Irish Farmers Journal podcasts

Down to Agribusiness: Butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millionsDescription: On this week’s show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the Tirlán-Ornua butter battle, ABP’s UK acquisition, and take a closer look at FBD Trust’s investment success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Aidan and panel review this year’s Tullamore Show, discuss live exports, the outlook for organic land, dairy farmers dealing with drought and livestock trade. Darren also chats to Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO on fertiliser use in dry weather.We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email [email protected] 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 Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show we have a harvest report, look at the Straw Incorporation measure budget. Neil Brady from Oatier talks supporting Irish oats and Alex Nicholls from Corteva describes some Pioneer oilseed rape varieties. As always, we have the grain trends and weather reports and this week we announce the winners of the 250th Tillage Podcast competition. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Inside the Farmers Journal: drought costing farmers millions and Tullamore ShowDescription: This week, we hear about the drought is impacting farmers and from the Taoiseach and agriculture minister at Tullamore Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The drought continues to put huge pressure on dairy farms, with grass growth, milk solids and winter feed all under strain. This week on Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan and Brendan Horan discuss the latest weather developments, dairy markets and the potential impact of new carbon taxes on fertiliser prices.We also hear from Kilkenny dairy farmer Paul Bowden about the reality of farming through the drought, before looking at culling cows, feed costs and the key management decisions farmers should be making now.https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the dust begins to settle, Sarah McIntosh and Marty Merrick sit down and reflect on a successful Tullamore Show. They discuss their stand out moments along with giving advice for students about to receive their Leaving Certificate results at the end of the month.Our main guest is Wexford native Méabh Byrne who was one of five Women in Agriculture Ambassador finalists. The 24-year-old from comes from a busy dairy and tillage farm and has a passion for animal care that started young. She works as a farm manager advisor with DeLaval while staying active on the family farm which she is now the herd owner. Méabh encourages listeners to have the succession conversation early and back yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stephen is joined by Phelim O'Neill to discuss the ongoing fallout from Tirlán's butter move in the US, international labour and work visas, beef exports, and Brexit 10 years on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Adam chats to the panel about live exports and what it means for the calf trade. The panel also preview the Tullamore show, investigate the continuing row between Tirlan and Ornua and give the latest updates in the livestock trade. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email [email protected] 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 Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Farmers Journal: CBAM tax set to double fertiliser pricesDescription: On the show this week, we talk about the impact of CBAM on fertiliser prices, budget 2027 demands and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show we chat to Dave Barry of Goldcrop on catch crops and forage crops from sowing time and method to different cropping options and seed choices.We have a harvest update look at the paper from new technology to correcting for moisture content and of course have the grain market and the weather report. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rain, butter wars and fertiliser plansDescription - On this weeks Inside Dairy podcast, Aidan Brendan and Daire discuss management decisions as rain arrives, the Tirlán-Kerrygold situation and what it means for the Irish dairy industry and when’s the right time to spread fertiliser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Youngstock Podcast, Meath native Alan Crowe joins Sarah McIntosh to discuss his role as breed secretary for the Irish Hereford Breed Society. With a background steeped in showing and commercial sheep, Alan talks about his interest in agriculture and decision to study animal science in University College Dublin. Having completed a PhD on IVF and embryo transfer in UCD and Teagasc, Alan was appointed the breed secretary in 2024.Over the last two years he has driven on the Hereford society which now has over 900 members.It is a busy week for the society as not only are they preparing for the Tullamore show, but they will also host the 17th European Hereford Conference in Kilkenny. Running for five nights, the conference will encompass two days of herd tours of some of the top pedigree breeders in Ireland as well as attendance at the National Hereford Show in Tullamore Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotlight on Succession: will you have to sell assets to fund your retirement? Join Amy Forde and Ciara Leahy for the Irish Farmers Journal's 2026 Succession Podcast Special, a two-part series exploring one of the biggest challenges facing Irish farming today. Through real-life stories and practical advice, the series examines why succession planning matters, the barriers families face, and how honest conversations can help secure the future of Irish farms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast tells the story of the devastating fires on Slievenamon in County Tipperary through the voices of the people who lived it. We hear from homeowners whose properties were under threat, as well as the farmers and contractors who worked through the night to protect lives, homes and livelihoods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Máire Flynn from the award-winning Dungarvan-based restaurant, The Tannery, which is closing its doors after 30 years on January 1 next. The well-known Co Waterford couple speak about 34 years of marriage, what the next chapter will hold for them, family and the future of the hospitality industry in Ireland.