grazing is 'unworkable' - Roundup of milk prices- Resignation of Leo VaradkarDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agrila...2024-03-2231 minThe Farming WeekFarmers running out of fodder | FCI contractor charge guide | Roundup of milk prices*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Louise Hickey and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: - FCI contractor charge guide published- Increase in prices for farm plastic recycling- Imminent increase in green diesel price- Farmers running out of fodder and spring grazing is 'unworkable' - Roundup of milk prices- Resignation of Leo VaradkarDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming...2024-03-2231 minThe Farming WeekMinister’s u-turn on liming programme extension | EU proposes CAP flexibility for farms under 10ha | Government's woolly St Patrick’s Day trips*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: - National Liming Programme extended- Farmers granted exemption to three-crop rule- EU proposes CAP flexibility for farms under 10ha- More changes for SCEP farmers- Punch aims for Europe as IFA council protests continue- Ministers wear and gift Irish wool on St Patrick’s Day trips Don’t forget to rate, revi...2024-03-1423 minThe Farming WeekAll tranche 2 ACRES applicants to be accepted | €60m project for farmers to improve water quality | Priest urges farmer to keep surprise triplet calves*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · 9,000 farmers to be accepted into ACRES tranche 2· New €60 million water quality programme aims to get 15,000 farmers on board · Farm orgs welcome interim judgement on nitrates case· Priest urges farmer to keep surprise triplet calvesDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more2024-03-0821 minAgriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Issuing of ACRES interim payments has begun | Nature Restoration Law passed by MEPs | 58% support reducing the national herdLouise Hickey, Breifne O’Brien, Colm Ryan and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · ACRES interim payments begin issuing· MEPs pass Nature Restoration Law· Teagasc to develop 100ac organic beef research farm· 58% support reducing the national herd· Farmers’ heartbreak over flooding at Lough Funshinagh· Who needs a ring on a leap day when you have rings of sheep?Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish...2024-02-2926 minThe Farming WeekIssuing of ACRES interim payments has begun | Nature Restoration Law passed by MEPs | 58% support reducing the national herd*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Louise Hickey, Breifne O’Brien, Colm Ryan and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · ACRES interim payments begin issuing· MEPs pass Nature Restoration Law· Teagasc to develop 100ac organic beef research farm· 58% support reducing the national herd· Farmers’ heartbreak over flooding at Lough Funshinagh· Who needs a ring on a leap day when you have rings of sheep?Don’t forget to rate, review and...2024-02-2926 minAgriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: 'The dairy cow can’t pay for everything’ | ICBF improving genotyping programme after farmer concerns | €74.3 million spent on TB programme in 2023Charles O’Donnell, Louise Hickey and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · Genotyping programme changes after passport delays· Reactors, restrictions and costs all rise for TB programme · 665 herds identified for illegal burning· ‘The dairy cow can’t pay for everything’· TD hits out at septic tank grant rolloutDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sp2024-02-2223 minThe Farming Week'The dairy cow can’t pay for everything’ | ICBF improving genotyping programme after farmer concerns | €74.3 million spent on TB programme in 2023*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Louise Hickey and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · Genotyping programme changes after passport delays· Reactors, restrictions and costs all rise for TB programme · 665 herds identified for illegal burning· ‘The dairy cow can’t pay for everything’· TD hits out at septic tank grant rolloutDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture 2024-02-2223 minAgriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: McConalogue announces ACRES interim payment rates | IFA campaign turns attention to county council meetings | Fitzmaurice joins Independent IrelandCharles O’Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · McConalogue announces ACRES interim payment rates· IFA campaign focuses on county council meetings· Fitzmaurice joins new rural party· Aggravated burglary at home of elderly farmer· Lakeland raises milk price again for JanuaryDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insur2024-02-1626 minThe Farming WeekMcConalogue announces ACRES interim payment rates | IFA campaign turns attention to county council meetings | Fitzmaurice joins Independent Ireland*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: · McConalogue announces ACRES interim payment rates· IFA campaign focuses on county council meetings· Fitzmaurice joins