Podcasts by Farmview with Kieran OConnor

Farmview August 27th. from 2021-08-27T12:12:38

Discuss the shock revelation that Brazil plan to add 24 million cattle as Ireland plans to cut national herd.

Plus I visit the Kersey family farm in K Mac to hear about their very succes...

Farmview August 19th. from 2021-08-20T10:09:56

On this weeks show we have a grain harvest update & look at prospects for the remainder of crops to be harvested,we hear about the very successful “ Knockmealdown Honey ” business in West Waterford...

Farmview August 5th from 2021-08-06T16:26:53

On this week's Farmview, Kieran visits John and James of Flahavan's in Kilmacthomas to discuss the success of the family business and also pays a visit Mairead Costin’s new market garden business G...

Farmview July 29th. from 2021-07-30T09:36:14

In Depth interview with Minister for Agriculture ,Charlie Mc Conalogue who was in Waterford recently.
Harvest Update - I catch up with Cappoquin tillage farmers Kevin & Tim Looby.
Plus ...

Farmview Master July 22nd from 2021-07-23T10:05:32

We discuss the importance of Farm Safety Week during July which is the most dangerous month of the year on Farm

We hear about the ongoing Licence problem for the Forestry sector & its h...

Farmview July15th from 2021-07-16T10:49:45

I visit one of Waterford’s new Signpost Farm’s aimed at improving Environmental & sustainable dairy farming in Waterford.

Hear about 2020 Beef Club’s prestigious EU Award
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Farmview Master July 8th from 2021-07-09T09:58:43

Kieran discusses the impact in Waterford of ASAP (Agricultural Sustainability Support & Advisory Programme ) - aimed at improving Water Quality in the region.

He review’s Waterford Seedt...

Farmview July 1st. from 2021-07-02T09:32:34

On this week's show Kieran talks about the huge impact to farm payments with sweeping changes to the EUs Common Agricultural Policy ( CAP )

Forest owners warned to know value of their f...

Farmview June 24th. from 2021-06-25T10:06:41

Talk to well-known Ballinacourty potatoe grower Colin Ryan about this year’s crop of early potatoes, we preview Sunday’s Embrace Farm’s Annual Remembrance Service for loved ones lost or survivors o...

Farmview June 17th. from 2021-06-18T10:08:37

As farmers took to the streets on Friday last we hear about their concerns of the huge Impact of the current CAP proposals on their Future.

We talk to Thomas Baldwin about the success of...

Farmview June 10th. from 2021-06-11T10:27:42

With environmental challenges the biggest issues facing farmers & the agri industry we discuss the new Teagasc Statement of Strategy 2021 – 2024 which outlines Actions Planned to assist Irish farm...

Farmview June 3rd. from 2021-06-04T10:16:57

With Silage Season in full Swing this week we have a “ Farm Safety Special ” in which I feature
Reps from - Waterford IFA, Community Air Ambulance & Macra na Fermie,

And I hear from...

Farmview May 27th. from 2021-05-28T09:40:57

On this week's show Kieran discusses the huge impact on this year’s first Cut Silage Season of very poor Weather conditions.

· Good news for Family owned & operated Farms with a “ New Fa...

Farmview May 20th from 2021-05-21T10:12:25

With Ringside Buyers allowed back this week for the First time this Year at our Marts –

I talk to some happy Cattle dealers at Dungarvan Mart.



Hear from a very...

Farmview May 6th. from 2021-05-18T10:55:58

On this weeks show Kieran discusses farm safety, success of the 2020 Beef club and an update on tillage.

Farmview May 13th. from 2021-05-14T10:34:01

On this weeks Farmview Kieran updates on Stephen Fitzgerald’s Open Source Future Farm in West Waterford.

Discuss An Taisce’s High Court Appeal to New Belview €140 m Cheese Plant in Wate...

Farmview April 29 from 2021-04-30T10:10:59

Kieran dscusses the experience & the success of switching to Solar Power on Farm with dairy farmer Michael Doran



We pay Tribute to Former Waterford IFA Chairman & Glanbia Vi...

Farmview April 22nd from 2021-04-23T10:22:50

• Discuss the agri Food 2030 Strategy as new targets for farming are revealed

• Update on the ongoing very serious situation for the forestry & timber sectors in Ireland <...

Farmview April 15th from 2021-04-16T10:11:13

On this weeks show Kieran discusses trainer Henry De Bromhead and Rachel Blackmore's fantastic achievements & it’s impact for the Irish Horse Racing Industry.

Update on Belview’s new Che...

Farmview April 8th 2021. from 2021-04-12T10:43:44

In this weeks show Kieran talks to a Waterford Dairy Farmer about the implications & impact of Covid 19 on Farm over the past year for himself & his family.

