Farming Matters – Wednesday, 21st October 2026

On this week's Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

• Michael Nolan, Manager of Balla Mart, discusses the latest weanling trade, the impact of strong demand from live exporters and details of Friday's special breeding heifer sale.
• Dr Zoe McKay of UCD outlines findings from her Nuffield Ireland research into how Irish grassland farming must adapt to climate change, drawing on lessons from eleven countries.
• Alan Nolan of Teagasc Ballinrobe speaks with Beef Specialist David Argue about the newly published Teagasc Beef Budgets and recent trends in the beef market.

Plus, the latest agricultural news, including updates on BISS and CRISS payments and the new fertiliser support scheme.

Farming Matters with Declan Marren, every Wednesday night from 9pm on Midwest Radio.

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On this week’s Farming Matters, Declan Marren speaks with IFA Connacht Regional Chair Brendan Golden about delays to BISS and CRISS payments following industrial action, upcoming scheme deadlines and increased TB compensation ceilings.

Donal Brennan of Aurivo Dairy discusses water quality, slurry storage changes and upcoming farmer training events. John Noonan of Teagasc previews the Western Organics sheep sale at Maam Cross Mart on Friday, 16 October.

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On this week’s Farming Matters, Declan Marren was joined by Adam Woods, editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, to assess what Budget 2027 means for farmers, including the main tax and succession measures, while also looking at the latest developments in the beef trade and the growing gap between factory quotes and the top prices being paid.

Michael Larkin of the Land Mobility Service discussed the changes to the Succession Farm Partnership tax credit, the difference between a joint herd number and a Registered Farm Partnership, and how partnerships, long-term leasing and share farming can help bring the next generation into farming while allowing landowners to remain involved.

In the Teagasc slot, Tom Kelly and Katie Brady of Teagasc Ballina looked at silage quality and winter feeding, while listener questions included fertility problems following the hot summer and the latest position on the extended fuel support scheme.

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