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Northern Ireland correspondent Peter McCann speaks with north Derry tillage farmer Richard Kane about battling the elements on the coast and the harvest season this year.

Irish Farmers Journal tillage editor Andy Doyle and news correspondent Pat O’Toole join digital editor Thomas Hubert for an update on weather, prices, malting rejections and all matters harvest-related.

Andy Doyle also interviewed Professor Piet van der Meer, who recently gave a seminar at University College Dublin on GM crops and new breeding techniques.

Brazilian-based JBS, the largest meat processor in the world, has confirmed the establishment of its international headquarters in Dublin. Irish Farmers Journal editor Justin McCarthy, agribusiness editor Eoin Lowry and markets specialist Phelim O’Neill discuss the implications for Ireland’s beef industry and policy positions.

News editor Patrick Donohoe discusses the new cattle tag tender with IFA director of livestock Kevin Kinsella.

Irish Country Living consumer editor Ciara Leahy speaks to Anthony Jordan about the importance of the First Responders Schemes in rural Ireland today.

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