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.

BNM in ‘wonderland’ over indigenous biomass – Fitzmaurice

Environment

BNM in ‘wonderland’ over indigenous biomass – Fitzmaurice

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has claimed Bord na Mona are in ‘wonderland’ if they believe farmers will be able to...
ICSA expects ‘total price collapse’ in wool

Agri-Business

ICSA expects ‘total price collapse’ in wool

John Brooks, sheep chairman of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), has said that a ‘total price collapse’...
ESB application for co-firing power plants ‘long overdue’

Environment

ESB application for co-firing power plants ‘long overdue’

The ESB’s application to co-fire peat-fuelled power plants with biomass is ‘long overdue’, according to Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen....
Redundancy deal for Bord na Mona workers expected today

Environment

Redundancy deal for Bord na Mona workers expected today

AgriLand understands that the details of the redundancy package for Bord na Mona workers is expected to be announced today, November...
Organised crime gang hit by CAB raids in Meath and Dublin

Rural Life

Organised crime gang hit by CAB raids in Meath and Dublin

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), assisted by other law enforcement groups, conducted a search in Co. Meath this morning, November...
‘Farmers do not go out to hurt environment’ – McGuinness

CAP / Schemes

‘Farmers do not go out to hurt environment’ – McGuinness

Mairead McGuinness MEP and First Vice-President of the European Parliament has stated that farmers “need greater assistance” to make their...
IFA calls for support in farming’s climate action contribution

Agri Politics

IFA calls for support in farming’s climate action contribution

The IFA has called for the Government to back the farming community in its contribution to climate action, by drawing...
Irish dairy sector making ‘huge strides’ in diversification

Agri-Business

Irish dairy sector making ‘huge strides’ in diversification

The Irish dairy sector has made “huge strides” in diversifying, according to the latest quarterly report from the Irish Business...
IFA bids final farewell to ‘proud and passionate’ George Mason

Rural Life

IFA bids final farewell to ‘proud and passionate’ George Mason

George Mason, the late vice-chairman of the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) National Grain Committee, passed away at his home in...
GlanbiaConnect wins Website of the Year accolade

Agri-Business

GlanbiaConnect wins Website of the Year accolade

Online farming store GlanbiaConnect has been named ‘Website of the Year 2019’ by the Retail Excellence Awards. The 21st edition...
Department’s latest N and P statements now available

Grass

Department’s latest N and P statements now available

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has released the Nitrogen and Phosphorus (N and P) Statements for the...
‘What if’ scenarios pose delay to Fair Deal Scheme

Agri Politics

‘What if’ scenarios pose delay to Fair Deal Scheme

Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly has said that “what if” scenarios and legal issues...
‘British consumers view Irish produce as local’ – McCarthy

Agri-Business

‘British consumers view Irish produce as local’ – McCarthy

Tara McCarthy, chief executive officer of Bord Bia, has claimed that British beef consumers view Irish produce as locally sourced,...
Teagasc to host student-focused festival for Science Week

Rural Life

Teagasc to host student-focused festival for Science Week

Teagasc will host a series of events for the upcoming Science Week (November 11-18), as part of ‘The Festival of...
Stabilisation fund levy for credit unions signed in by Donohoe

Rural Life

Stabilisation fund levy for credit unions signed in by Donohoe

The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, has today, November 8, signed into law new credit union levy regulations. The Credit...
Creed chairs high-level talks on Food Wise 2025

Agri-Business

Creed chairs high-level talks on Food Wise 2025

The latest Food Wise 2025 meeting saw the key topics of Brexit and the meat sector debated, with Minister of...
Best practice for burning a hot topic at Co. Cork seminar

Environment

Best practice for burning a hot topic at Co. Cork seminar

Best practice for controlled burning was the main topic at an upland management event in Co. Cork yesterday, November 7....
More to do in Hen Harrier Scheme despite pay-outs – IFA

Environment

More to do in Hen Harrier Scheme despite pay-outs – IFA

More than 600 farmers in hen harrier (HH) areas should expect payment in the coming weeks, under the locally-led HH...