The Farming Week

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205

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Aug 2026

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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.

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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.

August 27, 202631 min

Fodder deficits, fertiliser advice and fuel excise plan

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: 22% of farms with fewer than 100 days feed available; When should fertiliser be spread again? Phased fuel excise restoration set from November; EU talks with Brazil 'ongoing' as export ban deadline looms; Surge in student demand for veterinary medicine courses. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

August 20, 202626 min

Fodder stocks, contractors under pressure and suckler scheme

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: National fodder committee set to meet as concerns grow over impact of drought; Some contractors 'left with no option but to reduce workforce'; €28m suckler scheme with bluetongue vaccine option opens; Independent Ireland set to meet Irish Ferries on live exports; Coillte ordered to halt Tipperary felling amid oak tree concerns. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

August 13, 202622 min

Dealing with drought, land prices and live exports

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Fears over fodder supplies as drought bites; 'Disciplinary process' underway after 14 cattle die at Coolmore; Meeting to discuss 'growing crisis' in livestock export sector; What is the average value of an acre of farmland in your region? The labour-saving tool that took Tullamore Show by storm. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

August 6, 202624 min

Live export blow, beef imports and Tyrone cattle cull

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Brittany Ferries to end livestock transport; €124 million worth of beef imported into Ireland up to end of May; External review ordered after Tyrone cattle cull; Bluetongue cases in Britain surpass 70 in just one month; Monaghan man breaks world record after reversing tractor and trailer nearly 70km. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

July 30, 202624 min

Tirlán's US butter deal, drought fears and Teagasc financials

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Controversy over Tirlán's US butter deal; Fears over drought and shrinking milk cheques; Contractors under pressure from green diesel costs; Concerns over client accounts at some marts; Teagasc sees income boost for 2025. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

July 24, 202628 min

Fuel scheme payments, SIM update and hay auction

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Total final payments under fuel support scheme to be €27 million; All applicants for the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) 2026 accepted; Number of liquid milk producers continues to decline; Farming accounts for almost 40% of all workplace fatalities over the past decade; Wexford hay auction sees 900 bales sell for average of €22/bale. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

July 16, 202620 min

SIM concerns, nitrates review and 'high class' Cork cow

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: SIM concerns and straw bale prices Farm orgs concerned over animal destruction videos; Nitrates Directive review published; Beef prices remaining positive this week; Cork cow becomes Ireland's highest classified. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

July 9, 202632 min

Farm incomes rise, blue cards and new slurry machine

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Average farm incomes up across the board in 2025; Will EU livestock and protein strategies deliver for farmers? Defining 'active farmer' important to CAP deal; Proposal to digitise cattle passports; New mobile machine solving slurry-related issues. Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.