Farmview with Kieran O'Connor

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 andwe 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 ofonline 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

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 PlusUpdate on Livestock marts reopening for the New Year Under new strict Level 5 restrictions & protocol.

Kieran talks nitrates,solar power and festive cooking.

Hear about Glanbia Ireland’s recently launched – “ Operation Biodiversity ” Programme to Help enrich our LandscapeWaterford’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 CollegeHear 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 PlusHear 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.