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Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, Grass 2026 and trade prices

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discusses the beef trade and Mercosur, Donegal’s rising sheep numbers and what’s happening on dairy farms and the use of sexed semen.

PODCAST 1 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, Grass 2026 and trade prices

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ICSA sounds alarm on Commission's CAP thinking with part-time farmers

ICSA sounds alarm on Commission's CAP thinking with part-time farmers

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ABP acquires beef processor in Germany

ABP acquires beef processor in Germany

ABP acquires beef processor in Germany

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Coillte hit by €80m losses from storm Éowyn

Coillte hit by €80m losses from storm Éowyn

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Winter wheat yield and area drove 2025’s cereal output lift

Winter wheat yield and area drove 2025’s cereal output lift

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Concerns about Nature Restoration Plan persist - INHFA

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INHFA president Pheilim Molly has raised concerns about the lack of funding and how lands subject to article four will be affected under the Nature Restoration Plan.

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Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

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EY report puts value of NI food and drink at £7.3bn

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Weekend weather: cloudy, with showers and spells of sunshine

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Scattered showers and sunny spells have been forecast by Met Éireann for much of the bank holiday weekend.

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Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

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The €37.5m in funding will support a number of research projects around Ireland covering areas such as agri food, forestry and bioeconomy as a result of the 2025 thematic research call.

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

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