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.

Creed convergence decision risks ‘permanent damage’ – INHFA

CAP / Schemes

Creed convergence decision risks ‘permanent damage’ – INHFA

The decision by Minister Michael Creed to put internal convergence on hold for the transitional period of the Common Agricultural...
Status Red wind warning issued for Kerry

Environment

Status Red wind warning issued for Kerry

A Status Red weather warning for wind has been issued for Co. Kerry, which will see some gusts in excess of...
Here’s a reminder of the latest jobs in the agri-sector

Agri-Business

Here’s a reminder of the latest jobs in the agri-sector

A wide-range of jobs, requiring various different skill sets, are included among the job bulletins this week on AgriRecruit. With...
MII weighs in on IFA Aldi protest

Beef

MII weighs in on IFA Aldi protest

Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has released a statement on the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) protest at the Aldi distribution centre...
Ornua PPI revealed for November

Dairy

Ornua PPI revealed for November

The Ornua Purchase Price Index (PPI) for the month of November has been revealed, showing an increase on last month’s...
Coughlan criticises ‘listless Government attitude’ to taskforce

Beef

Coughlan criticises ‘listless Government attitude’ to taskforce

The Government has been criticised for what has been called its “listless attitude” towards the Beef Market Taskforce. John Coughlan,...
Retailers ‘hiding behind factories’ – Woods

Beef

Retailers ‘hiding behind factories’ – Woods

An Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) presidential candidate has claimed that food retailers and the food services sector are “hiding behind...
MII using ‘delaying tactics’ in taskforce – Cullinan

Beef

MII using ‘delaying tactics’ in taskforce – Cullinan

One of the candidates at the ongoing Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) presidential election has claimed that Meat Industry Ireland (MII),...
IFA to hold protest on beef prices tomorrow

Beef

IFA to hold protest on beef prices tomorrow

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is planning to hold a protest at an undisclosed location in Co. Kildare tomorrow morning,...
Addition of trails to Walks Scheme a ‘boost to rural areas’ – IFA

Rural Life

Addition of trails to Walks Scheme a ‘boost to rural areas’ – IFA

The announcement today, Wednesday, December 4, that 10 walking trails would be added to the Walks Scheme has been welcomed...
TD calls on EU to investigate ‘apparent cartel behaviour’ in beef

Beef

TD calls on EU to investigate ‘apparent cartel behaviour’ in beef

The European Commissioner for Competition is being called on by one TD here to investigate the Irish beef sector for...
Retailers called on to ‘come clean’ to farmers on beef specifications

Beef

Retailers called on to ‘come clean’ to farmers on beef specifications

Retailers are being called on to “come clean” to beef farmers and their customers on what their specifications are for...
‘Time to spell out problems in north’s dairy industry’ – NI farmers

Dairy

‘Time to spell out problems in north’s dairy industry’ – NI farmers

A farmer group based in Northern Ireland has claimed that the dairy industry in the north, and in the UK...
GDT auction sees slight fall after 5 successive increases

Dairy

GDT auction sees slight fall after 5 successive increases

After five consecutive increases, the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction saw a slight fall of 0.5% at the latest event,...
New farm and rural organisation pledges to be ‘different’

Rural Life

New farm and rural organisation pledges to be ‘different’

A new organisation focused on rural Ireland and the farming community has said that it will be “different” from other...
Possible price increase on the cards after taskforce meeting

Beef

Possible price increase on the cards after taskforce meeting

The first meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce has now come to an end, with some farm organisations suggesting that...
N & P statements to end-October now available

Environment

N & P statements to end-October now available

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that interim nitrogen and phosphorus statements (N & P statements)...
Full house at Ag House for first taskforce meeting

Beef

Full house at Ag House for first taskforce meeting

It is understood that all stakeholders in the Beef Market Taskforce are now inside Agriculture House on Kildare Street in...