Irish Farmers Journal podcasts

In this special podcast from The Irish Farmers Journal, Aidan Brennan is joined by Agri Business Editor Lorcan Roche Kelly for an in-depth look at one of the biggest pressures facing farming today—the global fuel crisis. As energy prices surge, we unpack what’s really driving the spike, from geopolitical tensions to market dynamics, and what it all means on the ground for Irish farmers and contrac...

This week on Inside Dairy , Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg dig into the key issues shaping dairy farming right now. We start with the weather and its major influence on grass growth across the country—what it means for farm performance in the weeks ahead. Then we break down the latest insights from Ornua’s annual report, including comments from CEO Conor Galvin. Teagasc’s Caitlin Looney joins the s...

Well-known dairy farmer Katie Gleeson is this week’s guest on the Young Stock Podcast, joining Sarah McIntosh and Martin Merrick.  With over 32.3k followers on her Instagram account  Katie in the Country,  she is well known for promoting agriculture to the general public online.  Not originally from a farming background, Katie qualified as a hairdresser and opened her own salon...

This week, Stephen chats to Adam on the protests and a lift in the beef trade, Martin talks about the TAMS budget while Aidan discusses milk price and dairy markets. Siobhán joins us to talk about this year’s Crop Protection Magazine for all the latest in plant protection products. Stephen also caught up with Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO to chat about fertiliser options for grazing and silage...

On this week’s podcast we chat through fieldwork and jobs to be done. We take a look at Crop Protection Magazine and have the grain market and weather reports. This week we have an interview with Steve Dennis of BASF on product development and much more. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Farmers Journal: fuel price protests cause chaos On this week’s show, the team hears from protestors at the fuel price demonstration and discusses the protest. Get in touch with the show by leaving a comment below or email news@farmersjournal.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a week shaped by fuel protests and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, we break down what it all means for Irish dairy farmers — from input costs to global market ripple effects. Back on home soil, we dig into the Dairygold annual report, highlighting the key insights and what they signal for the months ahead. Our featured interview is with Limerick dairy farmer John McNamara, who shares his...

In this episode of  Young Stock , hosts Daire Cregg and Sarah McIntosh sit down with one of Ireland’s most recognisable and outspoken business figures, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary. Blending sharp insight with candid conversation, the episode explores the mindset, decisions, and realities behind success across both aviation and agriculture. From the outset, the discussion dives into Michael’s...

This week, Stephen chats to Adam on TB changes and the beef trade, Darren talks about nitrates derogation applications and scheme updates while Daire discusses dairy markets and North Cork Creameries.   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  or send a text or vo...

On this week’s Tillage Podcast, we chatted to Michael Burke and Conor Condron of J. Grennan and Sons at the company’s HQ in Rath, Co Offaly, on the importance of producing high-quality feed using local ingredients. We toured the mill and talk about an investment of €4m to increase capacity and improve efficiency. We will of course talk fieldwork, fertiliser, look at the paper and have the grain tr...

On this week’s show we take a look at the new TB testing rules coming into force and hear about the pressure facing winter finishers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a taster of this weeks Inside Dairy, if you would like to subscribe, do so at the link below. This week on Inside Dairy, the Milk League is back!    We take a closer look at the latest developments in European dairy markets and discuss the current situation with grass on farms as the season gets underway.  We also feature our interview with Dr. Eva Gocsik, who was speak...

In the final episode of our new series aimed at secondary school students, experts discuss exam tips and the importance of time management The latest instalment of our Growing Minds podcast examines the importance of time management and top tips for students ahead of their exam in June. This episode is in conjunction with the revision supplement published by the Irish Farmers Journal in partnershi...

Hannah Furlong speaks to Joe Gibbons from Ballinasloe, Co Galway who recently won the IPAV Novice Rostrum Auctioneer Competition. Joe talks about his experience working in Ballinasloe mart, the practice that goes into standing up on the rostrum, what it was like to be crowned winner of the novice auctioneer competition and his future hopes for his career in auctioneering. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

This week, Stephen is joined by Gary, Adam, Darren, and Aidan to discuss the recent rise in fuel prices and what it means for contractors. Adam covers the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement, the beef trade and the bluetongue vaccine scheme. Darren investigates how the trade for light cattle is powering ahead despite pressures on beef price, and Aidan has the latest on the proposed Aurivo and Dale F...

This week’s Tillage Podcast focuses on prioritising jobs in the fields, sowing, markets, the tillage payment and the whiskey technical file. We have a chat with Alister McRobbie of Corteva on herbicides for winter and spring crops and as always, we 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 info...

In this episode of  Bloodlines, Sweat and Tears , the Irish Horse Breeding podcast from Irish Country Living and The Irish Field, host Helen Sharp explores the enduring influence of Thoroughbred blood on Irish sport horse breeding. Long valued for adding stamina, sharpness and athletic refinement, the Thoroughbred has helped shape the success of the modern Irish Sport...

In this week’s episode of  Inside the Farmers Journal , host Amy Forde brings you the latest stories shaping Irish agriculture. From rising diesel prices to ongoing developments in CAP reform, Amy breaks down the key headlines from this week’s  Irish Farmers Journal . The episode also features updates from the Minister for Agriculture on bluetongue, along with the latest news o...

This week on Inside Dairy, we break down the latest movements in dairy markets as global uncertainty intensifies, with turmoil in the Middle East adding fresh volatility and raising questions for the months ahead. We also check in on conditions on the ground, with an update on how farmers are progressing with grazing and what it means for early-season performance. Laois dairy farmer John Keane joi...

In the fifth episode of the new podcast aimed at secondary school students, experts discuss the revision guide supplement and how to prepare for the exams in June. The latest instalment of our Growing Minds podcast series takes a look at the revision guide supplement published by the Irish Farmers Journal in partnership with IASTA and Agri Aware.  In part one of the fourth episode, Roisin Byr...

On this week's Young Stock Podcast, Martin Merrick speaks with Darren Hession, who shares his journey into auctioneering, how he developed his own style, and the key techniques for selling different animals while building trust and confidence. Be in with a chance of winning two tickets to the All Together Now music festival by filling out our young farmer survey. Go to  IFJ - Young...

This week, Stephen is joined by Adam, Darren and Daire to discuss the shortage of land and what’s driving long-term leasing. Adam outlines pressure on beef finishers, Darren covers the early lamb trade, and Daire updates on grazing progress. We also hear about TB eradication success in New Zealand, and Stephen chats with Aoibhin Lenehan from Alltech, who shares practical tips for managing the crit...

On this week’s podcast we have all the latest news, prioritise jobs when weather allows for fieldwork and look at the grain trend and weather reports. Our guest this week is Alison Bosher, country manager with Life Scientific in Ireland and the UK, on generic plant protection product production. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

On this week’s show, Amy Forde is joined by Pat O'Toole, Declan O'Brien and Jacqueline Hogge as the t eam discuss rural planning permission guidelines, fertiliser prices and the battle to put beef on Britain’s plates.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Inside Dairy, we chat to Ciaran Aylward from Ornua about the latest developments in the dairy market and what impact the war in Iran will have on milk prices in Ireland.  Aidan and Daire also update listeners about what’s happening in North Cork and Aurivo and breakdown the pro’s and con’s of the bluetongue vaccine. To subscribe to Inside Dairy https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/ins...