{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61decd8944f7440012f56f28/6abd8e5e205819f3d7f477df?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Farming Matters 30th September 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61decd8944f7440012f56f28/1790807528647-8b6db1e1-5f4d-4944-a2b0-0a35c6592fad.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on <strong>Farming Matters</strong>, Declan Marren is joined by Martin Merrick of the <em>Irish Farmers Journal</em> to look at the strength of the mart trade, what factory buying activity is telling us about finished cattle supplies, this autumn’s weanling sales and the importance of live export demand.</p><p>Nicola Fetherstone of AIB outlines the bank’s upcoming Agri Financial Clinics in Roscommon and Tuam, with discussion on farm cashflow, tax bills following stronger incomes, capital investment and funding TAMS-backed projects. She also looks ahead to the upcoming Dairy Women Ireland conference.</p><p>Mayo IFA livestock representative Michael Mitchell discusses the weanling trade across the west and why vaccination, dosing and proper preparation before sale are so important, particularly following pneumonia issues last year. He also looks at the relevant Beef Welfare Scheme measures.</p><p>And in the Teagasc Mayo slot, Enda Geoghegan and Claire O’Keeffe of Succession Ireland preview the <strong>Transferring the Family Farm Clinic in Kiltimagh on 15 October</strong>.</p><p>Farming Matters is brought to you by Corrib Oil - Keeping your Farm Moving - see corriboil.com</p>","author_name":"Midwest Radio"}