# tillage (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tillage. Page: Feed: --- ## [Trailer Down to Agribusiness: Diesel, takeovers and investment guides for dummies](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/trailer-down-to-agribusiness-lactalis-lands-diesel-surges-an) _2026-08-21 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ Down to Agribusiness: Lactalis lands, diesel surges and markets explained This week on Down to Agribusiness, we look at Lactalis’ takeover in the UK and what the proposed Irish Ferries’ management buyout could mean for the agri business sector. We also examine Periguis Energy’s progress in Ireland’s renewables market and the latest developments in the diesel market, where the diesel crack spread… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a8830ee54f87b8876d16fbc/media.mp3) ## [Farm Tech Talk - Drought, Beef Welfare Scheme and milk markets](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/farm-tech-talk-drought-beef-welfare-scheme-and-milk-markets) _2026-08-21 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ This week, Aidan chats to the panel about the ongoing drought causing the divide between east and west. The panel also share their thoughts on the Beef Welfare scheme, milk markets, and mart prices. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our WhatsApp number 086 836 6465 Click here if… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a8722e4a103c59e027f057b/media.mp3) ## [The Tillage Podcast - Seed production in the US and dogs to walk robots](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/the-tillage-podcast-seed-production-in-the-us-and-dogs-to-wa) _2026-08-20 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ On this week’s show we hear from Sam Crowell of the American Seed Trade Association. We chat to Rob Lind of Syngenta about a RoboDog that can walk crops and look at the latest tillage news. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a82e3757324a0381c9de878/media.mp3) ## [Oilseed rape still the star crop on most farms](https://share.transistor.fm/s/2461cbb0) _2026-08-20 · Teagasc · The Tillage Edge_ Oilseed rape has been a strong performer on Irish farms thanks to consistent yields, high prices and potential for lower production costs. Eoin Lyons, Teagasc advisor, Laois, and Ciarán Collins, Teagasc tillage specialist, join the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss rotational slots, varieties, establishment and early management of oilseed rape. Eoin stresses the importance of avoiding sowing into… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/2461cbb0/61649e00.mp3) ## [Inside the Farmers Journal: drought hits farms and Brazilian beef](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/inside-the-farmers-journal-drought-hits-farms-and-brazilian) _2026-08-19 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ Inside the Farmers Journal: drought hits farms and Brazilian beef Description: On this week’s show, we hear from farmers impacted by the drought and examine if Brazilian beef is on track to be banned from entering the EU by 3 September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a85ded6d44e4444af5e3e4b/media.mp3) ## [Trailer Inside Dairy: Drought, fodder budgets, breeding results and milk quality](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/trailer-inside-dairy-drought-fodder-budgets-breeding-results) _2026-08-19 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ This week on Inside Dairy: Aidan, Daire and Brendan look at the drought situation across the country, with rainfall ranging from 98mm in parts of Carlow to as little as 5mm in the west. They discuss fodder budgeting, contract rearing, heifer prices and the latest dairy market news. Aidan also chats to Niall Maloney from Crecora, Co Limerick, winner of the 2025 Kinisla Milk Quality Awards, about… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a858c411ad8716bb60df1f8/media.mp3) ## [Young Stock Podcast - 16-year-old who created a farm management app](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/young-stock-podcast-16-year-old-who-created-a-farm-managemen) _2026-08-17 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ From a young age Ben O’Connor always had a business mindset, at the age of 9 he started his first business venture selling firewood and Christmas ornaments in the local area. This inspired him to start a business called Giftery which supplied gift boxes. In two years, they sold 200,000 boxes and had 13 employees, he sold the business last October and used the money to develop an app called… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a830381ff328abd8485ceb8/media.mp3) ## [Trailer Down to Agribusiness - Butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/trailer-down-to-agribusiness-butter-battles-abp-deal-and-fbd) _2026-08-14 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ Down to Agribusiness: Butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions Description: On this week’s show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the Tirlán-Ornua butter battle, ABP’s UK acquisition, and take a closer look at FBD Trust’s investment success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a7eea09ff328abd84763646/media.mp3) ## [Farm Tech Talk - Live exports, outlook for organic land and drought](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/farm-tech-talk-live-exports-outlook-for-organic-land-and-dro) _2026-08-14 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ This week, Aidan and panel review this year’s Tullamore Show, discuss live exports, the outlook for organic land, dairy farmers dealing with drought and livestock trade. Darren also chats to Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO on fertiliser use in dry weather. