Farmview with Kieran O'Connor: Recent Episodes
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Join Kieran O'Connor every Thursday at 6pm and Saturday at 9am for our weekly farming programme; discussing the latest farming news, new products and farming innovation, ag-science and the business of farming.
Discuss the shock revelation that Brazil plan to add 24 million cattle as Ireland plans to cut national herd.
Plus I visit the Kersey family farm in K Mac to hear about their very successful " Freezin Friesian " Farm House Ice Cream business.
On this weeks show we have a grain harvest update & look at prospects for the remainder of crops to be harvested,we hear about the very successful “ Knockmealdown Honey ” business in West Waterford and talk with legendary horse trainer John Kiely about an unbelievable run of success at Tramore over the decades.
On this week's Farmview, Kieran visits John and James of Flahavan's in Kilmacthomas to discuss the success of the family business and also pays a visit Mairead Costin’s new market garden business Garri Mara in Ring.
In Depth interview with Minister for Agriculture ,Charlie Mc Conalogue who was in Waterford recently.
Harvest Update - I catch up with Cappoquin tillage farmers Kevin & Tim Looby.
Plus we hear from Trevor Power about his very successful “ Early Bird” free range eggs Enterprise.
We discuss the importance of Farm Safety Week during July which is the most dangerous month of the year on Farm
We hear about the ongoing Licence problem for the Forestry sector & its huge potential as a farming enterprise Ireland and we preview our first weanling sale of 2021.
I visit one of Waterford’s new Signpost Farm’s aimed at improving Environmental & sustainable dairy farming in Waterford.
Hear about 2020 Beef Club’s prestigious EU Award
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I talk to Liam Mc Donnell of Dungarvan based Legacy Cider.
Kieran discusses the impact in Waterford of ASAP (Agricultural Sustainability Support & Advisory Programme ) - aimed at improving Water Quality in the region.
He review’s Waterford Seedtech’s recent - " Cereal & Protein Crop Walks " with some exciting new developments.
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As Kildalton College (now Ireland's Largest Agri College) Celebrate’s 50 Years this year, he discuses its huge impact on the sector.
On this week's show Kieran talks about the huge impact to farm payments with sweeping changes to the EUs Common Agricultural Policy ( CAP )
Forest owners warned to know value of their forestry plantations.
Hear how Irish Community Air Ambulance Service are encouraging agribuisness to support its vital service for rural Ireland.
Talk to well-known Ballinacourty potatoe grower Colin Ryan about this year’s crop of early potatoes, we preview Sunday’s Embrace Farm’s Annual Remembrance Service for loved ones lost or survivors of serious farm accidents.
Plus we hear from Knockeen horse trainer Henry De Bromhead who last week received the "Freedom of Waterford "
As farmers took to the streets on Friday last we hear about their concerns of the huge Impact of the current CAP proposals on their Future.
We talk to Thomas Baldwin about the success of his Baldwim’s Ice Cream & their family dairy farm in Knockanore.
Plus we preview Shanakill House Equestrian Centre’s Summer Pony Leagues in Kilmackthomas.
With environmental challenges the biggest issues facing farmers & the agri industry we discuss the new Teagasc Statement of Strategy 2021 – 2024 which outlines Actions Planned to assist Irish farmers.
Update on the Ardmore farmers market which has reopened for the summer months
plus we hear about Bord Bia’s new lamb carbon footprint Sustainability Survey.
With Silage Season in full Swing this week we have a “ Farm Safety Special ” in which I feature
Reps from - Waterford IFA, Community Air Ambulance & Macra na Fermie,
And I hear from a father about his son’s very serious farm accident & about the trauma & impact it caused.
Plus - We hear how The EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) deal is off the Table - as negotiators fail to strike a deal.
On this week's show Kieran discusses the huge impact on this year’s first Cut Silage Season of very poor Weather conditions.
