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.

Bulgaria to cull 24,500 pigs after ASF outbreak

Pig/Poultry

Bulgaria to cull 24,500 pigs after ASF outbreak

Veterinary authorities in Bulgaria have said that 24,500 pigs will be culled after another outbreak of African swine fever (ASF)...
Department confirms Dunnes attendance for taskforce

Beef

Department confirms Dunnes attendance for taskforce

Dunnes Stores will send representatives to the next meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce on January 9, the Department of...
‘It’s a misconception’ that licences are always needed to operate metal detectors on farmland

Rural Life

‘It’s a misconception’ that licences are always needed to operate metal detectors on farmland

Last Friday, December 27, AgriLand published an article entitled ‘Tullydonnell hoard farmers commended by National Museum‘, in which an official...
Mix of dry spells and wet conditions at start of 2020

Environment

Mix of dry spells and wet conditions at start of 2020

The coming week is set to be a mixed bag weather-wise, with mainly dry conditions, but with plenty of cloud...
2019 a ‘stressful and traumatising year’ for beef farmers – McGrath

Beef

2019 a ‘stressful and traumatising year’ for beef farmers – McGrath

An independent TD is urging Minister Michael Creed and his department to “adopt a firm approach” in dealing with retailers...
FF ‘commits to abolishing Bord Bia levy’

Beef

FF ‘commits to abolishing Bord Bia levy’

Fianna Fáil has stated that it is “committed” to abolishing the levy paid by farmers for cattle exported and brought...
Co. Offaly wind farm development to begin next year

Environment

Co. Offaly wind farm development to begin next year

A wind farm outside Rhode in Co. Offaly is set to begin redevelopment towards the end of 2020, supporting some...
Trinity professor granted €348,000 for wind turbine design research

Environment

Trinity professor granted €348,000 for wind turbine design research

A professor at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) has been given a €348,950 grant to research more efficient designs for fixed...
Video: ‘Christmas Tractors’ light up Nenagh

Rural Life

Video: ‘Christmas Tractors’ light up Nenagh

The ‘Christmas Tractors of Nenagh’ charity event in the Co. Tipperary town, held on Saturday, December 21, seems to have...
Businesswoman Aileen Barron to pen agri-marketing column for AgriLand in 2020

Agri-Business

Businesswoman Aileen Barron to pen agri-marketing column for AgriLand in 2020

The new year will bring a new feature for AgriLand’s readers to enjoy: A column that focuses on marketing in the agri-business...
‘Without our members we would not be where we are’ – Beef Plan

Rural Life

‘Without our members we would not be where we are’ – Beef Plan

The Beef Plan Movement has issued a statement in which it has acknowledged the efforts of its members throughout the...
Christmas tree sales expected to reach 650,000

Forestry

Christmas tree sales expected to reach 650,000

The Irish Christmas Tree Growers (ICTG) group is expecting sales of trees in advance of Christmas to be in the...
Creed calls for research proposals under Ireland-US partnership

Agri-Business

Creed calls for research proposals under Ireland-US partnership

Minister Michael Creed has announced details of the latest call for proposals under the US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership. The...
Minister Doyle meets FCI to discuss forestry licencing issues

Forestry

Minister Doyle meets FCI to discuss forestry licencing issues

Andrew Doyle, the Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, has met with representatives of the Farm & Forestry Contractors of...
PGI status confirmed for Sneem Black Pudding

Agri-Business

PGI status confirmed for Sneem Black Pudding

Sneem Black Pudding has been granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the European Commission. The move was confirmed by...
NI vintage tractor club to host run in aid of hospice care

Rural Life

NI vintage tractor club to host run in aid of hospice care

A tractor run will be organised in Co. Armagh in the first week of the new year to raise funds...
Department to make international food aid contribution of €28 million

Agri Politics

Department to make international food aid contribution of €28 million

Minister Michael Creed has announced that the international aid expenditure for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will...
‘Massive problems’ in Ireland’s Forest Service – Fitzmaurice

Forestry

‘Massive problems’ in Ireland’s Forest Service – Fitzmaurice

The Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is beset with “massive problems”, according to one...