Irish Farmers Journal podcasts

The drought continues to put huge pressure on dairy farms, with grass growth, milk solids and winter feed all under strain. This week on Inside Dairy, Aidan Brennan and Brendan Horan discuss the latest weather developments, dairy markets and the potential impact of new carbon taxes on fertiliser prices.We also hear from Kilkenny dairy farmer Paul Bowden about the reality of farming through the drought, before looking at culling cows, feed costs and the key management decisions farmers should be making now.https://ifj.supportingcast.fm/insidedairy

As the dust begins to settle, Sarah McIntosh and Marty Merrick sit down and reflect on a successful Tullamore Show. They discuss their stand out moments along with giving advice for students about to receive their Leaving Certificate results at the end of the month.Our main guest is Wexford native Méabh Byrne who was one of five Women in Agriculture Ambassador finalists. The 24-year-old from comes from a busy dairy and tillage farm and has a passion for animal care that started young. She works as a farm manager advisor with DeLaval while staying active on the family farm which she is now the herd owner. Méabh encourages listeners to have the succession conversation early and back yourself.

This week, Stephen is joined by Phelim O'Neill to discuss the ongoing fallout from Tirlán's butter move in the US, international labour and work visas, beef exports, and Brexit 10 years on.

This week, Adam chats to the panel about live exports and what it means for the calf trade. The panel also preview the Tullamore show, investigate the continuing row between Tirlan and Ornua and give the latest updates in the livestock trade. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465Click here if you would like a weekly email notification when Farm Talk is released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e

Inside the Farmers Journal: CBAM tax set to double fertiliser pricesDescription: On the show this week, we talk about the impact of CBAM on fertiliser prices, budget 2027 demands and more.

On this week’s show we chat to Dave Barry of Goldcrop on catch crops and forage crops from sowing time and method to different cropping options and seed choices.We have a harvest update look at the paper from new technology to correcting for moisture content and of course have the grain market and the weather report. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. 

Rain, butter wars and fertiliser plansDescription - On this weeks Inside Dairy podcast, Aidan Brendan and Daire discuss management decisions as rain arrives, the Tirlán-Kerrygold situation and what it means for the Irish dairy industry and when’s the right time to spread fertiliser.

On this week’s Youngstock Podcast, Meath native Alan Crowe joins Sarah McIntosh to discuss his role as breed secretary for the Irish Hereford Breed Society. With a background steeped in showing and commercial sheep, Alan talks about his interest in agriculture and decision to study animal science in University College Dublin. Having completed a PhD on IVF and embryo transfer in UCD and Teagasc, Alan was appointed the breed secretary in 2024.Over the last two years he has driven on the Hereford society which now has over 900 members.It is a busy week for the society as not only are they preparing for the Tullamore show, but they will also host the 17th European Hereford Conference in Kilkenny. Running for five nights, the conference will encompass two days of herd tours of some of the top pedigree breeders in Ireland as well as attendance at the National Hereford Show in Tullamore Show.

Spotlight on Succession: will you have to sell assets to fund your retirement? Join Amy Forde and Ciara Leahy for the Irish Farmers Journal's 2026 Succession Podcast Special, a two-part series exploring one of the biggest challenges facing Irish farming today. Through real-life stories and practical advice, the series examines why succession planning matters, the barriers families face, and how honest conversations can help secure the future of Irish farms.