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.

Video: Tractor protest convoys arrive in Merrion Square
Video: Tractor protest convoys arrive in Merrion Square

Additional reporting by Charles O’Donnell Tractors, trailers, 4X4s and machinery of all sorts that left farmyards across rural Ireland in the...

Gardaí issue statement on today’s tractor protest
Gardaí issue statement on today’s tractor protest

An Garda Síochána has issued a statement ahead of the tractor protest that is planned to take place in Dublin...

Tractor protest ‘born out of sheer frustration’ – McGrath
Tractor protest ‘born out of sheer frustration’ – McGrath

The protest planned by farmers for later today is being described as “a clear indication of the enormous gap that...

Changes in 2020 for donkey status in ANC eligibility
Changes in 2020 for donkey status in ANC eligibility

Landowners who used donkeys’ passports to claim the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) payments for 2019 and previous years will see...

Video: Farmer convoy ‘on route’ to Dublin for tractor protest
Video: Farmer convoy ‘on route’ to Dublin for tractor protest

Tractors, trailers, 4X4s and machinery of all sorts have gathered at various locations across the country and are currently on...

First IFA branches to cast presidential votes this evening
First IFA branches to cast presidential votes this evening

The first votes will be cast by members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) this evening, Monday, November 25, to...

Cattle sale in Ballinasloe called off following power outage
Cattle sale in Ballinasloe called off following power outage

A power outage in parts of Galway on Saturday, November 23, resulted in the management of Ballinasloe Cooperative Livestock Mart...

Ship carrying 14,600 sheep capsizes off Romanian coast
Ship carrying 14,600 sheep capsizes off Romanian coast

A ship carrying a total of 14,600 sheep has capsized for an unknown reason in Black Sea just off the coast...

IFA to hand ‘letter of protest’ to MII and Creed this morning
IFA to hand ‘letter of protest’ to MII and Creed this morning

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is set to hand a letter of protest to Meat Industry Ireland (MII) officials and...

Showery spells this week with low pressure prevailing
Showery spells this week with low pressure prevailing

Low pressure will prevail over the country this week causing further unsettled conditions with showers of rain occurring most days,...

Teagasc event showcases opportunities for food and drinks producers
Teagasc event showcases opportunities for food and drinks producers

A showcase of research and opportunities for Irish food and beverage producers took place in the Teagasc Food Research Centre,...

Algerian market ‘open for business’ as Irish bulls arrive
Algerian market ‘open for business’ as Irish bulls arrive

A consignment of 250 Angus-cross weanling bulls – sourced in Ireland – arrived in Algeria, yesterday, Thursday, November 21. Nicolas...

‘Experience matters when electing IFA deputy president’ – Cooney
‘Experience matters when electing IFA deputy president’ – Cooney

In his closing remarks at the final Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) presidential debate in Carlow last night, Thursday, November 22,...

‘Farm incomes the absolute priority for me’ – Rushe
‘Farm incomes the absolute priority for me’ – Rushe

In a statement issued following the end of a nationwide series of Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) presidential debates, deputy presidential...

Irish beef price ‘over €5 million a week’ behind UK and EU prices
Irish beef price ‘over €5 million a week’ behind UK and EU prices

The new Bord Bia Price Tracker, launched this week, has shown Irish beef farmers “are losing over €5 million a...

Split opinions on IFA Livestock Committee reform as debates draw to a close
Split opinions on IFA Livestock Committee reform as debates draw to a close

A crowd of over 200 people gathered in Carlow last night, Thursday, November 21, for the last of a series...

Newly formed ‘calf club’ seeking farmers to rear calves nationwide
Newly formed ‘calf club’ seeking farmers to rear calves nationwide

Plans have been announced to establish a group of approximately 500 farmers to rear and finish Angus calves sourced from...

Average pig price set to cross ‘record-breaking €2/kg’
Average pig price set to cross ‘record-breaking €2/kg’

Calls have been made for Irish pig processors to apply “a minimum 6c/kg pig price increase” tomorrow, Friday. November 22....