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, the next round of supports for wind and solar farms, the Teagasc annual report, and a major development for the future of Irish butter sales in the US. They also sit down with Seán Farrell, Head of Business Banking at PTSB, who discusses the opportunities and challenges he sees for Irish businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Aidan chats to the panel about land ownership and potential claim allowances. The panel also discuss the recent updates in harvest and the livestock trade, and the latest developments in the brewing Tirlan and Ornua row.  We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email [email protected] 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 Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show we chat to tillage farmer Ger O’Meara as he cuts barley in Co Tipperary. We have a harvest report, discuss grain markets, feeding Irish grain and look at what’s in this week’s paper.The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science.You can read more from Ger by clicking this link: https://www.farmersjournal.ie/tillage/crops/earliest-spring-barley-harvest-ever-on-this-tipperary-farm-925314 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Description: On the show this week, Noel Bardon examines what the Tax Strategy Group has proposed when it comes to wealthy non-farmers buying up land, we hear from a top Commission official on CAP and Pat O’Toole tells us about a proposal for supermarkets offering discounted food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Inside Dairy, Aidan and Daire are joined by the new IFJ Dairy Editor, Brendan Horan to discuss the ongoing drought situation, rain in the west and whether or not to hold off on reseeding. This weeks interview is with Kevin Fagan, a dairy farmer in Glasson, County Westmeath milking through two Lely robots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Amy Forde and Ciara Leahy for the Irish Farmers Journal's 2026 Succession Podcast Special, a two-part series exploring one of the biggest challenges facing Irish farming today. Through real-life stories and practical advice, the series examines why succession planning matters, the barriers families face, and how honest conversations can help secure the future of Irish farms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Youngstock podcast, Co Longford man Donal Hand joins Gary Abbott to discuss his time spent studying Manufacturing Engineering at IT Tralee, and how a later engineering role with ABP Food Group eventually led Donal to build his own workshop and start up his own business, DPH Engineering. The business specialises in design as well as bespoke metal fabrication and the fit out of meat factories. In recent times the business has branched more into civil works too.Having grown up on the family farm, farming and agriculture make up a large part of Donal’s DNA. Alongside the business, Donal and his father run a 100 cow suckler herd. Bull calves are kept on and finished as bull beef while heifer calves are kept on either as replacements or sold as stores. With a keen interest in machinery, Donal also provides a full GPS fertiliser spreading service to farmers in the surrounding areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show, Stephen and Lorcan look at yet another report about the future of agriculture in Ireland, discuss the Summer Economic Statement, talk Brazilian beef imports into the UK and talk to Ciaran Marron, CEO and founder of Activ8 Energies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Adam chats to the panel about the EPA commissioned KPMG report, sheep and cattle prices and some important farm safety tips. The panel also discuss drought – both on the farm and on the sporting field. Can Mayo end their 75-year drought and drape Sam Maguire in green and red? Darren also chats to Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO about managing the dry weather on farms. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email [email protected] 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 Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special 250th Tillage Podcast Irish Farmers Journal editor Adam Woods looks back on some of the big moments in tillage over the past five years. We play clips from some of your favourite guests and we have a chance for you to win one of three fuel vouchers worth €250 each. Click here to enter. https://form.jotform.com/261893421516358Thanks to everyone for listening over the past 250 episodes. