Farmview with Kieran O'Connor

Discuss the shock revelation that Brazil plan to add 24 million cattle as Ireland plans to cut national herd.Plus I visit the Kersey family farm in K Mac to hear about their very successful " Freezin Friesian " Farm House Ice Cream business.

On this weeks show we have a grain harvest update & look at prospects for the remainder of crops to be harvested,we hear about the very successful “ Knockmealdown Honey ” business in West Waterford and talk with legendary horse trainer John Kiely about an unbelievable run of success at Tramore over the decades.

On this week's Farmview, Kieran visits John and James of Flahavan's in Kilmacthomas to discuss the success of the family business and also pays a visit Mairead Costin’s new market garden business Garri Mara in Ring.

In Depth interview with Minister for Agriculture ,Charlie Mc Conalogue who was in Waterford recently.Harvest Update - I catch up with Cappoquin tillage farmers Kevin & Tim Looby.Plus we hear from Trevor Power about his very successful “ Early Bird” free range eggs Enterprise.

We discuss the importance of Farm Safety Week during July which is the most dangerous month of the year on Farm We hear about the ongoing Licence problem for the Forestry sector & its huge potential as a farming enterprise Ireland and we preview our first weanling sale of 2021.

I visit one of Waterford’s new Signpost Farm’s aimed at improving Environmental & sustainable dairy farming in Waterford.Hear about 2020 Beef Club’s prestigious EU Award PlusI talk to Liam Mc Donnell of Dungarvan based Legacy Cider.

Kieran discusses the impact in Waterford of ASAP (Agricultural Sustainability Support & Advisory Programme ) - aimed at improving Water Quality in the region.He review’s Waterford Seedtech’s recent - " Cereal & Protein Crop Walks " with some exciting new developments.PlusAs Kildalton College (now Ireland's Largest Agri College) Celebrate’s 50 Years this year, he discuses its huge impact on the sector.

On this week's show Kieran talks about the huge impact to farm payments with sweeping changes to the EUs Common Agricultural Policy ( CAP ) Forest owners warned to know value of their forestry plantations.Hear how Irish Community Air Ambulance Service are encouraging agribuisness to support its vital service for rural Ireland.

Talk to well-known Ballinacourty potatoe grower Colin Ryan about this year’s crop of early potatoes, we preview Sunday’s Embrace Farm’s Annual Remembrance Service for loved ones lost or survivors of serious farm accidents.Plus we hear from Knockeen horse trainer Henry De Bromhead who last week received the "Freedom of Waterford "

As farmers took to the streets on Friday last we hear about their concerns of the huge Impact of the current CAP proposals on their Future.We talk to Thomas Baldwin about the success of his Baldwim’s Ice Cream & their family dairy farm in Knockanore.Plus we preview Shanakill House Equestrian Centre’s Summer Pony Leagues in Kilmackthomas.

With environmental challenges the biggest issues facing farmers & the agri industry we discuss the new Teagasc Statement of Strategy 2021 – 2024 which outlines Actions Planned to assist Irish farmers. Update on the Ardmore farmers market which has reopened for the summer months plus we hear about Bord Bia’s new lamb carbon footprint Sustainability Survey.

With Silage Season in full Swing this week we have a “ Farm Safety Special ” in which I featureReps from - Waterford IFA, Community Air Ambulance & Macra na Fermie,And I hear from a father about his son’s very serious farm accident & about the trauma & impact it caused. Plus - We hear how The EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) deal is off the Table - as negotiators fail to strike a deal.

On this week's show Kieran discusses the huge impact on this year’s first Cut Silage Season of very poor Weather conditions.· Good news for Family owned & operated Farms with a “ New Fair Deal Reform ”– talk to Min of State of Mary Butler TD· Hear about the New exciting signpost Programme – “ Farmers for climate action ” launched last week

With Ringside Buyers allowed back this week for the First time this Year at our Marts –I talk to some happy Cattle dealers at Dungarvan Mart. Hear from a very disappointed Ann Marie Mc Hugh about the Cancellation again this year of the National Ploughing Championships.Review the recently published - 2021 KPMG / Farmers Journal Agribusiness Report –“ The Year of COVID & BREXIT - What has Changed ”

On this weeks show Kieran discusses farm safety, success of the 2020 Beef club and an update on tillage.

On this weeks Farmview Kieran updates on Stephen Fitzgerald’s Open Source Future Farm in West Waterford. Discuss An Taisce’s High Court Appeal to New Belview €140 m Cheese Plant in Waterford Port PlusWe hear about Lismore Farmers Market the very Successful re Opening at the Castle Avenue.

Kieran dscusses the experience & the success of switching to Solar Power on Farm with dairy farmer Michael Doran We pay Tribute to Former Waterford IFA Chairman & Glanbia Vice Chairman John Fitzgerald, Ross Kilmeaden PlusI look ahead to the Re Opening this weekend of the - Ardmore Open Farm

• Discuss the agri Food 2030 Strategy as new targets for farming are revealed • Update on the ongoing very serious situation for the forestry & timber sectors in Ireland • We hear how the Waterford Farmer Markets & Country Markets are starting to reopen.

On this weeks show Kieran discusses trainer Henry De Bromhead and Rachel Blackmore's fantastic achievements & it’s impact for the Irish Horse Racing Industry.Update on Belview’s new Cheese plant court case & the huge impact of the dairy industry on our Rural EconomyPlusWe hear about a Waterford Seed company’s New Wildflower Seed Production project.

In this weeks show Kieran talks to a Waterford Dairy Farmer about the implications & impact of Covid 19 on Farm over the past year for himself & his family. We discuss the Power & Role of Vitamin D in Fortified Milk to improve your Immunity Plus We hear about the important role of Re Seeding & Soil Nutrition for Grassland Farmers