Midwest Radio Podcast

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week's episode of the Gardening Show. You can tune in every Saturday morning after the news at 9 to listen LIVE. If you'd like to make contact, text or WhatsApp during the show on 087 900 4141. You can also email garden@midwestradio.ie 

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal has a sheep and beef market update as well as the latest on all farm schemes. Dáire Markham of VetEmbryos.ie discusses the rise in demand for embryo transfer as farmers maximise the use of elite genetics. And Enda Geoghegan and Seamus Kearney of Teagasc have some top tips for your pocket and the environment with regards to fertiliser usage this season. All this plus the latest farming news and as many of listeners questions and queries answered along the way as possible.

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week's episode of the Gardening Show. You can tune in every Saturday morning after the news at 9 to listen LIVE. If you'd like to make contact, text or WhatsApp during the show on 087 900 4141. You can also email garden@midwestradio.ie 

On Farming Matters this week with Declan Marren:Maria Walsh MEP discusses the latest on GAEC2, trade tariffs, and supporting the next generation in agriculture. Thomas Moloney of DLF seeds has some top tips for reseeding as farmers make the most of the good weather. And, Teagasc’s Peter Comer will be speaks with Kieran Kenny, Teagasc ASSAP adviser on safe pesticide use and spraying practices this season. 

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week's episode of the Gardening Show. You can tune in every Saturday morning after the news at 9 to listen LIVE. If you'd like to make contact, text or WhatsApp during the show on 087 900 4141. You can also email garden@midwestradio.ie

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:Jack Kennedy – Editor of The Irish Farmers Journal, had immediate reaction to the just announced 20% tariffs imposed by the US on European goods and what it might mean for Irish Farmers. David Breslin of Ardagh Agri Services in Ballina outined their upcoming open days on the 9th and 10th of April launching the new CLAAS Axos 90-120HP tractor range as well as featuring their other product ranges. And, Teagasc’s Padraig Walsh speaks to Noel Kennedy about an upcoming Forestry event focusing on managing storm-damaged forests in a financially beneficial and safe manner.All this plus the latest farming news, a mart report from Athenry and your queries answered. Join Declan for Farming Matters live on Midwest Radio on Wednesday nights from 10pm. Brought to you with thanks to McHale Agri, Forest and Garden, Castlebar Co Mayo.

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week's episode of the Gardening Show. You can tune in every Saturday morning after the news at 9 to listen LIVE. If you'd like to make contact, text or WhatsApp during the show on 087 900 4141. You can also email garden@midwestradio.ie

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week's episode of the Gardening Show.You can tune in every Saturday morning after the news at 9 to listen LIVE.If you'd like to make contact, text or WhatsApp during the show on 087 900 4141.You can also email garden@midwestradio.ie

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:Brendan Garry and Shane O’haire have details of a beef farm walk in Castlebar this Friday night We’re talking farmer wellbeing in the final installment of the HSE - Taking Stock series with Teresa Keane of Mental Health Ireland and Oliver Dixon a beef farmer and Psycotheripist in Co Mayo And we have details of a Aurivo/Teagsc mart demo in Balla for dairy farmers taking place next Tuesday evening with John McCabe.  All this plus the latest farming news and your queries answered. Farming Matters is brought to you with thanks to McHale Agri, Forest and Garden, castlebar Co.Mayo.