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On the programme this week MJ chats to Declan Hanrahan IFA Beef Chair who is attending the 70th Annual IFA AGM, the main topic up for discussion is the visit of EU Commissioner for Food Christophe Hansen where Mercosur and our derogation will be the main items on the agenda. Stephen Robb from the Irish Farmers Journal chats about a landmark High Court ruling relating to a Co. Laois based wind development where the judge overturned An Bord Pleanála's decision and allowed the development to take place citing our Climate Laws as the overriding legislation. The Teagasc Sheep Conference takes place next week and Edward Egan chats about the differing areas that will be highlighted on the night from sheep handling facilities to ewe body scoring. IFAC have just launched their Irish Farm Survey for 2025 and Philip O Connor from the group chats about their findings including the fact that 23% of respondents say that the biggest barrier to succession is that the lifestyle does not appeal to the next generation.
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On the programme this week MJ chats to ICMSA president Denis Drennan about the recent Foot and Mouth outbreak in Germany which has been contained but further vigilance is required especially when people are travelling to Ireland from to this area. Eoin O Catháin from the Irish Whiskey Association chats about a recent collaboration they have made with Maynooth University regarding a distilling course. With Bord Bia figures showing whiskey exports topping 1 billion euro for the first time in 2024, there is a huge demand for talent in this area. Alan Dillon from Teagasc Dairy Beef 500 speaks about an upcoming farm walk in Borris in Ossory focusing on calf care and an upcoming webinar which looks at bringing dairy beef calves through to finish.
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The first programme of 2025 sees MJ chat to John Murray from Bord Bia on the Food and Beverage export report of 2024 which sees a new record set where Irish exports have topped 17 billion euro for the first time. The UK still being our biggest trading partner while Africa imported almost 1 billion euro worth of our produce are some of the areas up for discussion. With sub zero temperatures sweeping across the midlands this week, Francie Gorman from the IFA chats about how farmer safety is paramount during these tough conditions. Pat O Brien from the ICMSA speaks about what cohort of farmers are entitled to TAMS grants for LESS equipment while Michael Farrelly from the FTMTA speaks about tractor sales in 2024 and which county in the midlands had the most new purchases during the last 12 months.
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This week MJ chats to Phelim O Neill from the Irish Farmers Journal about the recently published Agri Food Regulator's report about what factories are being paid for beef, a question which farmers have been asking for a long time and with light finally being shed on the financials of the industry what will be uncovered? PJ Lynam and Nikolay Sezonov from the Tullamore Tractor run join MJ in studio to speak about the event taking place this Christmas which has raised over four hundred thousand euro for charity since its inception. With the ICSA presidency up for grabs, Sean McNamara and Dan Lynam go head to head - they give an account of their vision for the role should they be elected. Vincent Griffith from the Irish Grassland Association chats about their annual event which is taking place next month.
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On the programme this week Blathnáid Gallagher from the Galway Wool Co - Op chats to MJ about the Galway sheep breed. Blathnáid feels that native
wool needs a direct route to market and that companies selling "so called" Irish products such as Aran and Tweed using southern hemisphere wool need to use Irish wool. Alan Crowe from the Hereford Society chats about an upcoming sale in Tullamore while Adam Woods from the Irish Farmers Journal gives the latest from Brussels on the Mercosur deal which would allow South American beef access to the EU. Dr. Shivani Pathania from Teagasc chats about the recent TV show "10 Things To Know About" which showed the research that is ongoing in relation to food packaging and how apple peel could be a real alternative to plastic as a compostable source of food packaging. -
The General Election takes centre stage on Countrylife this week with Pat O Toole from the Irish Farmers Journal giving a rundown on the results with a particular focus on both farming candidates nationwide and victorious candidates from Laois, Offaly and Westmeath. Martin McElearney chats as the newly elected chair of the IFA Dairy Committee where he feels dairy farmers are being unreasonably burdened with extra cost as a result of nitrate rules. Alan Dillon from Teagasc chats about an upcoming Dairy Beef 500 Webinar in advance of the spring calving season just around the corner. Padraig Egan from the forestry group SEEFA speaks about the extremely poor year that 2024 was for planting as a result of the government's rules and regulations, the hope is that the new government will allowing planting in a quicker way with less red tape.
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On the programme this week MJ chats to Macra President Elaine Houlihan in advance of this weeks General Election where the organisation are encouraging all candidates to champion the cause of rural Ireland if elected. Nevan McKiernan from the Irish Farmers Journal chats about the recent Winter Fair in Carrick on Shannon which saw a huge turnout and huge prices being paid for stock at the Leitrim venue. Malachy Hand from the West Region Texel Club chats about their upcoming female sale and Michael Flanagan gives a mention to the Athlone Show Christmas Tractor Run taking place this weekend. Denis Drennan from the ICMSA chats about their annual AGM and how a positive end to 2024 will have farmers in good spirits ahead of 2025. Bruce Thompson from Co. Laois speaks about the newly published Farming for Nature Handbook which will make an ideal stocking filler.
