Farmview with Kieran O'Connor

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. 

Farmview August 21st “ Rising Grocery Prices down to Farmers increasing Margins ” -  Discuss this Irish Times Headline with Economist Jim Power We hear about – FREE Heart Health Checks for Farmers.  Preview of IVERK SHOW in Piltown.

Farmview August 21st 2025 “ Rising Grocery Prices down to Farmers increasing Margins ” -  Discuss this Irish Times Headline with Economist Jim Power We hear about – FREE Heart Health Checks for Farmers.  Preview of IVERK SHOW in Piltown.

Farmview August 14th 2025, On this week's Farmview - Dawn Meats acquiring Shares in NZ based Alliance Group & how British Consumers are buying less beef.Update / potential of the Role of robots for Irish dairy farmers.Preview next week’s Baileys champion cow – Irelands richest dairy comp.

Farmview Aug 7th 2025, Preview Sunday’sSustainable Livestock Village At The National Livestock Show in Tullamore.Hear about the very successful Teagasc Fertiliser Clinics - to work out Farmers Fertiliser Limits & Balances for 2025PlusWe Preview next week’sTramore Racing Festival withManager Owen Byrne

Farmview July 31st 2025, We discuss the possible impact on the Irish Agri Food & Drinks industry of the - US 15% Tariffs proposed on EU ExportsKieran has an update on this years Grain Harvest which is in full swingPlus we Preview next weeks RDS Dublin Horse Show.