Best Silage Podcasts (2024)

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The Farming Week: Fodder shortage concerns, Silage costing €50/bale, BEEF2024 Open Day 25:12

14d ago25:12

25:12

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien, Louise Hickey and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Concerns over fodder stocks; The cost of making bales of silage; The main talking points from BEEF2024 open day; DAFM chief inspector on fertiliser database and derogation; Alm…

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Fodder Shortage Concerns | Silage costing €50/bale | BEEF2024 Open Day 25:12

13d ago25:12

25:12

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien, Louise Hickey and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Concerns over fodder stocks; The cost of making bales of silage; The main talking points from BEEF2024 open day; DAFM chief inspector on fertiliser database and derogation; Alm…

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Silage, is it all it’s wrapped up to be? 26:06

15d ago26:06

26:06

In this episode, we catch up with Dan Parnell, Regional Extension Officer at Western Dairy, and Borden farmer Paul O’Meehan to delve into the world of silage. Silage isn't widely used in the wheatbelt, but Paul has been growing and utilising it near Borden for many years, and opened one pit after 5 years. Dan, a consultant, delivers TopFodder works…

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Rural Roundup - Census, Silage, & Scottish Land & Estates 31:52

19d ago31:52

31:52

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who chat about the census, thinking about silage and the ECS organics deadline, and I’m later joined by Eleanor Kay from Scottish Land & Estates who t…

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Census, Silage, & Scottish Land & Estates 31:52

21d ago31:52

31:52

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who chat about the census, thinking about silage and the ECS organics deadline, and I’m later joined by Eleanor Kay from Scottish Land & Estates who t…

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The Farming Week: Average dairy farmer income, €20m scheme for suckler farmers, Low fodder stock advice 32:46

1h ago32:46

32:46

Francess McDonnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Fodder stocks: what should farmers do next; Warning over dairy farmer’s income levels; The financial and mental impacts of low milk yields in 2024; €20m scheme for suckler farmers to open in e…

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Average Dairy Farmer Income | €20m Scheme for Suckler Farmers | Low Fodder Stock Advice 32:46

17h ago32:46

32:46

Francess McDonnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Fodder stocks: what should farmers do next; Warning over dairy farmer’s income levels; The financial and mental impacts of low milk yields in 2024; €20m scheme for suckler farmers to open in e…

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Agribusiness News Audio July 2024: A spotlight on local food supply chains, whole farm plans, artificial Intelligence and the Bluetongue virus 43:23

3h ago43:23

43:23

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on local food supply chains and whole farm plans. We will also be bringing you news on artificial Intelligence and the Bluetongue virus. 0:40 News in Brief 2:44 Policy Briefs - Ag Bill, Natural Capital Mar…

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Yara at Groundswell Festival 12:34

3h ago12:34

12:34

In the thirteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a talk with Senior Project Portfolio Manager for OMF Paul O’Hara. The main topic of the conversation is regarding Yara's attendance at the recent Groundswell event which is a regenerative agriculture festival based in Hertfordshire. Paul discusses his feedback from attending the event, show…

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Law and the Land: Rights of way and CPO 20:43

2h ago20:43

20:43

In this episode of the limited podcast series, Senior Agriland journalist Aisling O'Brien and Kerry based solicitor Deirdre Flynn examine the issues of rights of way on farmland and Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO). Deirdre discusses these aspects of property law, which can be a very contentious and emotive, particularly when it comes to farms. She …

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Business first: A decade of on-farm changes through the Drought Pilot program 25:51

2d ago25:51

25:51

Farmers Tony White, from Miling, and Peter Daw, from Ravensthorpe, participated in the Western Australia Drought Pilot program over a decade ago. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), aimed to help farmers better prepare for and manage dry seasons. In this episode, Tony and Peter share the str…

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The Farming Week: Farmers’ Charter agreed, GPS thefts, Dutch calf restrictions 24:57