· Good news for Family owned & operated Farms with a “ New Fair Deal Reform ”– talk to Min of State of Mary Butler TD
· Hear about the New exciting signpost Programme – “ Farmers for climate action ” launched last week
With Ringside Buyers allowed back this week for the First time this Year at our Marts –
I talk to some happy Cattle dealers at Dungarvan Mart.
Hear from a very disappointed Ann Marie Mc Hugh about the Cancellation again this year of the National Ploughing Championships.
Review the recently published - 2021 KPMG / Farmers Journal Agribusiness Report –
“ The Year of COVID & BREXIT - What has Changed ”
On this weeks show Kieran discusses farm safety, success of the 2020 Beef club and an update on tillage.
On this weeks Farmview Kieran updates on Stephen Fitzgerald’s Open Source Future Farm in West Waterford.
Discuss An Taisce’s High Court Appeal to New Belview €140 m Cheese Plant in Waterford Port
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We hear about Lismore Farmers Market the very Successful re Opening at the Castle Avenue.
Kieran dscusses the experience & the success of switching to Solar Power on Farm with dairy farmer Michael Doran
We pay Tribute to Former Waterford IFA Chairman & Glanbia Vice Chairman John Fitzgerald, Ross Kilmeaden
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I look ahead to the Re Opening this weekend of the - Ardmore Open Farm
• Discuss the agri Food 2030 Strategy as new targets for farming are revealed
• Update on the ongoing very serious situation for the forestry & timber sectors in Ireland
• We hear how the Waterford Farmer Markets & Country Markets are starting to reopen.
On this weeks show Kieran discusses trainer Henry De Bromhead and Rachel Blackmore's fantastic achievements & it’s impact for the Irish Horse Racing Industry.
Update on Belview’s new Cheese plant court case & the huge impact of the dairy industry on our Rural Economy
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We hear about a Waterford Seed company’s New Wildflower Seed Production project.
In this weeks show Kieran talks to a Waterford Dairy Farmer about the implications & impact of Covid 19 on Farm over the past year for himself & his family.
We discuss the Power & Role of Vitamin D in Fortified Milk to improve your Immunity
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We hear about the important role of Re Seeding & Soil Nutrition for Grassland Farmers
On this weeks show Kieran discusses career & course opportunities at WIT in the Agri / Food Sector,he talks to Kilmackthomas Butcher & Sheep farmer Joe O Reilly about this year’s Spring Lamb production and he reviews prospects for Tillage Farmers.
On this week’s show Kieran discusses the new climate action bill & its implications on the Farming / Agri Sector.
Discuss the very important issue of succession planning for Farming Families and
we hear about attractive Traditional Farm Building Grant Scheme for 2021.
On this weeks programme Kieran finds out about Glanbia's new peak milk policy,he previews water quality week and previews a safety webinar organised by Waterford senator John Cummins.
Ahead of next week’s Cheltenham Racing Festival Kieran talk’s to – Waterford Trainer Henry De Bromhead plus he discusses the implications of the “ Gordon Elliott Saga ” on the Irish Horse Racing industry with Leo Powell, Irish Field Editor.
On this week’s show Kieran talks to Minister of State Pippa Hackett about a new organic farming scheme and about the aims of Project Woodland,also an update on this years calving season with the Curry family in Rathgormack and we hear about the success of
online sales at livestock Marts.
On this week’s show Kieran discusses Glanbia PLCs Annual Results with Group Managing Director Siobhán Talbot Kieran also talks to well known Agri Journalist Darragh Mc Cullough about his very successful daffodil 🌼 Enterprise and he previews next week’s KIldalton College virtual open Evening.
On this week's show Kieran marks the retirement of Teagasc adviser Brian Hillard who was a leading figure in encouraging new farm practices in Waterford.Kieran hears about an up and coming dairy webinar and we learn about reconnecting with nature through a new initiative with Waterford company Seedtech.
On this week's Farmview on WLR Kieran discusses the importance of a Soil Nutrition Programme & its role to improve Environmental Sustainability.
