Economics

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

This week, Stephen and the panel discuss the EU fertiliser plan, hogget prices, the new TB on-farm biosecurity programme, BlSS and Kerry Dairy Ireland's rebranding.

PODCAST 22 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

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Making tractor fuel from biogas

Making tractor fuel from biogas

RENEWABLES 6 May 2026

Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

NEWS 15 April 2026

Hogan to profile EU food security issues at Nuffield summit

Hogan to profile EU food security issues at Nuffield summit

NEWS 15 April 2026

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

NEWS 8 April 2026

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NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

Northern Ireland was once a powerhouse for renewable energy, but progress has since stalled, with farmers largely left out of the conversation, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 20 December 2025

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

The summit is set to be one of the most significant global agriculture forums of 2026, attended by more than 300 delegates and featuring top-level speakers from Ireland and overseas.

NEWS 20 December 2025

USDA forecast suggests less beef globally in 2026

USDA forecast suggests less beef globally in 2026

As we prepare to ring in the new year, USDA forecasts that beef supply will remain tight in 2026, so maintaining consumer demand will be the key to a happy new year for beef producers.

NEWS 20 December 2025

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

Stephen Robb talks to Chris McCallum, Associate Sustainability Consultant at Tetra Tech about the role of carbon cooperative farmers in the green energy transition.

RENEWABLES 20 December 2025

Opinion: Why are some technologies readily adopted and not others?

Opinion: Why are some technologies readily adopted and not others?

Habit is also a very powerful factor that militates against change. Many farmers simply like having a bull and are reluctant to take up the spreadsheet instead.

VIEWPOINTS 20 December 2025

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

As organisations call for tighter guidelines on where solar farms can be built, Stephen Robb examines the criteria involved in selecting sites.

NEWS 20 December 2025

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Stephen Robb paid a visit to a number of AD plants in England to see how they operate, and their plans for live after subsidies.

FEATURE 20 December 2025

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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