AgriFocus
The Agri Focus Podcast Series is brought to you by the team in Agriland. In each episode Stella Meehan, joined by an industry expert, takes a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers and farming, rural communities and the agricultural sector both…
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How serious is the threat of bluetongue to Irish agriculture? (opens the original)
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In recent weeks, cases of bluetongue have significantly increased in parts of England and Wales, particularly the south-west of England around Devon and Cornwall. The data at the moment indicates that the animals most affected in those areas are sheep, cattle and one llama. Naturally, livestock owners on this side of the Irish Sea are concerned about the potential spread of the disease from the UK, especially given that the cases so far detected in Ireland earlier this year resulted from infecti
Why farm incomes are set to fall in 2026 (opens the original)
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What does the rest of 2026 have in store for Irish farmers? The latest Teagasc outlook points to a tougher year ahead, with falling dairy and cattle prices, rising costs and global economic uncertainty combining to squeeze farm incomes. In this episode of AgriFocus, Agriland editor Stella Meehan chats to Trevor Donnellan, head of the agricultural economics and farm surveys department with Teagasc. Trevor outlines why lower milk prices are set to sharply reduce margins on dairy farms this year. O
Live from Strasbourg with MEP Billy Kelleher (opens the original)
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Ireland has officially taken the helm of the EU Council Presidency for the next six months. But what does that mean in practice, and what can Ireland hope to achieve for Irish farmers? In this episode of AgriFocus MEP Billy Kelleher chats to Agriland editor Stella Meehan at the European Parliament in Strasbourg about why the Presidency matters, the priorities Ireland is bringing to the table, and what its leadership could mean for Europe.
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