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.

DAFM confirms case of avian influenza in Kerry

Pig/Poultry

DAFM confirms case of avian influenza in Kerry

A case of avian influenza subtype H5N1 (bird flu), has been confirmed in a wild raven, that was presenting with...
Common cranes hatch two chicks on rewetted peatland

Environment

Common cranes hatch two chicks on rewetted peatland

A pair of common cranes have successfully hatched two chicks on a rewetted peatland, following a breeding attempt last year,...
Minister for Justice opens new Progressive Genetics HQ

Agri-Business

Minister for Justice opens new Progressive Genetics HQ

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee officially opened the new Progressive Genetics headquarters in Rathcore, Enfield, Co. Meath today (July 8)....
Pig farmers reminded of support scheme deadline

Pig/Poultry

Pig farmers reminded of support scheme deadline

Pig farmers have been reminded to submit their applications to the 2022 Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme (PEPS) before the portal...
FAO: Food price index falls but still 23% higher than last year

Rural Life

FAO: Food price index falls but still 23% higher than last year

The FAO’s overall food price index declined slightly in June this year for the third month in a row, the...
DAFM ‘playing with farmers money’ with TB compensation caps

Beef

DAFM ‘playing with farmers money’ with TB compensation caps

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for the removal of the €3,000 cap on the compensation...
Negotiations on NI protocol becoming ‘impossible’ – Markey

Agri Politics

Negotiations on NI protocol becoming ‘impossible’ – Markey

Negotiations with the UK on its bill on the Northern Ireland (NI) Protocol are becoming increasingly difficult in the European...
Agroforestry event outlines the benefits of silvopasture

Forestry

Agroforestry event outlines the benefits of silvopasture

The Irish Agroforestry Forum (IAF) recently held an event in Ballinspittle, Co. Cork to showcase the agroforestry efforts of beef...
Harvest season gets underway in Munster with winter barley

Tillage

Harvest season gets underway in Munster with winter barley

Harvest season is well and truly underway in Munster as cereal growers began cutting Joyau six-row winter barley this week,...
MEP says NI Protocol Bill ‘marks a new low in relations’

Agri Politics

MEP says NI Protocol Bill ‘marks a new low in relations’

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly has said that the UK’s Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, which was debated in the European...
Young farmers want more incentivisation to protect family farms

Dairy News

Young farmers want more incentivisation to protect family farms

Incentivising young farmers into the dairy industry will continue to be a big challenge and more should be done to...
EU creating ’emergency plan’ to prepare for total gas cut by Russia

Agri-Business

EU creating ’emergency plan’ to prepare for total gas cut by Russia

The EU is putting together a “European Emergency Plan” which will be used should Russia cut off gas supply entirely,...
ACRES: Claim that ‘money is weak’ and not enough places

Environment

ACRES: Claim that ‘money is weak’ and not enough places

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has expressed disappointment with the capacity and payment rates that will be...
‘Meat and Potatoes’ exhibition comes to the Crawford gallery

Rural Life

‘Meat and Potatoes’ exhibition comes to the Crawford gallery

A new, eye-catching, food-themed exhibition at the Crawford Art Gallery in Co. Cork is set to leave visitors’ mouths watering...
Farmland: ACRES reaction and a new young farmers group

Rural Life

Farmland: ACRES reaction and a new young farmers group

This week’s episode of Farmland, which will be broadcast tomorrow (Tuesday, June 5), discusses the new Agri Climate Rural Environmental Scheme...
Multi-species sward measure will see 10,217ha planted this year

Tillage

Multi-species sward measure will see 10,217ha planted this year

More than 10,000ha of land will be under multi-species swards by the end of 2022, as a result of the...
‘Agriculture can be a solution’ for east Africa’s hunger crisis

Rural Life

‘Agriculture can be a solution’ for east Africa’s hunger crisis

Agriculture has the potential to help Africa overcome its raging hunger crisis, if long-term investments are made in the continent...
European Investment Bank to invest €1bn in climate change measures

Agri-Business

European Investment Bank to invest €1bn in climate change measures

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is expected to strengthen its backing for climate change, renewable energy development and agricultural business...