ASA concerned over farm programme

THE Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has expressed concern about the future of the daily farming programme Farm News, following the recently announced changes in the RTÉ radio schedule.

ASA president James Fitzgerald said yesterday his information from within RTÉ is that Farm News will not be included in the new Drivetime programme which will be broadcast between 5pm and 6.30pm each weekday from September next.

“Farm News has been the flagship agricultural programme on RTÉ radio for the past 31 years. It has provided a vital service to the agri-food industry and rural Ireland.