On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, Stephen Robb is joined by Darren Carty, Adam Woods, Daire Cregg and Siobhan Walsh to discuss the key events of the week.
Bluetongue has officially been detected in Wexford, the first recorded case in the Republic of Ireland. Adam Woods discusses what it means for farmers and the impact on the trade, while Darren Carty runs through the vaccine options for farmers.
Storm Chandre made its mark, with flooding reported on several farms around the country, leading to deteriorating land conditions. Daire Cregg discusses the options for farmers who are running tight on slurry storage space.
The row between farm organisations and Bord Bia escalated this week, as the Minister of Agriculture backed Larry Mullin to remain in place as chair. Adam Woods brings you the latest.
Finally, Siobhan Walsh brings us an update on the Irish straw market and outlines the risks posed to the tillage sector from imported blackgrass seeds.
Listen to the full podcast below:
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