Farmview with Kieran O'Connor

Farmview Jan 22nd Update on EU Nitrates Derogation Extension Dungarvan Enterprise Centre has been Awarded Funding for a major agri food feasibility study for WaterfordPreview next Sunday’s Annual Dungarvan Point to Point 

Farmview January 16th ....Reaction to last weekend’s Mercosur deal, views of Ciaran Fitzgerald agri/ Food Economist, Macra President Josephine o Neill, as well as MEP Sean Kelly Plus we hear from St Augustine’s College’s TY students who have qualified for the National  Certified Angus Beef Competition.  

Farmview January 8th 2026 Talk to IFAs National President Francie Gorman,  who was special guest at Waterford IFAs AGM earlier this week & also talk to Betty Coughlan who received IFA’s Honary Life membership on the night. Preview next week’s Teagasc webinar “ What does the new nitrates action plan mean to your farm ” Also look ahead to Tirlan’s  business & market oulook 2026 Information Meeting in Dungarvan on Thursday next. 

Farmview Jan 3rd Talk to outgoing IFA Co Chairman John Heffernan about his 4-year term as Chairman in Waterford& the challenges facing the Farming / Agri Industry ahead of Monday’s AGM Preview the upcoming POSITIVE Farmers Conference –  “ NEXT  GENERATION   PFOFITABILITY ”with well-known Colligan milk supplier Jillian o Sullivan who’s one of the Organising Committee  

Farmview December 18th We get festive tips from local celeb chef Eunice Power & also discuss the importance of supporting local food producers  as well as her recently launched book – My Irish kitchen tableWe look ahead to New year’s day racing at Tramore with racecourse manager Owen Byrne   We talk to Abbey Community Students who have qualified for the national finals of the prestigious certified Irish Angus national schools Competition.  

Farmview December 5th includes nitrates extension, bluetongue outbreak & the recall of Brazilian beef due to banned hormones Hear how Farmers have been unfairly blamed for pollution in the Bunmahon area.  Look ahead to next Thursday’s Farmview Auction in Aid of SVP with lots of  farming & non-farming vouchers on offer      

Farmview November 28th ..Hear how Brazil beefs illegal antibiotic Trade has been exposed   From “ Grass to Gas ”  A new Fully agricultural biomethane plant launched this week in Ireland Talk to Tallow dairy farmer Laura Forbes who recently graduated from the Tirlan & Baileys – Sustainable Farming Academy at UCC

·        Farmview November 20th 2025 As Tirlan announce €126 investment for a – State of the  whey protein facility at Ballyragget·        Talk to Min Martin Hayden as well as Aoife Murphy Chief Ingredients Officer ·         Hear how Flahavans Kilmacthomas are looking for ORGANIC Oat Growers for 2026 season & the opportunities for tillage farmers in the region ·         Preview next week’s Teagasc National Dairy Conference in Clonmel 

Farmview November 13th 2025 Update on the implications and the impact of BIRD FLU on the Poultry Industry in Ireland -  - Talk to IFAs National Chair, Nigel Sweetman We hear how DAWN Meats Captured the Prestigious “ WORLDS BEST STEAK Award ” at the Worlds Steak Challenge 2025 in London on Monday lastand Ken Mc Grath of Ashley Farms - A very successful Pig Enterprise in West Waterford we hear of their Latest on Farm Innovations & Animal Welfare practices    

Farmview November 6th 2025 looks back at last Mondays IFA –national nitrates meeting where over two thousand farmers attended Preview next week - Mercosur Protest at Leinster House being organised by Irish cattle & sheep farmers association (ICSA) We look ahead to the Farmers Journal _ Annual dairy day with Aidan Brennan Dairy Editor Irish Farmer Journal   & we hear how just 18% of Quad users on farm wear helmets. 

Look back at last week’s NDC & KERRYGOLD NATIONAL Quality Milk Awards we hear FROM MIN. Agriculture Martin Hayden TD WHO presented the Awards as well as  - Dungarvan Suppler John Byrne, A Category Award Winner at these Prestigious National Awards Discuss the Importance of LIME for Soil FERTILITY, Grass Growth & Lovestock ProductionLook ahead to IFAs  -  Nitrates Derogation Meeting in Fermoy on Monday nextWe Preview next week’s  AIBs -  Major Seminar in Dungarvan   –  “ PLANNING FOR A FARMING FUTURE ”  

Farmview October 23rd 2025 ..IFA say that “ A price war ” could finish all year round milk production – talk to IFA' s liquid milk chair Henry Dunne   Hear about the success of FarmGen - a renewable on farm energy solutions and on - farm solar installer  And a chat with well known Dungarvan woman Carol Power, senior sales manager with the Tirlan ingredients section...

Farmview October 16th 2025 featues Tramore farmer William Power about his experience as a new entrant milk supplier to TirlanLook ahead to next week’s prestigious NDC / Kerrygold National Quality Milk AwardsPreview this year’s Women & Agriculture Conference with Ciara Leahy Editor Irish Country Living   

Farmview October 9th 2025 Impact of this week’s Budget for Farming With Eoin Drea IFAC’s partner in Dungarvan.   Tirlan’s new exciting €15 Million Generational renewal programme  andMinister for agriculture Martin Hayden.

Farmview October 2nd 2025 Update on maize harvest with Ardmore agri contractor Declan Prendergast>> Talk to Glencairn Farm Manager Sister Lilly Scullion about her New Book " From Croke Park to Glencairn ">> We hear about a new TV series who are looking for Waterford Farmers - Over 65.

Farmview Sep 25th 2025, With Farm Succession such a vital conversation in Irish Agriculture we - Preview next month’s – “ Transferring the Family Farm“ Clinics in SETU Arena   We will hear about a new - Fam Safety Awareness Programme for Secondary Sstudents in Waterford being organised by Farm Relief Services   and we preview next week’s Kildalton College Careers Open Day with College Principal Tim Ashmore

Farmview September 18th 2025..... FBD “ Young Farmer of the Year ” The first female winner in the competition’s history.IFAC’s latest report shows how 80% of Food & agri businesses are optimistic about their performance in ’25 but 44% have delayed investment andBord Bia's new - “ Make your Mark Campaign ”

Farmview September 11th 2025 ..Major Challenges & threats facing Irish farming plus SETUs Solar Conference and NPA’S Ann Marie Mc Hugh.

Farmview September 4th 2025 looks at Career paths, supports for older farmers, tax, partnerships plus share Farming & Leasing.Also grassland farmer of the year farm open day plus hoofcare. 

Farmview August 28th looks at global foods Security,dairy beef 500 farm walk and national ploughing championships in Tullamore.