Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue spoke to Matt about upcoming BISS and CRISS payments. He also defended the repayments by farmers to the Dept on foot of previous overpayments. The Minister gave little away on the date of a much anticipated General Election. (Apologies for the occasional drop in phone signal).
John Ryan owner of the Pembroke Hotel discussed the upcoming Savour Kilkenny food festival and some of the events at his own premises.
Matt chatted to a range of attendees at a Bank of Ireland and Teagasc organized farm walk on the Heffernan farm in Dunnamaggin.
LEADER’s Mairéad Rohan informed listeners of a tour of farms in the region hosting alternative enterprises and discussed the supports in place for farm-based start-up businesses.
Eric Driver presented a sheep market report for the week, and George Candler discussed the latest livestock market developments at Kilkenny Mart and beyond.
