{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61decd8944f7440012f56f28/6ad942672ae01c30d9feb476?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Farming Matters 21st October 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61decd8944f7440012f56f28/1792623069115-613ca444-346d-420b-a476-41861b8987ac.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Farming Matters – Wednesday, 21st October 2026</strong></p><p>On this week&#39;s Farming Matters with Declan Marren:</p><ul><li><strong>Michael Nolan, Manager of Balla Mart</strong>, discusses the latest weanling trade, the impact of strong demand from live exporters and details of Friday&#39;s special breeding heifer sale.</li><li><strong>Dr Zoe McKay of UCD</strong> outlines findings from her Nuffield Ireland research into how Irish grassland farming must adapt to climate change, drawing on lessons from eleven countries.</li><li><strong>Alan Nolan of Teagasc Ballinrobe</strong> speaks with Beef Specialist David Argue about the newly published Teagasc Beef Budgets and recent trends in the beef market.</li></ul><p>Plus, the latest agricultural news, including updates on BISS and CRISS payments and the new fertiliser support scheme.</p><p><strong>Farming Matters with Declan Marren, every Wednesday night from 9pm on Midwest Radio.</strong></p>","author_name":"Midwest Radio"}