Farmview

Farmview

You certainly don’t have to be a farmer to enjoy and be informed by Kieran O’Connor’s long-running ‘Farmview’ programme which continues to be a popular feature of the WLR schedule! Everything from farm gate to dinner plate is up for discussion with emphasis on local news and views across the county of Waterford. Farmview on WLR is brought to you in association with Tirlán. Listen back to Farmview interviews here.

Episodes

January 16, 2026 24 mins

Farmview January 16th ....Reaction to last weekend’s Mercosur deal, views of Ciaran Fitzgerald agri/ Food Economist, Macra President Josephine o Neill, as well as MEP Sean Kelly

 Plus we hear from St Augustine’s College’s TY students who have qualified for the National  Certified Angus Beef Competition.  

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Farmview January 8th 2026 Talk to IFAs National President Francie Gorman,  who was special guest at Waterford IFAs AGM earlier this week & also talk to Betty Coughlan who received IFA’s Honary Life membership on the night.

 Preview next week’s Teagasc webinar “ What does the new nitrates action plan mean to your farm ”

 Also look ahead to Tirlan’s  business & market oulook 2026 Information Meeting i...

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Farmview Jan 3rd Talk to outgoing IFA Co Chairman John Heffernan about his 4-year term as Chairman in Waterford

& the challenges facing the Farming / Agri Industry ahead of Monday’s AGM

 Preview the upcoming POSITIVE Farmers Conference –  “ NEXT  GENERATION   PFOFITABILITY ”

with well-known Colligan milk supplier Jillian o Sullivan who’s one of the Organising Committee  

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December 18, 2025 22 mins

Farmview December 18th We get festive tips from local celeb chef Eunice Power & also discuss the importance of supporting local food producers  as well as her recently launched book – My Irish kitchen table

We look ahead to New year’s day racing at Tramore with racecourse manager Owen Byrne   

We talk to Abbey Community Students who have qualified for the national f...

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December 5, 2025 25 mins

Farmview December 5th includes nitrates extension, bluetongue outbreak & the recall of Brazilian beef due to banned hormones

 

Hear how Farmers have been unfairly blamed for pollution in the Bunmahon area.

 

 Look ahead to next Thursday’s Farmview Auction in Aid of SVP with lots of  farming & non-farming vouchers on offer      

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November 28, 2025 20 mins

Farmview November 28th ..Hear how Brazil beefs illegal antibiotic Trade has been exposed  

 

From “ Grass to Gas ”  A new Fully agricultural biomethane plant launched this week in Ireland

 

Talk to Tallow dairy farmer Laura Forbes who recently graduated from the Tirlan & Baileys – Sustainable Farming Academy at UCC

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November 20, 2025 24 mins

·        Farmview November 20th 2025 As Tirlan announce €126 investment for a – State of the  whey protein facility at Ballyragget

·        Talk to Min Martin Hayden as well as Aoife Murphy Chief Ingredients Officer

 

·         Hear how Flahavans Kilmacthomas are looking for ORGANIC Oat Grow...

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November 13, 2025 22 mins

Farmview November 13th 2025 Update on the implications and the impact of BIRD FLU on the Poultry Industry in Ireland -  - Talk to IFAs National Chair, Nigel Sweetman

 We hear how DAWN Meats Captured the Prestigious “ WORLDS BEST STEAK Award ” at the Worlds Steak Challenge 2025 in London on Monday last

and Ken Mc Grath of Ashley Farms - A very successful Pig Enterprise in West Waterford we hear of their Latest on Farm Innov...

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November 6, 2025 28 mins

Farmview November 6th 2025 looks back at last Mondays IFA –national nitrates meeting where over two thousand farmers attended

Preview next week - Mercosur Protest at Leinster House being organised by Irish cattle & sheep farmers association (ICSA) 

We look ahead to the Farmers Journal _ Annual dairy day with Aidan Brennan Dairy Editor Irish Farmer Journal  

 & we hear how just 18% of Quad users on farm wear hel...

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Look back at last week’s NDC & KERRYGOLD NATIONAL Quality Milk Awards we hear FROM MIN. Agriculture Martin Hayden TD WHO presented the Awards as well as  - Dungarvan Suppler John Byrne, A Category Award Winner at these Prestigious National Awards

 Discuss the Importance of LIME for Soil FERTILITY, Grass Growth & Lovestock Production

Look ahead to IFAs  -  Nitrates Derogation Meeting in Fermoy on Monday nex...

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October 23, 2025 16 mins

Farmview October 23rd 2025 ..IFA say that “ A price war ” could finish all year round milk production – talk to IFA' s liquid milk chair Henry Dunne   

Hear about the success of FarmGen - a renewable on farm energy solutions and on - farm solar installer  

And a chat with well known Dungarvan woman Carol Power, senior sales manager with the Tirlan ingredients section...

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October 16, 2025 21 mins

Farmview October 16th 2025 featues Tramore farmer William Power about his experience as a new entrant milk supplier to Tirlan

Look ahead to next week’s prestigious NDC / Kerrygold National Quality Milk Awards

Preview this year’s Women & Agriculture Conference with Ciara Leahy Editor Irish Country Living   

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October 9, 2025 16 mins

Farmview October 9th 2025 Impact of this week’s Budget for Farming With Eoin Drea IFAC’s partner in Dungarvan.   

Tirlan’s new exciting €15 Million Generational renewal programme  and

Minister for agriculture Martin Hayden.

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October 2, 2025 22 mins

Farmview October 2nd 2025 Update on maize harvest with Ardmore agri contractor Declan Prendergast
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> Talk to Glencairn Farm Manager Sister Lilly Scullion about her New Book " From Croke Park to Glencairn "
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> We hear about a new TV series who are looking for Waterford Farmers - Over 65.

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September 25, 2025 22 mins

Farmview Sep 25th 2025, With Farm Succession such a vital conversation in Irish Agriculture we - Preview next month’s – “ Transferring the Family Farm“ Clinics in SETU Arena  

 We will hear about a new - Fam Safety Awareness Programme for Secondary Sstudents in Waterford being organised by Farm Relief Services  

 and we preview next week’s Kildalton College Careers Open Day with College Principal Tim Ashmore

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September 18, 2025 21 mins

Farmview September 18th 2025..... FBD “ Young Farmer of the Year ” The first female winner in the competition’s history.

IFAC’s latest report shows how 80% of Food & agri businesses are optimistic about their performance in ’25 but 44% have delayed investment and

Bord Bia's new - “ Make your Mark Campaign ”

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September 12, 2025 24 mins

Farmview September 11th 2025 ..Major Challenges & threats facing Irish farming plus SETUs Solar Conference and NPA’S Ann Marie Mc Hugh.

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September 4, 2025 24 mins

Farmview September 4th 2025 looks at Career paths, supports for older farmers, tax, partnerships plus share Farming & Leasing.

Also grassland farmer of the year farm open day plus hoofcare.

 

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August 28, 2025 23 mins

Farmview August 28th looks at global foods Security,dairy beef 500 farm walk and national ploughing championships in Tullamore. 

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August 21, 2025 23 mins

Farmview August 21st “ Rising Grocery Prices down to Farmers increasing Margins ” -  Discuss this Irish Times Headline with Economist Jim Power

 

We hear about – FREE Heart Health Checks for Farmers.

 

Preview of IVERK SHOW in Piltown.

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