This podcast is brought to you by Agriland Media in association with ABP* In the first episode of the Advantage Beef Programme podcast, we hear from ABP Food Group's sustainability manager Stephen Connolly as well as UCD's BiOrbics Professor Tommy Boland to hear about the new ABP funded research project examining pathways to further improving the s…

The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has said that farming “has to change” in Ireland because there has been “a loss of nature in the last 50 years that has to be reversed”. “We’ve gone from having 500 pristine water systems down to 20. That has to change, it’s not just farming, we have to change how we do forestry.…

She is the undisputed queen of the ploughing in Ireland and this year Anna May McHugh celebrates 50 years as managing director of the National Ploughing Association (NPA). In the latest edition of On the Record with Agriland she shares the secrets of her success – “be nice to people” is the motto by which she lives and why her determination has got…

Sinn Féin TD, Claire Kerrane has said that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was set up to ensure food production but now seems to be “going in a different direction”. In the latest interview in Agriland’s On the Record series, the Roscommon-Galway TD said that climate is a big focus of CAP now but that it should be a different pillar, with food…

Transformation is needed in agriculture, the director general at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned. Laura Burke believes that if agriculture in Ireland continues to operate the way it is currently doing, it will not meet its environmental targets. “We can’t keep doing the same things and expect a different result and that’s the l…

Farmers are “nearly ashamed to say they are a farmer” in 2023, according to Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice believes Ireland “needs a completely new type of party, from the bottom up” that listens to farmers and the rural community. In an ‘On the Record’ interview with Agriland, the TD said he be…

There will be no government-backed investigation into the price farmers are paying for fertiliser in Ireland, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. The minister told Agriland‘ that fertiliser prices are “outside” of his control as minister. He said it is a “market issue”. “It’s important that farmers d…

On this week’s FarmLand, we look at tractor safety on our roads during silage season and what everyone should keep in mind during this busy time,and we talk to the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), Pat McCormack, about the recent dry spell and milk pricesBy Agriland Media

Macra na Feirme president Thomas Duffy on the future of farming, and Martina Harrington of Teagasc tells us what measures beef farmers can implement to cope with the current spell of dry weather and reduced grass growth rates on-farm.By Agriland Media

On this week’s FarmLand, we look at how Tuam Mart is facilitating the movement of cattle and sheep since the outbreak of Covid-19, and we meet two brothers who have built two grant-spec sheep sheds two fields apart from each other in Co. Mayo.By Agriland Media

On this week’s FarmLand, we look at how Covid-19 is impacting on students in Gurteen agricultural college and we go behind the scenes to see how the dairy operation in Gurteen College has grown since milk quotas were abolished in 2015.By Agriland Media

On this week’s FarmLand, we get the contractors view during silage season, and we look at the impact COVID-19 is having on getting Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) applications processed and approved.By Agriland Media

On this week's FarmLand - we talk to Denis Naughten on the Green Party's pre-conditions for government formation, and Glanbia's Donal Moloney describes how forward selling grain can manage risk on tillage farms.By Agriland Media

On this week's programme: we talk to Green Acres calf to beef programme manager Alan Dillon on options for beef farmers during this difficult period, and Pat McCormack of the ICMSA tells us how farmers are dealing with the current situation.By Agriland Media

On this week's FarmLand: we talk to DII's Conor Mulvihill on dairy markets and milk processing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, and we continue our talk with Jimmy Walsh of Leinster Marts about 50 years in business.By Agriland Media

On this week's episode - we talk to Dr. Frank Mitloehner about the interplay of the Covid-19 pandemic, global emissions and farming the environmental outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic, and Bord Bia’s Joe Burke tells us about the impact Covid-19 is having on domestic and international beef marketsBy Agriland Media

On this week's FarmLand - Charles O'Donnell speaks to Eimear Mc Guinness on the impact of restricted services on marts, and Michael Geary finds out how to tube feed newborn lambs.By Agriland Media

In this episode- we look at how to improve hygiene practices in the lambing shed, we get a sheep and suckler farmer’s view on lambing season and the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, and Pat Mc Cormack of the ICMSA on the need for a single authority for River management.By Agriland Media

On this week's programme: We talk to Jimmy Walsh of Leinster Marts about 50 years in business, FCI’S Mike Moroney talks carbon taxes and their impact on agri contractors, and calibrating your seed drill is essential, and should be carried out between crops, varieties and seed batches. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the process.…

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This week, on the season three finale of FarmLand, the show drills into farmer concerns surrounding the new TB stakeholder forum report.Hugh Farrell of the ICSA outlines why he believes the report is “incomplete” - highlighting its lack of focus on the cost of TB – both financially and personally – inside the farm gate.Our reporter Emma Gilsenan al…

This week on FarmLand, as beef farmer opposition to the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal gathers pace, independent MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan outlines whether Ireland’s farmer fury is impacting on Brussels.Although the Mercosur bloc says it wants to “shake off the environmental stigma” of its beef production system, Flanagan says he “doesn’t buy it”.M…

The ferocious farmer backlash to the announcement that 99,000t of beef from Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will make its way onto EU market shelves under the EU-Mercosur trade deal will be fleshed out on FarmLand tonight.Joe Healy IFA president gives his reaction to the deal and why he believes it is a retrograde step for Irish and EU agri…

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, ICMSA president Pat McCormack drills into the farming detail of the Government’s new Climate Action Plan.While outlining that farmers will engage with the plan, McCormack also suggests that the time has come for the burden of increasing production costs to be shared with consumers.Meanwhile, can hemp production o…