Ballymacarbery Milk Supplier John Moore tells us about switching to “ Once a Day Milking ” and we hear about the success of - “ Operation Biodiversity ” in Waterford.
On this week's show i talk to Stradbally farmer Tom Hickey about the setting up of a limited company among grower's re the forestry industry to ensure a better deal for those involved......and i talk to Teagasc adviser Austin Flavin re timely tips for Sheep farmer's plus of course the farming calendar.
On this week's programme we speak to ICMSA president Edmund Phelan re the EU’s Brexit Adjustment Reserve and national health and safety adviser John McNamera gives some timely advice on farm safety.
Discuss the impact of the Brexit trade deal for the Irish agri/ food sector.
Talk to Sean Kelly MEP & Market Specialist Phelim o Neill Plus
Update on Livestock marts reopening for the New Year Under new strict Level 5 restrictions & protocol.
Hear about Glanbia Ireland’s recently launched – “ Operation Biodiversity ” Programme to Help enrich our Landscape
Waterford’s MEP Grace o Sullivan is Appointed Lead- Negotiator of EUs Environment Action Programme
Talk to Free Range Turkey producer Cleo Kiely - Commeragh Mountain Poultry –
Reminder – Next Week’s Farmview Charity Auction
On Brexit,with less than one month to go, we discuss the UK brinkmanship for any type of EU,UK Trade deal.
Talk to Paul Curran about his home grown Christmas trees now on Sale in Dungarvan & we hear about Ardmore Open Farm’s Christmas “ Winter Wonderland ”
Kieran talks to Waterford Milk Supplier Mark Drohan - who was nominated for Teagasc Student of the Year by Kildalton College
Hear about the Agricultural Science Association ASA Fellowship Programme aimed at Developing “Ireland’s next Agri Food thought Leader ” Plus
Kieran talks to Farmimg INDOs , Jim O Brien about his New Book “ Matters of Great Indifference ” - Reflections on Modern Rural Living.
Discuss on-going Research & Results on Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Irish farms from Johnstown Castle, Research Centre
Hear how 74% of Irish Farmers are 3 Times more likely to Suffer Heart Attack or Stroke
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Hear About a Regional Advisory Sustainability Series of weekly Information videos & Tips to adapt on farm activities to meet the Challenges into the future.
On this weeks show Kieran talks to newly appointed Glanbia Co Op & Glanbia Ireland Chairman – Wexford dairy farmer, John Murphy.
We Hear how Horse Sport Ireland want parity with Horse Racing & Greyhound Racing with COVID 19 Restrictions for the IMPORTANT Irish Sport Horse industry
we visit BLAS na h Eireann GOLD Medal winners – “ Tastefully Yours ” in Dunhill & talk to Mary Rose Kiely.
On this weeks Farmview Kieran discussess the Implications of the US Presidential Election & Brexit for the Irish agri Industry with - Munster MEP Sean Kelly
Hear How Livestock Marts are still looking for ringside attendance alongside online trade
Talk to Bernie Murphy – Murphy Motors Glenmore - Celebrating 60 years in the farm machinery business.
Kieran look’s back at last week’s very successful Virtual Farm Walk & Webinar on the Fitzgerald Family Farm in Portlaw aimed at “ Reducing Carbon Footprint of Milk Production Systems,the farm is part of the Teagasc & Glanbia Ireland - Future Farm Programme.
On this weeks programme Kieran looks at the outcome of last week’s Beef Task Force meeting & the good news that Mc'Donald’s announce they are sticking with Irish beef supplies.
Update on this year’s maize crop & discuss the big uptake of growers in Waterford.
And a reminder to Farmers & Landowners – now is the time for Hedge- Cutting & of their obligation to ensure that they don’t pose a threat to people on Public Roads.
Preview next week’s Live Webinar / Virtual Farm Walk from Shane Fitzgerald’s Farm Portlaw
“ Reducing Carbon footprint of milk Production systems ”
Hear how Clashmore / Kinsalebeg’s Community Council has become a Sustainable Energy Community.
