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Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

On this week’s show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the Tirlán-Ornua butter battle, ABP’s UK acquisition and they take a closer look at FBD Trust’s investment success.

PODCAST 14 August 2026

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

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Watch: farmers opting for the mart to sell finished cattle

Watch: farmers opting for the mart to sell finished cattle

MARKETS 7 August 2026

Vintage Ford 7000 sells for over €58,000 at auction

Vintage Ford 7000 sells for over €58,000 at auction

NEWS 5 August 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Down to Agribusiness: land use, farm incomes and a growing IFAC

Down to Agribusiness: land use, farm incomes and a growing IFAC

Down to Agribusiness: land use, farm incomes and a growing IFAC

PODCAST 10 July 2026

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14 cattle missing in Co Down

14 cattle missing in Co Down

The cattle went missing between 12.30am and 10.45pm on 28 June from Ballyedock Road, Ardglass.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Down to Agribusiness: fertiliser prices, biomethane and betting on El Niño

Down to Agribusiness: fertiliser prices, biomethane and betting on El Niño

Stephen and Lorcan discuss the latest in fuel and fertiliser before sitting down with Nephin Energy CEO Tom O'Brien to talk expansion and the challenges facing the business.

PODCAST 29 April 2026

Bord Bia review does not call for Larry Murrin to step down

Bord Bia review does not call for Larry Murrin to step down

A majority of Bord Bia's board believe Bord Bia's board operates effectively as a governing body.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Award-winning Co Down farmer enjoys huge success with multispecies swards

Award-winning Co Down farmer enjoys huge success with multispecies swards

Winner of the British Grassland Society’s Farmer of the Year Award in 2025, James Henderson recently hosted a farm walk. Cathal Gormley went along.

GRASS & FEEDING 29 April 2026

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Cork and Kerry could become a renewable energy powerhouse in Ireland, but significant investment in grid and energy infrastructure will be needed, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 29 April 2026

Fox hunting ban back on Stormont agenda

Fox hunting ban back on Stormont agenda

A previous attempt to ban hunting with dogs was voted down by MLAs back in December 2021.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 2026

Laverty up on the pitch and Down on the farm

Laverty up on the pitch and Down on the farm

The Down football manager highlighted the farming demands as well as the sporting ones at this time of year.

DEALER 29 April 2026

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