On tonight’s show we heard first from Pat Murphy, Vice-chairman of Glanbia in studio where he discussed the Glanbia Group’s financial results, current proposals for the Coop to take a majority share in Glanbia’s agribusiness and consumer foods businesses, the consequent spin-out of coop shares to members and the plans for financing extra processing capacity.
John Bambrick, Chairman of Kilkenny branch of the Irish Farmers Association discussed the state of play on the proposed closure of the Kilkenny Regional Veterinary Laboratory, updates on the Disadvantaged Areas Proposals and Beef price prospects.
Kildalton College have an open day on March 3rd. We heard from Tim Ashmore , Vice Principal on what prospective students can expect.
Matt spoke with Frank Brennan of the Lions Club in Abbeyleix and finally had the weekly Mart Report from Michael Lynch.