Farmview with Kieran O'Connor
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Join Kieran O'Connor every Thursday at 6pm and Saturday at 9am for our weekly farming programme; discussing the latest farming news, new products and farming innovation, ag-science and the business of farming.
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Episodes
Farmview August 27th.
August 27, 2021 12:12 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBDiscuss 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 successful " Freezin Friesian " Farm House Ice Cream business.
Farmview August 19th.
August 20, 2021 10:09 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBOn 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 and talk with legendary horse trainer John Kiely about an unbelievable run of success at Tramore over the decades.
Farmview August 5th
August 06, 2021 16:26 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MBOn 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 Garri Mara in Ring.
Farmview July 29th.
July 30, 2021 09:36 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBIn 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 we hear from Trevor Power about his very successful “ Early Bird” free range eggs Enterprise.
Farmview Master July 22nd
July 23, 2021 10:05 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBWe 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 huge potential as a farming enterprise Ireland and we preview our first weanling sale of 2021.
Farmview July15th
July 16, 2021 10:49 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBI 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 Plus I talk to Liam Mc Donnell of Dungarvan based Legacy Cider.
Farmview Master July 8th
July 09, 2021 09:58 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBKieran discusses the impact in Waterford of ASAP (Agricultural Sustainability Support & Advisory Programme ) - aimed at improving Water Quality in the region. He review’s Waterford Seedtech’s recent - " Cereal & Protein Crop Walks " with some exciting new developments. Plus As Kildalton College (now Ireland's Largest Agri College) Celebrate’s 50 Years this year, he discuses its huge impact on the sector.
Farmview July 1st.
July 02, 2021 09:32 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBOn 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 forestry plantations. Hear how Irish Community Air Ambulance Service are encouraging agribuisness to support its vital service for rural Ireland.
Farmview June 24th.
June 25, 2021 10:06 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBTalk 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 of serious farm accidents. Plus we hear from Knockeen horse trainer Henry De Bromhead who last week received the "Freedom of Waterford "
Farmview June 25th.
June 25, 2021 10:06 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBTalk 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 of serious farm accidents. Plus we hear from Knockeen horse trainer Henry De Bromhead who last week received the "Freedom of Waterford "
Farmview June 17th.
June 18, 2021 10:08 - 24 minutes - 33 MBAs 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 his Baldwim’s Ice Cream & their family dairy farm in Knockanore. Plus we preview Shanakill House Equestrian Centre’s Summer Pony Leagues in Kilmackthomas.
Farmview June 10th.
June 11, 2021 10:27 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBWith 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 farmers. Update on the Ardmore farmers market which has reopened for the summer months plus we hear about Bord Bia’s new lamb carbon footprint Sustainability Survey.
Farmview June 3rd.
June 04, 2021 10:16 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBWith 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 a father about his son’s very serious farm accident & about the trauma & impact it caused. Plus - We hear how The EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) deal is off the Table - as negotiators fail to strike a deal.
Farmview May 27th.
May 28, 2021 09:40 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBOn 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 Fair Deal Reform ”– talk to Min of State of Mary Butler TD · Hear about the New exciting signpost Programme – “ Farmers for climate action ” launched last week
Farmview May 20th
May 21, 2021 10:12 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBWith 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 disappointed Ann Marie Mc Hugh about the Cancellation again this year of the National Ploughing Championships. Review the recently published - 2021 KPMG / Farmers Journal Agribusiness Report – “ The Year of COVID & BREXIT - What has Changed ”
Farmview May 6th.
May 18, 2021 10:55 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBOn this weeks show Kieran discusses farm safety, success of the 2020 Beef club and an update on tillage.
Farmview May 13th.
May 14, 2021 10:34 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBOn 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 Waterford Port Plus We hear about Lismore Farmers Market the very Successful re Opening at the Castle Avenue.
Farmview April 29
April 30, 2021 10:10 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBKieran 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 Vice Chairman John Fitzgerald, Ross Kilmeaden Plus I look ahead to the Re Opening this weekend of the - Ardmore Open Farm
Farmview April 22nd
April 23, 2021 10:22 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB• 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 • We hear how the Waterford Farmer Markets & Country Markets are starting to reopen.
