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.

Teagasc to appoint 3 organic farm advisors by this autumn

Organics

Teagasc to appoint 3 organic farm advisors by this autumn

Teagasc is in the process of appointing two organic farm specialists and three organic farm advisors, who will support the...
Machinery advice: Talk to your dealer about lead time options

Machinery News

Machinery advice: Talk to your dealer about lead time options

Those considering purchasing machinery have been urged to talk to their dealer rather than letting news of long lead in...
Machinery: Prices are up but take note of what you get in return

Machinery News

Machinery: Prices are up but take note of what you get in return

Farmers and contractors must think about what they are getting for the price they pay when purchasing new machinery, and...
Events planned in Kildare to mark International Bog Day

Environment

Events planned in Kildare to mark International Bog Day

To mark International Bog Day, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC), is hosting an event on Sunday, July 24 in...
Calls for ‘immediate’ shearing supports for sheep farmers

Sheep

Calls for ‘immediate’ shearing supports for sheep farmers

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Minister of State Pippa Hackett have been called on to support...
Ryan’s comments ‘at odds’ with government’s national herd commitments

Agri Politics

Ryan’s comments ‘at odds’ with government’s national herd commitments

The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has been called out by a farm organisation for making comments...
MEP Sean Kelly receives 2022 Energy Solutions Award

Agri Politics

MEP Sean Kelly receives 2022 Energy Solutions Award

MEP for Ireland south Séan Kelly has been awarded the 2022 Energy Solutions Award in recognition of his work on...
DAFM issues advice to protect livestock during hot weather

Environment

DAFM issues advice to protect livestock during hot weather

Farmers have been urged to take steps to protect their livestock in the heat this weekend by the Department of...
‘Serious question marks’ over ACRES effectiveness – ICMSA

CAP / Schemes

‘Serious question marks’ over ACRES effectiveness – ICMSA

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has urged farmers to take careful consideration before applying to the Agri Climate...
ACRES: Minister asked how commercial farmers will benefit

CAP / Schemes

ACRES: Minister asked how commercial farmers will benefit

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has asked the agriculture minister to demonstrate how the Agri Climate Rural...
Dog owners urged to watch for heatstroke symptoms during hot spell

Rural Life

Dog owners urged to watch for heatstroke symptoms during hot spell

Dog owners have been reminded to take extra care of their pets and to be on the lookout for symptoms...
TD calls for glyphosate use by public bodies to be banned

Environment

TD calls for glyphosate use by public bodies to be banned

The government has been urged to take action and ban the use of glyphosate herbicide by public bodies, by People...
Doherty calls for action on the peat crisis after horticulture report

Horticulture

Doherty calls for action on the peat crisis after horticulture report

Seanad leader Regina Doherty has stated that it is now time for action on the peat crisis, following a recent...
Video: FTMTA Farm Machinery Show – roundup of day 2

Machinery

Video: FTMTA Farm Machinery Show – roundup of day 2

The second day of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association’s (FTMTA) Farm Machinery Show has drawn to a close...
Irish Agricultural Museum receives top standards award

Rural Life

Irish Agricultural Museum receives top standards award

The Irish Agricultural Museum in Johnstown Estate, Co. Wexford has been awarded full museum standards accreditation, to recognise its high...
FTMTA show: Lots of new machinery on offer on day two

Machinery

FTMTA show: Lots of new machinery on offer on day two

The second day of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association’s (FTMTA’s) annual machinery show takes place today (Thursday, July...
FTMTA show: What were the highlights of day one?

Machinery

FTMTA show: What were the highlights of day one?

The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association’s (FTMTA) annual show kicked off today (July 13), at Punchestown Event Centre in...
Glyphosate found in 80% of urine samples US study finds

Environment

Glyphosate found in 80% of urine samples US study finds

New research from the US that found the herbicide glyphosate in 80% of urine samples tested, has been labelled “frightening”...