Matt Carthy TD , Sinn Fein spokesman on Agriculture was Matt’s special guest this week as he outlined the Sinn Fein policies on Irish agriculture. An extended online version of the interview includes commentary on dairy expansion, climate change, organic farming, forestry and energy production.
Tim Ashmore, principal of Kildalton Agricultural College looked forward to an event at the college on the 25th of June celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the college in south Kilkenny.
The IGA’s beef farm walk on Jimmy Madigan’s farm near Knocktopher on next Tuesday evening was announced by the association’s Niall Claffey. The walk starts at 6.30 and ends at 8.30pm.
William Trousdell of Keenans and Alltech confirmed a series of open days at the Keenan factory in Borris next week on the 15th, 16th and 17th of June.
Eric Driver reported on prices this week at Tullow Mart. George Candler was in studio to discuss the week’s farming events as well as providing a comprehensive account of livestock prices in Kilkenny this week
Extended interview with Matt Carty
