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.

Farming Matters airs every Wednesday night just after 10pm on Midwest Radio.

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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.

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Join Rian Bailey as we take a look to the weekend's three county finals!

All three finals are LIVE on Midwest Radio this weekend.

In this show, hear from players and management from the junior and intermediate finalists.

Past players Fintan Ruddy (Cill Chomain), Paschal Tuohy (Bonniconlon), Marc Howley (Moy Davitts) and Michael Moyles (Crossmolina) preview the finals.

John Stagg also joins us to take a look to all three finals, in particular the senior between Knockmore and Ballina.

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On this weeks Farming Matters presented by Declan Marren:

Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue discusses the latest farmer payments, ACRES and the nitrates derrogation

Niall Hurson of the Farming Independent will debates the potential for Ireland to develop its own Veal production system

And, Teagasc’s Bendan Garry speaks to Nutritionist Aisling Claffey on winter nutrition and feeding.

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Join Michael D. McAndrew for the Sports Talk Shop as we preview the Connacht Gold Senior final.

Knockmore v Ballina Stephenites will now be played on Saturday October 26 at 7 in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park.

The game has been refixed due to the storm.

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Join Tommy Marren and Paraic Horkan for this week's episode of the Gardening Show.

Tune in every Saturday morning from 9:00pm, just after the news!

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On this weeks programme with Declan Marren:

Michael Mitchell, Balla IFA highlights the upcoming Free Farmer Health Check Day at Balla Mart this Saturday 19th October.

Darren Carty, of the Farmers Journal has all the latest farm scheme payment dates and deadlines as well as a sheep market update.

And, Teagasc’s Padraic Walsh and Noel Kennedy have details on an upcoming Forestry Information Event in Claremorris on wednesday 23rd October.

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