{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61decd8944f7440012f56f28/6ae334516e82d8489f74e06e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Farming Matters 28th October 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61decd8944f7440012f56f28/1793274763661-67a8aa1d-5f4f-48ea-9357-f7a150d24dfd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Farming Matters – Wednesday, 28th October 2026</strong></p><p>On this week&#39;s Farming Matters, Declan Marren is joined by Darren Carty, Sheep and Schemes Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, to discuss the latest developments in CAP negotiations, what the proposed changes could mean for Irish farmers, and the latest updates on farm scheme payments.</p><p>Darren also reports from Roscrea Mart, where the Irish Farmers Journal&#39;s Tullamore Farm held its annual sale of in-calf heifers, discussing the trade and demand for quality breeding stock.</p><p>In our weekly Teagasc slot, Pádraig Walsh of Teagasc Ballina speaks with Paul Darcy, veterinary surgeon with Ballyvary Veterinary Clinic, about current cattle health issues, treatments at housing time and the importance of herd health planning.</p><p>Plus, Declan looks back 25 years to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak of 2001 and its impact on Irish farming, alongside the latest agricultural news from home and abroad.</p><p>Farming Matters is brought to you with thanks to programme sponsor Corrib Oil.</p>","author_name":"Midwest Radio"}