*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.

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:

• Plan for strict restrictions on calf exports to Netherlands from 2026;
• Agreement reached on new Farmers’ Charter;
• ACRES issues - particularly potential clawbacks - and recent balancing payments;
• GPS thefts, arrest, and IFA calling for rural crime unit;
• Interview with Minister Hackett on Green Party leadership run;
• Hedge cutting ban and gardens;

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