On Farming Matters with Declan Marren this week:

The first Wednesday of the month – we speak to Editor of the Farmers Journal Adam Woods on Beef Prices and potential CAP changes

Enda Geoghegan speaks to Dylan Gilligan of Teagasc Ballina on the importance of Soil samples and using them to produce a Nutrient management plan for your farm.

And we have details of a Conservation Advice Grant Scheme for Traditional Houses of up to €5000

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28/03/2026

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On Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

With the cost of doing business on farms increasing dramatically in recent weeks – Brendan Golden of the IFA discusses fuel and fertiliser prices

John Noonan of Teagsac Westport has the details of an upcoming sheep farm walk in bofeenaun next week

And

40 years of agriculture - Peter Comer who has recently retired from Teagasc looks back at the evolution of the agri sector throughout his career

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21/03/26

Listen back to the latest edition of Midwest Radio's Gardening Show with Viv and Paraic!

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This week on Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

Darren Carty, Sheep and Schemes Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, will be on to discuss lambing and feeding ewes during poor weather

Tommy Cox of the Dairy Beef 500 campaign will be on to discuss calf sourcing and nutrition during rearing

and

Teagasc’s Brendan Garry and Ronan Mulligan have some grazing and fertiliser recommendations for dairy farmers.

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14/03/2026

Tune in to the latest edition of The Gardening Show on Midwest Radio with Viv and Paraic!

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Last weekend Claremorris native Eamon Keaveney returned home following a year long walk across Europe, oh did we mention he done this barefoot?!

This was the longest known barefoot walk in the world, here Eamon speaks with Stephen about the journey, the motivations, the difficulties and everything in between on this incredible journey.

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On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

How to save money on fertiliser this year - Padraig Walsh and Enda Geoghegan, of Teagasc Mayo discuss steps farmers can take to improve the response fertiliser, and outline how to get the maximum value out of slurry this year.

Michael Nolan, Balla Mart Manager will be on to discuss Tuesday nights special sale and beef trade in recent weeks.

And

Eamon Carroll Deputy President of ICMSA will be on to discuss what they are calling ‘Utter Confusion’ around new TB rules coming into effect for farmers this year.

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