Listen to "RVL protest, Glanbia Ireland and Australian feral donkeys - Podcast ep 100" on Spreaker.
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In a rare show of unity, the IFA, Macra na Feirme, the ICMSA, ICSA and INHFA staged a joint protest at the regional veterinary lab in Sligo this Wednesday. The farming organisations are worried that the proposed closure of three to five of the six RVLs will compromise animal health. Amy Fitzgibbon spoke with some of the protesters.
Listen to "Voices from the Sligo vet lab protest" on Spreaker.
Also on Wednesday, Glanbia posted a 13% increase in annual profit and announced plans for a new Glanbia Ireland joint venture to restructure its operations between the co-op and Glanbia plc. Agribusiness editor Eoin Lowry sat down with Glanbia group chairman Henry Corbally to get the details.
Listen to "Glanbia's Henry Corbally on what the new structures mean for farmers" on Spreaker.
Last Friday, livestock specialist Darren Carty joined European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan on a visit to Mountbellew college. He asked him about the next moves on CAP, including the definition of active farmers.
Listen to "Phil Hogan on the next moves on CAP, including the definition of active farmers" on Spreaker.
Beef editor Adam Woods attended the recent open day at the Jalex herd in Toomebridge, Co Antrim. There are nearly 1,000 in-calf heifers on the farm, as well as a strong machinery business. Adam asked James Alexander how he manages it all.
Listen to "James Alexander explains how he manages the nearly 1,000 in-calf heifers on his farm" on Spreaker.
On a visit to Ireland, Australian farmer Simon Mattsson told Tommy Moyles about his experience working on a cattle farm the size of a medium Irish county and moving into sugar cane.
Listen to "Australian cattle farmer Simon Mattsson talks about his experience on huge farms." on Spreaker.
Property editor Shirley Busteed features two attractive sales in this week’s Irish Country Living. The properties on offers are very much farmers' farms, she told consumer editor Ciara Leahy.
Listen to "Review of two attractive farms up for sale this week" on Spreaker.
Missed the previous episodes of the podcast? Catch up here: www.farmersjournal.ie/podcast
Listen to "RVL protest, Glanbia Ireland and Australian feral donkeys - Podcast ep 100" on Spreaker.
The Irish Farmers Journal weekly podcast is brought to you by Ornua, the home of Irish dairy.
In a rare show of unity, the IFA, Macra na Feirme, the ICMSA, ICSA and INHFA staged a joint protest at the regional veterinary lab in Sligo this Wednesday. The farming organisations are worried that the proposed closure of three to five of the six RVLs will compromise animal health. Amy Fitzgibbon spoke with some of the protesters.
Listen to "Voices from the Sligo vet lab protest" on Spreaker.
Also on Wednesday, Glanbia posted a 13% increase in annual profit and announced plans for a new Glanbia Ireland joint venture to restructure its operations between the co-op and Glanbia plc. Agribusiness editor Eoin Lowry sat down with Glanbia group chairman Henry Corbally to get the details.
Listen to "Glanbia's Henry Corbally on what the new structures mean for farmers" on Spreaker.
Last Friday, livestock specialist Darren Carty joined European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan on a visit to Mountbellew college. He asked him about the next moves on CAP, including the definition of active farmers.
Listen to "Phil Hogan on the next moves on CAP, including the definition of active farmers" on Spreaker.
Beef editor Adam Woods attended the recent open day at the Jalex herd in Toomebridge, Co Antrim. There are nearly 1,000 in-calf heifers on the farm, as well as a strong machinery business. Adam asked James Alexander how he manages it all.
Listen to "James Alexander explains how he manages the nearly 1,000 in-calf heifers on his farm" on Spreaker.
On a visit to Ireland, Australian farmer Simon Mattsson told Tommy Moyles about his experience working on a cattle farm the size of a medium Irish county and moving into sugar cane.
Listen to "Australian cattle farmer Simon Mattsson talks about his experience on huge farms." on Spreaker.
Property editor Shirley Busteed features two attractive sales in this week’s Irish Country Living. The properties on offers are very much farmers' farms, she told consumer editor Ciara Leahy.
Listen to "Review of two attractive farms up for sale this week" on Spreaker.
Missed the previous episodes of the podcast? Catch up here: www.farmersjournal.ie/podcast
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