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg discuss whether or not farms should stop spreading fertiliser. They hear why the dairy industry should be talking in € kg/MS instead of cent per litre and this weeks interview is with Indian dairy expert Prashant Tripathi who discusses the continued growth of dairy in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Declan O’Brien discusses the EPA proposal for green retirement schemes, Noel Bardon has an update on TB and we hear about divided family loyalties ahead of the All-Ireland football final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the challenge of getting young people into farming, diesel and oil prices, overturning department decisions, and break down the €19m in AD plant grant payouts. They also sit down with Jerome O’Connell, CEO and co-founder of Proveye. Irish Farmers Journal market intelligence specialist Phelim O'Neill also joins the show to discuss the Foyle Food Group annual accounts and take a deep dive into the prospects for the beef sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, country music singer Nathan Carter joins Martin Merrick to talk all things country as well as the Kickin’ Up Dust stage at the upcoming Forest Fest.This week we have a very special guest on the Youngstock podcast with country music’s Nathan Carter joining Martin Merrick on the pod. Martin and Nathan chat all things country music; from the resurgence in the country music amongst younger people to Nathan’s advice for young people trying to start out with their own career.Hannah has stepped in the hot seat this week while Sarah is on her holidays, with the team discussing what’s happening this week in the farming and sporting circles. Martin is back with another of his Youngstock quizzes to put Hannah and Daire to the test, while our competition for the Forrest Fest weekend ends this Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the challenge of getting young people into farming, diesel and oil prices, overturning department decisions, and break down the €19m in AD plant grant payouts. They also sit down with Jerome O’Connell, CEO and co-founder of Proveye. Irish Farmers Journal market intelligence specialist Phelim O'Neill also joins the show to discuss the Foyle Food Group annual accounts and take a deep dive into the prospects for the beef sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Adam and the panel chat about the impact of the weather on livestock, a ten-page breeding special in the paper, livestock trade and the nitrates derogation. Adam also gets a harvest update from Siobhán Walsh.We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email [email protected] 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 Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Tillage Podcast we chat to James O’Loughlin, an agronomist with Quinns of Baltinglass, for a run down on the harvest so far and what yields and quality are coming in at and the reasons behind it.We also chat straw, Irish grain, rising grain prices, weather and look at the paper.250th competitionNext week we will celebrate the 250th Tillage Podcast. To celebrate we want to hear from you send a voice note with your name, where you listen to the podcast and your favourite moments and guests from the show so far. Send the What’s App voice note to 0868366465 or fill out the survey at this link: https://ifj.ie/tillagefuelcomp All voice notes and survey entries will be entered into a draw to win one of three €250 fuel vouchers. The podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the team chats about a decrease in TB levels, proposed changes to live export rules and hear about the sale of Newbury Demesne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks Inside Dairy Daire Cregg and Aidan Brennan discuss how dairy farmers can prepare and manage their way through the impending drought. And they hear from Kilkenny dairy David Fogarty about how he’s managing in the current conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s young stock podcast, Sophie Tyner chats with Hannah Furlong about growing up on a mixed beef, sheep and tillage farm in County Wicklow and the decision for herself and her parents to go into partnership together two years ago.She also talks about balancing working full-time as a regional sales manager for Grassland Agro along with part-time farming and a bit of CrossFit on the side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Down to Agribusiness: AI, land use and the US market in focusThis week, Stephen and Lorcan take a closer look at the second phase of the long-awaited Land Use Review and ask what this significant document could mean for the farming sector. Things are once again heating up in the Middle East and they examine what that could mean for fuel and energy prices. The pair also chat with IFAC CEO John Donoghue about his journey, the growth of the company, and why AI isn’t something to be feared. Finally, Stephen and Lorcan discuss Dale Farm and the importance of the US market for many Irish agrifood companies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Adam chats to the panel about what constitutes an active farmer and how it could affect CAP payments, VAT appeals, the sheep trade and advice on dealing with drought. Darren also talks to John Brennan from Grassland AGRO about managing grass this time of year.We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email [email protected] 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 Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s tillage podcast we bring you the first harvest report of the year. We chat to plant breeders Treacy Creasy and Milika Buurman, gene-editing policy expert Lieselot Bertho and catch up with Wexford farmer Isaac Wheelock. As always, we look at the paper and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. To give feedback on the podcast end be entered into a draw for three €250 fuel vouchers please fill out the form at this link https://ifj.ie/tillagefuelcomp  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Farmers Journal: is a part time farmer an active farmer?On this week’s show, we hear from Minister Heydon on active farmers, talk to IFA deputy president Alice Doyle on coupled payments and find out the latest farm properties on the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Inside Dairy, we're discussing the recent weather and what it could mean for grass growth as farmers keep a close eye on conditions