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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