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Catch up on the latest farming news and learn about all things agriculture in Ireland.

Featuring podcasts such as The Farming Week, AgriFocus, The Dairy Trail, Law and the Land and much more!

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Thursday · 28 min
The Farming Week: Brazilian beef ban, Veterinary Council resignation and fertiliser support
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: EU ban on Brazilian beef imports kicks in; Winter beef finishers commence buying cattle for 2026/2027 season; TB testing, a shock resignation and questions for the Veterinary Council; Leftover fuel scheme money earmarked for fertiliser support; Farmers risk losing BISS payments over hedge removal rules. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
August 27 · 31 min
The Farming Week: Fodder deficits, fertiliser advice and fuel excise plan
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: 22% of farms with fewer than 100 days feed available; When should fertiliser be spread again? Phased fuel excise restoration set from November; EU talks with Brazil 'ongoing' as export ban deadline looms; Surge in student demand for veterinary medicine courses. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
August 21 · 9 min
Around the Shows: Geese herding, pedigree goats and white coats at Virgina Show
The final episode of Agriland's 'Around the Shows' podcast series brings us to this year's Virginia Agricultural Show in Co. Cavan. We'll hear from a member of the Irish Shows Association about the huge effort that goes into organising agricultural shows, before meeting goat competitors and learning how sheepdogs can be trained to herd geese. Throughout the summer, Around the Shows takes listeners behind the scenes at agricultural shows across the country, meeting the farmers, exhibitors, volunteers, traders and families who make these shows such a special day in the rural calendar.
August 20 · 26 min
The Farming Week: Fodder stocks, contractors under pressure and suckler scheme
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: National fodder committee set to meet as concerns grow over impact of drought; Some contractors 'left with no option but to reduce workforce'; €28m suckler scheme with bluetongue vaccine option opens; Independent Ireland set to meet Irish Ferries on live exports; Coillte ordered to halt Tipperary felling amid oak tree concerns. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
August 13 · 22 min
The Farming Week: Dealing with drought, land prices and live exports
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Fears over fodder supplies as drought bites; 'Disciplinary process' underway after 14 cattle die at Coolmore; Meeting to discuss 'growing crisis' in livestock export sector; What is the average value of an acre of farmland in your region? The labour-saving tool that took Tullamore Show by storm. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
August 8 · 27 min
AgriFocus: How serious is the threat of bluetongue to Irish agriculture?
In recent weeks, cases of bluetongue have significantly increased in parts of England and Wales, particularly the south-west of England around Devon and Cornwall. The data at the moment indicates that the animals most affected in those areas are sheep, cattle and one llama. Naturally, livestock owners on this side of the Irish Sea are concerned about the potential spread of the disease from the UK, especially given that the cases so far detected in Ireland earlier this year resulted from infection possibly last autumn. Agriland Editor Stella Meehan is joined on AgriFocus by Dr. Avril Hobson from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and the National Disease Control Centre to discuss the important and urgent information livestock owners need to know. Farmers and herd owners can also help in the research and monitoring of the virus by providing vital information, so tune into AgriFocus to find out what you need to do
August 7 · 10 min
Around the Shows: Sheaf throwing, shearing and sheepdog trials at Clonmany
The next episode of Agriland's 'Around the Shows' podcast series takes us to Clonmany Agricultural Show in Inishowen, Co. Donegal. We'll hear from the show's secretary about the event's rich history, which spans 57 years, before meeting sheepdog trial competitors and competitive sheaf throwers. We'll also meet the next generation of exhibitors as we chat to young sheep shearers and stockpersons. Throughout the summer, Around the Shows takes listeners behind the scenes at agricultural shows across the country, meeting the farmers, exhibitors, volunteers, traders and families who make these shows such a special day in the rural calendar.
August 6 · 24 min
The Farming Week: Live export blow, beef imports and Tyrone cattle cull
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Brittany Ferries to end livestock transport; €124 million worth of beef imported into Ireland up to end of May; External review ordered after Tyrone cattle cull; Bluetongue cases in Britain surpass 70 in just one month; Monaghan man breaks world record after reversing tractor and trailer nearly 70km. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
July 31 · 8 min
Around the Shows: Tractor pulling, trucks and Belgian Blues at Ossory Show
The third instalment of Agriland's 'Around the Shows' podcast series bring us to Ossory Agricultural Show in Rathdowney, Co. Laois, where farming traditions have been celebrated since the late 19th century. We'll hear from one of the show's organisers to learn more about the history behind Ossory Show and how its popular truck show has started to rival some of the tractor displays across the grounds. We also meet a competitor in the Belgian Blue championships, a farmer keeping the tradition of steam threshing alive and the showrunner of the tractor pulling event in order to fully experience all of what this year's proceedings has to offer. Throughout the summer, Around the Shows takes listeners behind the scenes at agricultural shows across the country, meeting the farmers, exhibitors, volunteers, traders and families who make these shows such a special day in the rural calendar.
July 30 · 24 min
The Farming Week: Tirlán's US butter deal, drought fears and Teagasc financials
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Controversy over Tirlán's US butter deal; Fears over drought and shrinking milk cheques; Contractors under pressure from green diesel costs; Concerns over client accounts at some marts; Teagasc sees income boost for 2025. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
July 27 · 22 min
AgriFocus: Why farm incomes are set to fall in 2026
