Farmview

On this week’s Farmview May 7th podcast, we get the reaction from the Irish Farmers' Association to the Government’s Fuel Support Package and what it means for the agri sector, from rising costs to the pressure on farm incomes. We also discuss why early cutting is the key to producing top-quality first cut silage and how timing can make a major difference to feed value and winter perfo...

WLRFM’s Farmview April 30th, Tirlán Quality Milk Awards and practical advice for reseeding success. This week’s edition of Farmview on WLRFM, presented by Kieran O’Connor, delivered a strong mix of celebration and practical farming advice, reflecting both the achievements and ongoing priorities within the agricultural community. From award-winning dairy producers to timely...

Farmview April 23rd This week’s edition of the Farmview programme on WLR FM, presented by Kieran O'Connor, brings listeners a rich mix of innovation, local enterprise, and community highlights. Combining forward-looking agricultural developments with a celebration of food and rural life, the programme continues its tradition of delivering relevant, engaging content for farmers and rural audi...

FARMVIEW APRIL 16TH We get the IFAs Response to the Government FUEL Package from Kilkenny Dairy Farmer. Bill o Keeffe - - who was part of the IFAs delegation at the Crisis TalksHear about FBDs new Nationwide QUAD BIKE SAFETY Competition to help Promote & prevent Serious Injuries  Save Lives on FarmTalk to CountryLife’s Horticulturalist Malachy Doherty about their Upcoming - Gardenin...

Farmview April 9th..Coming up on this week’s edition of Farmview here on WLR FM, we’ve a packed programme with plenty of insight, updates, and real on-the-ground farming experience from across the region. We begin this week in West Waterford, where we’ll be talking to a Cappoquin farmer who is part of a progressive three-way partnership alongside his father and brother. Together,...

On Farmview April 2nd we talk to Ardmore’s Declan Prendergast about the huge c hallenges & impact of current fertiliser & fuel prices on  f arm   Discuss the Farming for water European Innovation Partnership (EIP)  Farming  still accounts for over  40% of work-related deaths !! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks Farmview we discuss the impact / implications of the ongoing fuel & fertilizer price crisis on farm  as well as the  EUs vote to delay Mercosur  with a legal challenge Hear from h ill sheep farmers from the Knockmealdown area  who feel they are being  forced off the land  by excessive rent increases   Talk to Mary Kate Burke Head of  S...

On this weeks Farmview the challenges & opportunities for tillage growers & the Malting Company of Ireland  Plus  Talk to Eunice Power ceo Waterford Festival of Food at last week’s Festival launch as well as the Festivals first ambassadors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out What the EUs audit has discovered abut Brazilian beef & how the middle east war has sparked a fertiliser trade chaos. Hear from   Teagasc / Tirlan monitor farmer & signpost Farmer Stephen Fitzgerald  about coping with the  difficult spring on farm. Talk to Ger Malone Waterford farm relief service(FRS) about their recent survey & potential for Job...

Discuss  IFA standing down their Bord Bia Protest with major review to take place, we talk to Pat o Toole Irish Farmers Journal Plus we preview next weeks Cheltenham Festival  with Waterford Trainers   Henry De Bromhead & Declan Queally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear how  FBA Laboratories Cappoquin  are part of a new exciting industry supported research collaboration to d evelop animal feed analysis for irish pastures & silages Preview next week’s  Kildalton College open day  with College Principal Tim Ashmore Talk to Ard Scoil Na Mara students who have qualified for next week’s -  Cert Angus Beef Competition...

FARMVIEW Feb 19th  Update on this year’s  busy Spring calving season and hear how current difficult weather conditions are affecting c ow turn out Review the recently published  land price report for 2025 with  Eamonn Spratt, REA Spratt    Hear about the new game changer for health in rural Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmview Jan 22nd Update on EU Nitrates Derogation Extension   Dungarvan Enterprise Centre has been Awarded Funding for a major agri food feasibility study for Waterford Preview next  Sunday’s Annual Dungarvan Point to Point   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmview January 16th ....Reaction to last weekend’s  Mercosur deal,  views of Ciaran Fitzgerald agri/ Food Economist, Macra President Josephine o Neill, as well as MEP Sean Kelly  Plus we hear from St Augustine’s College’s TY students who have qualified for the National   Certified Angus Beef Competition.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmview January 8th 2026 Talk to IFAs National President Francie Gorman,  who was special guest at Waterford IFAs AGM earlier this week & also talk to Betty Coughlan who received IFA’s Honary Life membership on the night.  Preview next week’s Teagasc webinar “ What does the new nitrates action plan mean to your farm ”  Also look ahead to Tirlan’s  business & marke...

