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Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed announces a fertiliser and slurry date extension at Tullamore Show. Acting news editor Amy Forde speaks to the minister about the timeliness of the extension given recent drought conditions.

MEP Mairead McGuinness speaks to news correspondent Hannah Quinn-Mulligan about the need to improve safety at farm level and suggests that every quad bike should be sold with a helmet.

Embrace Farm is launching its 32-county tractor drive at Tullamore Show to help increase awareness for survivors and victims of farm accidents.

Co-founder of Embrace Farm Brian Rohan, speaks to Hannah Quinn-Mulligan about the drive at Tullamore Show.

News correspondent Pat O’Toole talks to vet Martin Breen at the fodder meeting in Wexford. Breen outlines what animal health issues can be caused by the change in diet weather extremes have caused this year.

News correspondent Hannah Quinn-Mulligan speaks to some of the visitors to Tullamore Show.

Pig farmers stage a protest against low prices and cheap imports in the SuperValu in Castletroy, Co Limerick. News correspondent Hannah Quinn-Mulligan speaks to IFA treasurer Tim Cullinan and pig farmer Maurice O’Brien at the event, but starts by asking IFA pig committee chair Tom Hogan to explain why farmers are protesting.

Philip Vincent and Robert Norman, two pedigree Hereford breeders from Norfolk, speak to Hannah Quinn-Mulligan about what's brought them to Tullamore Show, the UK drought situation and their thoughts on Brexit.

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