The Farming Week

Hosted by Agriland

Business News

Website RSS feed

Episodes

215

Latest episode

Nov 2026

Language

EN-IE

About the show

The Farming Week is Irelands most listened to farming, rural affairs and agriculture focused podcast brought to you by the team in Agriland. Keep up to date with the latest farming news and views from Ireland with their team of experts.

Listen to episodes

60 recent

November 5, 202625 min

Silage and hay prices, derogation future and €90m potato deal

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.

October 29, 202626 min

Algeria cattle import ban, CAP latest, tractor of the year

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 agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

October 22, 202620 min

BISS payments begin, Bluetongue cases rise and fertiliser aid deadline

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.

October 15, 202623 min

BISS and CRISS Payment Delays, Fertiliser scheme launched, New rules for learner drivers

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.

October 9, 202626 min

Budget 2027 breakdown, bluetongue spread and FBD National Dairy Show

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.

October 1, 202614 min

Harvest 2026 prices, calf exports and looking ahead to Budget 2027

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.

September 24, 202627 min

Bluetongue spreads, 'VAT anomaly' hits farmers and rural housing

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Fuel support scheme for farmers to be extended Bluetongue detected in sheep for first time in Ireland What’s been happening with beef and sheep prices this week? Govt urged to address 'VAT anomaly' that 'penalises' farmers Draft guidelines target 'inconsistent' rural housing policies Ploughing 2027 location confirmed Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

September 18, 202616 min

Live from Ploughing 2026

The Agriland team sit down for special live edition of The Farming Week podcast from the Agriland stand at the 2026 National Ploughing Championships. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

September 10, 202626 min

Rose beef, bluetongue and Dutch plans for Irish calf exports

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Dutch authorities threaten to fine Irish calf transporters; Buyer of 400,000 calves confirms move to trial 'Rose beef' production in Ireland; Ireland’s first bluetongue infection of 2026 confirmed; Heydon aims for partial deal on next CAP by October; 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year announced. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

September 3, 202628 min

Brazilian beef ban, Veterinary Council resignation and fertiliser support

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: EU ban on Brazilian beef imports kicks in; Winter beef finishers commence buying cattle for 2026/2027 season; TB testing, a shock resignation and questions for the Veterinary Council; Leftover fuel scheme money earmarked for fertiliser support; Farmers risk losing BISS payments over hedge removal rules. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.