across the country.We also look at the finalists for the NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards, with six Cork farms and two Tipperary farms making the shortlist, while no farms from Connacht feature this year.Plus, we chat to John Maher, head of the Teagasc Grass10 programme, about the current grass situation on farms nationwide, whether drought is becoming a real concern and what farmers should be focusing on over the coming weeks.On The Breakdown, we're talking all things calves. What weights should they be hitting at this stage? How much should they be eating? Should meal be introduced? We also cover minerals, worm dosing and whether it's time for a faecal egg count.Tune in for all that and more on this week's Inside Dairy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Martin Merrick talks to Grass10 Advisor Nikkie kennedy on her moving to Ireland from New Zealand and her role as a Grass10 advisor, while the team also discuss BEEF 2026 and generational renewal.While we have featured plenty of young Irish people who have flown the nest to the southern hemisphere, this week we talk to someone who has done the opposite. A native of New Zealan, Nikki Kennedy first arrived in Ireland on Erasmus as part of her studies in third year and hasn’t really looked back since.Five and a half years later, the Kiwi talks about her time in Ireland, the similarities and differences between the two countries as well as her current role as a Grass10 advisor, encouraging drystock farmers to better manage their grass.The team also relay their day spent at BEEF 2026, with their thoughts on generational renewal now becoming a focus for Teagasc for drystock farms also discussed. Sarah also tries to unsuccessfully discuss Mercury going in to retrograde, which goes as well as would be expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode one of This is Country Living, Ciara Leahy and Janine Kennedy meet with MEP Maria Walsh in her home in Mayo. Meet me at the Crossroads subject matter this week is Fertility, where Cathal O' Flaherty joins the team to share his experience of fertility treatment in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Down to Agribusiness, the team explores the latest developments in inflation, insurance and investment, along with major updates in the anaerobic digestion (AD) sector. Professor Martin Mullins of the University of Limerick explains what risk really means in business and the challenges companies should be preparing for. We also hear from Andreas Moynihan TD at the launch of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee's report on anaerobic digestion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Adam and the panel are live from Beef 2026 at Teagasc Grange, discussing the key messages from the day, all things beef production, and what lies ahead for the future of beef farmers in Ireland.We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email [email protected] 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 Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Farmers Journal: beef kill recovery and farmers object to data centre       On this week’s show Declan O’Brien talks us through how Bord Bia is forecasting a recovery in the beef kill and Deirdre Verney brings us up to speed on farmer objections to a data centre and solar farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show we have plenty of guests from Irish Seed Trade Association president Fred Lynch and Seedtech’s Tim O’Donovan to Andrew Ward of Wardy’s Waffle.We talk about the Straw Incorporation Measure, budget submissions, harvest preparations and much more. You can listen to the podcast here. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re joined by Dutch dairy journalist Sjoerd Hofstee, who explains the sweeping new regulations set to reshape farming in the Netherlands. We discuss what the changes mean for Dutch dairy farmers, how they are adapting to tighter environmental rules, and whether similar policies could influence the future of farming across Europe.We also visit the NDC Kerrygold farm walk on the Ryan family farm in Tipperary, unpack the latest milk league with Daire and hear the key messages from the event.Plus, in The Breakdown, we discuss the current grass situation, why early management decisions matter and the key breeding season questions – when to stop AI, pull the bulls, and how long the breeding season should last.All the latest dairy news, practical advice and expert insight – packed into one episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Noel Bardon chats with Elliott Potterton, the Meath man balancing duties in Delvin Mart with his role in the family property auctioneering business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Down to Agribusiness - Fertiliser prices fall, fuel supports under pressure and the future of food production This week Stephen and Lorcan discuss the latest developments in fuel and fertiliser costs, and speak with Nephin Energy CEO Tom O'Brien about the company's expansion plans and the challenges Nephin has faced. They also take a closer look at the strong rally in several stocks of particular interest to Irish farmers over the past week.Subscribe now and join us for the conversations shaping the future of Irish agribusiness. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wdmVw0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Aidan and the panel chat about the recent heat wave, the direction beef trade is taking, National Sheep Conference and the latest on crop acres. Aidan also chats to Clodagh Bolger from Grassland AGRO about grass management.  Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email [email protected] 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 Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.