We discuss the Power & Role...

Farmview April 1st. from 2021-04-02T09:42:43

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 produc...

Farmview March 25th from 2021-03-26T12:06:43

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 Fami...

Farmview March 18th from 2021-03-19T11:44:36

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.

Farmview March 11th from 2021-03-12T11:02:18

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 ...

Farmview March 4th. from 2021-03-05T10:21:06

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 Cu...

Farmview Feb 25th. from 2021-02-26T12:05:31

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 succe...

Farmview Feb 11th from 2021-02-12T10:37:24

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 we...

Farmview January 4 th from 2021-02-05T11:31:45

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 ...

Farmview Jan 28th from 2021-01-29T11:32:52

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 ta...

Farmview Jan 21st 2021 from 2021-01-27T11:17:15

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.

Farmview Jan 7th.2021. from 2021-01-08T11:07:06

Discuss the impact of the Brexit trade deal for the Irish agri/ food sector.
Talk to Sean Kelly MEP & Market Specialist Phelim o Neill Plus
Update on Livestock marts reopening for the New...

Farmview Dec 17th from 2020-12-18T11:43:52

Kieran talks nitrates,solar power and festive cooking.

Farmview Dec 11th from 2020-12-11T11:16:20

Hear about Glanbia Ireland’s recently launched – “ Operation Biodiversity ” Programme to Help enrich our Landscape

Waterford’s MEP Grace o Sullivan is Appointed Lead- Negotiator of EUs E...

Farmview Dec...3rd from 2020-12-04T11:29:49

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 Du...

Farmview Nov 26th from 2020-11-27T12:11:57

Kieran talks to Waterford Milk Supplier Mark Drohan - who was nominated for Teagasc Student of the Year by Kildalton College
Hear about the Agricultural Science Association ASA Fellowship Pr...

Farmview Nov.19th from 2020-11-20T11:01:51

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 At...

Farmview Nov 12th. from 2020-11-18T11:14:05

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 Raci...

Farmview November 5th. from 2020-11-06T11:21:09

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 s...

Farmview October 8th from 2020-10-09T09:28:22

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 pa...

Farmview Oct 1st from 2020-10-02T09:58:36

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 ...

Farmview September 24th from 2020-09-25T09:22:41

Preview next week’s Live Webinar / Virtual Farm Walk from Shane Fitzgerald’s Farm Portlaw
“ Reducing Carbon footprint of milk Production systems ”
Hear how Clashmore / Kinsalebeg’s Comm...

Farmview Sept 16th from 2020-09-18T10:04:15

Look at options & potential of a new flagship environmental Scheme - REPS 2 / Rural Environment Protection Scheme.

Update on how a new on Farm Advisory Scheme is Improving Sustainabiit...

Farmview Sept.11th. from 2020-09-11T10:37:04

Kieran talks to disappointed Anna May Mc Hugh about next week’s postponed National Ploughing Championships in Carlow,update on Agri Finace in Waterford for 2020 from AIBs Stephen Frampton & Michael...

Farmview Sept. 3rd.. from 2020-09-07T11:20:01

On this weeks show Kieran discusses the appointment of our New Minister for Agriculture this week our 3rd in 10 weeks,Kieran visits the farm of well known Stradbally sheep producer Michael Ketch. Listen

Farmview August 13th from 2020-08-14T11:35:16

On this week's Farmview Kieran discusses the on-going Covid 19 problems in our meat plants,
talk’s to Glanbia Group MD Siobhan Talbot about their 1st half results & coping with COVID
p...

Farmview Aug 6th from 2020-08-07T11:53:21

On this week's Farmview Kieran hears about the outcome of the ICSAs first meeting with new Minister for agriculture Dara Calleary with Nat President & Fenor farmer Edmund Phelan.Also he talks to Ma...

FARMVIEW MASTER from 2020-07-31T11:35:26

On this week's show Kieran hears from Bord Bia,how Over 90% IRISH agriI / food companies Rank Covid 19 as highest Priority Risk.
Update on Glanbia Ireland’s gluten free oates harvest & the suc...

Farmview July 23rd from 2020-07-24T10:37:06

In this week's edition of Farmview Kieran looks at the impact of the new EU covid crisis fund,he takes a look at how marts are coping with the new regulations and good news for Cappoquin re the rur...

Farmview July 16th. from 2020-07-20T10:31:48

On this weeks show, Kieran Talks to Min. of State Department of Agriculture Martin Hayden TD about the sacking of Agricultural Minister Barry Cowen & to preview next week’s - “ Farm Safety Week ” Listen

Farmview July 9th. from 2020-07-10T05:42:38

On this weeks Farmview Kieran looks at the on-going work On Farm work in Waterford to help improve Water Quality & Sustainability
He talks to Justin McCarthy CEO & Editor of the Irish Farmers ...

