Charles O'Donnell

Charles O

News Journalist

Charles studied History and Politics, and later Journalism, at NUI Galway between 2011 and 2016. He has had stints with the Sunday Business Post and DMG Media Ireland. Charles has a farming background, growing up on a suckler herd farm in east Co. Clare.

New vet schools to be on Donegal, Galway and Kilkenny campuses

Veterinary

New vet schools to be on Donegal, Galway and Kilkenny campuses

New third-level vet schools will be hosted across campuses in Donegal, Galway and Kilkenny, Agriland understands. Sources have indicated that...
Irish farmers see 73% increase in costs in last 7 years

Rural Life

Irish farmers see 73% increase in costs in last 7 years

Costs of production for Irish farmers have increased by some 73% in the last seven years, the Irish Farmers’ Association...
Carbery Group announces milk price for August supplies

Dairy

Carbery Group announces milk price for August supplies

Carbery Group has announced it price for milk supplied in August, opting to increase its offering by 3c/L. The dairy...
New EU commissioners unveiled, including new face for agriculture

Agri Politics

New EU commissioners unveiled, including new face for agriculture

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her picks for the various European Commissioners, with a changing of...
ICMSA tells commission officials derogation is ‘absolutely critical’

Dairy

ICMSA tells commission officials derogation is ‘absolutely critical’

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has met with officials from the European Commission to defend the nitrates derogation,...
HSA to focus on tractor safety and farmer health at Ploughing 2024

Rural Life

HSA to focus on tractor safety and farmer health at Ploughing 2024

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will place a focus on tractor safety and farmer health and wellbeing during this...
Minister called on to deliver maximum ANC Scheme payments

CAP / Schemes

Minister called on to deliver maximum ANC Scheme payments

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling on Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie McConalogue to deliver the highest...
Farmeye rebrands under new name to ‘reflect expansion’

Agri-Business

Farmeye rebrands under new name to ‘reflect expansion’

The agricultural technology business Farmeye has announced a rebrand and new name to “reflect its expansion” into new sectors and...
October 31 deadline for Tirlán’s €1,000 student bursaries

Rural Life

October 31 deadline for Tirlán’s €1,000 student bursaries

Dairy co-operative Tirlán is urging family members of its suppliers to apply for its student bursaries worth €1,000 each, which...
Minister announces reopening of ACRES Training Scheme

CAP / Schemes

Minister announces reopening of ACRES Training Scheme

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced that the training scheme under the Agri Climate Rural...
2 county councils pass motions backing SETU veterinary school bid

Rural Life

2 county councils pass motions backing SETU veterinary school bid

Two local authorities, Carlow County Council and Waterford City and County Council, have each passed a motion calling on the...
Dry and warm weather expected for Ploughing 2024

Rural Life

Dry and warm weather expected for Ploughing 2024

Those attending the National Ploughing Championships this week can expect warm and dry weather for the three days, according to...
Kilkenny County Council agrees farm inspection protocol

Rural Life

Kilkenny County Council agrees farm inspection protocol

A new protocol on farm inspections has been agreed between the Kilkenny executive of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and...
Co-ops ‘aggrieved’ by minister signing vet medicine rules into law

Agri-Business

Co-ops ‘aggrieved’ by minister signing vet medicine rules into law

The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has said that agricultural co-operatives are “aggrieved” that new vet medicine rules have been...
ABP wins 17 prizes at Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards

Beef

ABP wins 17 prizes at Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards

Meat processor ABP has won 17 awards at the annual Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards (IQFDA), which took place...
Noonan calls for free water testing for rural wells

Rural Life

Noonan calls for free water testing for rural wells

Minister of State for heritage and electoral reform Malcolm Noonan has called for water testing for private rural wells to...
Farm org wants deferral of LESS rule for farms under 130kgN/ha

Environment

Farm org wants deferral of LESS rule for farms under 130kgN/ha

A farm organisation is calling for new rules requiring farmers with stocking rates below 130kg of organic nitrogen (N) per...
Lakeland Dairies unveils price for August milk supplies

Dairy

Lakeland Dairies unveils price for August milk supplies

Lakeland Dairies has unveiled its milk price it will pay to suppliers for August, opting to increase its price. The...
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