Irish Farmers Journal podcasts

On this week’s show we have a harvest report, look at the Straw Incorporation measure budget. Neil Brady from Oatier talks supporting Irish oats and Alex Nicholls from Corteva describes some Pioneer oilseed rape varieties. As always, we have the grain trends and weather reports and this week we announce the winners of the 250th Tillage Podcast competition. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Farmers Journal: drought costing farmers millions and Tullamore Show
Description: This week, we hear about the drought is impacting farmers and from the Taoiseach and agriculture minister at Tullamore Show.
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The drought continues to put huge pressure on dairy farms, with grass growth, milk solids and winter feed all under strain. This week on Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan and Brendan Horan discuss the latest weather developments, dairy markets and the potential impact of new carbon taxes on fertiliser prices.
We also hear from Kilkenny dairy farmer Paul Bowden about the reality of farming through the drought, before looking at culling cows, feed costs and the key management decisions farmers should be making now.

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As the dust begins to settle, Sarah McIntosh and Marty Merrick sit down and reflect on a successful Tullamore Show. They discuss their stand out moments along with giving advice for students about to receive their Leaving Certificate results at the end of the month.
Our main guest is Wexford native Méabh Byrne who was one of five Women in Agriculture Ambassador finalists.
The 24-year-old from comes from a busy dairy and tillage farm and has a passion for animal care that started young. She works as a farm manager advisor with DeLaval while staying active on the family farm which she is now the herd owner.
Méabh encourages listeners to have the succession conversation early and back yourself.
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This week, Stephen is joined by Phelim O'Neill to discuss the ongoing fallout from Tirlán's butter move in the US, international labour and work visas, beef exports, and Brexit 10 years on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.