Irish Farmers Journal podcasts
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Get the latest farming news, prices, analysis and advice from the award-winning Irish Farmers Journal team. If listening in our Live app, please click on the headphones symbol below. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Young Stock Podcast - Who tells farming’s story best?
On this week’s podcast, Sarah McIntosh speaks to Monaghan native Niall Hurson about his Nuffield Scholarship and the importance of gaining perspective abroad Suckler farmer and 2024 Nuffield Scholar Niall Hurson from Smithborough, Co Monag…
- Farm Tech Talk – Live from Balmoral Show 2026
Live from Balmoral Show 2026 in Belfast, Stephen and a panel discuss farming. UFU President John McLenaghan joins to share his thoughts on what is on farmers' minds at the show.
- Tillage Podcast - Brewery opening, treating grain and tillage support
This episode covers the opening of the Diageo brewery in Co Kildare with guests Minister Martin Heydon and Cormac Healy. Discussions include treating Irish grain to reduce the carbon footprint of pig production, winter wheat T2 treatments,…
- Inside the Farmers Journal: EU could ban Brazilian beef
Noel Bardon discusses the potential EU ban on Brazilian beef imports scheduled for September. The episode also features the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year finalists and details about Diageo's new brewery.
- Trailer Inside Dairy - London lessons, Tirlán, and a curious AI trend
Aidan Brennan reports from a London dairy conference, discussing key themes and insights. The episode also covers significant changes at Tirlán, farmer perspectives on industry challenges, and an analysis of declining AI usage in the curre…
- Growing Minds - Soil science, grassland management & agricultural economics
This episode previews the Growing Minds podcast series, offering audio revision notes for students. It covers Soil Science, Grassland Management, and Agricultural Economics, including topics like soil pH, rotational grazing, and farm costs…
- Young Stock: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels
This week, Noel Bardon catches up senior policy advisor with Copa Cogeca Niall Curley. The Roscommon man who lobbies policymakers on issues of farmer concern gives an overview of who makes the decisions in Brussels and why a nitpicky appro…
- Farm Tech Talk - Forward buying fertiliser, Fuel Support Scheme and dairy updates
This week, Stephen and the panel discuss forward buying fertiliser, the Fuel Support Scheme, beef prices and the milk league. Stephen also chats with John Brennan from Grassland AGRO on post-silage fertiliser strategies. Join the Fa…
- Inside Machinery
The third episode of Inside Machinery with Siobhan Walsh, Gary Abbot and Peter Thomas Keaveney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Tillage podcast - Walking great crops in Co Cork
On this week’s Tillage Podcast, we headed to Cork to walk some crops of winter barley, wheat, spring cereals and beans with Liam Leahy of Dairygold. We look at the paper, have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is su…
- Inside the Farmers Journal: are you an active farmer or actively farming?
On this week’s show the team looks at fertiliser supply for 2027, new CAP schemes and the debate around the active farmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Trailer Inside Dairy - Milk, minerals & margins
This week on Inside Dairy , Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg dig into the latest trends shaping dairy farms, from fluctuating grass growth rates to the challenge of controlling docks. They also look at the current outlook fo…
- Young Stock Podcast - From the fields of Westmeath to ag tech startups
Hailing from Westmeath, Stephen Fagan has always had a grá for farming and innovation. He speaks to Hannah Furlong about his journey from growing up on the family beef and sheep farm to working at the forefront of ag tech, highlightin…
- Farm Tech Talk - Mercosur, Grass 2026 and trade prices
This week, Stephen chats to Adam about the beef trade and Mercosur, Darren covers Donegal’s rising sheep numbers, and Aidan discusses what’s happening on dairy farms and the use of sexed semen in the dairy herd. …
- Inside the Farmers Journal - are means-tested farm payments on the way?