Farmview April 15th
April 16, 2021 10:11 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBOn 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 Cheese plant court case & the huge impact of the dairy industry on our Rural Economy Plus We hear about a Waterford Seed company’s New Wildflower Seed Production project.
Farmview April 8th 2021.
April 12, 2021 10:43 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBIn 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 of Vitamin D in Fortified Milk to improve your Immunity Plus We hear about the important role of Re Seeding & Soil Nutrition for Grassland Farmers
Farmview April 1st.
April 02, 2021 09:42 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBOn 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.
Farmview March 25th
March 26, 2021 12:06 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBOn 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 and we hear about attractive Traditional Farm Building Grant Scheme for 2021.
Farmview March 18th
March 19, 2021 11:44 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBOn 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
March 12, 2021 11:02 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBAhead 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.
Farmview March 4th.
March 05, 2021 10:21 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBOn 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 of online sales at livestock Marts.
Farmview Feb 25th.
February 26, 2021 12:05 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBOn 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 🌼 Enterprise and he previews next week’s KIldalton College virtual open Evening.
Farmview Feb 11th
February 12, 2021 10:37 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBOn 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.
Farmview January 4 th
February 05, 2021 11:31 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBOn 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.
Farmview Jan 28th
January 29, 2021 11:32 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBOn 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.
Farmview Jan 21st 2021
January 27, 2021 11:17 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBOn 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.
January 08, 2021 11:07 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBDiscuss 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 Year Under new strict Level 5 restrictions & protocol.
Farmview Dec 17th
December 18, 2020 11:43 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBKieran talks nitrates,solar power and festive cooking.
Farmview Dec 11th
December 11, 2020 11:16 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBHear 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 Environment Action Programme Talk to Free Range Turkey producer Cleo Kiely - Commeragh Mountain Poultry – Reminder – Next Week’s Farmview Charity Auction
Farmview Dec...3rd
December 04, 2020 11:29 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBOn 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 ”
Farmview Nov 26th
November 27, 2020 12:11 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBKieran 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 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.
Farmview Nov.19th
November 20, 2020 11:01 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBDiscuss 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 Plus Hear About a Regional Advisory Sustainability Series of weekly Information videos & Tips to adapt on farm activities to meet the Challenges into the future.
Farmview Nov 12th.
November 18, 2020 11:14 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBOn 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.
Farmview November 5th.
November 06, 2020 11:21 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBOn 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.
Farmview October 8th
October 09, 2020 09:28 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBKieran 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.
Farmview Oct 1st
October 02, 2020 09:58 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBOn 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.
Farmview September 24th
September 25, 2020 09:22 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBPreview 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 Community Council has become a Sustainable Energy Community. Plus Kieran talks to CountryLife Horticulturalist about Grow Your Own options & Planting Hedgerows on Farm this Autumn.
Farmview Sept 16th
September 18, 2020 10:04 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBLook 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 Sustainabiity & Water Quality in Rivers across Waterford. Discuss Findings of a recent IFACs Survey of Irish Food & Agri Business & impact of both Covid & Brexit on SMEs in the Sector.
Farmview Sept.11th.
September 11, 2020 10:37 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBKieran 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 Brick Walsh Plus we hear from Frank Seery of Frank Seery Water Services on Water supplies this season on farm.
Farmview Sept. 3rd..
September 07, 2020 11:20 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBOn 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. Kieran also previews the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) Annual Conference being held behind closed doors which is being streamed live this year.
Farmview August 13th
August 14, 2020 11:35 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBOn 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 plus hear how Agri Tourism has been affected by Covid – talk to Olive O Gorman, of the Award Winning Glasha Farmhouse , Ballymacarbery.
Farmview Aug 6th
August 07, 2020 11:53 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBOn 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 Macra na Feirme’s National president about details of their Young Farmer of the Year Awards for 2020 and an Update on Glanbia Ireland’s very successful - Twenty / 20 beef club.
FARMVIEW MASTER
July 31, 2020 11:35 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBOn 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 success of the business and how SOBAC can improve soil nutrition & help with soil fertility !
Farmview July 23rd
July 24, 2020 10:37 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBIn 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 rural regeneration fund.
Farmview July 16th.
July 20, 2020 10:31 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn 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 ” Also Kieran talks to the founder of a Waterford based company Formahoof who have developed a revolutionary new advanced Horse hoof care system for the Equine World Globally.