On the programme we continue our weekly look at the world of agriculture and food...

We have another new Minister for Agriculture in the hot seat at the Department after Charlie McConalogue was appointed by the Taosieach , Micheal Martin...

Who will be the next Irish EU Commissioner is still a question and will we retain the vital Trade portfolio after the resignation of Phil Hogan.

It`s a key week ahead with several deadlines looming , we update the process involved ...

Our Teagasc advisory this week looks at the paperwork associated with the beef finisher scheme and calf investment scheme ..

We`ve been reading grim headlines in relation to the harvest in recent weeks after a turn for the worst with the weather but this week reports that the work is coming to a successful conclusion ..

Farm Talk`s John O`Connor looks at other stories making the agri news ...

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Michael Collin Ind T.D. has some strong views on the continued closure of pubs around the country.

Cllr Noel McCarthy tells us about vandalism at Kilcrumper Graveyard

Sean Gordon and Joe McCarthy have been cycling around the coast to raise funds for Pieta House and West Cork Rapid Response. The are expected to arrive back in West Cork this weekend.

Finbarr McCarthy discusses the conditions endured by Inter County GAA players.

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The latest CSO survey on living conditions in Ireland was published yesterday, we talk to Sean Healy from Social Justice Ireland.

Labour are calling for paid sick leave and parental leave during the Covid crisis; we speak with Labour Senator Marie Sherlock.

Working conditions in Irish meat factories have been highlighted recently. We speak with Brid McKeow from the Irish Migrant Rights Centre.

Our Garda File this week comes from North Cork with Sgt John Kelly.

All your pet questions are answered byJane Piggott from The Island Veterinary in Newmarket.

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The ban on smokey coal came into effect for some Cork towns this week, we speak with Cork Mayor Mary Linehan Foley.

Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie has advice on how to save money on bank charges and electricity bills.

Dogs stolen in Ireland are showing up for sale in the U.K.,we speak with Echo reporter, Ann Murphy.

Following on from complaints from some listeners about volunteer helpers at Churches around the County we speak with Fr Tim Hazelwood.

All your gardening questions are answered by Peter Dowdall from The Irish Gardener.

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Now that schools have started back, Donnchadh O'Laoghaire S.F. T.D. is calling for more teachers to be hired to avoid overcrowding in classrooms.

The Sextant Bar in Cork was demolished over the weekend, we talk to Cllr Kieran McCarthy who thinks historical buildings should be preserved.

Patrick Murphy from the Irish Fishermen's Organisation has strong views on the penalty points system being imposed on fishing vessels.

Nicole Ryan, whose brother died from an accidental drugs overdoes is warning that synthetic drugs are more dangerous than cocaine.

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Following on from the street party in Killarney over the weekend we speak to Killarney Councillor Niall Kelleher.

Jamie Fraser U.C.C. Students Union Welfare Officer has advice for students on paying for long term leases for the coming year.

Neil Lucey owner of the Gougane Barra Hotel tells us of local objections to a proposed wind farm in the area.

Cancer survivor, Helena O’Brien from Bandon is raising fund for the Cork Cancer Care Centre.

All your health questions are answered by Annaliesse Dressel from The Health Hub in Ballincollig

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On the programme we continue our weekly look at the world of agriculture and food...

We`ll have another new Minister for Agriculture in the hot seat at the Department next week , who`ll get the job this time around and who wants it.

Who will be the next Irish EU Commissioner and will we retain the vital Trade portfolio after the resignation of Phil Hogan.

We look at how the fishing industry has come through Covid-19 , not bad at all as well placed sources in the sector can tell us .

Our Teagasc advisory this week discusses current production and the situation on dairy farms.

We also discuss the benefits of good grass quality at this time of the year ...

Farm Talk`s John O`Connor looks at other stories making the agri news ...

Farm Talk kindly sponsored by Dairygold is aired every Saturday at 10am to 11am and on Wednesdays between 10pm and 11pm.

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