new rural party· Aggravated burglary at home of elderly farmer· Lakeland raises milk price again for JanuaryDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for mor2024-02-1526 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Local authorities to increase farm inspections | EU reacts to farmer protests | Details of new suckler schemeCharles O’Donnell, Breifne O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:• Local authorities to increase farm inspections• Details of new suckler scheme• Tirlán’s €6 million payout to 4,700 farmer shareholders• EU reacts to farmer protests• 10 deer management units to be set up• Farmers join ‘single and mingle’ eventsDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podcast is sponsored by 2024-02-0923 minThe Farming WeekLocal authorities to increase farm inspections | EU reacts to farmer protests | Details of new suckler scheme*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O’Donnell, Breifne O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:• Local authorities to increase farm inspections• Details of new suckler scheme• Tirlán’s €6 million payout to 4,700 farmer shareholders • EU reacts to farmer protests• 10 deer management units to be set up• Farmers join ‘single and mingle’ eventsDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit 2024-02-0823 minThe Farming WeekOne third of farmers facing fodder shortage | Value of Irish food exports fall | Agri projects at the BT Young Scientist*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Louise Hickey and Francess McDonnell bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: · Agriland Fodder Survey: One third of farmers facing a shortage· Lakeland increases milk price for December supplies· ‘Big pressure’ on contractors as slurry season approaches· Value of Irish food exports down 4% in 2023· Agri projects on display at BT Young Scientist ExhibitionDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agri...2024-01-1215 min
Agriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: One third of farmers facing fodder shortage | Value of Irish food exports fall | Agri projects at the BT Young ScientistLouise Hickey and Francess McDonnell bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: · Agriland Fodder Survey: One third of farmers facing a shortage· Lakeland increases milk price for December supplies· ‘Big pressure’ on contractors as slurry season approaches· Value of Irish food exports down 4% in 2023· Agri projects on display at BT Young Scientist ExhibitionDon’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more.
*This podca...2024-01-1215 minAgriland PodcastsThe Farming Week: Farm scheme payments to end 2023 | €6,500/ac fixed payment for road CPOs | Farmer to donate proceeds of Angus bullock sale to Dublin hospitalLouise Hickey, Breifne O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:• Range of farm scheme payments to end 2023• Fallen animal collection service resumes after talks • €6,500/ac fixed payment for road CPOs• Lebanon market secured for 1,000 Irish dairy heifers• Non-European bark beetle found for first time in Ireland• Farmer to donate proceeds of Angus bullock sale to Dublin hospitalFrom all at The Farming Week and Agriland, we wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.2023-12-2028 minThe Farming WeekFarm scheme payments to end 2023 | €6,500/ac fixed payment for road CPOs | Farmer to donate proceeds of Angus bullock sale to Dublin hospital*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Louise Hickey, Breifne O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:• Range of farm scheme payments to end 2023• Fallen animal collection service resumes after talks • €6,500/ac fixed payment for road CPOs• Lebanon market secured for 1,000 Irish dairy heifers• Non-European bark beetle found for first time in Ireland• Farmer to donate proceeds of Angus bullock sale to Dublin hospitalFrom all at The Farming Week and Agriland, we wish all our lis...2023-12-2028 minAgriFocusBudget 2024 Special - the headline measures for agricultureIn this episode Ciaran Fitzgerald, who is a food economist with over 30 years’ experience in the agri food sector and a regular columnist at Agriland, joins Stella Meehan to take a look at everything effecting agriculture and rural life that was announced today in Budget 2024.Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.You can read more from Ciaran on Agriland at:https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/author/ciaranfitzgerald/2023-10-1040 min
Agriland PodcastsAgriFocus: Budget 2024 Special - the headline measures for agricultureIn this episode Ciaran Fitzgerald, who is a food economist with over 30 years’ experience in the agri food sector and a regular columnist at Agriland, joins Stella Meehan to take a look at everything effecting agriculture and rural life that was announced today in Budget 2024.Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.You can read more from Ciaran on Agriland at:https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/author/ciaranfitzgerald/
