Megan O'Brien

Megan O

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.

‘Government inaction’ behind the regular need for aid subsidies
‘Government inaction’ behind the regular need for aid subsidies

The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) said ‘government inaction’ is the reason farmers need aid...

Declining EU livestock figures must rise to meet demand
Declining EU livestock figures must rise to meet demand

The latest Eurostat livestock report which was published this week shows that some livestock figures in the EU are in...

Man shot on farmland dies in hospital
Man shot on farmland dies in hospital

A man in his 30s who was shot on Hazelgrove Farm near Tallaght on Tuesday (February 22), was pronounced dead...

Rural households worst affected by inflation
Rural households worst affected by inflation

An economic letter from the European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed that rural households in Ireland experience a higher than...

Recall notice issued for US infant formula products over bacteria concerns
Recall notice issued for US infant formula products over bacteria concerns

A recall notice has been issued for specific batches of US infant formula products due to the possible presence of...

April deadline for 2021 fertiliser accounts from derogation farmers
April deadline for 2021 fertiliser accounts from derogation farmers

Farmers that applied for a nitrates derogation last year are being reminded that they need to prepare their 2021 fertiliser...

Man critical following shooting on ‘cattle farm’ in Dublin
Man critical following shooting on ‘cattle farm’ in Dublin

A man is in critical condition at Tallaght University Hospital after being shot on a cattle farm today (Tuesday, February...