Agriland Podcasts

On episode three of The Dairy Trail podcast, Agriland's Technical Dairy Specialist, Cathal O'Shea sits down with Seamus Killoran on his farm in Co. Wicklow.

Killoran talks us through winter milking, from the contracts to the year-round labour requirments. 

We hear how he manages the winter diet, what is involved in winter calving and breeding, and what his approach to dry off is.

Killoran also talks about the impacts of this years drought, and discusses how he managed the tricky grazing year.

Brought to you in association with Nedap Livestock Management.

Brought to you by Nedap Livestock Management.

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:

• How much are silage and hay bales costing?
• Minister warns nitrates derogations may not be granted in some areas;
• Call for retailers to return 7c/L more to liquid milk farmers;
• Parasites cost farmers €181m per year;
• Lidl signs €90m potato supply deal with Meade Farm.

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

On episode two of Agriland's all new season of The Dairy Trail podcast, we travel to Co. Westmeath to chat to Christopher Cahill. 

The Co. Cavan man talks us through entering a share farming agreement half an hour away from home on Tony McCormack's farm.

We hear how a focus on breeding and grassland management is pushing profits to ensure there is a wage for two at the end of the day.

Cahill also talks us through being locked up with TB, and the affects it has on a share farm. 

Brought to you by Nedap Livestock Management.

Brought to you by Nedap Livestock Management.

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:

• Blow to Irish weanling trade as Algeria closes for cattle imports;
• EU member states agree to scrap 2-pillar CAP structure;
• Knackeries halt fallen sheep and horse collections amid DAFM dispute;
• Pilot aims to address farmer and rural community isolation;
• Who are the contenders for Tractor of the Year?

Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agricu

On the first episode of a brand new season of The Dairy Trail podcast, we meet Jenny Flaherty of Glenview Farm, Moyvane, Co. Kerry.

We chat about the opportunities and challenges of farm diversification and hear how Jenny and her family's farm are in control of their milk - from the moment cows are milked, to the milk is bottled, until it arrives on the shelves.

Brought to you in association with Nedap Livestock Management.

Brought to you by Nedap Livestock Management.

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:

• Over €500m in BISS and CRISS payments set to issue to farmers;
• Bluetongue cases continue to rise;
• Animal collectors to reduce services over fallen animal scheme;
• North Cork Creameries urged to set date for AGM;
• Have you ensured your fertiliser database details are correct?

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

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:

• Farmers hit with BISS and CRISS payments delay;
• €46.2m Fertiliser Exceptional Aid Scheme launched;
• Farm orgs slam Irish proposals for next CAP;
• Learner tractor drivers face new permit rules next month;
• Sod turned on new Irish flour mill.

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

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:

• Budget 2027 broken down;
• Bluetongue spread continues;
• New figures on farm incomes and margins;
• FBD National Dairy Show gets underway;
• Major global livestock show in France.

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

In this special episode of AgriFocus, we are joined by Alison McHugh, EY Ireland tax partner and head of private client services, to take a look at everything effecting agriculture and rural life that was announced today in Budget 2027.

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.

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:

• What's in store in Budget 2027?;
• Slurry spreading deadline extended;
• Prices announced for harvest 2026;
• Legal notice over calf exports;
• CAP talks ramping up.

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