Megan O'Brien

Megan O

News Journalist

Megan studied at the Technological University of Dublin where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She previously won the Science Foundation Ireland prize for work around agtech and food tech at the Student Media Awards. Megan comes from a rural background in Kildare and has a keen interest in agri-business and agtech, as well as sustainable agriculture.

Macra voices concern for the future of farm families

Rural Life

Macra voices concern for the future of farm families

Macra na Feirme’s president John Keane has expressed concern for the security of Ireland’s farm family model, following the introduction...
MII ‘will actively support’ the government on 25% cut

Beef

MII ‘will actively support’ the government on 25% cut

Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has said that on behalf of its member companies, it will actively support the government in...
Cahill welcomes decision not to force cuts in national herd

Agri Politics

Cahill welcomes decision not to force cuts in national herd

Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture Deputy Jackie Cahill has welcomed the government’s decision not to enforce a mandatory...
CAP Strategic Plan formally resubmitted to Commission

CAP / Schemes

CAP Strategic Plan formally resubmitted to Commission

The agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that Ireland’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan 2023-2027, has been formally resubmitted...
Nolan: Green ideology has government ‘hook, line and sinker’

Environment

Nolan: Green ideology has government ‘hook, line and sinker’

Independent TD Carol Nolan has condemned the government’s agreement to introduce a 25% emissions reduction target for agriculture, and said...
INHFA caution that 25% cut is not just a problem for farmers

Environment

INHFA caution that 25% cut is not just a problem for farmers

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said that a 25% reduction in agricultural emissions will have a...
Decision on emissions cut for LULUCF sector deferred

Environment

Decision on emissions cut for LULUCF sector deferred

Finalising the emissions ceiling for the Land-use, Land-use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector has been deferred for 18 months to...
ICMSA: 25% reduction target ‘impossible’ for family farms

Environment

ICMSA: 25% reduction target ‘impossible’ for family farms

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has slammed the government’s decision to set a 25% sectoral emissions reduction for...
Applications open for Young Farmer of the Year Awards

Rural Life

Applications open for Young Farmer of the Year Awards

The search is on for the young farmers of 2022, as applications and nominations for the annual FBD Young Farmer...
Irish vets to be allowed work in Australasia under new deal

Veterinary

Irish vets to be allowed work in Australasia under new deal

A new agreement that will allow Irish-educated vets to practice in Australia and New Zealand has been signed by the...
Work underway at Black Sea ports to resume grain exports

Agri-Business

Work underway at Black Sea ports to resume grain exports

Work has begun at three of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports in preparation to resume grain exports, the Ukrainian navy confirmed...
Calls for Sinn Féin to ‘take a side’ in emissions debate

Agri Politics

Calls for Sinn Féin to ‘take a side’ in emissions debate

Fine Gael’s climate spokesperson has called on Sinn Féin to pick a side in the ongoing carbon emissions debate and...
Fines for key road offences to double under new regulations

Rural Life

Fines for key road offences to double under new regulations

Fines for key road safety offences including speeding, using a mobile phone and not wearing a seatbelt are set to...
Irish Forestry and Woodland Awards entry date extended

Forestry

Irish Forestry and Woodland Awards entry date extended

People have been reminded that entries are still open for the 2022/23 RDS Irish Forestry and Woodlands awards, following an...
Markey: Emissions decision must be backed up by science

Environment

Markey: Emissions decision must be backed up by science

The debate around the reduction in carbon emissions must be based on science and realistic solutions, not on ideologies Fine...
More than 50% of Irish farms use smart technology study finds

Rural Life

More than 50% of Irish farms use smart technology study finds

A survey conducted by the DEMETER project has found that more than half of farmers in Ireland are using some...
FAO: Animal health policies key in measuring emissions

Environment

FAO: Animal health policies key in measuring emissions

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has urged governments to develop stronger approaches to evaluating the...
Need for 30% emissions cut is ‘blindingly obvious’ says TD

Environment

Need for 30% emissions cut is ‘blindingly obvious’ says TD

The need for an agricultural emissions cut of 30% by 2030 is “blindingly obvious”, and the government must agree on...