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Farming Matters 4th September 2024
Season 3, Ep. 1
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On the first programme of the current series of Farming Matters with Declan Marren –
Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, Jack Kennedy discusses the hot topics of the week and all the latest news from the Irish Agricultural Sector as proposals from Brussels look to overhaul CAP payments.
David Leydon, of IFAC outlines their latest Food and Agribusiness report which found, despite pressures, 64% of SME businesses are positive about their future business performance.
And Teagasc’s Alan Nolan speaks to Advisor, Charlie Devanney and Future Beef participant Shane Keaveney ahead of his National Beef Farm Walk taking place on the 11th of September in Ballinlough Co Roscommon.
All this plus a mart report from Aurivo Mart Balla's weanling show and sale and your questions and queries answered along the way.
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