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Country Life with MJ Clery

Podcast Country Life with MJ Clery
Midlands 103
Every week on ‘Country Life’, MJ Clery will cover a range of agricultural and rural living topics.

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  • Episode 53
    60% Nutrient Storage Grant announced. This and much more on Countrylife. On the programme this week MJ chats to Eugene Doyle from FRS on the dangers of operating a chainsaw when clearing storm damage. Eugene encourages all operators to undertake a basic training course in advance of using this type of equipment. Martin Merrick from the Irish Farmers Journal speaks about the new 60% TAMS Nutrient Storage Grant which is available for a variety of storage systems, it is important to note that farmers must have adequate storage for the duration of their closed period before then can apply for this grant which in itself is counter intuitive and something that needs to be reviewed by the Department of Agriculture. Shay Phelan from Teagasc speaks about a Spring Tillage Seminar taking place in Tullamore where the outlook for the sector for 2025 amongst other items will be discussed. Fiona O Malley from mental health charity Turn2Me speaks gives an overview on "Catfishing" and how people of all ages need to be wary and cautious of individuals online.
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  • Episode 52
    On the programme this week MJ chats to Professor Frank O Mara from Teagasc about their recent publication Advancing Innovation, Sustainability and Technical Performance of the Agri-Food Sector in 2024 where water quality, the age profile of farmers and fertiliser usage amongst other areas are examined. Lorcan Roche Kelly from the Irish Farmers Journal chats about the economic impact the Trump administration will have on Irish exports and how as a result of the high value of our exports to North America it is unlikely tariffs will have a huge effect on Irish farmers. Dale Kavanagh from dalekavanaghsteel.ie speaks about his Laois based business where his Quick Cage for transporting calves has become a viral sensation on Tik Tok with over 2 million views. Nigel Sweetnam IFA Poultry Chair chats about his recent meeting with the newly appointed EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen where the Mercosur agreement was discussed and how it would have a huge impact on the Irish poultry sector.
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  • Episode 51
    On the programme this week MJ chats to Declan Hanrahan IFA Beef Chair who is attending the 70th Annual IFA AGM, the main topic up for discussion is the visit of EU Commissioner for Food Christophe Hansen where Mercosur and our derogation will be the main items on the agenda. Stephen Robb from the Irish Farmers Journal chats about a landmark High Court ruling relating to a Co. Laois based wind development where the judge overturned An Bord Pleanála's decision and allowed the development to take place citing our Climate Laws as the overriding legislation. The Teagasc Sheep Conference takes place next week and Edward Egan chats about the differing areas that will be highlighted on the night from sheep handling facilities to ewe body scoring. IFAC have just launched their Irish Farm Survey for 2025 and Philip O Connor from the group chats about their findings including the fact that 23% of respondents say that the biggest barrier to succession is that the lifestyle does not appeal to the next generation.
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  • Epsiode 50
    On the programme this week MJ chats to ICMSA president Denis Drennan about the recent Foot and Mouth outbreak in Germany which has been contained but further vigilance is required especially when people are travelling to Ireland from to this area. Eoin O Catháin from the Irish Whiskey Association chats about a recent collaboration they have made with Maynooth University regarding a distilling course. With Bord Bia figures showing whiskey exports topping 1 billion euro for the first time in 2024, there is a huge demand for talent in this area. Alan Dillon from Teagasc Dairy Beef 500 speaks about an upcoming farm walk in Borris in Ossory focusing on calf care and an upcoming webinar which looks at bringing dairy beef calves through to finish.
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  • Episode 49
    The first programme of 2025 sees MJ chat to John Murray from Bord Bia on the Food and Beverage export report of 2024 which sees a new record set where Irish exports have topped 17 billion euro for the first time. The UK still being our biggest trading partner while Africa imported almost 1 billion euro worth of our produce are some of the areas up for discussion. With sub zero temperatures sweeping across the midlands this week, Francie Gorman from the IFA chats about how farmer safety is paramount during these tough conditions. Pat O Brien from the ICMSA speaks about what cohort of farmers are entitled to TAMS grants for LESS equipment while Michael Farrelly from the FTMTA speaks about tractor sales in 2024 and which county in the midlands had the most new purchases during the last 12 months.
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Every week on ‘Country Life’, MJ Clery will cover a range of agricultural and rural living topics.
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