Breifne O'Brien

Breifne O

Technical Beef Specialist

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.

‘Biogas could become more important than wind energy’

Agri-Business

‘Biogas could become more important than wind energy’

Speaking at the ‘Bioenergy for Climate Action in Transport’ conference, Teagasc’s energy and rural development specialist, Barry Caslin, said: “Biogas...
Bioenergy: ‘The next decade cannot be a missed opportunity’

Environment

Bioenergy: ‘The next decade cannot be a missed opportunity’

“The next decade cannot be a missed opportunity for bioenergy in an agricultural country with a productive land base.” This...
BEEP Scheme: IFA calls for extension to November 1 deadline

Agri Politics

BEEP Scheme: IFA calls for extension to November 1 deadline

Calls have been made for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, to extend the November 1...
Macra’s Best New Member award goes to North Kilkenny

Rural Life

Macra’s Best New Member award goes to North Kilkenny

A Co. Kilkenny Macra na Feirme member has been awarded the title of ‘Macra’s Best New Member’. Amy Rose Holden...
Kilkenny club wins top Macra accolade at national conference

Rural Life

Kilkenny club wins top Macra accolade at national conference

A Co. Kilkenny Macra na Feirme club has taken home the title of ‘Macra’s Club of the Year 2019’. The...
Early Retirement Scheme had ‘limited effectiveness’ – Gleeson

Agri Politics

Early Retirement Scheme had ‘limited effectiveness’ – Gleeson

The secretary general at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Brendan Gleeson, was quizzed on the possible reintroduction...
Creed to meet Chinese officials on Irish sheep meat access

Agri-Business

Creed to meet Chinese officials on Irish sheep meat access

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has outlined that he will be meeting Chinese officials to...
Minister Creed to open Macra conference in Cork today

Rural Life

Minister Creed to open Macra conference in Cork today

The Macra na Feirme National Conference is set to kick off today, Friday, October 25, in Corrin Events Centre, Fermoy,...
IFA members quiz candidates on stance in recent beef protests

Agri Politics

IFA members quiz candidates on stance in recent beef protests

The recent beef protests were a hot topic during the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) presidential debate that took place last...
IFA elections: Cooney and Rushe quizzed on below-cost selling

Agri Politics

IFA elections: Cooney and Rushe quizzed on below-cost selling

At the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) presidential election debate in Ballincollig, Co. Cork last night, candidates for the position of...
IFA presidential election debate comes to Cork tonight

Agri Politics

IFA presidential election debate comes to Cork tonight

The third of 17 election debates for the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) 2019 presidential elections will take place tonight, Thursday,...
Video: Motorist fuming with farmers dirtying rural roads

Rural Life

Video: Motorist fuming with farmers dirtying rural roads

A member of the public has taken to Facebook to voice their frustration at mud on a rural road in...
Wanted: 1,500 Friesian bulls for export to foreign market

Beef

Wanted: 1,500 Friesian bulls for export to foreign market

A total of 1,500 Friesian bulls – with certain specifications – are being sought by a Co. Wicklow based livestock...
Retail price of beef ‘up 20%’ and continuing to rise in China

Pig/Poultry

Retail price of beef ‘up 20%’ and continuing to rise in China

The retail price of all meat and egg products is on an upward trend in China as a direct result...
ASF causes retail price of pork to soar by over 80% in China

Pig/Poultry

ASF causes retail price of pork to soar by over 80% in China

The retail price of pork products in China has soared by over 80% since the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF)...
‘Wind and solar alone will never meet Ireland’s energy demands’

Environment

‘Wind and solar alone will never meet Ireland’s energy demands’

Speaking at the inaugural Irish Gas Forum today, Wednesday, October 23, Denis O’Sullivan, managing director of Gas Networks Ireland (GNI),...
Teagasc pig conference comes to Cavan tomorrow

Pig/Poultry

Teagasc pig conference comes to Cavan tomorrow

The 2019 Teagasc National Pig Conference is taking place at the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23. The conference...
What did farmers say about the first IFA presidential debate?

Agri Politics

What did farmers say about the first IFA presidential debate?

At last night’s Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) presidential debate, farmers on the floor had a mixed reaction on the candidates’...