Farmview Jan 3rd Talk to outgoing IFA Co Chairman John Heffernan about his 4-year term as Chairman in Waterford & the challenges facing the Farming / Agri Industry ahead of Monday’s AGM  Preview the upcoming POSITIVE Farmers Conference –  “ NEXT  GENERATION   PFOFITABILITY ” with well-known Colligan milk supplier Jillian o Sullivan who’s one of the Organising Committee...

Farmview December 18th We get  festive tips  from  local celeb chef Eunice Power  & also discuss the importance of s upporting local food producers   as well as her recently launched book –  My Irish kitchen table We look ahead to  New year’s day racing at Tramore  with racecourse manager Owen Byrne    We talk to Abbey Community Stude...

Farmview December 5th includes nitrates extension, bluetongue outbreak & the recall of Brazilian beef due to banned hormones   Hear how Farmers have been u nfairly blamed for pollution in the Bunmahon area.    Look ahead to next Thursday’s  Farmview Auction in Aid of SVP with lots of  farming & non-farming vouchers on offer      ...

Farmview November 28th ..Hear how  Brazil beefs illegal antibiotic Trade  has been exposed     From “ Grass to Gas ”  A new Fully  agricultural biomethane plant  launched this week in Ireland   Talk to Tallow dairy farmer Laura Forbes who recently graduated from the Tirlan & Baileys –  Sustainable Farming Academy at UCC See omnystudio.com/listener f...

·        Farmview November 20th 2025 As Tirlan announce  €126 investment for a – State of the  whey protein facility  at Ballyragget ·        Talk to Min Martin Hayden as well as Aoife Murphy Chief Ingredients Officer   ·         Hear how  Flahavans Kilma...

Farmview November 13th 2025 Update on the implications and the impact of BIRD FLU on the Poultry Industry in Ireland -  - Talk to IFAs National Chair, Nigel Sweetman   We hear how DAWN Meats Captured the Prestigious “ WORLDS BEST STEAK Award ” at the Worlds Steak Challenge 2025 in London on Monday last and Ken Mc Grath of Ashley Farms - A very successful Pig Enterprise in West Waterford...

Farmview November 6th 2025 looks back at last Mondays IFA –national nitrates meeting where over two thousand farmers attended Preview next week - Mercosur Protest at Leinster House being organised by Irish cattle & sheep farmers association (ICSA)  We look ahead to the Farmers Journal _ Annual dairy day with Aidan Brennan Dairy Editor Irish Farmer Journal    & we hear how ju...

Look back at last week’s NDC & KERRYGOLD NATIONAL Quality Milk Awards we hear FROM MIN. Agriculture Martin Hayden TD WHO presented the Awards as well as  - Dungarvan Suppler John Byrne, A Category Award Winner at these Prestigious National Awards  Discuss the Importance of LIME for Soil FERTILITY, Grass Growth & Lovestock Production Look ahead to IFAs  -   Nitrates Dero...

Farmview October 23rd 2025 ..IFA say that “ A price war  ” could finish all year round milk production  – talk to IFA' s liquid milk chair Henry Dunne    Hear about the success of FarmGen  - a renewable on farm energy solutions and on - farm solar installer   And a chat with well known Dungarvan woman Carol Power, senior sales manager with the Tirlan ingredients secti...

Farmview October 16th 2025 featues Tramore farmer William Power about his experience as a  new entrant milk supplier  to Tirlan Look ahead to next week’s prestigious  NDC / Kerrygold National Quality Milk Awards Preview this year’s  Women & Agriculture Conference  with Ciara Leahy Editor Irish Country Living    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...