Best Agriland Podcasts (2025)

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The Farming Week: Future of CAP, tractors on motorways and fox hunting 35:04

1d ago35:04

35:04

Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: The future for CAP; Court blocks Trump tariffs; Call for tractors to be banned from motorways; EPA notes 'some progress' made on agricultural emissions; GAEC 2 appeals system due shortly; TD seeks to ban fox …

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Future of CAP | Tractors on Motorways | Fox Hunting 35:04

1d ago35:04

35:04

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: The future for CAP; Court blocks Trump tariffs; Call for tractors to be banned from motorways; EPA notes 'some progress' made on agricultural emissions; GAEC …

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The Farming Week: Michael Gaine case update, CAP protests in Dublin, new TB plan 25:11

8d ago25:11

25:11

Charles O'Donnel and Stella Meehan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Michael Gaine murder case update CAP protests in Dublin TB latest Agri-Food Regulator’s conference ACRES payments update Milk prices for April & GDT Shannon Airport grazing cattle Don’t forget to rate, review an…

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Michael Gaine Case Update | CAP Protests in Dublin | New TB Plan 25:11

8d ago25:11

25:11

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnel and Stella Meehan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Michael Gaine murder case update CAP protests in Dublin TB latest Agri-Food Regulator’s conference ACRES payments update Milk prices for April & GDT Shannon Airp…

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AgriFocus: Fair Deal and the family farm 25:16

9d ago25:16

25:16

In this episode of AgriFocus Francess McDonnell is joined by Ann Griffin, regional advocate for the north-west with Sage Advocacy – which is the National Advocacy Service for Older People – to chat about what happens to the family farm if an older person needs to consider nursing home care. Ann addresses common concerns among older farmers and thei…

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Fair Deal and the family farm 25:16

9d ago25:16

25:16

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. In this episode of AgriFocus Francess McDonnell is joined by Ann Griffin, regional advocate for the north-west with Sage Advocacy – which is the National Advocacy Service for Older People – to chat about what happens to the family farm if an older person needs to consider nursing home care. Ann addr…

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The Farming Week: Big week for CAP, TB summit fallout, and silage season 25:00

15d ago25:00

25:00

Charles O'Donnell, Maitiú Monaghan, Francess McDonnell, Hugh Harney, and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: CAP simplification and reaction; CAP budget concerns in IFA meeting; Fallout from TB summit; Silage season underway; Dairy replacement concerns; Farm scheme …

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Big week for CAP | TB summit fallout | Silage season 25:00

15d ago25:00

25:00

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnell, Maitiú Monaghan, Francess McDonnell, Hugh Harney, and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: CAP simplification and reaction; CAP budget concerns in IFA meeting; Fallout from TB summit; Silage season …

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TB proposals | Used farm tyres | Forgotten farmers 24:38

22d ago24:38

24:38

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Maitiú Monaghan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: DAFM presents proposals to TB Summit; Commissioner to keep direct payments for farmers; Minister outlines collection of used agricultural tyr…

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The Farming Week: TB proposals, used farm tyres and forgotten farmers 24:38

22d ago24:38

24:38

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Maitiú Monaghan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: DAFM presents proposals to TB Summit; Commissioner to keep direct payments for farmers; Minister outlines collection of used agricultural tyres from farms; Forgotten farmers survey launched; …

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How much will an acre of land cost in 2025? 20:19

24d ago20:19

20:19

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. In this episode of AgriFocus, Stella Meehan is joined by Dr. Frank Harrington who is chair of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) Rural Agency Committee and discipline lead of Real Estate and Valuations at TU Dublin. Auctioneers and valuers from the SCSI have said that the outlook for …

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The Farming Week: Emergency TB Meeting, Mart Licence Suspended, Family of Michael Gaine make appeal 17:16

29d ago17:16

17:16

Charles O'Donnell, Francess McDonnell, Breifne O'Brien and Maitiú Monaghan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Emergency TB meeting; Compliance for farm plastic collections; Mart licence suspended for two weeks; Family of Michael Gaine make appeal for information; Latest from the E…

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Emergency TB Meeting | Mart Licence Suspended| Family of Michael Gaine make appeal 17:16

29d ago17:16

17:16

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnell, Francess McDonnell, Breifne O'Brien and Maitiú Monaghan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Emergency TB meeting; Compliance for farm plastic collections; Mart licence suspended for two weeks; Family of Michael Ga…