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Agriland PodcastsAgriFocus: Economist, Ciaran Fitzgerald on Politics & Irish AgricultureGo beyond the headlines with AgriFocus, where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector. In this episode Ciaran Fitzgerald, who is a food economist with over 30 years’ experience in the agri food sector and a regular columnist at Agriland, joins Francess McDonnell to talk about a subject that is unavoidable in Ireland – politics and agriculture.You can read more from Ciaran on Agriland at:https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/author/ciaranfitzgerald/
*This podcast is sponsored by AX...2023-07-1922 min
AgriFocusPolitics & Irish AgricultureGo beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector. In this episode Ciaran Fitzgerald, who is a food economist with over 30 years’ experience in the agri food sector and a regular columnist at Agriland, joins Francess McDonnell to talk about a subject that is unavoidable in Ireland – politics and agriculture.You can read more from Ciaran on Agriland at:https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/author/ciaranfitzgerald/2023-06-2621 minThe Farming WeekBeef & suckler schemes open | Sheep Ireland factory levy to rise | Dog walkers allegedly assault farmer & Greenway plans cause concern for farmers*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week include:
- Minister opens €265m suckler and beef support schemes:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/minister-opens-e265m-suckler-and-beef-support-schemes/
- Sheep Ireland factory levy to rise by 8c/head from April 1st:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/sheep-ireland-factory-levy-to-rise-by-8c-head-from-april-1/
- Dog walkers allegedly assault farmer in Co. Wicklow:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/walker-with-dogs-alleged-to-have-assaulted-wicklow-landowner/
- Min...2023-03-2324 minThe Farming WeekWhy the fertiliser price disparities? | Unsustainable milk price cuts | New scheme announcements & Calf export sailings disrupted again*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week include:
- Minister urged to investigate regional price disparity in fertiliser:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/minister-urged-to-investigate-regional-price-disparity-in-fertiliser/
- Processors announce further sharp milk price cuts:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/milk-price-cuts-are-unsustainable-icmsa/
- Calf export sailings disrupted again this week:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/calf-exports-to-france-impacted-by-industrial-action/
- New scheme announcements:
https://www.agri...2023-03-1622 minThe Farming WeekIncreased SBLAS demand | New Irish fertiliser manufacturing facility | Creosote ban on fencing supplies | Calls for action on badger baiting*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week include:
- Bord Bia looking to hire new auditors to meet new SBLAS demand:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/farmers-advised-to-schedule-sblas-audit-as-applications-rise/
- Work underway on new Irish fertiliser manufacturing facility:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/work-underway-on-new-irish-fertiliser-manufacturing-facility/
- Committee to discuss impact of creosote ban on fencing supplies:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/committee-to-discuss-impact-of-creosote-ban-on-fencing-supplies/
2023-03-0926 minThe Farming WeekAll valid’ ACRES applicants have been accepted | The end of ‘blue cards’? | More farm contractors exiting | Sextuplets in Cavan*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture which this week include:
- After all the anticipation, ‘all valid ACRES applicants’ have been accepted:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/minister-all-valid-acres-applicants-to-be-accepted/
- TB compensation increases and additional test payment agreed:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/tb-compensation-increase-agreed-icmsa/
- DAFM to consider ending requirement for ‘blue cards’:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/dafm-to-consider-ending-requirement-for-blue-cards/
- Increasing trend of contractors...2023-03-0224 minThe Farming WeekTAMS 3 list unveiled | Fertiliser price differences between Ireland & Europe | Another new farming org on the way?*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture with Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien, including:
· TAMS 3 has opened and DAFM releases list of included items:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/dafm-unveils-new-tams-3-list/
· DAFM confirms the nitrates banding options for farmers:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/minister-confirms-banding-options-for-dairy-farmers/
· Fertiliser price issues again – Danny Healy Rae calls for an investigation into disparity between Irish and other EU countries’ prices:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-new...2023-02-2324 minThe Farming WeekOutrage over climate report on Irish farming | Perfect storm for dairy farmers | IFA sheep protest in Roscommon | New Zealand, Kenya & Korea –ag mins heading across the globe*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture with Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien, including:
