Show overview
The Farming Week has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 193 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 29 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-IE-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Agriland.
From the publisher
The Farming Week is Irelands most listened to farming, rural affairs and agriculture focused podcast brought to you by the team in Agriland. Keep up to date with the latest farming news and views from Ireland with their team of experts.
Latest Episodes
View all 193 episodesFuel payments and tax, diesel scrappage, peat in court
More bluetongue, Michael Gaine trial, fuel scheme extended
Fertiliser plan, Kinisla launch and derogation applications
Badger scheme, Brazil faces EU export ban and beef price pressure
Fuel scheme opens, TAMS refusals, Ploughing 2027 pushed back
Fuel Scheme Revealed | Farm Plastics Shake Up | Land Prices
EU efforts on Fuel Costs | Varadkar Comments | Key Scheme Updates
Fuel Supports | Healy-Rae Resigns | TB Changes Take Effect
Fuel Protests | Fertiliser Warnings | TB Rules Explained
Contractors Sound Alarm on Fuel Costs | TB Plan | Sheep Scheme
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:Government urged to take action on rising agri fuel costs;EU commissioner pours cold water on CBAM suspension for fertiliser;Teagasc hikes advisory and education fees;Michael O'Leary says farmers should not be worried about Mercosur trade deal;Farmer anger over Bord Bia chair laid bare in emails;Farmers urged to prepare for new bovine TB measures;Sheep Welfare Scheme now open;Thieves make a break with 12t of KitKat chocolate bars.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
Fuel Prices | Beef Finishers | Live Export Concerns
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:Farm orgs slam government fuel cost measures100ac of silage set to cost €2,855 extra as diesel soars;Irish farmers face fertiliser shortages over Middle East conflict;'Relentless' price cuts hit beef finishers;EU and Australia sign free trade agreement;Aurivo and Dale Farm announce 'strategic partnership';Proposed animal transport rules to 'effectively end' live exports;Bluetongue vaccine to be included in welfare schemes;DAFM issues lead poisoning warning.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
Govt Fuel Cost Support | Beef Production to Drop | High Calf Prices
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:Calls for measures on farmer fuel costs as govt plans response;Fertiliser price shock 'may not be as acute as spring of 2022';Increase in fertiliser sales linked to higher river nitrogen levels;Ireland set for sharp drop in beef production;Warning that current high calf prices 'not adding up';Committee calls for new funding for nature restoration;Galway man wins national novice auctioneer competition.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
Middle East Conflict Fallout | North Cork Creameries Latest | Big Calf Sales
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:Middle East conflict impacting fuel and fertiliser prices;North Cork Creameries latest;Kerry Dairy Ireland contracts;An Taisce case against sixth NAP;TAMS applications issues;New changes to Forestry Programme;Minister talks Bord Bia and TB at ICSA AGM;Big numbers and prices for calves at recent mart sales.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
Bluetongue Restrictions Ease | North Cork Creameries | Bord Bia Review
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:Bluetongue movement restrictions ease;Jobs at risk at North Cork Creameries;Impact of US-Iran conflict;IFA protest ends and Bord Bia review to start;Mercosur deal provisionally applied;TAMS ranking and selection;Pneumonia on farms;International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
IFA head for Newbridge | EU audits Brazilian beef | 'local' weather warnings
Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Stella Meehan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:IFA heading for minister's Newbridge office amid Bord Bia dispute;EU audits Brazilian beef regulations;5,000kg of beef with banned hormone consumed in Netherlands;2026 Tillage Support Scheme launched;Additional bluetongue cases confirmed;Met Éireann to start using 'localised' weather warnings.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
Hundreds attend meeting on Bord Bia controversy | BISS opens | Fertiliser imports
Charles O'Donnell, Stella Meehan and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Hundreds of farmers voice anger over Bord Bia controversy at Mayo meetingInvestigations ongoing into further cases of bluetongueCross-border TB pilot launched at Donegal farmEU nitrogen fertiliser imports plummetTeagasc says not all vacant posts will be filled due to pay ceilingFunding for new flour millsDo you leave the keys in your farm vehicles?Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
Bord Bia Controversy | Food Labelling | Hedge Cutting Deadline
Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Larry Murrin controversy continues;Heydon calls meeting of key stakeholders;Food labelling in the spotlight;EU auditors spark concerns for farm payments;DAFM seeking skilled operatives for badger programme;Key deadline for hedge cutting and burning;Farmers buy local pub.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
Larry Murrin | Bluetongue | Contractor prices
Charles O'Donnell, Stella Meehan and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Larry Murrin's committee appearance;Bluetongue latest;Contractors' 2026 prices;Key EU commissioners in Ireland on CAP;Home heating oil thefts.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
Bluetongue | Bord Bia Controversy | India trade deal
Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Francess McDonnell bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Bluetongue confirmed in Ireland;IFA begin rolling protest outside Bord Bia;Bord Bia chair to appear before Oireachtas committee;Irish EU Commissioner 'regrets' move to refer Mercosur to court;DII disappointed by no new dairy access in India trade deal;Splash-plate slurry spreading allowed on land with steep hills;Where are the agri ministers heading for St. Patrick’s Day?Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
Calls for Bord Bia Chair to be Removed | Mercosur Deal Delayed | Eco Scheme Changes
Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Bord Bia chair gets board supportMEPs refer Mercosur deal to Europe’s top court;Over 400t of Mercosur beef imported to Ireland in 2025;No recovery in factory cattle supply expected this year;338 jobs at risk as ABP to cease retail packing at Dungannon site;TB Action Plan changes set to kick in this April;Farmers could face ‘more regulations’ under proposed Eco Scheme changes;Gurteen College’s new tractor fleet.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.