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On the programme this week MJ chats to a group of TY students from Birr in Co. Offaly who were victorious in the Irish Angus Schools Competition and have been given the opportunity to rear five angus cattle through to beef. MJ spoke to Jack O Meara, Joey McLoughney, Ben Younge and Moya Guinan on the O Meara family farm in Coolderry about the experience so far and their plan with the cattle going forward. Ciara Lynch from Dairy Women Ireland chats about their organisation in advance of their annual conference this weekend. Joe Patton gives an outline of the Teagasc Annual Dairy Conference taking place next week where as always a focus will be on maintaining sustainable and profitable dairy herds. Adam Woods from the Irish Farmers Journal chats about the strong beef trade and how it shows no signs of abating in the near future as well as an update on Tullamore Farm.
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Country Life with MJ Clery
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Country Life with MJ Clery
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Country Life with MJ Clery every Wednesday from 7pm on Midlands 103. Keep up with everything agriculture and beyond.
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On the programme this week MJ chats to Nicky Byrne from Teagasc about their recent Dairy Beef Calf Conference where margins of over €500 per acre were displayed from highly stocked early maturing steer systems using Aberdeen Angus calves. John Farrell from the Irish Grassland Association chats about their upcoming event entitled "Proud to be an Irish farmer and food producer". Stuart Rodgers a farmer from Co. Kildare who is presenting at the Bio Farm Conference 2024 chats about biodynamic farming and how this system of organic farming is undergoing a resurgence as farmers look to alternative farming methods. Joe Gorman from Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms chats about his business and their recent success at the National Organic Awards. The business which started growing traditional white mushrooms had to cease trading as a result of Brexit and have since completely changed their model to growing exotic organic mushrooms.
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On the programme this week Aidan Brennan from the Irish Farmers Journal chats to MJ live from Washington DC where election fever is really starting to ramp up with Donald Trump edging the polls at the moment. Seamus McMenamin from Bord Bia chats about the sheep trade where demand is strong currently. He also chats about how one third of sheep farmers are not quality assured and this is having an impact when Bord Bia are selling lamb abroad as European consumers have extremely high standards when purchasing meat. Tom Cushen from Co. Laois is a cancer survivor and he speaks about upcoming free health checks being offered by the IFA around the country. Tom advocates the importance of regular health checks. Michael O Donovan from Teagasc speaks about the Grassland Climate Adaptation Conference where one of the topics of conversation was that our temperature and the amount of rainfall we receive has increased in the last number of decades.
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Country Life with MJ Cleary Wednesday October 9th 2024
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On the programme this week MJ chats to Marty Murphy from IFAC about Budget 2025 and what it will mean for farmers. With more money being given to most sectors it's predominantly good news but IFAC are concerned about the "active farmer" test and what it will mean for farmers in nursing homes who plan to pass land over to the next generation. Tim Ashmore Principal of Kildalton College chats about their upcoming open day for students which will include a demonstration of their bovine simulator which allows students to gain real world experience when studying. Brian Nicholson a sheep farmer from Co. Kilkenny and Aidan Maguire a beef farmer from Co. Meath chat about the awards they picked up at the FBD/Teagasc Enviornmental Sustainability Awards which were held in Portlaoise this week. Joe Burke from Bord Bia chats about upcoming changes to the Quality Assurance Scheme. He speaks about how the scheme needs to be updated to keep pace with the everchanging global food market and the desires of consumers.
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On the programme this week Sarah McIntosh from the Irish Farmers Journal chats to MJ about the announcement at last weeks National Ploughing Championships that two new vet schools are to be opened in Ireland which will add 80 vet places for third level students. Mike Brady from the Brady Group chats about how farmers need to be more cognisant of their carbon footprint and how policy needs to change to pay farmers properly to ensure that environmental schemes with the aim of lowering GHGs do not lessen income for farmers. Alison Duncan from Fleming Agri Products, David Rice from David Rice Engineering, Teres Malanaphy from M TEC and Desmond Savage from Moonsyst speak about their respective agri businesses live from the National Ploughing Championships.
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Countrylife is brought to you live from the National Ploughing Championships this week in Ratheniska Co. Laois this week where Minister Charlie McConalogue joins MJ to chat about the Vet Medicines Regulations where the Minister defends the change in legislation even though smaller merchants may well be forced to close as a result of the loss of dosing products from their shelves. Fertiliser usage on farms, anaerobic digestion and payments for rearing dairy calves are other topics up for discussion.
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On the programme this week MJ chats to Adam Woods from the Irish Farmers Journal about the cattle trade and how live exports are really underpinning the current strong market demand. Martin O Reilly from Co. Laois chats about his recent achievements at the FBD Young Farmer Awards for dairying and biodiversity. Áine Regan from Teagasc speaks about new research where Teagasc are looking for farmers to take part in a survey on animal health. Oliver Guirke from the Fore Distillery in Co. Westmeath speaks about his business and the distilling process for Poitín where he uses grain as opposed to potatoes.
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Country Life with MJ Clery
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On the programme this week MJ chats to Teresa Roche from the Family Farm Committe where they are lobbying for a retirement scheme to encourage next generation transfer in agriculture. Declan Hanrahan Livestock Chair from the IFA chats about the beef trade and how details are needed on the in person SCEP training courses that were announced earlier this year by the Minister for Agriculture. Fiona O Malley from Turn2Me chats about mental health and how having a dog in your life can really help people who are finding things difficult. Sarah McIntosh from the Irish Farmers Journal speaks about the first round Leaving Cert offers which have just been issued. Sarah chats about what to do if you have received your offer and what to do if things have not gone to plan.
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