Plus Kieran talks to CountryLife Horticulturalist about Grow Your Own options & Planting Hedgerows on Farm this Autumn.
Look at options & potential of a new flagship environmental Scheme - REPS 2 / Rural Environment Protection Scheme.
Update on how a new on Farm Advisory Scheme is Improving Sustainabiity & Water Quality in Rivers across Waterford.
Discuss Findings of a recent IFACs Survey of Irish Food & Agri Business & impact of both Covid & Brexit on SMEs in the Sector.
Kieran talks to disappointed Anna May Mc Hugh about next week’s postponed National Ploughing Championships in Carlow,update on Agri Finace in Waterford for 2020 from AIBs Stephen Frampton & Michael Brick Walsh Plus we hear from Frank Seery of Frank Seery Water Services on Water supplies this season on farm.
On this weeks show Kieran discusses the appointment of our New Minister for Agriculture this week our 3rd in 10 weeks,Kieran visits the farm of well known Stradbally sheep producer Michael Ketch.
Kieran also previews the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) Annual Conference being held behind closed doors which is being streamed live this year.
On this week's Farmview Kieran discusses the on-going Covid 19 problems in our meat plants,
talk’s to Glanbia Group MD Siobhan Talbot about their 1st half results & coping with COVID
plus hear how Agri Tourism has been affected by Covid –
talk to Olive O Gorman, of the Award Winning Glasha Farmhouse , Ballymacarbery.
On this week's Farmview Kieran hears about the outcome of the ICSAs first meeting with new Minister for agriculture Dara Calleary with Nat President & Fenor farmer Edmund Phelan.Also he talks to Macra na Feirme’s National president about details of their Young Farmer of the Year Awards for 2020 and an Update on Glanbia Ireland’s very successful - Twenty / 20 beef club.
On this week's show Kieran hears from Bord Bia,how Over 90% IRISH agriI / food companies Rank Covid 19 as highest Priority Risk.
Update on Glanbia Ireland’s gluten free oates harvest & the success of the business and how SOBAC can improve soil nutrition & help with soil fertility !
In this week's edition of Farmview Kieran looks at the impact of the new EU covid crisis fund,he takes a look at how marts are coping with the new regulations and good news for Cappoquin re the rural regeneration fund.
On this weeks show, Kieran Talks to Min. of State Department of Agriculture Martin Hayden TD about the sacking of Agricultural Minister Barry Cowen & to preview next week’s - “ Farm Safety Week ”
Also Kieran talks to the founder of a Waterford based company Formahoof who have developed a revolutionary new advanced Horse hoof care system for the Equine World Globally.
On this weeks Farmview Kieran looks at the on-going work On Farm work in Waterford to help improve Water Quality & Sustainability
He talks to Justin McCarthy CEO & Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal about their record double digit circulation growth & a new digital product – Farmers Journal Daily.
On this weeks show, Kieran discuses the challenges facing our new minister of Agriculture, Food & Marine – Barry Cowen TD,We hear how a Major Study indicates that farmers are at high risk of Cardiovascular Disease (stroke & heart attack)
Plus Kieran Preview’s next week’s Virtual Beef Week - with 2 Webinars daily on “ Building a Sustainable Irish Beef Sector ”
On this weeks show, Kieran previews the very first virtual Farm Walk / Webinar in Waterford
on the award winning Hearne Family Farm in Rathgormack.
Also we hear about how a Waterford man who has developed a new trading platform for beef Farmers & Processors – Tradeforus.
Also on this weeks show, Kieran hears how the Covid lockdown has affected Dungarvan based Cider Company Legacy Cider.
Discuss the implications & impact for the agri/farming sector with the current programme for Government proposals with Edmund Phelan National President ICSA.