Inside the Farmers Journal: are means-tested farm payments on the way? Description: This week the team discusses EU proposals for farm payments in the future and about the increase in suckler cow numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
- The Tillage Podcast - Ideal conditions for wheat in the south East
On this week's podcast we chat to Brett Brothers agronomist Paul Colgan on winter crops management, virus and spring cereals. We look at the paper, get tips on liquid nitrogen use from Luke Thornton and have the grain trends and weather re…
- Trailer Inside Dairy - from grass growth to heat detection
Grass growth is ramping up on farms, but with conditions varying, we discuss what you should be doing now to stay on track. With breeding season underway, we also cover how to spot the key signs of heat and share practical tips to avoid mi…
- Inside Machinery - Hours to go to Grass 2026
On this week’s Inside Machinery Podcast Gary Abbott tells us some of the machines that have landed on site in Co Kilkenny so far. Peter Thomas Keaveney chatted to Kevin Burke this week on all things tyres and price increases. We get some t…
- Young Stock Podcast - Beyond the try line at the ASA Tag rugby tournament
The guests on this week’s Young Stock Podcast are three ag science graduates who represented their companies at the AgTag rugby charity tournament organised by the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) on Friday, 24 April. While the sun w…
- Farm Tech Talk - Leo Varadkar, UK market updates and Tullamore Farm
This week, Stephen and the panel discuss Leo Varadkar’s comments, Adam covers updates in the UK market, Aidan breaks down the latest milk price announcements, and Martin discusses all things Tullamore Farm. Stephen also talks to Peter…
- The Tillage Podcast - Feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants
On this week’s tillage podcast we chat fieldwork and regulations. We chat all things crop nutrition with Robbie Byrne of Precision Nutrition from balancing nutrients to preventing stress. As always, we have the latest news, look at the pap…
- Inside the Farmers Journal: Varadkar’s rural comments and CAP budget
The team discusses Leo Varadkar’s comments about rural Ireland, the next CAP budget and TB rules in marts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Inside Machinery - Grass 2026 preview, silage prep & rising costs
On the first ever Inside Machinery podcast Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney tell us all about what to expect at Grass 2026 the biggest machinery demonstration of the year. They have all the details and tell us about machines making th…
- Trailer Inside Dairy - Moorepark trial insights, spring workload and Lakeland’s 2025 performance
Inside Dairy – Moorepark trial insights, spring workload and Lakeland’s 2025 performance On this week’s Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg dig into the latest results from…
- Young Stock Podcast: live from the Intro to Ag fair with Kaleb Cooper
For this week’s episode, Sarah McIntosh chats to Kaleb Cooper and others at the ‘Intro to Ag’ fair in the Aviva Stadium. Main: This week’s Young Stock Podcast was recorded live at the Aviva Stadium, where finalists gathered for …
- Farm Tech Talk - Fuel protests, schemes and trade markets
This week, Stephen chats with Adam about a BSE case and the fuel protests, Darren discusses a new dairy beef weighing scheme and the sheep trade, while Daire covers the milk price increase, and Lorcan looks at the energy markets. Jo…
- The Tillage Podcast - Rain, resistance and brighter weather
On this week’s podcast we talk fieldwork and the struggle on farms across the country at present. We chat to fungicide expert Professor Fiona Burnett of the Scottish Rural College on resistance. We also run through feed and grain imports f…
- Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports
Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports On this week’s show, the team discusses Michael Healy-Rae’s resignation, hears from Minister Martin Heydon on the new €100m fuel package and looks at the lack of enga…
- The Fuel Story - from global crisis to Irish farms
In this special podcast from The Irish Farmers Journal, Aidan Brennan is joined by Agri Business Editor Lorcan Roche Kelly for an in-depth look at one of the biggest pressures facing farming today—the global fuel crisis. As energy prices s…
- Trailer Inside Dairy - Grass, Clover & Cashflow
This week on Inside Dairy , Aidan Brennan and Daire Cregg dig into the key issues shaping dairy farming right now. We start with the weather and its major influence on grass growth across the country—what it means for farm performance in t…
- Young Stock Podcast - Katie Gleeson on returning to education as a mature student
Well-known dairy farmer Katie Gleeson is this week’s guest on the Young Stock Podcast, joining Sarah McIntosh and Martin Merrick. With over 32.3k followers on her Instagram account Katie in the Country, she is well known…
- Farm Tech Talk – Fuel protests, TAMS and the outlook for markets
This week, Stephen chats to Adam on the protests and a lift in the beef trade, Martin talks about the TAMS budget while Aidan discusses milk price and dairy markets. Siobhán joins us to talk about this year’s Crop Protection Magazine for a…
- The Tillage Podcast - Fieldwork between showers and plant protection
On this week’s podcast we chat through fieldwork and jobs to be done. We take a look at Crop Protection Magazine and have the grain market and weather reports. This week we have an interview with Steve Dennis of BASF on product development…
- Inside the Farmers Journal - fuel price protests cause chaos
Inside the Farmers Journal: fuel price protests cause chaos On this week’s show, the team hears from protestors at the fuel price demonstration and discusses the protest. Get in touch with the show by leaving a comment below or email news@…
- Inside Dairy - Synch or Not: What’s the Best Move for Heifer Breeding?
