Pat O’Toole, Political Editor of the Farmers Journal and RTÉ’s Europe Editor, Tony Connelly, on the consequences of the trade deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boat building
17/1/2026 | 6 mins.
Lorna Siggins reports from Greencastle Boatyard in Donegal on the restoration of a uniquely Irish-Scandi vessel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercosur public health fears
17/1/2026 | 5 mins.
The former head of the Food Safety Authority, Prof Alan Reilly, on whether the inspection system can keep adulterated meat out of Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercosur Protest
17/1/2026 | 6 mins.
Beef and Tillage farmer John Keogh assesses how the trade deal will impact his business in Co CarlowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Early bloomers
17/1/2026 | 3 mins.
The third warmest year on record has caused many plants to bloom in the depths of winter according to the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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