On this weeks episode of Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

We have our monthly catch up with Jack Kennedy – Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal who speaks about Donald Trump heading back to the White House and what that might mean for Irish Farmers, the impending general election and what the main parties are promising to deliver for agriculture if elected and a round up of dairy, beef and sheep markets.

Alan Nolan of Teagasc has all the details on what farmers can expect to hear at the upcoming Beef Conference which heads to Carrick on Shannon next week.

And John Noonan and Paul Butler are talking options for increasing and diversifying farm income through forestry and agro forestry and the benefits they can have for the environment, biodiversity and the rural economy.

All this plus the latest farming news as liver fluke in cattle at processing plants is on the rise, your questions answered.

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On this week's Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

We’re talking dairy with John McCabe of Teagasc on the Aurivo Farm Profitability Programme

Brendan Golden Regional Chair of the IFA talk's about recent national conference and the latest on the EU-Mercosur deal

And Peter Comer and Cathal Somers of Teagasc discuss water quality and nitrate issues

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On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

With deadlines looming for a number of beef scheme measures, Declan speaks to Adam woods of the farmers Journal

There is the latest news on the ACRES programme as Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConologue announces a review of the scheme

And Enda Geoghegan speaks to Seamus Carney of Teagasc on the good progress farmers are making in terms climate action in recent years.

All this plus the latest farming news, a mart report from Castlerea and listener questions and queries answered along the way.

You can listen to Farming Matters live every Wednesday Night from 10pm on Midwest Radio.

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