2d ago24:57

24:57

Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Plan for strict restrictions on calf exports to Netherlands from 2026; Agreement reached on new Farmers’ Charter; ACRES issues and recent balancing payments; GPS thefts, arrest, and IFA calling…

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Reducing methane throughout the beef cattle production cycle with Dr Mariana Caetano 36:34

6d ago36:34

36:34

Dr Mariana Caetano is Lecturer in Animal Nutrition & Metabolism in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Mariana takes us behind the scenes of her latest project looking at reducing methane emissions throughout the beef cattle production cycle in southern Australia. If you'd like to join as a project participan…

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Farmers' Charter Agreed | GPS Thefts | ACRES Issues 24:57

7d ago24:57

24:57

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Plan for strict restrictions on calf exports to Netherlands from 2026; Agreement reached on new Farmers’ Charter; ACRES issues - particularly potential clawbacks - and recent balancing payments…

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Law and the Land: Succession planning and farm transfer 19:29

7d ago19:29

19:29

In this episode of the limited series podcast, Agriland senior journalist, Aisling O’Brien and Kerry-based solicitor, Deirdre Flynn explore the area of succession planning and farm transfer. Deirdre discusses some of the complex issues that can arise while developing a farm succession plan and offers advice on how to ensure a smooth transition of a…

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AgriFocus: Grass growth and managing fodder with Teagasc advisor Fergal Maguire 24:59

8d ago24:59

24:59

In the final episode of the first season of the AgriFocus podcast, we're joined by Teagasc advisor Fergal Maguire. Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.…

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Natural Capital - LENs and Forth Rivers Trust 29:03

12d ago29:03

29:03

Forth Rivers Trust leads the Leven LENs, a collaborative project that aims to match investors with local activities and projects, that preserve and enhance the Leven catchment’s natural assets. This strategy for long-term investment will deliver a healthy productive landscape, while benefitting the environment, boosting biodiversity and uplifting l…

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Crofting Matters – Lessons from Ireland 39:48

13d ago39:48

39:48

In this episode we look at what we can learn from the Irish system, where farms are similar to our crofts. A group of crofters are just home from a study tour to Ireland, and we hear from Derek Jamieson who crofts in Unst, Shetland, what he took from this exchange of knowledge. We also hear from Keith Fahy, advisor with Teagasc, explaining the Iris…

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Stock Talk - Cattle EID with David Kerr 36:58

12d ago36:58

36:58

In this podcast we hear from David Kerr, ScotEID’s Technical Manager. He speaks about cattle EID tags and their importance in the future for traceability for food safety and disease control. David tells us about the technology and the differences between Ultra High Frequency (UHF) tags which will be used for cattle tags, and Low Frequency (LF) tags…

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In Conversation With...- Distilling the Arbikie story 39:27

13d ago39:27

39:27

Welcome to the third episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by John Stirling (Director at Arbikie Distilling Limited). They discuss how John draws on different strengths within the family business to sustainably produce a premium brand spirit, controlling the …

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New Season Supplies 10:45

14d ago10:45

10:45

In the twelfth episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Natalie Wood regarding the new season. The conversation looks into the recent conversations and feedback from the cereals event, the importance of Sulphur, product recommendations from Nitrates to NPKs, grain analysis for the forthcoming season and ideal stor…

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Law and the Land: what you should know about making a will 22:07

14d ago22:07

22:07

In the first episode in this limited series podcast, Agriland senior journalist, Aisling O’Brien and Kerry-based solicitor, Deirdre Flynn discuss making a will. The Irish Farm Report 2024 published by Ifac revealed that half of farmers have no will in place, leaving potential beneficiaries exposed to tax issues. The solicitor outlines what steps to…

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Hay Kings Podcast: Fiber Digestability (S7:E6) 43:51

