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.

Arla receives EU approval for infant-formula ingredient

Agri-Business

Arla receives EU approval for infant-formula ingredient

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has officially given a positive opinion on the safety of Arla Foods Ingredients’ (AFIs’)...
Leitrim and Roscommon farmers crowned Macra king and queen

Rural Life

Leitrim and Roscommon farmers crowned Macra king and queen

Leitrim and Roscommon have been crowned winners of the Aurivo North West Macra King and Queen event. Liam O’Donnell of...
Research shows customers are increasingly shopping local

Agri-Business

Research shows customers are increasingly shopping local

Shopping local for good quality products is fast becoming more important than ever for the Irish consumer, according to experts...
Sligo farmer assault: 3 men arrested on suspicion of burglary

Rural Life

Sligo farmer assault: 3 men arrested on suspicion of burglary

Gardaí investigating an aggravated burglary at the home of retired farmer, Tom Niland in Skreen, Co. Sligo earlier this year,...
CAO: Fall in demand for ag science and veterinary courses in 2022

Rural Life

CAO: Fall in demand for ag science and veterinary courses in 2022

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has released 2022 application data which shows demand for a number of agricultural science courses has decreased...
Living Bog project completes work on all 12 sites

Environment

Living Bog project completes work on all 12 sites

The six-year ‘Living Bog’ project which was launched in 2016 is finishing up this month, and has presented its achievements...
Heydon focuses on sustainability during research centre visits

Environment

Heydon focuses on sustainability during research centre visits

Minster of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with responsibility for research and development, Martin...
Funding announced for 512 heritage projects

Agri-Business

Funding announced for 512 heritage projects

Funding of €4 million will be shared between 512 heritage projects across 31 local authorities in the Republic of Ireland,...
Report: Growth in AD may depend on suckler herd reduction

Environment

Report: Growth in AD may depend on suckler herd reduction

Insights presented in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) National Heat Report may suggest that the growth potential for...
Free ‘Farming 360’ programme for farm families

Rural Life

Free ‘Farming 360’ programme for farm families

Farming families can now avail of ‘Farming 360’, a free, 11-week programme to help improve their traditional and digital skills,...
Consider biodiversity this World Wildlife Day

Agri-Business

Consider biodiversity this World Wildlife Day

Today (Thursday, March 3), marks World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2022, which seeks to promote discussion around conservation, and urges people...
Agri-food exporters told to prepare for new UK import controls

Agri Politics

Agri-food exporters told to prepare for new UK import controls

Food business operators and agri-food exporters are being urged to make the necessary arrangements in preparation for the new UK...
Agricultural science students praised by McConalogue

Agri-Business

Agricultural science students praised by McConalogue

Today’s agricultural-science students are the ‘engine room’ of the future agri-food sector, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Impact of Ukraine conflict on EU to be discussed by agri ministers today

Agri-Business

Impact of Ukraine conflict on EU to be discussed by agri ministers today

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue will discuss food security and supply chain issues in relation...
Farmland video: Carbon sequestration must be separate to eco scheme

Environment

Farmland video: Carbon sequestration must be separate to eco scheme

Farmers will end up “doing more work for the same money” if carbon sequestration and carbon farming gets subsumed into...
Free expert vet visits under new parasite control strategy

Veterinary

Free expert vet visits under new parasite control strategy

A new parasite control strategy for bovine and ovine farmers has been launched by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Protection being sought for horticultural peat supplies

Horticulture

Protection being sought for horticultural peat supplies

Senator Regina Doherty has called on government ministers to ensure that adequate supplies of horticultural peat continue to be made...
Major delays as truck carrying straw overturns on N4

Rural Life

Major delays as truck carrying straw overturns on N4

Gardaí are at the scene of an incident on the N4/M4 westbound near Lucan, Co. Dublin, after a truck carrying...