· New government-funded climate study has led to outrage & controversy:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/study-climate-target-needs-livestock-cut-more-trees-and-rewetting/
· 75% of farmers are worried about input costs:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/ifac-farm-report-75-of-farmers-deeply-concerned-over-inputs/
· Milk prices fall:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/lakeland-milk-price-down-6c-l-for-january-milk/
· IFA sheep protest in Roscommon may not...2023-02-1624 minThe Farming WeekMilk price drop due? | No quotes for fertiliser prices | Land values up | But rural planning issues remain*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture with Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien, including:
· Concerns over potential drop in milk prices for farmers:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/icmsa-urges-co-ops-to-avoid-knee-jerk-reaction-on-milk-price/
· Meat Industry Ireland report - Beef factories to back farmers to cut greenhouse gases
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/mii-report-beef-factories-to-back-farmers-to-cut-ghgs/
· ICMSA claims that some farmers are being refused quotes for fertiliser prices
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/some-fertiliser-retailes-refusing-to-quote-farmers-icmsa/
· Land val...2023-02-0928 minThe Farming WeekSalmonella confirmed in 8 poultry flocks | Burning bushes | Women’s Dialogue | Remembering former IFA President, Padraig Walshe*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture with Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien, including:
- Salmonella – confirmed in eight broiler flocks around Ireland
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/dafm-salmonella-confirmed-in-8-poultry-flocks/
- Burning Bushes - the exemption for the controlled burning of green waste generated in agricultural clearing has been extended
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/final-regulations-signed-on-burning-of-agricultural-green-waste/
- Women’s Dialogue - the National Dialogue on Women in Ag took place in Portlaoi...2023-02-0322 minThe Farming WeekIFA AGM key points | Forestry demos continue | TB Testing Requirements & Fonterra's New Calf Slaughter Policy*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture with Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien, including:
- Key points from the IFA AGM included discussions on the dairy reduction scheme, genotyping, and the crisis in the sheep sector:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/eligibility-of-sheep-sector-for-brexit-fund-supports-to-be-explored/
- Tension and opposition to Coillte forestry deal continues to increase:
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/ifa-to-meet-coillte-and-discuss-forestry-deal-tomorrow/
- Details of the...2023-01-2625 minThe Farming WeekChaos in the sheep sector | Anger at forestry deal | Tight fodder supplies | Remembering the ‘voice’ of the Ploughing*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture with Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien, including:
- Chaos in the sheep sector
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/sheep-trade-lamb-quotes-fall-below-e6-00-kg/
- Anger on the forestry deal
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/climate-action-plan-td-accuses-government-of-betrayal/
- Tirlán survey on fodder supplies, showing half of respondents are tight for fodder or in a deficit
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/survey-fodder-supplies-could-be-an-issue-with-tirlan-suppliers/
- The death...2023-01-1925 minThe Farming WeekBeef reduction scheme ‘off the table’, Bord Bia’s record €16.7bn of exports, Coillte fall-out continues & dog control measures to be examined*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture with Megan O’Brien and Aisling O’Brien, including:
- A beef herd reduction scheme is ‘off the table’, Minister McConalogue confirmed this week, but a similar scheme for the dairy sector is still under consideration
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/beef-herd-reduction-scheme-off-the-table-mcconalogue/
- Record Bord Bia export results of €16.7 billion demonstrate the importance of agriculture to the Irish economy, say farming organisations
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/agri-food-export-value-increases-by-22-to-e16-7-billion...2023-01-1319 min
FarmlandDairy Industry Ireland’s Conor Mulvihill on the Food Vision Dairy Group final reportDairy Industry Ireland’s (DII) Conor Mulvihill and Agriland journalist Megan O’Brien join Stella Meehan on the latest podcast episode of Farmland to discuss the recently released Food Vision Dairy Group final report.
The report contains 19 recommendations for lowering the dairy sector’s emissions, one of which – the voluntary reduction/exit scheme – has sparked much debate among farm organisations.
