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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 in Ireland and beyond. *Sponsored by AXA.

  1. NOV 12

    Is there any hope of eradicating TB with TJ Maher

    In this episode, Agriland editor, Stella Meehan sits down with chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Animal Health Committee, TJ Maher to discuss bovine tuberculosis (TB), it’s impact, cost and future. Maher explains the main sources and vectors of TB and the steps farmers themselves must take to ensure the disease is eradicated. They also discuss the cost to the farmer of a TB reactor in the herd and what supports might be available to families as well as the possibility of a TB vaccine for cattle and the badger vaccination programme. The fortnightly AgriFocus podcast series takes a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.

    32 min

  2. OCT 29

    Making decisions to get the benefit of Agri Relief

    In this episode, the first of Season Two of the AgriFocus series, Agriland editor, Stella Meehan sits down with EY tax partner Alison McHugh to delve into the detail of changes relating to agricultural relief following the publication of Budget 2025. Alison outlines various scenarios where a land or property owner may need to make decisions urgently before changes are implemented on January 1, 2025. She explains the relief that is now available from a tax perspective and discusses options for farm transfers and how to take advantage of tax breaks now and into the future. Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.

    34 min

  3. OCT 1

    Budget 2025 Special - what it means for farmers

    In this special episode of AgriFocus, we take a look at everything effecting agriculture and rural life that was announced today in Budget 2025. Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.

    18 min
  4. Grass growth and managing fodder with Teagasc advisor Fergal Maguire

    JUL 1

    Grass growth and managing fodder with Teagasc advisor Fergal Maguire

    In the final episode of the first season of the AgriFocus podcast, we're joined by Teagasc advisor Fergal Maguire.Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.

    27 min
  5. How the land sector plays an important role in fighting climate change

    JUN 18

    How the land sector plays an important role in fighting climate change

    In today's episode we're joined by Dr Eimear Cotter, Director of Evidence and Assessment with the Environmental Protection Agency. We discuss how the land use sector plays an important role in fighting climate change. Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.

    21 min
  6. Revenue's new guidance on VAT refunds

    JUN 5

    Revenue's new guidance on VAT refunds

    In today's episode we're joined by Head of Tax for IFAC, Marty Murphy to discuss Revenue's new guidance on VAT refunds Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.

    21 min
  7. Top issues for farmers as elections loom with Denis Drennan

    MAY 14

    Top issues for farmers as elections loom with Denis Drennan

    In today's episode Agriland Editor Stella Meehan is joined by ICMSA president Denis Drennan to discuss the ICMSA's election guide and the issues effecting farmers right now. Go beyond the headlines with our new podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer look at some of the key issues that directly impact on farmers, rural communities and the agri-sector.

    27 min

  8. APR 30

    Land prices and rental with chartered surveyor Dillon Murtagh

    In this episode, Agriland editor Stella Meehan sits down with chartered valuation surveyor, Dillon Murtagh of Murtagh Bros. to discuss the land sale and rental market in Ireland. Last week the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) along with Teagasc published the Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2024. Among the findings of the report is that national average farmland sales prices are forecast to rise by 6% in 2024. Last year average land rental prices increased by 5%. Dillon Murtagh explains to Agriland where the geographical variances lay, what type of farmers are likely to buy and where the market is heading for the rest of 2024.

    22 min
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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 in Ireland and beyond. *Sponsored by AXA.

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  • Channel
    Agriland Media
  • Creator
    Agriland
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Agriland
  • Show Website
    AgriFocus

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