Share
Irish Farmers Journal podcasts
Growing Minds Ep 2 pt 2
•
In the third episode of the new podcast aimed at secondary school students, experts share key advice on how students can succeed with their Individual Investigative Study
The latest instalment of our new podcast series, Growing Minds, which was created to support secondary school students and those pursuing agricultural science, is now live.
In episode two part two of Growing Minds, Roisin Byrne, who is the ag science coordinator at Agri Aware, sits down with Iain Wallace, the education officer at IASTA and ag science teacher at Wesley College.
Sitting down to record the podcast, they have an in-depth discussion on the Individual Investigative Study (IIS) and explore the key takeaways for students to keep an eye out for. The IIS forms a large part of the ag science curriculum, as it accounts for 25% of the total Leaving Certificate subject results. Roisin and Iain talk about defining the investigation theme, structuring your study, the best approaches for each section, understanding word count and marking criteria and the importance of proper referencing
More episodes
View all episodes
Growing Minds - Soil science, grassland management & agricultural economics
10:07|Welcome to the latest episode of Growing Minds. In this episode, we’re moving away from our traditional format, to preview what’s coming for the new school year - audio revision notes— made for second-level students who want to study smarter, not harder. In this short teaser, we’re giving you a taste of what’s coming: quick, focused audio notes that breaks down key topics into simple, memorable points designed to support your exam preparation. In this episode, Agri Aware’s Agricultural Science Co-ordinator Roisin Byrne will focus on Soil Science, Grassland Management & Agricultural Economics. We surmise the key points on soil pH and how it affects crop growth, rotational grazing and boosting grass production, right through to understanding farm costs and profit. Answers to the quiz go to www.ifj.ie
Young Stock: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels
51:04|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 approach to new EU rules are needed to ensure farmers do not bare an undue burden from legislation.
Farm Tech Talk - Forward buying fertiliser, Fuel Support Scheme and dairy updates
58:21|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 Farm Tech Talk communityWe 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 Talkis released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e Farm Alert is now available for beef and sheep farmers as well as dairy farmers. Manage your herd and flock health with ease by signing up at www.farmalert.ie. To get started, watch our quick guide on how to register and set up your account https://youtu.be/zZD-8C7X4LgLearn how to build your calendars to receive automated text reminders https://youtube.com/shorts/uPDisMFEY-k
Inside Machinery
27:59|The third episode of Inside Machinery with Siobhan Walsh, Gary Abbot and Peter Thomas Keaveney.
Tillage podcast - Walking great crops in Co Cork
30:50|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 supported by Bayer Crop Science.
Inside the Farmers Journal: are you an active farmer or actively farming?
24:08|On this week’s show the team looks at fertiliser supply for 2027, new CAP schemes and the debate around the active farmer
Trailer Inside Dairy - Milk, minerals & margins
07:19|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 for milk prices, including updates from Carbery and what’s happening in the milk league. With breeding season underway, the lads discuss key priorities on-farm, along with practical advice on weaning calves and how much meal to be feeding. In the Breakdown segment, they take a closer look at minerals for dairy cows and why getting it right is critical at this time of year. The interview is with Chris Maughan, product and technical manager with Whelehan Crop Protection Plus, key takeaway points for the week ahead – from managing grass supply, to monitoring submission rates and mineral intake.
Young Stock Podcast - From the fields of Westmeath to ag tech startups
46:58|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, highlighting the vital role that innovation plays in agriculture today.With a background in product design, marketing and innovation from Maynooth University and experience across many ag tech companies such as Moocall, MSD Animal Health and Micron Agritech, he shares insights into how technology is transforming farming. Now working with GlasPort Bio while continuing to farm and lecture, he discusses the balance between tradition and innovation, the realities of startups in agriculture and his passion for driving more sustainable and efficient farming systems.
Farm Tech Talk - Mercosur, Grass 2026 and trade prices
48:26|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. Join the Farm Tech Talk communityWe 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 Talkis released https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1LkIraRklQcK5mClBGXTpFgets9e