In a week shaped by fuel protests and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, we break down what it all means for Irish dairy farmers — from input costs to global market ripple effects. Back on home soil, we dig into the Dairygold annual re…
- Young Stock - Michael O'Leary He’ll Sell You a Seat—and a Bull!
In this episode of Young Stock , hosts Daire Cregg and Sarah McIntosh sit down with one of Ireland’s most recognisable and outspoken business figures, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary. Blending sharp insight with candid conversation, the…
- Farm Tech Talk - Scheme updates, TB changes and livestock trade
This week, Stephen chats to Adam on TB changes and the beef trade, Darren talks about nitrates derogation applications and scheme updates while Daire discusses dairy markets and North Cork Creameries. Join the Farm Tech Talk communi…
- The Tillage Podcast - Investing in Irish feed and doubling oats usage
On this week’s Tillage Podcast, we chatted to Michael Burke and Conor Condron of J. Grennan and Sons at the company’s HQ in Rath, Co Offaly, on the importance of producing high-quality feed using local ingredients. We toured the mill and t…
- Inside the Farmers Journal: a new plan to tackle TB and pressure on finishers
On this week’s show we take a look at the new TB testing rules coming into force and hear about the pressure facing winter finishers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Trailer Inside Dairy - What’s Driving Dairy This Week?
This is a taster of this weeks Inside Dairy, if you would like to subscribe, do so at the link below. This week on Inside Dairy, the Milk League is back! We take a closer look at the latest developments in European dairy…
- Growing Minds - Stay Calm, Stay Prepared: Essential Exam Tips for Leaving Cert Success
In the final episode of our new series aimed at secondary school students, experts discuss exam tips and the importance of time management The latest instalment of our Growing Minds podcast examines the importance of time management and to…
- Young Stock - Going once, going twice!
Hannah Furlong speaks to Joe Gibbons from Ballinasloe, Co Galway who recently won the IPAV Novice Rostrum Auctioneer Competition. Joe talks about his experience working in Ballinasloe mart, the practice that goes into standing up on the ro…
- Farm Tech Talk – Contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue scheme and merger update
This week, Stephen is joined by Gary, Adam, Darren, and Aidan to discuss the recent rise in fuel prices and what it means for contractors. Adam covers the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement, the beef trade and the bluetongue vaccine scheme.…
- The Tillage Podcast - short stint at fieldwork and a recap on weed control
This week’s Tillage Podcast focuses on prioritising jobs in the fields, sowing, markets, the tillage payment and the whiskey technical file. We have a chat with Alister McRobbie of Corteva on herbicides for winter and spring crops and as a…
- Bloodlines, Sweat and Tears, the Irish Horse Breeding podcast
In this episode of Bloodlines, Sweat and Tears , the Irish Horse Breeding podcast from Irish Country Living and The Irish Field, host Helen Sharp explores the enduring influence of Thoroughbred blood on Irish…
- Inside the Farmers Journal: farmers selling cattle to pay drug debts
In this week’s episode of Inside the Farmers Journal , host Amy Forde brings you the latest stories shaping Irish agriculture. From rising diesel prices to ongoing developments in CAP reform, Amy breaks down the key headlin…
- Trailer Inside Dairy - Market Shocks, Grazing Updates & The GLP-1 Question
This week on Inside Dairy, we break down the latest movements in dairy markets as global uncertainty intensifies, with turmoil in the Middle East adding fresh volatility and raising questions for the months ahead. We also check in on condi…
- Growing Minds - Exam Prep Essentials: Inside the Ag Science Revision Guide Pt 1
In the fifth episode of the new podcast aimed at secondary school students, experts discuss the revision guide supplement and how to prepare for the exams in June. The latest instalment of our Growing Minds podcast series takes a look at t…
- Young Stock - Inside the ring: Tuam auctioneer mastering mart and horse sales
On this week's Young Stock Podcast, Martin Merrick speaks with Darren Hession, who shares his journey into auctioneering, how he developed his own style, and the key techniques for selling different animals while building trust and confide…
- Farm Tech Talk – Leasing trends, beef outlook, lamb trade and grazing progress
This week, Stephen is joined by Adam, Darren and Daire to discuss the shortage of land and what’s driving long-term leasing. Adam outlines pressure on beef finishers, Darren covers the early lamb trade, and Daire updates on grazing progres…