Francess McDonnell and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: 

• The new Programme for Government – what’s next for farmers?
• Who is likely to get ministerial jobs in DAFM?
• Latest on Foot and Mouth fears;
• Why are Dairygold milk suppliers unhappy?
• The roll out of December milk prices
• IFAC unveils the Irish Farm Report 2025;
• Why generational renewal should be front and centre this year
• Who is raising a glass as the price of a pint goes up?

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In the first episode of the 2025 season on AgriFocus, Agriland editor, Stella Meehan is joined by superintending veterinary inspector, Audrey Jenkinson from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to discuss avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

Most recently, the highly pathogenic virus has been discovered in a wild buzzard in Dublin and another wild buzzard in Co. Galway.

There have also been multiple cases reported in the UK, across Europe and in the US, transferring to dairy cows and in some cases, farm workers.

In this episode, Jenkinson breaks down the different strains of avian influenza, the threat to Irish exports and whether or not humans are at risk.

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.

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: 

• Impact of cold weather;
• Irish agri-food exports hit 17bn in 2024;
• Look ahead to milk price announcements;
• Beef prospects for 2025;
• HSA workplace fatality figures;
• Slurry application windows;
• A record breaking goose?

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Stella Meehan, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: 

• Shareholders approve €500m Kerry dairy deal;
• Dairygold boosts sustainability bonus;
• Sean McNamara re-elected ICSA president;
• CSO farm structure report;
• Sheep farmer makes appeal after dog attack;
• Supporting Irish farmers when doing your Christmas shopping

Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

Louise Hickey and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: 

• DAFM to formally apply for renewal of nitrates derogation;
• Fallout continues on Mercosur deal;
• Agri-Food Regulator to publish weekly beef prices;
• Kerry Co-op dairy deal vote approaches;
• 700 ducks seized from Wicklow farm;
• Live animal crib returns to Dublin city centre.
• Venue for Ploughing 2025 announced

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As nationwide efforts continue to restore power to homes, farms and businesses in the aftermath of Storm Darragh farmers have been urged to be aware of the dangers of damaged power lines and fallen live wires.

In this episode of the AgriFocus podcast, Michael Murray, public safety manager at ESB Networks, joins Francess McDonnell to highlight why farmers and agri-contractors should “not take chances” when it comes to storm damaged power lines and other electrical equipment.

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.

Stella Meehan and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: 

• Fallout from Election 2024;
• ICMSA AGM;
• IFA delivers letter on Mercosur;
• Teagasc Outlook 2025;
• All the various balancing payments;
• And finally... Agriland wins awards

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In this episode Francess McDonnell chats to Gary Murphy, Professor at Dublin City University’s School of Law and Government.

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.

Charles O'Donell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: 

• Parties set out farming priorities ahead of election;
• Who wants to be the next minister for agriculture?;
• The cold snap to give way to a storm;
• Crackdown on illegal hunting;
• Farmer protests over Mercosur deal – also going to include UFU and London demonstration as a follow on;
• Gardaí borrow tractor for road and farm safety training.

Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

Charles O'Donell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: 

• Proposed €500m sale of Kerry Dairy Ireland;
• Party leaders woo farmer vote ahead of election;
• ICBF aiming to include SCEP weights in evaluations from 2025;
• The outlook for Irish organic beef;
• Customers reopen rural Waterford pub after its closure

Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.