Amy Forde

Irish Farmers Journal

Inside the Farmers Journal: drought hits farms and Brazilian beef

By: Amy Forde

On this week’s show, we hear from farmers affected by the drought and examine if Brazilian beef is on track to be banned from entering the EU by 3 September.

Irish Farmers Journal

Irish Grassland Association president resigns before AGM

By: Amy Forde

Vincent Griffith has resigned from the role of president of the Irish Grassland Association.

Irish Farmers Journal

Brazilian beef ban looms as EU has no guarantee of compliance with rules

By: Amy Forde

An audit is ongoing in Brazil this week into poultry and honey, with the Commission expecting it to conclude at the end of the week.

Irish Farmers Journal

New president of Irish Grassland Association

By: Amy Forde

Vincent Griffith had resigned from the role of president of the Irish Grassland Association prior to the AGM.

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Inside the Farmers Journal: land proposals would ‘cleanse’ west of farmers

By: Amy Forde

On this week’s show, Declan O’Brien details a new report on future land use and examines the strong reaction from farm organisations to it.

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Brazilian beef off EU menu

By: Amy Forde

Brazil exported just shy of 50,000t of beef to the EU in the first half of the year, an increase from just over 30,000 tonne in the same period in 2025.

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Bord Bia has 'serious questions' to answer over non-compliant spending – Kenny

By: Amy Forde

Deputy Martin Kenny also called for an update from Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on the 22 recommendations made in the review into Bord Bia’s board governance, which was published in June.

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Dublin farmer crowned 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

By: Amy Forde

Shane Halpin runs Welgro Produce with business partner Seán, growing 7ac of cucumbers across multiple sites in north County Dublin.

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Spotlight on Bord Bia’s spending from 2025

By: Amy Forde

Bord Bia identified €1.2m in non-compliant procurement in 2025, representing 2.1% of its total supplier expenditure of €56m, the agency said.

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Inside the Farmers Journal: CAP budget and young farmer drug use

By: Amy Forde

On this week’s show, we hear about the rise in young farmer drug use, the standing of the CAP budget and the Glanbia board’s experience of 9/11 25 years ago this week.