What is the current state of play on the reform of the next Common Agricultural Policy post-2020 - and what will it mean for Irish farmers?FarmLand gets the inside track from the top brass forming the new policy at the European Commission in Brussels. Frank Bollen, head of the budget management unit at DG AGRI, gives his view on looming budget cuts…

On tonight's episode of FarmLand, Siobhan Ring geneticist at ICBF will give the inside track on the recently developed Dairy Beef Index and its potential for both dairy and beef farmers.Niall Claffey visits dairy farmer Hughie Egan - who's milking 85 Kiwi-cross cows under a spring-calving system in Doon Co. Offaly - to discuss his plans for the 201…

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, Macra na Feirme national president elect Thomas Duffy gives his first official sit-down interview since landing top office.The dairy farmer from Co. Cavan - who is the 37th president of the farming and rural youth organisation – sets out his vision for representing young farmers in the face of Brexit, CAP reform …

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, Pat Smith, the chairman of the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation, outlines the potential for solar PV generation on Irish farms.Smith, who is also the managing director of Local Power Limited, gives his perspective on the sustainability challenges facing Irish agriculture, alongside the threat of Brexit.The ICSA’…

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, addresses farmer demands for clarity on emergency support aid for the beef sector if a crash-out Brexit unfolds over the coming weeks.And what opportunities can farm diversification offer to boost farm incomes? Barry Caslin Teagasc specialist in en…

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, Bord Bia’s sector manager for beef and livestock Joe Burke discusses current progress with calf exports.Meanwhile, FTMTA CEO Gary Ryan will focus on the sale of new tractors in Ireland to date this year.The issue of how to deal with lameness on dairy farms will also be covered with Waterford vet Ger Cusack and we…

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, AgriLand’s Siobhan Walsh discusses the key challenges facing malting barley growers with presenter Claire McCormack.MEP Sean Kelly discusses the key changes and sticking points to the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).Meanwhile, director of Teagasc Gerry Boyle talks technology, teaching and how these…

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, MEP Mairead McGuinness discusses the likelihood of chlorothalonil facing a ban. She touches on the possible consequences on Irish farmers and the environmental impact of agro-chemicals.Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway Michael Fitzmaurice talks about Brexit, farming organisations and the challenges facing Irish…

As we prepare to put 2018 behind us, tonight on FarmLand in Review we will look back at some of biggest issues that farmers battled on the ground over the last 12 months. From the cross-sector impact of multiple extreme weather events, beef price lows, the Lakeland/LacPatrick merger, Brexit fears, and many farmer-led protest, FarmLand will reflect …

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed explains the latest developments on Brexit and what his department is doing to prepare for a no-deal scenario. He also reflects on what has been a tough year for farmers in 2018.Also, CEO of the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) Sean Finan outlines the…

On this week's episode of FarmLand, Ian Kilgallon of Gas Networks Ireland highlights the opportunities available for anaerobic digestion in Ireland, as well as the GRAZE Gas project in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.Aurivo CEO Aaron Forde offered insight into the co-op's performance this year, milk price in 2019 and the launch of Homeland.ie.Plus, ICSA she…

Tonight on FarmLand, Joe Burke senior manager of meat and livestock at Bord Bia will talk in detail about Ireland’s live cattle export trade – with a particular focus on 2018 market trends and potential destinations for 2019.Burke will also offer his outlook on beef price for the Christmas market.Plus, Grace Maher of the Irish Organic Association w…

This week on FarmLand, independent senator Ian Marshall urges the Democratic Unionist Party to row in behind the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement for the sake of farmers and agri-businesses in Northern Ireland.As fears over the future of the beef sector in Ireland continue to escalate, Cormac Healy, the director of Meat Industry Ireland addresses …

On this week's episode of FarmLand, businessman Peter Casey - who garnered the support of one in five voters during last month’s presidential election - will outline his political ambitions to represent the people of rural Ireland.Richard Kennedy, the deputy president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), calls for changes to be made to the coun…

Tonight on FarmLand, Michael Hanley CEO of Lakeland Dairies will outline his ambitions for the future of the Lakeland/LacPatrick merger.Eimear McGuinness general manager of Donegal Co-op Livestock Mart and Ray Doyle livestock service executive at Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society will frame their concerns on “skyrocketing” mart insurance hike…

Tonight on FarmLand episode 9, independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan, go head-to-head on the country’s strides to hit its renewable energy and carbon emission targets.John Sweeney, leading climatologist at Maynooth University, warns that biomass production is just a “short-term” solution to Bord na Mona’s power plant…

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, Fianna Fail’s Barry Cowen voices “serious concerns” over the impact of Bord na Mona’s unexpected decision to completely stop peat harvesting by 2025. Conor Finnerty visits Littleton, Co. Tipperary, where locals continue to grapple with the closure of Bord na Mona’s factory earlier this year.Macra na Feirme presid…

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, Dr. Eoin Ryan, senior veterinary inspector at the Department of Agriculture, and Frank Brady, IFA county chairman for Monaghan, discuss the issue of bovine TB, while Teagasc cattle specialist Karen Dukelow and ICMSA deputy president Lorcan McCabe outline the current fodder situation around the country.Manager of …

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine Pat Deering and Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) general secretary Eddie Punch discuss the implications of Budget 2019 for Irish farmers – and look into the newly-announced Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP), …