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

Meat plants were back in the headlines this week amid Dail debates on the increase in the spread of Covid-19..

It was a good news week for farmers with 185 million euro in ANC payments to hit their accounts ..

The IFA has been making it`s pitch to Government ahead of next month`s budget ...

Our Teagasc advisory this week looks at some timely reminders about deadlines for a number of schemes which are looming..

It`s virtual sheep week from Monday to Friday and we find out what`s on offer for sheep farmers...

There are good news stories with a number of successes for Cork in national competitions ...

and as always 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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Damien White, President of the I.P.P.N. says school leaders need more support and less inspections of schools.

Joe O'Connor, Director of Campainging at FORSA is putting forward the views of their members about working a 4 day week.

Music star Nathan Carter tells us about the crisis in the music industry. He and his fellow performers have not worked for the past 6 months.

Our Sports Reporter Finbarr McCarthy clears up some of the confusion surrounding the availablilty of tickets for GAA Matches.

Katie Holly and Margaret O'Rourke have news about Culture Night events around the County.

Our Senior Reproter, Fiona Corcoran tells us about the recruitment drive at the Fire Station in Cork City.

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Barry Aldworth from the AA tells us why there has been a €1,000 increase in the cost of running a car.

Cllr Sean O'Donovan believes all towns in Co Cork should have free parking.

Cllr Frank O'Flynn on the school buses debacle; children have been denied places on the school bus this year.

Our Garda File comes from North Cork this week.

All your pet questions are answered by Jane Piggott of The Island Veterinary in Newmarket

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On Cork Today with Patricia Messinger

Living with Covid Levels announced yesterday and the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly testing negative for Covid .... Political Correspondent Sean Defoe 

How the Dail went to shut down yesterday but then it was revealed Junior Ministers should take over the roles of their Senior Ministers ..... Discussing with CSW Indo Michael Collins 

Why the council need to employ someone who will clear drains culverts and more to avoid flooding ... issue raised at this week's council meeting by Cllr Karen Coakley 

Alzheimer's memory walk going ahead this Sunday ... Kevin Quaid from Kanturk who is living with dementia speaks to Patricia 

Caller unhappy with changes to adult day services

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On Cork Today with Patricia Messinger

The Future of Cork Airport ..... Padraig O'Sullivan CNC FF  

Midleton Housing projects on hold ..... Cllr Ann Marie Ahern

Social Justice Ireland is calling for a Social Contract from the Government .... Fr Sean Healy 

Government announcement on new Covid Roadmap

Why Fota Wildlife Park and UCC are looking for people to take photos of ladybirds  ... Gill Weyman of Fota Island 

Joe Heffernan on increase in children prescribed antidepressants 

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On Cork Today with Patricia Messinger

More needs to be done to manage Section 38 / 39 Day services ..... Michael Moynihan CNW 

Middleton housing projects on hold due to water problems .... Cllr Ann Marie Ahern 

How did a winning trophy for channel swimming end up in a charity shop in Kealkil

Fundraiser for Marymount ... Go Red .... Paula McGovern of Marymount and Conor Cahalane of Cork GAA 

Anneliese 

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