15d ago43:51

43:51

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Hay Kings Podcast! Today, we're joined by Dr. Dan Putman from UC Davis, a leading expert in forage science. In this episode, Dr. Putman delves into the critical topic of fiber digestibility in forage. Discover the science behind fiber breakdown, its impact on animal nutrition, and practical tips for opti…

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Thrill of The Hill - A Damming Conclusion? Part II 50:49

15d ago50:49

50:49

THRILL OF THE HILL | A Damming Conclusion: Part II with Davy McCracken Thrill of the Hill returns for season 5, with an exciting line-up on new and returning guest speakers and specialists in their fields and on their hills. Beavers and their presence in Scotland continues to divide the agricultural community, for some they generate hope for a more…

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The Farming Week: Green Party leader Eamon Ryan steps down, Nature Restoration Law latest, Tirlán voluntary redundancies 30:40

19d ago30:40

30:40

Francess McDonnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Tirlán seeking voluntary redundancies and updates on milk supply and prices; Eamon Ryan stepping down and the race for a new Green Party leader; Nature Restoration Law passes; €21.1m in ACRES …

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Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan Steps Down | Nature Restoration Law Passed | Tirlán Voluntary Redundancies 30:40

19d ago30:40

30:40

Francess McDonnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Tirlán seeking voluntary redundancies and updates on milk supply and prices; Eamon Ryan stepping down and the race for a new Green Party leader; Nature Restoration Law passes; €21.1m in ACRES …

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Beef and Sheep Market Outlook with Simon Quilty 28:09

20d ago28:09

28:09

Simon Quilty, leading independent meat and livestock analyst and broker of physical meat products worldwide, works with international companies and is founder of ‘Global Agritrends Downunder’. Fresh from his June 2024 MacKillop Farm Management hosted presentation at Padthaway Estate, Simon shares his global, domestic and regional observations on bo…

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CropCast - Biodiversity on Arable Farms 36:52

20d ago36:52

36:52

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by David Brown, an Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting to discuss pollinators, beneficial insects and biodiversity on arable farms. Cropcast is your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry exper…

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AgriFocus: How the land sector plays an important role in fighting climate change 19:11

23d ago19:11

19:11

In today's episode we're joined by Dr Eimear Cotter, Director of Evidence and Assessment with the Environmental Protection Agency. We discuss how the land use sector plays an important role in fighting climate change. Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directl…

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The role of inoculants in quality forages 22:20

25d ago22:20

22:20

On this episode, Hoard’s Dairyman Editor Abby Bauer was joined by Luiz Ferraretto, an assistant professor and extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ferraretto shared advice on making quality forages, information about how inoculants work, and recommendations for choosing the right product for your farm. The podcast is sponsor…

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The Farming Week: Election counts continue | TAMS payments commence | latest EPA report 16:40

27d ago16:40

16:40

Charles O’Donnell, Louise Hickey and Francess McDonnell bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: EPA report and reactions; Election counts start to wrap up at local and European level; Liming programme extension; TAMS payments commence plus reactions; Danish investment firm to set up AD…

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Agri Culture - Claire Taylor : Positive perceptions of Agriculture 54:00

27d ago54:00

54:00

I'm Mary-Jane Lawrie, and in this episode I’m joined Claire Taylor. Claire is a journalist and describes herself as an agricultural communicator. She has recently finished her travels as part of her Nuffield Farming Scholarship and is now in the process of compiling all the information from her travels. We talk about her career and how that led her…

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Agribusiness Audio June 2024 - A spotlight on new tiers for agriculture support, carbon calculators, forage first sucklers and land registration in Scotland 41:59

26d ago41:59

41:59

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on new tiers for agriculture support and carbon calculators. We will also be bringing you news on forage first sucklers and land registration in Scotland. Show Notes 0:43 News in Brief 2:47 Policy Briefs -…

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Election Counts Continue | TAMS Payments Commence | Latest EPA Report 16:40

