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.

Farmers invited to renewable heat scheme information days
Farmers invited to renewable heat scheme information days

Teagasc – in association with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) – will host two information events on the...

Concerns raised over rising water levels on River Shannon
Concerns raised over rising water levels on River Shannon

A TD in the Roscommon/Galway constituency has raised concerns as water levels in both the River Suck and the River...

Kerry Group revenue increases by 9.6% to €7.2 billion
Kerry Group revenue increases by 9.6% to €7.2 billion

In its preliminary statement of results for the year ended December 31, 2019, Kerry Group has reported a revenue of €7.2...

11 bullocks and 4 store cattle stolen from shed in Co. Laois
11 bullocks and 4 store cattle stolen from shed in Co. Laois

A farmer in Co. Laois has become the latest victim of a livestock robbery when he discovered that 15 of...

‘Farmers legally entitled to shoot dogs in certain cases’ – ISPCA
‘Farmers legally entitled to shoot dogs in certain cases’ – ISPCA

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has warned dog owners that “in certain circumstances, farmers...

ISPCA issues warning to dog owners following spate of attacks
ISPCA issues warning to dog owners following spate of attacks

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has issued a warning to all dog owners reminding...

Belfast to host Great Agri-Food Debate for first time
Belfast to host Great Agri-Food Debate for first time

Students studying in both the agriculture and food fields at six different third-level colleges from across the island of Ireland will...

2,400 farms and properties without power following Storm Dennis
2,400 farms and properties without power following Storm Dennis

Approximately 2,400 homes, farms and businesses are without power across Ireland this morning, Monday, February 17, the ESB has confirmed....

Weather conditions to remain cold and unsettled this week
Weather conditions to remain cold and unsettled this week

Weather conditions are set to remain cold and unsettled this week, with continued rainfall forecast, according to Met Éireann. Today,...

Farmer planting drops by 67% under ‘forestry programme’
Farmer planting drops by 67% under ‘forestry programme’

Afforestation figures indicate that farmer planting under the current forestry programme “has declined by 67%”, the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s)...

Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference comes to Ballybofey next week
Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference comes to Ballybofey next week

The contribution of hill sheep farms to maintaining and enhancing the uplands environment will be the focus of the upcoming...

Weather and soil type – ‘key factors in water quality’
Weather and soil type – ‘key factors in water quality’

Weather conditions and soil type are two key factors impacting on water quality in Ireland according to the Agricultural Catchment...

Gardaí warn ‘rural lovers’ of online romance fraud on St. Valentine’s Day
Gardaí warn ‘rural lovers’ of online romance fraud on St. Valentine’s Day

An Garda Síochána has issued a warning to members of the public advising them to be aware of online ‘romance...

Weather advisory in place nationwide as Storm Dennis looms
Weather advisory in place nationwide as Storm Dennis looms

Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for Ireland ahead of Storm Dennis which is expected to bring flooding and...

Agricultural input price index rose by 2.2% in 2019
Agricultural input price index rose by 2.2% in 2019

The agricultural input price index increased by 2.2% in 2019 compared with 2018, according to figures released today, Thursday, February...

Kepak site to close amidst ‘challenging market conditions’
Kepak site to close amidst ‘challenging market conditions’

Kepak has issued a statement outlining plans to “temporarily suspend” operations at its Co. Clare beef processing site. The statement...

Rural Independent Group ‘willing to enter government formation discussions’
Rural Independent Group ‘willing to enter government formation discussions’

The newly-configured membership of the Rural Independent Group is “ready and willing to enter government formation discussions with all of...

Bord Bia’s Shanghai office reopens following ‘extended closure’ due to coronavirus
Bord Bia’s Shanghai office reopens following ‘extended closure’ due to coronavirus

Bord Bia’s Shanghai office re-opened on Monday, February 10, after an extended closure following the Chinese New Year holiday period....