Farmview with Kieran O'Connor July 2nd. from 2020-07-03T09:31:05

On this weeks show, Kieran discuses the challenges facing our new minister of Agriculture, Food & Marine – Barry Cowen TD,We hear how a Major Study indicates that farmers are at high risk of Cardio...

FARMVIEW June 25th from 2020-06-26T11:42:09

On this weeks show, Kieran previews the very first virtual Farm Walk / Webinar in Waterford
on the award winning Hearne Family Farm in Rathgormack.
Also we hear about how a Waterford ma...

Farmview June 18th. from 2020-06-23T11:30:28

Discuss the implications & impact for the agri/farming sector with the current programme for Government proposals with Edmund Phelan National President ICSA.
Update on this year’s tillage crop...

Farmview June 11th. from 2020-06-15T09:54:08

On this weeks show, Kieran looks at the reopening of Marts following Covid restrictions & hear's about the success of a new online system for buyers & a feature on the reopening of The Country Mark...

Farmview June 4th from 2020-06-08T15:32:20

On this weeks show, Kieran looks at the impact of drought on livestock and grassland farmers, he speaks to Maeve Regan from Glanbia. Tommy Enright speaks about forestry and Ray Sinnott on the reop...

Farmview May 28th from 2020-05-30T12:07:34

On this week Farmview, Kieran hears about the EU Farm to Fork initiative, he speaks to Michael Buck from Glen fruits and also looks at the reopening farmers markets in Dungarvan and Stradbally.

Farmview May 21st. from 2020-05-22T10:09:27

On this week's Farmview we hear how the Beef Industry is coping with covid,we talk to Paul Nolan of Dawn Meats who’s Waterford plants have remained covid free and who will resume their prestigious ...

Farmview May 7th from 2020-05-12T11:11:03

On this weeks show, Kieran speaks to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed about how the agri sector is coping during Covid19. He also spoke to Munster MEP Sean Kelly.

Farmview April 30th from 2020-05-05T15:15:09

On this weeks Farmview, Kieran speaks about Farm Safety, Advice for beef and sheep farmers during this lockdown and also how Kildalton College is dealing with the current situtation.

Farmview April 16th from 2020-04-18T11:47

On this weeks show, Kieran speaks about how the agri farming sector is coping with Covid19,he spoke Gerry Boye from Teagasc, ICSA President Edumund Phelan and all about Comeragh Mountain Poultry.

Farmview April 9th from 2020-04-14T14:33:50

On this weeks Farmview, Kieran looks at the impact of Covid19 on the agri farming sector. He spoke to Willie Drohan, Colin Ryan and also milk woman Caroline Meagher.

Farmview February 27th from 2020-02-29T16:36

On this weeks episode, Kieran speaks about Glanbias annual results, gender balance in Irish agri food and he speaks to the overall winner of the Glanbia Irelands Grain awards.

Farmview February 20th from 2020-02-23T13:09:40

On this weeks show, Kieran spoke to Cathal Summers from Teagasc, preview of the Kildalton College Careers day and he also spoke to TY students from Blackwater community college about the Angus Beef...

Farmview February 13th from 2020-02-16T13:25:23

On this weeks show, Kieran spoke about farming sustainability with dairy farmer Stephen Fitzgerald, prospects for tillage farmers for 2020 and Cathal and Padraig from St. Augustine's college, Dung...

Farmview January 30th from 2020-02-02T13:28:48

On this weeks show, Kieran spoke to Edmund Phelan about the role of the Beef task Force, also forestry as an additional option for livestock farmers and how dairy farmers are switching to chlorine ...

Farmview January 23rd from 2020-01-27T16:24:44

On this weeks show, Kieran speaks to former young farmer of the year, Shane Fitzgerald, about the challenges facing dairy farmers, preview of the National Tillage Conference in Kilkenny and also a...

Farmview January 16th from 2020-01-19T13:39:05

Farmview January 9th from 2020-01-12T13:11:14

On this weeks Farmview, Kieran spoke to Joe Healy, the IFA's outgoing National President about his term in office and the challenges facing the industry and organisation. He discusses the departmen...

Farmview January 2nd from 2020-01-06T12:53:07

On the first Farmview of 2020, Kieran interviews Justin Mc Carthy, Editor of The Irish Farmers Journal, look back at the Highs & Lows of the AGRI / Food Industry 2019 & prospects for 2020
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Farmview 190919 Ploughing Special from 2019-09-22T11:55:22

A Farmview Special from the Ploughing Championships in Co. Carlow.