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a7dd7676e5b5bfda613857c/media.mp3) ## [Planting cover crops using a drone](https://share.transistor.fm/s/020cdcf3) _2026-08-13 · Teagasc · The Tillage Edge_ Drone technology is becoming more accessible and increasingly useful on tillage farms and on this episode of The Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy speaks with Daniel O'Reilly of Aerial Ag Ireland about a large agricultural drone used to apply cover‑crop seed into a standing spring barley crop. Daniel explains how the system works, why it’s well suited to in‑crop application, and how a machine that… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/020cdcf3/3f1002ac.mp3) ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FSXMm1ey3nmU) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Tillage Podcast - Harvest, oats, oilseed rape and the straw budget](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/tillage-podcast-harvest-oats-oilseed-rape-and-the-straw-budg) _2026-08-13 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ On this week’s show we have a harvest report, look at the Straw Incorporation measure budget. Neil Brady from Oatier talks supporting Irish oats and Alex Nicholls from Corteva describes some Pioneer oilseed rape varieties. As always, we have the grain trends and weather reports and this week we announce the winners of the 250 th Tillage Podcast competition. The Tillage Podcast is supported by… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a7dc544248fe5d9f884f712/media.mp3) ## [Inside the Farmers Journal: drought costing farmers millions and Tullamore Show](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/inside-the-farmers-journal-drought-costing-farmers-millions) _2026-08-12 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ Inside the Farmers Journal: drought costing farmers millions and Tullamore Show Description: This week, we hear about the drought is impacting farmers and from the Taoiseach and agriculture minister at Tullamore Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a7cf76751319a521dc28787/media.mp3) ## [Trailer Inside Dairy: drought bites, grass growth, milk solids and feed costs under pressure](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/trailer-inside-dairy-drought-bites-grass-growth-milk-solids) _2026-08-12 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ The drought continues to put huge pressure on dairy farms, with grass growth, milk solids and winter feed all under strain. This week on Inside Dairy , Aidan Brennan and Brendan Horan discuss the latest weather developments, dairy markets and the potential impact of new carbon taxes on fertiliser prices. We also hear from Kilkenny dairy farmer Paul Bowden about the reality of farming through the… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a7c338251319a521d7d4280/media.mp3) ## [Young Stock Podcast - ‘the succession conversation should start at a young age’](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/young-stock-podcast-the-succession-conversation-should-start) _2026-08-10 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ As the dust begins to settle, Sarah McIntosh and Marty Merrick sit down and reflect on a successful Tullamore Show. They discuss their stand out moments along with giving advice for students about to receive their Leaving Certificate results at the end of the month. Our main guest is Wexford native Méabh Byrne who was one of five Women in Agriculture Ambassador finalists . The 24-year-old from… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a79ace6446de273c0d72b57/media.mp3) ## [Trailer Down to Agribusiness - Fallout from Tirlán's butter move in the US](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/trailer-down-to-agribusiness-fallout-from-tirlans-butter-mov) _2026-08-09 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ This week, Stephen is joined by Phelim O'Neill to discuss the ongoing fallout from Tirlán's butter move in the US, international labour and work visas, beef exports, and Brexit 10 years on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a7aeb69306691429752b2f7/media.mp3) ## [Farm Tech Talk - Live exports, Tullamore show preview and livestock trade](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/farm-tech-talk-live-exports-tullamore-show-preview-and-lives) _2026-08-07 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ This week, Adam chats to the panel about live exports and what it means for the calf trade. The panel also preview the Tullamore show, investigate the continuing row between Tirlan and Ornua and give the latest updates in the livestock trade. We welcome any feedback and questions you have for the Farm Tech Talk team. Please email farmtechtalk@farmersjournal.ie or send a text or voice note to our… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a7497a9aa557e62dc1ba81d/media.mp3) ## [The highs and lows of the harvest so far](https://share.transistor.fm/s/0318dc21) _2026-08-06 · Teagasc · The Tillage Edge_ With more than half the harvest completed overall (and