Irish Farmers Journal Weekly Podcast

On this week’s show we bring you to the opening of the new Diageo brewery in Co Kildare, chat to Minister Martin Heydon and Drinks Ireland’s Cormac Healy. We hear how treating Irish grain can result in a lower carbon footprint in pig production, look at the paper, talk T2s on winter wheat and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 On this week’s show, Noel Bardon brings us the latest on the potential for an all-out ban on Brazilian meat imports in September, we hear from the Teagasc/FBD student of the year finalists and Diageo’s new brewery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan reports back from the Dairy Industry Newsletter conference in London, sharing the key themes, conversations and insights from across the dairy sector. Back home, Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg also discuss the major changes announced at the board of Tirlán and what the developments could mean for farmers and the wider industry. We also have a special interview with Colin Doherty, who shares his experience from the farm gate and gives his take on the current challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers. Plus, on The Breakdown, the lads dig into the latest insemination data and discuss why farmers are using less AI this breeding season – and what the trend could mean for production and breeding strategies in the months ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Growing Minds. In this episode, we’re moving away from our traditional format, to preview what’s coming for the new school year - audio revision notes— made for second-level students who want to study smarter, not harder. In this short teaser, we’re giving you a taste of what’s coming: quick, focused audio notes that breaks down key topics into simple, memorable points designed to support your exam preparation.  In this episode, Agri Aware’s Agricultural Science Co-ordinator Roisin Byrne will focus on Soil Science, Grassland Management & Agricultural Economics. We surmise the key points on soil pH and how it affects crop growth, rotational grazing and boosting grass production, right through to understanding farm costs and profit. Answers to the quiz go to www.ifj.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Noel Bardon catches up senior policy advisor with Copa Cogeca Niall Curley. The Roscommon man who lobbies policymakers on issues of farmer concern gives an overview of who makes the decisions in Brussels and why a nitpicky approach to new EU rules are needed to ensure farmers do not bare an undue burden from legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stephen and the panel discuss forward buying fertiliser, the Fuel Support Scheme, beef prices and the milk league. Stephen also chats with John Brennan from Grassland AGRO on post-silage fertiliser strategies. Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talkis released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Farm Alert is now available for beef and sheep farmers as well as dairy farmers. Manage your herd and flock health with ease by signing up at www.farmalert.ie. To get started, watch our quick guide on how to register and set up your account https://youtu.be/zZD-8C7X4LgLearn how to build your calendars to receive automated text reminders https://youtube.com/shorts/uPDisMFEY-k Hosted on Acast.

The third episode of Inside Machinery with Siobhan Walsh, Gary Abbot and Peter Thomas Keaveney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Tillage Podcast, we headed to Cork to walk some crops of winter barley, wheat, spring cereals and beans with Liam Leahy of Dairygold.We look at the paper, have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show the team looks at fertiliser supply for 2027, new CAP schemes and the debate around the active farmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This week on Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg dig into the latest trends shaping dairy farms, from fluctuating grass growth rates to the challenge of controlling docks. They also look at the current outlook for milk prices, including updates from Carbery and what’s happening in the milk league. With breeding season underway, the lads discuss key priorities on-farm, along with practical advice on weaning calves and how much meal to be feeding. In the Breakdown segment, they take a closer look at minerals for dairy cows and why getting it right is critical at this time of year. The interview is with Chris Maughan, product and technical manager with Whelehan Crop Protection Plus, key takeaway points for the week ahead – from managing grass supply, to monitoring submission rates and mineral intake.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hailing from Westmeath, Stephen Fagan has always had a grá for farming and innovation. He speaks to Hannah Furlong about his journey from growing up on the family beef and sheep farm to working at the forefront of ag tech, highlighting the vital role that innovation plays in agriculture today.With a background in product design, marketing and innovation from Maynooth University and experience across many ag tech companies such as Moocall, MSD Animal Health and Micron Agritech, he shares insights into how technology is transforming farming. Now working with GlasPort Bio while continuing to farm and lecture, he discusses the balance between tradition and innovation, the realities of startups in agriculture and his passion for driving more sustainable and efficient farming systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stephen chats to Adam about the beef trade and Mercosur, Darren covers Donegal’s rising sheep numbers, and Aidan discusses what’s happening on dairy farms and the use of sexed semen in the dairy herd. Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talkis released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Farmers Journal: are means-tested farm payments on the way?Description: This week the team discusses EU proposals for farm payments in the future and about the increase in suckler cow numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast we chat to Brett Brothers agronomist Paul Colgan on winter crops management, virus and spring cereals. We look at the paper, get tips on liquid nitrogen use from Luke Thornton and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grass growth is ramping up on farms, but with conditions varying, we discuss what you should be doing now to stay on track.With breeding season underway, we also cover how to spot the key signs of heat and share practical tips to avoid missing opportunities.We bring you the latest dairy market update, including Global Dairy Trade results and where prices are heading. Plus, we look at sexed semen – is it worth the investment?We’re also joined by CEO of Tirlan Sean Molloy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Inside Machinery Podcast Gary Abbott tells us some of the machines that have landed on site in Co Kilkenny so far. Peter Thomas Keaveney chatted to Kevin Burke this week on all things tyres and price increases. We get some tips on wilting silage from Dermot Forristal and we have all the details you need if you’re heading to Grass 2026, including the weather forecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guests on this week’s Young Stock Podcast are three ag science graduates who represented their companies at the AgTag rugby charity tournament organised by the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) on Friday, 24 April.While the sun was splitting the sky, over 50 people from Ornua, Bord Bia, Diageo and the Irish Farmers Journal took part in an afternoon of networking, competition and fun. The proceeds raised from the event will be donated to Embrace Farm and the National Rehabilitation Hospital. Niamh Gunne, farm advocacy manager in the National Dairy Council, outlines what her role involves in working with dairy farmers to bridge the gap between the general public and farming communities. As a council member of the ASA, Niamh also speaks about the event and how it came about.  Hailing from a beef farm in Co Longford, Cáit Murphy joins the podcast to speak about her role as an internal communications executive with Ornua. She also outlines her education pathway, having originally studied bu

This week, Stephen and the panel discuss Leo Varadkar’s comments, Adam covers updates in the UK market, Aidan breaks down the latest milk price announcements, and Martin discusses all things Tullamore Farm. Stephen also talks to Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO about reseeding options.Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talkteam. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talkis released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Farm Alert is now available for beef and sheep farmers as well as dairy farmers. Manage your herd and flock health with ease by signing up at www.farmalert.ie. To get started, watch our quick guide on how to register and set up your account https://youtu.be/zZD-8C7X4LgLearn how to build your calendars to receive automated text remind

On this week’s tillage podcast we chat fieldwork and regulations. We chat all things crop nutrition with Robbie Byrne of Precision Nutrition from balancing nutrients to preventing stress. As always, we have the latest news, look at the paper and have advice on identifying plant growth stages, along with the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team discusses Leo Varadkar’s comments about rural Ireland, the next CAP budget and TB rules in marts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.