Irish Farmers Journal Weekly Podcast

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 joins us for this week’s interview, sharing his experience from the farm and his outlook for the season ahead.Later in the episode, we take a practical look at fertiliser—exploring the options currently available to farmers and how best to approach purchasing decisions in a high-cost environment.Plus, we examine the rise of GLP-1 drugs and what their impact could be on dairy consumption and the wider industry.All that and more on this week’s Inside Dairy. To subscribe to Inside Dairy https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairyAre you receiving our dairy newsletter? If not, join our Inside Dairy community today – link to sig