What does the rest of 2026 have in store for Irish farmers? The latest Teagasc outlook points to a tougher year ahead, with falling dairy and cattle prices, rising costs and global economic uncertainty combining to squeeze farm incomes. In this episode of AgriFocus, Agriland editor Stella Meehan chats to Trevor Donnellan, head of the agricultural economics and farm surveys department with Teagasc. Trevor outlines why lower milk prices are set to sharply reduce margins on dairy farms this year. On this epsiode he also discusses the volatility in milk prices and why the short-term is going to be challenging for the dairy sector.
July 24 · 11 min
Around the Shows: Pedigree cattle, vintage tractors and alpacas at Granard
In the latest episode of Agriland's summer podcast series, we visit Granard Agricultural Shwo, one of Ireland's longest-running agricultural shows. From pedigree cattle rings and young handers to restored vintage tractors, we'll hear from the people who makes these shows worthwhile. We also stop by the alpaca enclosure and find out why these popular animals continue to draw crowds every year at shows. Throughout the summer, Around the Shows will take listeners behind the scenes at agricultural shows across Ireland, meeting the farmers, exhibitors, volunteers, traders and families who keep these much-loved traditions thriving.
July 24 · 28 min
The Farming Week: Fuel scheme payments, SIM update and hay auction
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Total final payments under fuel support scheme to be €27 million; All applicants for the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) 2026 accepted; Number of liquid milk producers continues to decline; Farming accounts for almost 40% of all workplace fatalities over the past decade; Wexford hay auction sees 900 bales sell for average of €22/bale. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
July 22 · 16 min
Groundbreakers: Co. Clare's farming trailblazer
In the final Groundbreakers episode we catch up with the Co. Clare farmer putting women in agriculture centre stage as Ireland’s ambassador this year. The 'Groundbreakers' series, which is proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming in Ireland. Carina Roseingrave farms Burren View Farm with her brother Gerry at the foothills of the Burren in Crusheen, Co. Clare. Together, they run a diverse enterprise featuring dairy and suckler cattle, a pedigree Limousin and Charolais herd, and free-range egg production. For Carina, farming has always been part of life and it fundamentally shaped her childhood and now she's passing on what she has learned to her children. But as she tells Agriland news journalist, Kathleen O'Sullivan it is not always been an easy journey for her. In 2002 her dad passed away and her mum had five children to bring up, while holding down a job in a local mart and also keeping the family farm going. Carina shares her passion, resilience and determination in this podcast and as Ireland’s ambassador for the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer, she is proud to champion Irish farmers' voices and help shape a stronger future for women in farming. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow 'Groundbreakers' and visit Agriland.ie for more.
July 17 · 10 min
Around the Shows: Tug of war and pedigree sheep at Dungarvan
Welcome to the first episode of Around the Shows, Agriland's new podcast series celebrating Ireland's agricultural show season. Our first stop is the 107th Dungarvan Show in Co. Waterford, where tradition meets something new. This year's event featured its first-ever Tug of War competition alongside the prestigious Irish Texel Sheep National Championships, drawing exhibitors, competitors and visitors from across the country. As we make our way around the showgrounds, we’ll hear from livestock breeders, machinery experts, musicians and showgoers about what makes Dungarvan Show such a special day in the rural calendar—and why they return year after year. Throughout the summer, Around the Shows will take listeners behind the scenes at agricultural shows across Ireland, meeting the farmers, exhibitors, volunteers, traders and families who keep these much-loved traditions thriving.
July 16 · 20 min
The Farming Week: SIM concerns; nitrates review and 'high class' Cork cow
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: SIM concerns and straw bale prices Farm orgs concerned over animal destruction videos; Nitrates Directive review published; Beef prices remaining positive this week; Cork cow becomes Ireland's highest classified. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
July 15 · 20 min
Groundbreakers: From farm to screen - a Cavan farmer's story
In this episode of Groundbreakers, we meet a young Co. Cavan farmer who is taking Irish farming beyond the farm gate. The 'Groundbreakers' series, which is proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming in Ireland. Sophie Bell is farming in Virginia, Co. Cavan, contract rearing dairy and beef heifers for farmers across the country. But she also shares the realities of her daily farming life online. From the highs, the challenges, and everything in between. Sophie has helped bring agriculture to a whole new audience through her presence on the small screen, showcasing an authentic side of farming that some people may not get to see. She also tells Agriland news journalist, Kathleen O'Sullivan, about who her role models were when she was starting out in farming - and why her 91-year old grandmother is still an inspiration today. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow 'Groundbreakers' and visit Agriland.ie for more.
July 9 · 32 min
The Farming Week: Farm incomes rise, blue cards and new slurry machine
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Average farm incomes up across the board in 2025; Will EU livestock and protein strategies deliver for farmers? Defining 'active farmer' important to CAP deal; Proposal to digitise cattle passports; New mobile machine solving slurry-related issues. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
July 8 · 17 min
Groundbreakers: From hospital wards to dairy yards
In the latest episode of Agriland's Groundbreakers series, we hear why a Co. Meath dairy farmer left nursing for dairy farming – and never looked back. This time around we hear from Laura Hannon who is dairy farming in partnership with her parents and grandmother near Derrypatrick, Drumree, Co. Meath. The 'Groundbreakers' series, which is proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming in Ireland.
July 7 · 15 min
AgriFocus: Live from Strasbourg with MEP Billy Kelleher
Ireland has officially taken the helm of the EU Council Presidency for the next six months. But what does that mean in practice, and what can Ireland hope to achieve for Irish farmers? In this episode of AgriFocus MEP Billy Kelleher chats to Agriland editor Stella Meehan at the European Parliament in Strasbourg about why the Presidency matters, the priorities Ireland is bringing to the table, and what its leadership could mean for Europe.

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