Down to Agribusiness is a premium podcast hosted by Stephen Robb and Lorcan Roche Kelly from the Irish Farmers Journal.
Published every Friday at 3pm.
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Trailer Down to Agribusiness: From Ornua to Enterprise Ireland – where’s the value?
Down to Agribusiness: From Ornua to Enterprise Ireland – where’s the value?
This week on the show, we ask what has Ornua ever done for the Irish dairy industry, unpack ifac’s 2026 Food & Agribusiness Report, and look at food and energy prices, interest rates and the impact of Trump’s latest antics.
We also talk to Jim Woulfe, Chair of Enterprise Ireland and former CEO of Dairygold and take a deeper dive into the Government’s latest plans to speed up the delivery of critical infrastructure.
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4 Sept 2026
Trailer for Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán fallout, protein boom and carbon blockchain
Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán fallout, protein boom and carbon blockchain Description: This week, Stephen and Lorcan tackle Brazilian beef and poultry imports, Tirlán’s Costco butter fallout, rising fuel prices, blockchain-backed carbon offsets and the global protein boom.
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31 Jul 2026
Down to Agribusiness: Teagasc accounts, PTSB and Tirlán vs Ornua
Down to Agribusiness: Teagasc accounts, PTSB and Tirlán vs Ornua
This week on the show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, the next round of supports for wind and solar farms, the Teagasc annual report, and a major development for the future of Irish butter sales in the US. They also sit down with Seán Farrell, Head of Business Banking at PTSB, who discusses the opportunities and challenges he sees for Irish businesses.
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17 Jul 2026
Down to Agribusiness - Down to Agribusiness: Foyle Foods, satellite tech and AD payouts
This week, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the challenge of getting young people into farming, diesel and oil prices, overturning department decisions, and break down the €19m in AD plant grant payouts. They also sit down with Jerome O’Connell, CEO and co-founder of Proveye.
Irish Farmers Journal market intelligence specialist Phelim O'Neill also joins the show to discuss the Foyle Food Group annual accounts and take a deep dive into the prospects for the beef sector.
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10 Jul 2026
Down to Agribusiness: AI, land use and the US market in focus
This week, Stephen and Lorcan take a closer look at the second phase of the long-awaited Land Use Review and ask what this significant document could mean for the farming sector. Things are once again heating up in the Middle East and they examine what that could mean for fuel and energy prices. The pair also chat with IFAC CEO John Donoghue about his journey, the growth of the company, and why AI isn’t something to be feared. Finally, Stephen and Lorcan discuss Dale Farm and the importance of the US market for many Irish agrifood companies
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3 Jul 2026
Down to Agribusiness - What is risk?
This week on Down to Agribusiness, the team explores the latest developments in inflation, insurance and investment, along with major updates in the anaerobic digestion (AD) sector. Professor Martin Mullins of the University of Limerick explains what risk really means in business and the challenges companies should be preparing for. We also hear from Andreas Moynihan TD at the launch of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee's report on anaerobic digestion.
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26 Jun 2026
Down to Agribusiness - Fertiliser prices fall, fuel supports under pressure and the future of food production
Down to Agribusiness - Fertiliser prices fall, fuel supports under pressure and the future of food production
This week Stephen and Lorcan discuss the latest developments in fuel and fertiliser costs, and speak with Nephin Energy CEO Tom O'Brien about the company's expansion plans and the challenges Nephin has faced. They also take a closer look at the strong rally in several stocks of particular interest to Irish farmers over the past week.
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19 Jun 2026
Down to Agribusiness - from Tehran to Tirlán
From global geopolitics to Irish farmgate finances, our new podcast - Down to Agribusiness connects the dots on the stories driving the agri-food sector.
Stephen Robb and Lorcan Roche Kelly unpack the market reaction to the latest US-Iran peace agreement and what easing tensions in the Middle East could mean for energy prices, commodity markets and the wider agricultural economy.
The pair also dive into the latest farmer business developments making headlines, examine the recent movement in Tirlán share values, and discuss one of the biggest renewables projects currently on the horizon.
Plus, in a special interview, Glanbia CEO Hugh McGuire joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation on the future of Ireland's largest agribusiness, industry challenges, growth opportunities and what lies ahead for farmers and shareholders alike.
Whether you're following the markets, watching your farm business costs, or keeping an eye on the future of Irish agriculture, this week's Down to Agribusiness has you covered.
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15 Jun 2026
Down to Agribusiness launches Friday 19th June
Get ready for Down to Agribusiness - the brand-new podcast from the Irish Farmers Journal.
Hosted by renewables editor Stephen Robb and agribusiness editor Lorcan Roche Kelly, Down to Agribusiness brings you inside the stories, decisions and people driving Ireland's food and farming industry.
Each week, we'll discuss, dissect and analyse the latest developments across agribusiness, food, farming, markets, policy and investment. We'll go beyond the headlines to uncover what makes Ireland's multi-billion euro agri-food sector tick, while speaking to the industry leaders, innovators and key decision-makers shaping its future.
Whether it's market movements, major business deals, emerging trends or the challenges facing the sector, Down to Agribusiness delivers informed discussion, expertise and exclusive interviews from the heart of the industry.
Launching Friday 19 June.
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