Irish Farmers Journal Weekly Podcast

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This week Stephen, Andy and Siobhan run through key agronomy tips for the week, discuss net blotch and ask if it’s time to reconsider nitrogen rates on winter wheat given anticipated harvest prices. The team also discuss their recent trip to Flahavan’s, the new Philip Wreck Soil Farmers of the Year awards, solar farms, carbon and one member of the team says their farewell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s we talk beef prices taking another lift with Adam Woods, another boom in milk prices with Aidan Brennan and completing the most important job of the year with Darren Carty . We also talk to Michael Murray from ESPN Networks on the 24 hour helpline for those that want help from ESB Networks and Sean McMann from Grassland AGRO on why knowing our silage yield is crucially important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysis of the record beef prices seen in marts this week, the latest on dairy markets, carbon emission target negotiations, pig protests, sexed semen use and turf all feature in this week’s podcast. We also hear from the new secretary of the Tullamore FBD National Livestock Show Chelsea Cox McDonald on what attendees can expect this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Detail of a new €55m scheme to help farmers make hay and silage, Teagasc’s U-turn on stocking rate advice for suckler farmers, stolen calves, the CAP plan and problems for young farmers all feature. We also discuss the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s new strategic action plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Kennedy, Anne Finnegan and Phelim O'Neill discuss what an EU ban on Russian oil imports would mean for Irish business and the threat of an New Zealand trade deal for Irish exports. Also, have Fonterra found the solution to methane emissions from cows? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week we analyse the increases in shed building costs and ask what it means for farmers. We discuss rising fertiliser prices, tractor GPS thefts, Macra’s new CEO and how IFA members in North Cork are unhappy with the association’s salary increases for its leadership. Michael O’Leary tells us about his like for Angus cattle and we hear from the winner of the FBD and Teagasc student of the year award, Dave Moloney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Stephen, Siobhan and Andy run through all of the key agronomy decisions taking place in tillage fields this week. The team get an update on malting barley price and also discuss the results of a solar PV study which was commissioned by the Irish Farmers Journal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's Easter - do you know who grew your Easter egg? How did the prawns get into your prawn cocktail? This month, we are talking all about food commodification and the affect it can have on local communities with insights from the Spicebags podcast team and Allison Roberts from Exploding Tree chocolate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.