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.

‘All Ireland junior stockperson’ competition opens for entries

Beef

‘All Ireland junior stockperson’ competition opens for entries

The Irish Angus Youth Development Programme (YDP) – in association with Aldi – has today, Monday, June 17, launched the...
Creed reveals ‘simplification’ of BDGP requirements

Beef

Creed reveals ‘simplification’ of BDGP requirements

A “simplification” of requirements under the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP), in relation to the eligibility of stock bulls,...
Mayo man to travel from Lourdes to Knock…on a bicycle

Rural Life

Mayo man to travel from Lourdes to Knock…on a bicycle

A man from a farming background in Swinford, Co. Mayo, is set to lead a group of four endurance cyclists...
ICMSA meets Labour leader for ‘cross-party farming support’

Agri Politics

ICMSA meets Labour leader for ‘cross-party farming support’

A farm lobby group has met with the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin, to highlight key issues facing...
Farmer dies following machinery accident in Co. Wexford

Rural Life

Farmer dies following machinery accident in Co. Wexford

A farmer has been tragically killed following a farm accident near Ferns, Co. Wexford. It is understood the accident occurred...
‘Suspected activists’ set dairy farmer’s shed alight overnight

Dairy

‘Suspected activists’ set dairy farmer’s shed alight overnight

The operators of one of the biggest dairy farms in South Australia have expressed fear that they are being targeted...
Weekend forecast: Cool, changeable and showery

Environment

Weekend forecast: Cool, changeable and showery

This weekend will see cool, changeable and showery conditions across the country, according to Met Éireann. Today, Friday, June 14,...
ICOS outlines 5 key principles for beef package

Beef

ICOS outlines 5 key principles for beef package

The National Marts Committee of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has formally set out its stall on the proposed...
Tag reading rule lifted for farmers sending sheep to Athleague

Sheep

Tag reading rule lifted for farmers sending sheep to Athleague

It has been confirmed that all sheep farmers in the Republic of Ireland who are sending sheep to Kepak’s factory...
Kerry announces milk price for May supplies

Dairy

Kerry announces milk price for May supplies

Kerry Group has become the second processor to announce its milk price for May supplies, revealing that it will hold...
IFA requests Taoiseach’s assistance on Mercosur deal intervention

Beef

IFA requests Taoiseach’s assistance on Mercosur deal intervention

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been asked to intervene “at the highest levels in Brussels” to stop an EU/Mercosur trade...
Winners announced at national Suffolk sheep championships in Kilkenny

Sheep

Winners announced at national Suffolk sheep championships in Kilkenny

The newly formed Irish Suffolk Sheep Society – under the chairmanship of Kilkenny man Richard Moore – held its National...
Beef fund draft regulation ‘not for negotiation with Ireland’

Agri Politics

Beef fund draft regulation ‘not for negotiation with Ireland’

It has been outlined that, while member states will be invited to give an opinion on the draft regulations of the...
IFA call for meeting with Creed on derogation proposals

Agri-Business

IFA call for meeting with Creed on derogation proposals

A meeting to progress proposals for the introduction of a ‘Sustainability Development Programme’ has been called for as part of...
‘Successor changes’ to Fair Deal Scheme given green light

CAP / Schemes

‘Successor changes’ to Fair Deal Scheme given green light

A decision has been made to extend the three-year cap under the Fair Deal Scheme to farms and businesses where...
‘Straight red card’ for Hogan’s suckler views – INHFA

Agri Politics

‘Straight red card’ for Hogan’s suckler views – INHFA

The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, has been criticised “over his meddling with the future sustainability...
How does milk price compare with the Ornua PPI?

Dairy

How does milk price compare with the Ornua PPI?

It has been outlined that a milk price increase of “at least 1c/L is justified in most cases”, especially for...
Ornua chair resigns ahead of ‘governance structure’ review

Agri-Business

Ornua chair resigns ahead of ‘governance structure’ review

The chair of the Irish agri-food co-operative Ornua, Aaron Forde, has announced his resignation. According to a statement from Ornua, Forde’s...