Charles O'Donnell, Author at Agriland.ie

Charles O'Donnell

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.

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Beef Plan members plan for ‘inaugural AGM’ in May

January 19, 2021

Agri Politics

Members of the Beef Plan Movement have said that they plan to hold an ‘inaugural AGM’ on Saturday, May 15. A communication to…

Irish MEP appointed full member of EU animal transport committee

January 19, 2021

Agri Politics

An Irish MEP has been appointed a full member of the European Parliament’s Committee of Inquiry into Animal Transport (ANIT). Billy Kelleher, a…

3rd new director appointed to Beef Plan

January 19, 2021

Agri Politics

Documents submitted to the Companies Registration Office (CRO) show that a third new director has been appointed to the Beef Plan Movement CLG…

Court summons after extended flatbed lorry with straw stopped

January 19, 2021

Rural Life

A lorry carrying straw on an extended flatbed trailer that was over 23m in length was stopped by Gardaí, with a court summons…

Cootehill mart in Cavan ceases operations

January 18, 2021

Agri-Business

Additional reporting by Michael Carey Station Road Mart in Cootehill, Co. Cavan has ceased operations, its management has said. A statement from the…

FTMTA looks to address uncertainty over Brexit tariffs

January 18, 2021

Machinery

The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) has moved to address uncertainty among its members over tariffs that apply post-Brexit. Under the…

ICSA criticises wording over payment for exported electricity in MSS document

January 18, 2021

Agri-Business

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has criticised the wording of a consultation document for a planned ‘Microgeneration Support Scheme’ (MSS).…

Kubota appoints UK product manager for M-series portfolio

January 18, 2021

Machinery

Kubota (UK) has appointed a new product manager for the M-series tractor portfolio. Henry Myatt will join the the machinery firm’s marketing department,…

Very unsettled week ahead with temperatures to drop

January 18, 2021

Environment

The coming days will be very unsettled, with frequent rain and colder temperatures later in the week, bringing with it some sleet and…

Massey Ferguson tractor and McHale bale splitter stolen in Cavan

January 17, 2021

Rural Life

A Massey Ferguson 185 tractor and a McHale bale splitter were stolen from a farm in Co. Cavan overnight on Friday (January 15).…

Rain warning issued for 11 counties

January 17, 2021

Environment

Met Éireann had issued a Status Yellow rainfall warning for 11 counties over a 24-hour period this week. The warning was issued at…

17 sheep stolen from 2 Cavan farms over 2 days this week

January 16, 2021

Rural Life

17 sheep were stolen from two farms in Co. Cavan over two days this week. Gardaí confirmed that officers in Belturbet are investigating…

How many non-EU countries specify the 30-month requirement?

January 16, 2021

Beef

The 30-month rule is touted by the beef processing sector has a major requirement for exporting beef produce…although farmers and farm organisations are…

Shipping companies boosting Ireland-France capacity

January 16, 2021

Agri-Business

Two major shipping companies are set to boost their freight capacity from Ireland to France in the coming weeks. Both Brittany Ferries and…

Teagasc publishes ‘farm diversification factsheets’ with videos

January 15, 2021

Rural Life

Teagasc has published a number of ‘farm diversification factsheets’ on its website, along with videos, aimed at providing farmers with information on possible…