some areas more than 80% finished), Teagasc advisors, Michael McCarthy (Cork), Mark Trimble (Kilkenny) and John Brophy (Naas) join the podcast to discuss harvest results in their regions. Yields are mixed — most cereal grain has been disappointing, although oilseed rape performed well across the board. As Michael McCarthy noted, “Once again… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/0318dc21/62b129d4.mp3) ## [Inside the Farmers Journal: CBAM tax set to double fertiliser prices](https://shows.acast.com/farmers-journal/episodes/inside-the-farmers-journal-cbam-tax-set-to-double-fertiliser) _2026-08-05 · Irish Farmers Journal podcasts_ Inside the Farmers Journal: CBAM tax set to double fertiliser prices Description: On the show this week, we talk about the impact of CBAM on fertiliser prices, budget 2027 demands and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65f99769d324f80016529eaa/e/6a736a1372138046c617cb77/media.mp3) ## [Why Stubble Cultivation Lowers Your Weed Burden](https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac567987) _2026-07-30 · Teagasc · The Tillage Edge_ Reducing the seed burden in the soil is key to lowering weed pressure in subsequent growing crops and for this week’s Tillage Edge, Dr Vijaya Bhaskar, a weed researcher at Teagasc Oak Park, joins the podcast to discuss what farmers can do in the coming weeks to tackle weeds. He also reviews new research on brome dormancy and the implications for this year’s stubble cultivation. For more episodes… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/ac567987/7ef79fb0.mp3) ## [Harvest 2026 – how it is shaping up so far](https://share.transistor.fm/s/08140176) _2026-07-23 · Teagasc · The Tillage Edge_ With the harvest well underway and the continued good weather, farms are proceeding without a hitch. Shay Phelan and Ciaran Collins, Tillage Specialists with Teagasc, join this week's Tillage Edge podcast to discuss harvest yields so far and to consider possible reasons for the results. Both Ciaran and Shay agree winter barley yields are disappointing and pinpoint the factors behind higher yields… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/08140176/f15558d8.mp3) ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yZo6C4c98dfc) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [Why Cation Exchange Capacity Matters on Your Farm](https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfb114db) _2026-07-16 · Teagasc · The Tillage Edge_ Eddie Casey spoke to Michael Hennessy at the recent Johnstown Castle Research Centre Open Day to talk about Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) and why it’s important for farmers to understand their soils and the actions they can take to influence CEC and nutrient retention. Eddie explains what CEC is, how it affects a soil’s ability to hold and supply nutrients, and where soils with higher and lower… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/cfb114db/c18f8514.mp3) ## [Maintaining quality seeds through the supply chain](https://share.transistor.fm/s/306459de) _2026-07-09 · Teagasc · The Tillage Edge_ Purchased seed is a foundational part of crop production each year and for this week’s Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy caught up with Jim Cunningham, Seed Plant Manager at Goldcrop’s production facility in Dunleer, Co Louth to chat about how he and his team maintain seed quality and varietal purity from intake through processing, storage and dispatch to growers for the following season. For more… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/306459de/f7089c19.mp3) ## [Soil health matter to boost yields](https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d6924d0) _2026-07-02 · Teagasc · The Tillage Edge_ At the recent Johnstown Castle Research Centre Open Day, Michael Hennessy caught up with Dr. Fiona Brennan, a Teagasc Senior Researcher in Soil Microbiology, to talk about soil health and how tillage farmers can keep their soils in top condition. Fiona outlines the key parameters that affect soil health—structure, organic matter, biology, nutrient balance and drainage—and highlights practical… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/5d6924d0/c83c3020.mp3) ## [New varieties from Goldcrop](https://share.transistor.fm/s/83e56a97) _2026-06-25 · Teagasc · The Tillage Edge_ New varieties help maintain or increase on-farm yields and Michael Hennessy caught up with John Dunne, Trials Manager at Goldcrop, after their Dunleer open day to discuss the latest varieties coming through the system. John covers developments in resistance to yellow rust in winter wheat and the near‑standard BYDV tolerance now seen in winter barleys, and explains what those changes mean for… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/83e56a97/e47162a0.mp3) ## [Brian Caldbeck in the US on Wheat, Drought & the Coming Harvest](https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddb8f99f) _2026-06-18 · Teagasc · The Tillage Edge_ Getting an international perspective can help put current grain-market conditions into context — and for this episode of The Tillage Edge, Brian Caldbeck, an Irish grower who runs Rubisco Seeds in Kentucky, USA, joins the show to discuss what he’s seeing across the U.S. crop landscape. Locally in Kentucky wheat yields are good, but recent rains may have created quality concerns, while further west… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/ddb8f99f/9a5031e7.mp3)