Breifne O'Brien

Breifne O

Breifne hails from a suckler, beef and sheep farm in Co. Cavan. He studied Agri-Environmental Science in University College Dublin. During his college years, he presented an agri-focused radio show on Belfield FM called 'Keepin' it Country'. In addition to his knowledge and passion for Irish agriculture, he also gained extensive international experience through time spent working on a 4,500-cow dairy farm in South Dakota in the US. He has previously worked in the agri-news sector and more recently has gained professional experience working in cattle procurement in the Irish beef sector.

Table: How much extra money are high CBV calves making?
Table: How much extra money are high CBV calves making?

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has made available data on the average prices paid for calves based on breed,...

DAFM clarifies details on bTB balancing payments
DAFM clarifies details on bTB balancing payments

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has clarified concerns from farmers relating to balancing payments from the...

Hereford Show and Sale set for Kilmallock this Friday
Hereford Show and Sale set for Kilmallock this Friday

The annual Irish Hereford Breed Society’s spring show and sale is set to take place at GVM Kilmallock, Co. Limerick,...

Ryanair CEO set to host on-farm Angus sale this Saturday
Ryanair CEO set to host on-farm Angus sale this Saturday

Gigginstown House Angus, the farming enterprise of Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, is set to host an on-farm sale of pedigree-registered...

Factory quotes: Trade steady despite talk of 5c/kg drop
Factory quotes: Trade steady despite talk of 5c/kg drop

This week’s factory quotes for beef cattle has seen some talk from procurement staff about the base price for prime...

Coccidiosis in calves: Advice on treatment and prevention
Coccidiosis in calves: Advice on treatment and prevention

Farms which are in the business of dealing with calves will be well aware of coccidiosis and the challenges it...

US cattle rancher shares views on cow size and age at first calving
US cattle rancher shares views on cow size and age at first calving

The Foyle Food Group’s ‘Farms of Excellence’ in Co. Tyrone, hosted a farm walk on Wednesday, April 10, with a...

Beef kill: Weekly supplies drop below 31,000 head
Beef kill: Weekly supplies drop below 31,000 head

Weekly beef kill figures have slipped below 31,000 head for the past two consecutive weeks, according to Department of Agriculture,...

Mart report: Weekly calf and bullock sale at Carnaross
Mart report: Weekly calf and bullock sale at Carnaross

Carnaross Mart in Co. Meath hosted its weekly calf and bullock sale on Monday, April 8, with over 800 calves...

Spring struggles on the ABP Demo Farm as rain persists
Spring struggles on the ABP Demo Farm as rain persists

Like all farms across the country, the continued wet weather is causing many additional challenges on the ABP Demo Farm...

Aubrac sale set for Saturday as breed plans for producer group
Aubrac sale set for Saturday as breed plans for producer group

The Irish Aubrac Cattle Society is set to its first sale of pedigree breeding bulls of the year at Cashel...

86ac farm sells for €1.15m on Cavan/Monaghan border
86ac farm sells for €1.15m on Cavan/Monaghan border

An 86ac roadside farm located in Tonagimsy, Drum, Co. Monaghan, made €1.15 million when it was sold at an auction...

Farmers feeding bullocks to be hit by nitrates rule changes
Farmers feeding bullocks to be hit by nitrates rule changes

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a letter to farmers informing them of “intended changes...

Table: Average prices paid for calves by breed, age and CBV
Table: Average prices paid for calves by breed, age and CBV

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has made available data on the average prices paid for calves based on breed,...

Factory quotes: No change in prices or weather this week
Factory quotes: No change in prices or weather this week

After four weeks of slight upward movement in the prices being paid for finished cattle, it seems most outlets have...

Factors for farmers to consider before leasing land
Factors for farmers to consider before leasing land

It’s a well-known fact that the cost of leasing land has increased significantly over the past few years, with a...

ICM sustainability trial lambs arrive on Kerry sheep farms
ICM sustainability trial lambs arrive on Kerry sheep farms

The first lambs have began to arrive on two separate farms in Co. Kerry which are participating in a sustainability...

Table: How many calves have been exported this year?
Table: How many calves have been exported this year?

Latest figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) show that a total of 73,349 calves have...