On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren hear:

Why fertiliser prices might be on the rise – we speak to Lorcan Roach Kelly of the Irish Farmers Journal

Shay Galvin of Agri Aware speaks to us about their upcoming farm walk and talk series for secondary school students

And Peter Comer of Teagasc has an update on the Lough Carra life water project from manager Kieran Flynn

All this plus the latest farming news, your questions answered and a mart report this week from Castlerea.

Farming Matters is sponsored by McHale Agri in Castlebar and airs live on Wednesday nights from 10pm.

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On this week's Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

Jack Kennedy, Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal had the latest news stories as well as an update on ACRES payments and GAEC2

Daniel Hession, Nutritionist with Aurivo Agri-Business discusses feeding ewes in late pregnancy and has tips on calf rearing

Padraig Walsh of Teagasc Mayo has all the details on Stamp Duty relief for trained young farmers

There is a mart report from Tuam and listener's queries answered along the way.

Tune in to Farming Matters live every Wednesday night from 10pm to 11pm on Midwest Radio with host Declan Marren bringing you the latest news, views and opinions from Irish Agriculture every week.

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On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

Adam Woods of the Farmers Journal is counting the costs of Storm Éowyn on Irish farms

Brendan Goulden of the IFA discusses the visit of the new EU Agriculture Commissioner to Ireland last week

And Teagasc’s Seamus Nolan has some important updates on changes to the nitrates regulations affecting all farmers

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Listen in to full match commentary of Crossmolina Deel Rovers v Ballinderry in the All Ireland Intermediate final with Michael D. McAndrew & Tom Nallen.

From the outset, Rian Bailey takes you through the journey to Croker, while we also hear the post match reaction from Tom, and Mikie Loftus' speech.

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On this weeks programme Declan Marren is joined by:

Michael Fitzmorris TD Roscommon - Galway discusses what happened in Dail Eireann as a new Government and Taoiseach fail to be elected. We also hear his reaction to continued ACRES scheme payment delays.

With Storm Éowyn on the way, Declan spoke to Martin Merrick of the Farmers Journal on battening down the hatches as well as getting calf housing correct this spring.

And Teagasc’s John Noonan will be chats to Damian Costello, ahead of the National Sheep Conference taking place in Tuam next week.

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Even in summer, when days are warm and bright, it’s easy to let the experience of the day slip by if we’re too caught up in our own heads. So, in the heart of winter, finding ways to combat the ‘winter blues’ becomes even more essential.What if I were to tell you that the cold, the rain, and the grey skies of winter are actually a secret to something greater? To Find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland reminding you that your mental health is just as important as you physical health.

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What if the secret to a meaningful life wasn’t about doing more—but about focusing on less?

Focus isn’t just about what we choose to pay attention to; it’s about what we choose to block out. Saying “no” can feel like an act of rebellion. And Learning to say “no” is actually a superpower. It protects one of our most value asset. To Find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland reminding you that your mental health is just as important as you physical health.

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Welcome to farming matters – on this weeks programme Declan Marren caught up with:

Teresa Gibsey of Ballinrobe mart for an update on the beef and sheep trade

Michael O’Brien of Aurivo on the upcoming ‘your farm your future’ dairy events in the McWilliam park next Monday night 20th January

Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal is answering all scheme related questions and discusses the buoyant sheep trade

And Tom Kelly of Teagasc Ballina has some top tips when it comes to feeding dry cow minerals this season.

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