29d ago16:40

16:40

Charles O’Donnell, Louise Hickey and Francess McDonnell n bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: EPA report and reactions; Election counts start to wrap up at local and European level; Liming programme extension; TAMS payments commence plus reactions and wrap up on approvals; Danish i…

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Mid-Season Grazing 18:12

27d ago18:12

18:12

In the eleventh podcast episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Ireland lead Philip Cosgrave regarding mid-season grazing. The conversation also includes grassland quality, grazing management for dairy farmers, fertiliser programme recommendations and the importance of regular checks within paddocks.…

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Profitable grazing systems to manage drought in the Southern Rangelands 31:05

29d ago31:05

31:05

In this episode, we talk with Brad Plunkett and Christophe D’Abbadie about profitable and drought-resilient grazing systems for the Southern Rangelands. Brad and Christophe, both economists at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), have conducted extensive research on profitable and sustainable rangeland management s…

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A closer look at feed efficiency 23:22

1M ago23:22

23:22

On this episode, Hoard’s Dairyman Editor Abby Bauer was joined by Mary Beth de Ondarza, the sole proprietor of Paradox Nutrition, LLC. As a consultant, de Ondarza works with dairies in the Northeast, and she shared her knowledge and experience in improving feed efficiency in an array of areas on the farm. The podcast was sponsored by Purina Animal …

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The Farming Week: Kilkenny dairy business sold for €1.45m | Revenue’s new VAT guidance | Most popular sire breeds 17:36

1M ago17:36

17:36

Charles O’Donnell and Stella Meehan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Revenue guidance on VAT refunds and reaction Most popular sire breeds in sucklers Kilkenny based dairy business with 470 cows sold for €1.45m Inter-county footballer and farmer Sheep Shearing Championships Moun…

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Kilkenny dairy business sold for €1.45m | Revenue’s new VAT guidance | Most popular sire breeds 17:36

1M ago17:36

17:36

Charles O’Donnell, Breifne O'Brien and Stella Meehan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Revenue guidance on VAT refunds and reaction Most popular sire breeds in sucklers Kilkenny based dairy business with 470 cows sold for €1.45m Inter-county footballer and farmer Sheep Shearing C…

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AgriFocus: Revenue's new guidance on VAT refunds 18:54

1M ago18:54

18:54

In today's episode we're joined by Head of Tax for IFAC, Marty Murphy to discuss Revenue's new guidance on VAT refunds Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.…

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Hay Kings Podcast: The Warm Season Grass Guide (S7:E5) 48:32

1M ago48:32

48:32

Join us for an engaging episode of the Hay Kings Podcast featuring agronomy expert Jeffery Jackson, as we delve into planting warm season grasses. Jeffery provides essential tips on seed selection, soil preparation, and planting techniques to help ensure a thriving crop. Tune in for practical advice and expert guidance to boost your agricultural pr…

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Crofting Matters - Crofting Commission Chief Executive 40:38

1M ago40:38

40:38

Gary Campbell is our guest this week. Gary is the new Chief Executive of the Crofting Commission, having just started his role in January this year. With a background working in both the public and private sectors he talks us through his previous roles, his own family crofting story, what he is planning to achieve in his new CE role and his vision …

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The Farming Week: Biomethane Strategy| ACRES satellite checks| agriculture emissions 33:55

1M ago33:55

33:55

Charles O’Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: €40m National Biomethane Strategy published; Protesters demand ‘justice’ for ash dieback farmers; DII presents 10-point plan to ‘secure’ nitrates derogation; Agriculture to ‘exceed’ emissions ceiling; AMS to …

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€40m National Biomethane Strategy | AMS to be Used in ACRES Checks | Agriculture to 'Exceed' Emissions Ceiling 33:55

1M ago33:55

33:55

Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: €40m National Biomethane Strategy published; Protesters demand ‘justice’ for ash dieback farmers; DII presents 10-point plan to ‘secure’ nitrates derogation; Agriculture to ‘exceed’ emissions…

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