Midwest Radio Podcast

On the final Farming Matters for 2024 with Declan Marren:We’re talking TB with Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Veterinary Inspector Padraig Holmes - what is the trend with TB currently, why is it on the rise and what can we do to try to prevent it entering our herd? Brendan Golden of the IFA has an update on ACRES payments and SCEP training deadlines. We also discuss the new Commissioner for Agriculture in the EU and what it might mean in 2025 when the framework of the next CAP will be established.  And Teagasc’s Peter Comer speaks to ASSAP advisor Fiona Doolin, on farmyard management best practice in relation to water quality during these winter months.

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:Martin O'Sullivan has details of the latest edition of the Farmers Handbook and Tax GuideJohn Sleigh, Editor of the Scottish Farmer discusses the current agricultural landscape in Scotland including the recent changes to inheritance tax for UK farmers.And Enda Geoghegan of Teagasc outlines one simple step farmers can take in the next few weeks to make your farm a safer place to work in 2025.

Yesterday afternoon on our Sunday sport show Michael D. McAndrew had a whole host of guests in studio.Author of Our Finest Hour Edwin McGreal spoke on the show about his new book featuring stories from every Gaa club in county Mayo. Also joining Michael D. in studio was Stephen Healy from Charlestown, Pat McNicholas from Kiltimagh & Frank Browne of Ballyhaunis hurling club telling tales that feature in the book.Listen back to the full chat here.

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren on Midwest Radio:Declan is joined by Jack Kennedy – Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal with the latest news and to reflect on 2024. Brendan Golden of the IFA has an update on the Mercusor deal and farm scheme payments. Castlerea Mart Manager Brendan Egan gives us an update on the beef trade as we head for christmas. And Teagasc’s Brendan Garry speaks to Dairy Advisor Ronan Mulligan on the recent Teagasc Dairy Conference. 

On this weeks episode of Farming Matters with Declan Marren – Tommy Heffernan AKA ‘Tommy the Vet’ discusses animal health and planning for calf care in spring 2025. Teagasc’s Alan Nolan has some hints and tips to help maximise animal performance during the winter period. And Declan reports from the Teagasc National Dairy Conference where Patrick Forestal presented the latest research findings from Teagasc with regard to Protected Urea. All this plus the latest farming news and listeners' questions answered. 

On this weeks episode of Farming Matters with Declan Marren:We have our monthly catch up with Jack Kennedy – Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal who speaks about Donald Trump heading back to the White House and what that might mean for Irish Farmers, the impending general election and what the main parties are promising to deliver for agriculture if elected and a round up of dairy, beef and sheep markets. Alan Nolan of Teagasc has all the details on what farmers can expect to hear at the upcoming Beef Conference which heads to Carrick on Shannon next week. And John Noonan and Paul Butler are talking options for increasing and diversifying farm income through forestry and agro forestry and the benefits they can have for the environment, biodiversity and the rural economy. All this plus the latest farming news as liver fluke in cattle at processing plants is on the rise, your questions answered. Farming Matters airs every Wednesday night just after 10pm on Midwest Radio.

On this week's Farming Matters with Declan Marren:We’re talking dairy with John McCabe of Teagasc on the Aurivo Farm Profitability Programme Brendan Golden Regional Chair of the IFA talk's about recent national conference and the latest on the EU-Mercosur deal And Peter Comer and Cathal Somers of Teagasc discuss water quality and nitrate issues

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:With deadlines looming for a number of beef scheme measures, Declan speaks to Adam woods of the farmers Journal There is the latest news on the ACRES programme as Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConologue announces a review of the scheme And Enda Geoghegan speaks to Seamus Carney of Teagasc on the good progress farmers are making in terms climate action in recent years.All this plus the latest farming news, a mart report from Castlerea and listener questions and queries answered along the way.You can listen to Farming Matters live every Wednesday Night from 10pm on Midwest Radio.