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The Farming Week: Beef prices; suckler scheme and potential GAEC 2 payment 28:27

1M ago28:27

28:27

Francess McDonnell, Breifne O'Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: 30c/kg taken off peak beef price offers; Details on new suckler scheme confirmed; Potential GAEC 2 payment as part of CAP simplification; Carbery operating profit up 20%; 26,000ha of wind da…

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Beef Prices | Suckler Scheme | Potential GAEC 2 Payment 28:27

1M ago28:27

28:27

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Francess McDonnell, Breifne O'Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: 30c/kg taken off peak beef price offers; Details on new suckler scheme confirmed; Potential GAEC 2 payment as part of CAP simplification; Ca…

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Listen: AgriFocus - Will ACRES farmers get burnt on scorecards because of wildfires? 23:28

1M ago23:28

23:28

On this week's episode of AgriFocus, we take a closer look at why the fallout from wildfires which swept through some parts of the country earlier this month could deliver fresh challenges for some farmers in ACRES. Joining Agriland's Francess McDonnell on this episode of AgriFocus is Fergal Monaghan, programme director for ACRES Breifne, Leinster …

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Will ACRES farmers get burnt on scorecards because of wildfires? 23:28

1M ago23:28

23:28

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. On this week's episode of AgriFocus, we take a closer look at why the fallout from wildfires which swept through some parts of the country earlier this month could deliver fresh challenges for some farmers in ACRES. Joining Agriland's Francess McDonnell on this episode of AgriFocus is Fergal Monagha…

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The Farming Week: ACRES scoring, suckler scheme and US demand for Kerrygold 28:18

1M ago28:18

28:18

Francess McDonnell, Breifne O'Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Healy-Rae: ACRES scoring may need overhaul; Final details revealed on new €3,375 suckler scheme; National cattle herd falls by 400,000 head in 24 months; Mart throughput reaches 574,505 catt…

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New €3,375 Suckler Scheme | ACRES Scoring | US Demand for Kerrygold 28:18

1M ago28:18

28:18

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Francess McDonnell, Breifne O'Brien and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Healy-Rae: ACRES scoring may need overhaul; Final details revealed on new €3,375 suckler scheme; National cattle herd falls by 400,000 head …

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The Farming Week: US tariffs paused, dairy co-op results and nitrates map 31:28

2M ago31:28

31:28

Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Trump pauses higher tariff rates; Lakeland reports €21m net profit before tax after 2023 loss; Dairygold turnover hits €1.4 billion in 2024; Strong increase in milk volumes as grass growth surges; Nitrates de…

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US Tariffs Paused | Dairy Co-op Results | Nitrates Map 31:28

2M ago31:28

31:28

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Trump pauses higher tariff rates; Lakeland reports €21m net profit before tax after 2023 loss; Dairygold turnover hits €1.4 billion in 2024; Strong increase i…

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AgriFocus: How do farmers view the industry at the moment? 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

On this week’s episode of AgriFocus, Agriland editor Stella Meehan sits down with technical dairy journalist with Agriland, Hugh Harney and deputy news editor, Francess McDonnell to discuss the most topical agricultural issues at the moment. From beef price to breeding to US import tariffs, the team gauges the feeling among the farming community an…

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How do farmers view the industry at the moment? 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. On this week’s episode of AgriFocus, Agriland editor Stella Meehan sits down with technical dairy journalist with Agriland, Hugh Harney and deputy news editor, Francess McDonnell to discuss the most topical agricultural issues at the moment. From beef price to breeding to US import tariffs, the team…

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The Farming Week: US tariffs, slurry storage exemption and Cliffs of Moher CPO proposal 30:50

2M ago30:50

30:50

Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Trump puts 20% tariff on EU exports; Slurry storage exemption expected from September; Increased financial support for BVD testing and other scheme updates; Cliffs of Moher ‘CPO’ recommendation; Rewetting pro…

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US Tariffs | Slurry Storage Exemption | Cliffs of Moher CPO Proposal 30:50

2M ago30:50

30:50

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Trump puts 20% tariff on EU exports; Slurry storage exemption expected from September; Increased financial support for BVD testing and other scheme updates; C…

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The Farming Week: New TB Proposals, Dairygold €14m Cost Savings, Restaurants Considering Removing Beef from Menus 31:02