Update on this year’s tillage crops & the impact of the drought conditions on Winter & Spring Cereals plus we review a new book "A LIFE EXAMINED" - by Con Hurley,former Farmers Journal Dairy Editor subtitled "How I Learned to make more effective decisions about Life & Money".
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On this weeks show, Kieran looks at the reopening of Marts following Covid restrictions & hear's about the success of a new online system for buyers & a feature on the reopening of The Country Markets in Waterford.
He has details of Enterprise Ireland’s 2020 Innovation Arena awards for the agri/ Farming sector with Annual Awards now moving to online this year as a result of Covid 19 Plus the fantastic success of Glanbia Ireland’s Pink Bale Fundraising Initiative in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland which is up & running again this year.
On this weeks show, Kieran looks at the impact of drought on livestock and grassland farmers, he speaks to Maeve Regan from Glanbia. Tommy Enright speaks about forestry and Ray Sinnott on the reopening of Mount Congreve.
On this week Farmview, Kieran hears about the EU Farm to Fork initiative, he speaks to Michael Buck from Glen fruits and also looks at the reopening farmers markets in Dungarvan and Stradbally.
On this week's Farmview we hear how the Beef Industry is coping with covid,we talk to Paul Nolan of Dawn Meats who’s Waterford plants have remained covid free and who will resume their prestigious Mc Donald's burger order from Mon next.
Also the importance of Farm Safety after 4 recent Farm Deaths during this Busy Silage season and with children home from school we talk to Teagasc Farm Safety Officer John McNamara from Kildalton College.
We discuss how farmers must be part of Solution to Climate Change with Nat. Pres. ICMSA Pat Mc Cormack.
Lastly we have a farm update from open Source Future farm milk Supplier Shane Fitzgerald from Portlaw.
On this weeks show, Kieran speaks to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed about how the agri sector is coping during Covid19. He also spoke to Munster MEP Sean Kelly.
On this weeks Farmview, Kieran speaks about Farm Safety, Advice for beef and sheep farmers during this lockdown and also how Kildalton College is dealing with the current situtation.
On this weeks show, Kieran speaks about how the agri farming sector is coping with Covid19,he spoke Gerry Boye from Teagasc, ICSA President Edumund Phelan and all about Comeragh Mountain Poultry.
On this weeks Farmview, Kieran looks at the impact of Covid19 on the agri farming sector. He spoke to Willie Drohan, Colin Ryan and also milk woman Caroline Meagher.
On this weeks episode, Kieran speaks about Glanbias annual results, gender balance in Irish agri food and he speaks to the overall winner of the Glanbia Irelands Grain awards.
On this weeks show, Kieran spoke to Cathal Summers from Teagasc, preview of the Kildalton College Careers day and he also spoke to TY students from Blackwater community college about the Angus Beef Competition they have qualified for.
On this weeks show, Kieran spoke about farming sustainability with dairy farmer Stephen Fitzgerald, prospects for tillage farmers for 2020 and Cathal and Padraig from St. Augustine's college, Dungarvan talk about their involvement in the Angus Beef Competition.
On this weeks show, Kieran spoke to Edmund Phelan about the role of the Beef task Force, also forestry as an additional option for livestock farmers and how dairy farmers are switching to chlorine free detergents.
On this weeks show, Kieran speaks to former young farmer of the year, Shane Fitzgerald, about the challenges facing dairy farmers, preview of the National Tillage Conference in Kilkenny and also a preview of the Dungarvan point to point.
On this weeks Farmview, Kieran spoke to Joe Healy, the IFA's outgoing National President about his term in office and the challenges facing the industry and organisation. He discusses the departments calf investment scheme and Glabia's FundEqip finance package for calf rearing equipment. Also he previews the Teagasc once a day milking conference.
On the first Farmview of 2020, Kieran interviews Justin Mc Carthy, Editor of The Irish Farmers Journal, look back at the Highs & Lows of the AGRI / Food Industry 2019 & prospects for 2020
He also previews next week’s Calf Care Open Day in Butlerstown with Owen Power Teagasc