The Farming Week Podcast: Rewetting controversy continues, genotyping programme launched, call for live exports to end, holidays to the bog?

June 2, 2023 9:40 am

Aisling O’Brien & Francess McDonnell bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week include:

  • Rewetting controversy continues in Dáil and on the streets;
  • Minister formally announces new genotyping programme;
  • Almost 130,000 farmers apply for BISS and other schemes;
  • Green TD calls for live exports to end;
  • Vet issues appeal after 8 calves killed by slurry fumes;
  • Bogs to be developed for recreation activities.

Plus, this week’s question is asking:
Are you planning to genotype your herd?

To vote, just go to Spotify and search for The Farming Week.

Last week we asked, ‘Should the age requirement to secure a learners’ permit to drive a tractor be increased from 16 to 18 years old?’
55% of listeners said ‘No’ with 45% saying ‘Yes’.

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