2M ago31:02

31:02

Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: TB proposals; Gardaí appeal for information on missing farmer; Job losses at Dairygold; Schemes latest; Restaurants removing beef from menus; Growing concern over EU-US trade tensions and tariffs. Don’t forge…

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New TB Proposals | Dairygold €14m Cost Savings | Restaurants Considering Removing Beef from Menus 31:02

2M ago31:02

31:02

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: DAFM TB proposals; Gardaí appeal for information on missing Kerry farmer; Job losses at Dairygold; The latest update on schemes; Restaurants consider removing…

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AgriFocus: Will tariffs hit food producers and consumers? 27:39

2M ago27:39

27:39

In this episode of the AgriFocus podcast, Agriland’s Stella Meehan sits down with Carol Lynch, tax partner and head of customs and international trade services with BDO Ireland, to discuss what has become a hotly debated issue – tariffs. With Ireland exporting 90% of its agri-food produce international exports are hugely important to Ireland’s dome…

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Will tariffs hit food producers and consumers? 27:39

2M ago27:39

27:39

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. In this episode of the AgriFocus podcast, Agriland’s Stella Meehan sits down with Carol Lynch, tax partner and head of customs and international trade services with BDO Ireland, to discuss what has become a hotly debated issue – tariffs. With Ireland exporting 90% of its agri-food produce internatio…

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The Farming Week: EPA Nitrates Report, EU animal transport debate, Young farmers failing inspections 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Nitrogen levels in rivers improves; ICMSA calls on co-ops to focus on holding base milk price; The latest on beef prices; 14% of young farmers failed CIS-YF scheme inspections; ACRES soil sam…

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EPA Nitrates Report | EU Animal Transport Debate | Young Farmers Failing Inspections 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Nitrogen levels in rivers improves; ICMSA calls on co-ops to focus on holding base milk price; The latest on beef prices; 14% of young farmer…

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The Farming Week: Beef prices and setbacks, Foot and mouth confirmed in hungary, Growing shamrock in Kerry 30:12

3M ago30:12

30:12

Charles O'Donnell, Breifne O'Brien, Maitiú Monaghan and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: The beef wrap with Breifne – including prices, setback to calf exports and Michael O’Leary; Foot and mouth confirmed in Hungary; EU Commission to audit TB eradication program…

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Beef Prices and Setbacks | Foot and Mouth Confirmed in Hungary | Growing Shamrock in Kerry 30:12

3M ago30:12

30:12

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnell, Breifne O'Brien, Maitiú Monaghan and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: The beef wrap with Breifne – including prices, setback to calf exports and Michael O’Leary; Foot and mouth confirmed in Hung…

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AgriFocus: GAEC 2 consequences with INHFA president Vincent Roddy 28:49

3M ago28:49

28:49

The fortnightly AgriFocus podcast series takes a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector. Go beyond the headlines with our podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector. *Th…

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GAEC 2 consequences with INHFA president Vincent Roddy 28:49

3M ago28:49

28:49

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. The fortnightly AgriFocus podcast series takes a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector. Go beyond the headlines with our podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on f…

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The Dairy Trail: Montbeliardes suiting an autumn and spring calving system in Wicklow 23:26

3M ago23:26

23:26

In the fourth episode of Agriland’s latest limited podcast series ‘The Dairy Trail’, technical dairy journalist, Hugh Harney takes a trip to Hanbidge’s dairy farm in Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow. Linda Hanbidge is farming in partnership with her brother Gordon, her mother, Rosemary, and her father, Alan, where they all together seamlessly. The Hanbidges a…

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Montbeliardes suiting an autumn and spring calving system in Wicklow 23:26

3M ago23:26

23:26

The brand new limited podcast series ‘The Dairy Trail’ takes listeners inside the yard of dairy farms across the country to hear what is happening on the ground. The new four-part series will cover everything from calving down cows, managing calves, herd nutrient requirements, getting cows out to grazing, and spreading slurry and fertiliser.…

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The Farming Week: Farmers protest GAEC 2, TAMS Tranche for Storm Damage, Barley growers seek support 29:45

3M ago29:45

29:45

Francess McDonnell and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Farmers protest over GAEC 2; New TAMS tranche for storm damage; Nitrates changes; Farmers indicate support for tighter movement controls to curb TB spread; Minister Healy-Rae doubles down on live exports; Ca…

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