AgriFocus

In today's episode Agriland Editor Stella Meehan is joined by ICMSA president Denis Drennan to discuss the ICMSA's election guide and the issues effecting farmers right now. Go beyond the headlines with our new 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.

In this episode, Agriland editor Stella Meehan sits down with chartered valuation surveyor, Dillon Murtagh of Murtagh Bros. to discuss the land sale and rental market in Ireland. Last week the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) along with Teagasc published the Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2024. Among the findings of the report is that national average farmland sales prices are forecast to rise by 6% in 2024. Last year average land rental prices increased by 5%. Dillon Murtagh explains to Agriland where the geographical variances lay, what type of farmers are likely to buy and where the market is heading for the rest of 2024.

In this episode, head of Crops Knowledge Transfer Department at Teagasc, Michael Hennessy joins us to discuss everything to do with the effect the extended wet weather has had on the tillage sector. Go beyond the headlines with our new 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.

In this episode, Agriland editor, Stella Meehan sits down with associate director with Sherry Fitzgerald Country Homes, Farms & Estates, Philip Guckian to discuss the latest Agricultural Land Price Barometer. He explains what type of land is fetching the highest prices, why large estates are more difficult to come by in some areas of the country and what factors are influencing whether or not farmers buy land.

In this episode, Agriland deputy news editor Francess McDonnell, speaks to sheepmeat and livestock manager with Bord Bia, Seamus McMenamin about record sheep prices being seen in the run-up to Easter. They discuss the prospects for the sheep trade for 2024, how prices and have improved since 2023 and markets for Irish sheepmeat and lamb. The AgriFocus podcast series takes a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.

In this episode, Agriland editor, Stella Meehan sits down with Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett to mark International Women’s Day. The minister outlines her route into organic farming, the challenges she faces as a Green Party politician working in agriculture and what she feels is the most rewarding part of her job. The AgriFocus podcast series takes a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.

In a sit-down interview with Agriland, following his announcement that he would be joining Independent Ireland, Deputy Fitzmaurice spoke about the reasons why he decided to join the party established by fellow independent TDs Michael Collins and Richard O’Donoghue. The party was established late last year with an aim to “respect the work and changes farmers are making”. This is the full unedited interview that was featured on the Agriland site.

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. In this episode Agriland editor Stella Meehan, is joined by former president of Macra and former vice-president of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), Thomas Duffy. Duffy farms in partnership with his parents and sister on their Co. Cavan dairy farm. He explains the impact, if any, of European protests, what the future holds for the Mercosur trade deal and why the loss of a nitrates derogation would destroy Ireland’s agricultural industry.

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. In this episode Agriland editor Stella Meehan, is joined by chair of An Rialálaí Agraibhia (The Agri-Food Regulator) board, Joe Healy. Healy is former president of Macra and the Irish Farmers’ Association and was the first vice-president of Copa, the European farmers’ organisation. Currently, he is chair of ‘Cultivate’ (Credit Unions agri-finance). He explained that the regulator’s office cannot get involved in price, but can take action for Unfair Trading Practices (UTP).

In this episode Agriland editor Stella Meehan, is joined by president of the Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) who sits down to discuss the pressure on advisors and farmers as the consider slurry management during the month of January. He also stresses that the system of farm advisory services in this country needs to be completely reviewed with the government making more use of private consultants. Rate, review and follow AgriFocus on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts from.

In December, Agriland spoke with former ICMSA president Pat McCormack to discuss his time in the role, and the future of the Irish dairy sector. We also caught up with new ICMSA president Denis Drennan about the challenges facing the sector, how he will change public perception, and the outlook for 2024. 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.

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.

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. In this week’s episode we talk to ICBF CEO Sean Coughlan about the potential impact of changes to the Euro-Star beef index.

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. In this week’s episode we talk to Andy Dunne. the co-author of a new report from the Agricultural Consultants’ Association (ACA) on why farmers need to be “encouraged, supported and incentivised to plant trees”.

In this week’s episode ahead of the National Dairy Conference 2023 on November 29, head of dairy knowledge transfer with Teagasc, Dr. Joe Patton joins Agriland editor Stella Meehan to discuss the looming Nitrates Derogation regulations which come into effect on January 1, 2024 and what dairy farmers should be doing now. Go beyond the headlines with our new 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.

In this episode Ciaran Fitzgerald, who is a food economist with over 30 years’ experience in the agri food sector and a regular columnist at Agriland, joins Stella Meehan to take a look at everything effecting agriculture and rural life that was announced today in Budget 2024. Go beyond the headlines with our new 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. You can read more from Ciaran on Agriland at: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/author/ciaranfitzgerald/

In this episode, Irish Holstein Friesian Association CEO Laurence Feeney, joins Agriland Deputy News Editor Francess McDonnell to discuss the upcoming National Dairy Show in association with AXA, and a challenging year for dairy farmers in Ireland. Go beyond the headlines with our new 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.

In this week’s episode, Agriland editor Stella Meehan is joined by Andy Kerr, chief strategy officer, EIT Climate-KIC, at the From farm to fork: Shaping sustainable food systems conference held in Dublin. EIT Climate-KIC is one of the main EU innovation agencies working across multiple countries to develop ways to tackle climate change.

Agriland editor Stella Meehan brings you through some highlights from Agriland's official live stream of the 2023 National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois. Go beyond the headlines with our new 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.

Managing Director of Local Power Ltd Pat Smith joins Agriland editor Stella Meehan to discuss all things solar. Go beyond the headlines with our new 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.