Irish Farmers Journal podcasts

  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...

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 not...

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 community We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team.  Please email  farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie  ...

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 priori...

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...

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 community We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team.  Please email  farmtechtalk@farmersjourna...

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...

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...

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...

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 community We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team...

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. H...

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.

On the first ever Inside Machinery podcast Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney tell us all about what to expect at Grass 2026 the biggest machinery demonstration of the year. They have all the details and tell us about machines making their debut and travelling from Germany to make the show. Peter has an interview with Cork contractor Mark Troy as he prepares for silage season at a time of high...

Inside Dairy – Moorepark trial insights, spring workload and Lakeland’s 2025 performance    On this week’s Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg dig into the latest results from the Moorepark next generation herd trial and what they mean for the future of dairy breeding. With weather conditions improving, they also run through the key jo...

 For this week’s episode, Sarah McIntosh chats to Kaleb Cooper and others at the ‘Intro to Ag’ fair in the Aviva Stadium. Main: This week’s Young Stock Podcast was recorded live at the Aviva Stadium, where finalists gathered for the ‘Intro to Ag’ fair. The new ‘Intro to Ag’ Transition Year (TY) programme was developed by Agri Aware and the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (L...

This week, Stephen chats with Adam about a BSE case and the fuel protests, Darren discusses a new dairy beef weighing scheme and the sheep trade, while Daire covers the milk price increase, and Lorcan looks at the energy markets.   Join the Farm Tech Talk community We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team.  Please email  farmtechtalk@farmersjournal....

On this week’s podcast we talk fieldwork and the struggle on farms across the country at present. We chat to fungicide expert Professor Fiona Burnett of the Scottish Rural College on resistance. We also run through feed and grain imports for 2025, look at the paper and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports On this week’s show, the team discusses Michael Healy-Rae’s resignation, hears from Minister Martin Heydon on the new €100m fuel package and looks at the lack of engagement with protesters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.