Irish Farmers Journal podcasts

Down to Agribusiness: Chicken expansion, tax breaks and Budget 2027
On this week’s Down to Agribusiness, Stephen and Lorcan discuss McDonalds chicken expansion plans, the FBD Trust’s bumper year, the ESB’s green bond success, R&D tax credits, solar farm planning and producer organisations.
The interview this week is with Ian Mernagh, CEO of Greentech HQ, Ireland’s first business sustainability innovation hub based in Enniscorthy, and founder of All About Nectar. The team also look ahead to see what Budget 2027 might have in store.

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This week, Aidan chats to the panel about the controversy surrounding Bord Bia’s Larry Murrin. The panel also share their thoughts on livestock trade, a new shed built without a TAMS grant and the NDC / Kerrygold quality milk awards.

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Grain prices are the big news in tillage this week with the announcement of harvest 2026 prices from Tirlán and Dairygold. Costs are a big factor in profitability this year and we chat with IFAC on margins. We also chat using slurry efficiently on farms and setting up your tyres correctly. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

fuel protest threats, CAP meetings, and poultry farmer outlook

On this week's podcast, we look back on a fired-up fuel protester group meeting in Moate, Co Westmeath, and the latest IFA CAP meeting, in Athy, Co Kildare. Poultry meat, dairy farmers, and cheese also make the agenda.
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What can farmers earn from renewable energy?
Description: Stephen Robb hosts the Farming and Renewable Energy session at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, speaking with Kevin Carey, Director of Business Development at Atlantic Energy Consultants; Aidan Stakelum, Community Engagement Lead at Perigus Energy; Sean Crowley, Large Industrial & Renewable Gas Sales Manager at Gas Networks Ireland; and Justin Moran, Director of External Affairs at Wind Energy Ireland, about the opportunities for farmers in renewable energy.
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