Irish Farmers Journal Weekly Podcast

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.

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This week we discuss how stricter schemes may be needed in the new CAP, the details of a government’s latest aid package for pig farmers and government tensions over a potential ban on the sale and distribution of turf. We also look at a Teagasc report which warns of a big drop in farm incomes this year and discuss how cancelled shipments by Stena Line are impacting the calf trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week we discuss how an EU Directive could see farmers needing environmental permits to farm. We look at beef breeding and how slaughtering cattle earlier can reduce emissions and analyse sheep prices. We also hear from members of the Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group and the winners of the 2022 Certified Irish Angus school competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As the evenings get warmer, we’re embracing the joy of fish. Neven Maguire has some fantastic piri piri prawn skewers with chorizo that can work as a starter or a main served with salad. To really wow, the tuna niçoise salad will have everyone talking. And our wine expert Ciara suggests two rosés and chardonnays that will work a treat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Kennedy, Anne Finnegan and Phelim O'Neill discuss the strong financial results from Aurivo for 2021 and concerns for costs in 2022. Meanwhile the UK and Canada conclude first round of trade talks and what are these likely to lead to in the years ahead with concerns about Canadian beef fed with hormones foremost among concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week we discuss how it’s set to cost €50 to make a bale of silage this year, the latest on fertiliser prices, pig farmers protests and our consumer survey which suggests the Irish public are willing to pay more for farm produce in light of rising farm level costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week, we discuss the findings of our reader survey including farmers' plans to reduce fertiliser use and cut stock numbers. We also go through changes to CAP entitlements and hear farmer reaction. The IFA tells us why the below cost selling of food should be banned and Balla mart goers describe the beef trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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