Brian McDonnell

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Brian McDonnell is from Raheny, Co. Dublin. He has an honours degree in Sustainable Agriculture from Dundalk IT. He has worked on dairy and beef farms in both Ireland and the UK, including Teagasc Grange and a large-scale 650-cow dairy farm which also had a 1,200 animal youngstock-rearing farm in Scotland. He has a keen interest in agriculture and particularly the dairy sector and in his spare time is active in local rugby and golf.

Consistency of supply focus of dairy exports to Malaysia
Consistency of supply focus of dairy exports to Malaysia

Bord Bia has targeted Malaysia and the Philippines for a €15 million increase in Irish dairy exports over the coming...

Watch: Irish health status important in creating market opportunities
Watch: Irish health status important in creating market opportunities

The importance of traceability and good health status within our pig sector has been a vital part of gaining access...

Watch: Derogation changes should not impact dairy production – Heydon
Watch: Derogation changes should not impact dairy production – Heydon

The potential for dairy products in Southeast Asia is significant, according to Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture,...

Malaysia and the Philippines targeted for growth in dairy exports
Malaysia and the Philippines targeted for growth in dairy exports

Bord Bia has today (Tuesday, November 7) embarked on a campaign to increase dairy exports by €15 million in Malaysia...

Beef exports to Malaysia not currently a focus for now
Beef exports to Malaysia not currently a focus for now

The outlook for pigmeat and duck exports to Malaysia are positive, but for now, beef exports look unlikely. Irish pigmeat...

Potential for €10m worth of duck meat exports to Malaysia
Potential for €10m worth of duck meat exports to Malaysia

The potential for duck meat exports to the Southeast Asia is significant according to Joel Lim from Irish Duck Asia...

Irish pigmeat showcased at event in Malaysia
Irish pigmeat showcased at event in Malaysia

After securing of market access for Irish pigmeat to Malaysia last year, Bord Bia today (Monday, November 6) hosted a...

Dairy advice: Getting organised for drying-off cows
Dairy advice: Getting organised for drying-off cows

As we move into November planning must get underway for drying-off cows and ensuring that you have all the required...

Minister Heydon begins trade mission to Malaysia and the Philippines
Minister Heydon begins trade mission to Malaysia and the Philippines

Minister of State with special responsibility for new market development at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM),...

Time to start looking for staff ahead of calving on farms
Time to start looking for staff ahead of calving on farms

As we enter into November, now is a good time of year for dairy farmers to start looking for staff...

Drying-off: Selecting the correct dates for cows
Drying-off: Selecting the correct dates for cows

Drying-off is going to be the next major event to occur on most dairy farms. There are a number of...

Planning for breeding in autumn-calving herds
Planning for breeding in autumn-calving herds

For herds that are calving cows in autumn, some thought now needs to be placed on the breeding of cows...

Drying-off: Getting to know the bacteria on your farm
Drying-off: Getting to know the bacteria on your farm

Ahead of drying-off cows, which on many farms will begin later this month, it is a good idea to determine...

Zoetis showcases ‘commitment’ to One Health at new Offaly facility
Zoetis showcases ‘commitment’ to One Health at new Offaly facility

Zoetis marked One Health Day with an exclusive tour of its expanding state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tullamore, Co. Offaly today...

Prices reach 7,000gns at Monamore annual autumn sale
Prices reach 7,000gns at Monamore annual autumn sale

The Monamore herd of the Kelly family of Thomas, Rhona and James, held its annual autumn sale at Carnaross Mart...

Organic N value of dairy cull cows moved off farm reduced
Organic N value of dairy cull cows moved off farm reduced

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that the nitrogen (N) excretion rate for dairy cull...

Advice: Avoid rain water from entering slurry tanks this winter
Advice: Avoid rain water from entering slurry tanks this winter

Water entering slurry tanks on farms over the winter months could have a significant impact on storage capacity. As winter...

Corridan named as new chief executive of NCBC
Corridan named as new chief executive of NCBC

Dr. Doreen Corridan has been announced as the new chief executive of the National Cattle Breeding Centre (NCBC). Confirming the...