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Breifne O'Brien

Breifne O

Breifne O’Brien hails from a suckler, beef and sheep farm in Co. Cavan. He studied Agri-Environmental Science in UCD. 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 recently gained extensive international experience through time spent working on a 4,500-cow dairy farm in South Dakota in the US.

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‘Failures of beef sector must be laid bare’ – Rushe

‘Failures of beef sector must be laid bare’ – Rushe

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Beef
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Farmer finds himself in court using tractor ‘for social purposes’

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IBR programme ‘necessary to future proof calf exports’

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Dairy
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Irish beef prices 44c/kg behind Northern Ireland

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Agri-Business
It has been outlined that the price currently being paid for R3 steer cattle in the Republic of Ireland is 3.42c/kg while “a…
Beef Plan: ‘IFA protest at Aldi is regrettable’

Beef Plan: ‘IFA protest at Aldi is regrettable’

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Beef
Beef Plan Movement has weighed in on the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) decision to stage a protest blocking access to Aldi’s distribution centre…
Updated: Aldi issues statement on IFA protest at distribution centre

Updated: Aldi issues statement on IFA protest at distribution centre

December 5, 2019
Beef
Additional reporting by Charles O’Donnell from the protest site in Naas, Co. Kildare Supermarket chain Aldi has issued a statement in response to…
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Agri-Business
Additional reporting by Charles O’Donnell in Naas, Co. Kildare The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Joe Healy has this morning said: “We will…
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Environment
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo to come into place today, Thursday, December 5. According to…
IFA blocks Aldi distribution centre in Naas

IFA blocks Aldi distribution centre in Naas

December 5, 2019
Agri Politics
With additional reporting by Charles O’Donnell in Naas, Co. Kildare A protest is taking place this morning, Thursday, December 5, at the Aldi…
Ballyhaise takes 2019 all Ireland ag college GAA title

Ballyhaise takes 2019 all Ireland ag college GAA title

December 4, 2019
Rural Life
Ballyhaise Agricultural College has won the 2019 Agricultural and Horticultural Colleges GAA Football League. The final took place today, Wednesday, December 4, in…
Clearance sale: 90 suckler cows at Ballyjamesduff Mart this evening

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Beef
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Price increase is the first test of beef taskforce – Woods

Price increase is the first test of beef taskforce – Woods

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Beef
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UCD ag-science to host online information events today

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Beef
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‘Farmers don’t need beef talks to know they are due a price rise’ – Cullinan

December 3, 2019
Agri Politics
Irish beef processors have all been called on to increase cattle prices paid to Irish farmers “with immediate effect”. Presidential candidate in the…
Renewable energy scheme ‘will exclude farm-scale projects’

Renewable energy scheme ‘will exclude farm-scale projects’

December 3, 2019
Environment
The Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) will “exclude the meaningful participation of farm-scale projects in renewable electricity generation,” it has been claimed. The…
MII director ‘hopeful’ of beef price improvement ‘without delay’

MII director ‘hopeful’ of beef price improvement ‘without delay’

December 3, 2019
Agri-Business
Additional reporting by Charles O’Donnell The director of Meat Industry Ireland (MII), Cormac Healy, has expressed optimism that a rise in Irish beef…
‘Taskforce must deliver fair base price for beef’ – Coughlan

‘Taskforce must deliver fair base price for beef’ – Coughlan

December 3, 2019
Beef
“Today’s inaugural meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce must immediately deliver a fair base price for beef,” according to Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)…
Dairy Conference: Teagasc to issue 2020 dairy breeding policy

Dairy Conference: Teagasc to issue 2020 dairy breeding policy

December 3, 2019
Dairy
Additional reporting by Emma Gilsenan in Killarney Speaking at the Teagasc National Dairy Conference today, Tuesday, December 3, in Killarney, Co. Kerry, Teagasc director…
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