Mulvihill offers a positive perspective on the document, stating that the voluntary nature of the exit/reduction scheme should be welcomed as measures such as a mandatory cow cull and milk quotas “were on the table” durin...2022-11-1418 minThe Farming WeekThe ‘forgotten farmers’, poultry lockdown ordered and tornado damage in Wexford*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.On the latest Farming Week podcast, presenter, Stella Meehan, is joined by Agriland journalist, William Kellett, to discuss all the top farming stories of the week including the poultry lockdown due to rising avian influenza cases, the announcement of details for next season’s Fodder Support Scheme, the ‘forgotten farmers’ who get no support from the government, and tornado-like weather hits Wexford.
The Farming Week is Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture in 20 minutes or less.
Visit Agriland.ie for more.
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Send in...2022-11-0425 minThe Farming WeekACRES opens for business, bird flu cases on the rise and how forestry can bring in 50% more income*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.The ACRES scheme has formally opened, bird flu cases are on the rise, how to increase your forestry income, progress on the dairy group discussions and deadly quad bikes at Christmas – it’s all covered on the latest episode of Agriland’s The Farming Week podcast.
Presenter Francess McDonnell is joined by Agriland journalists Megan O’ Brien and Rubina Freiberg to bring you all the top Irish farming stories in 20 minutes or less.
Visit Agriland.ie for more.
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Send in a voice message...2022-10-2023 minFarmlandTeagasc’s Edgar Manzanilla on the new research to understand piglets without even touching themOn the latest podcast episode of Farmland, Agriland’s Stella Meehan, is joined by Teagasc’s Head of Pig Development, Edgar Manzanilla, to find out about a new research project that by studying milk, faeces and saliva, can gain a better understanding of piglets without even touching them.
Visit Agriland.ie for all the latest Irish agricultural news.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agriland/message2022-09-1215 minFarmlandTeagasc’s new biogas plant explainedAgriland’s Breifne O’Brien is joined by Teagasc’s Building Officer, JJ Lenehan, to discuss the new anaerobic digestion plant at the Teagasc Grange.
Lenehan outlines the history and plans for the facility and explains that it will begin producing biomethane for exportation to the national grid by the end of 2022.
Visit Agriland.ie for all the latest Irish agricultural news.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agriland/message2022-09-0515 minFarmlandThe ICSA's Sean McNamara on the recent cuts to factory lamb pricesSean McNamara, Sheep Committee Chairman with the ICSA, joins Agriland's Michael Geary on the latest episode of Farmland to discuss factory lamb prices and explains why farmers should be looking for €8.50 a kilo to have a decent living income.
Visit Agriland.ie for more information as well as all the latest Irish agricultural news.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agriland/message2022-08-2915 min
FarmlandBeef Genetics in the Dairy & Suckler HerdsBeef programme manager at the National Cattle Breeding Centre, Rose Goulding, joins Agriland's beef specialist, Breifne O’Brien to discuss beef genetics being used in the dairy and suckler herds.
Visit Agriland.ie for more information as well as all the latest Irish agricultural news.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agriland/message2022-08-2215 min
FarmlandMastitis, dry cow therapy and tackling emissions with agtechOn the latest episode of Farmland, Agriland dairy specialist, Brian McDonnell sits down with Michelle McGrath from Animal Health Ireland to discuss mastitis, milk recording and selective dry cow therapy. Agriland editor, Stella Meehan also discusses new technologies to help farmers with chair of AgTech Ireland, Padraig Hennessy, of TERRA NutriTech.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agriland/message2022-07-0432 min
FarmlandCarbon farming, food pricing & inflationAgriland editor Stella Meehan discusses the CAP and carbon farming with MEP Colm Markey, takes a trip to Dubai to see how Irish produce is rated in the UAE and covers food pricing and inflation with columnists Ciaran Fitzgerald and Richard Halleron. Follow us on: https://m.facebook.com/AgrilandIreland/ https://www.agriland.ie https://youtube.com/c/AgrilandIreland
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agriland/message2022-03-0343 min