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.

Deputy Cahill renews his call for deer cull after road accident

Rural Life

Deputy Cahill renews his call for deer cull after road accident

Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill has called for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to carry out an extensive...
Calls to defer new TB testing rules over cost concerns

Beef

Calls to defer new TB testing rules over cost concerns

The introduction of the new regulations on bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing should be deferred until there is an agreement around...
Nitrates derogation applications now open

Dairy

Nitrates derogation applications now open

Applications for 2023 nitrates derogation can now be submitted via the agfood portal on the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
ICSA calls on minister to hold meeting on sheep sector crisis

Sheep

ICSA calls on minister to hold meeting on sheep sector crisis

The Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group must meet urgently to discuss the crisis in the sheep sector, the Irish...
Announcement on options for disposal of green waste due ‘shortly’

Rural Life

Announcement on options for disposal of green waste due ‘shortly’

An announcement from the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan on alternative measures to the burning of green...
INHFA forestry policy ‘in stark contrast’ to government’s strategy

Forestry

INHFA forestry policy ‘in stark contrast’ to government’s strategy

The Irish Natural and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has published its own forestry policy today (January 26), which it stated...
Eligibility of sheep sector for Brexit fund supports to be explored

Sheep

Eligibility of sheep sector for Brexit fund supports to be explored

The agriculture minister has stated that he is willing to investigate whether or not the sheep sector would meet the...
President Higgins: Global food system is ‘fundamentally flawed’

Agri Politics

President Higgins: Global food system is ‘fundamentally flawed’

The world “must face up to some difficult questions” around how it feeds the planet, President Michael D. Higgins has...
Submission for EU state aid approval on forestry plan not yet sent

Forestry

Submission for EU state aid approval on forestry plan not yet sent

Ireland has not yet submitted its completed application for state aid approval on its national forestry programme to the EU...
IFA to meet Coillte and discuss forestry deal tomorrow

Forestry

IFA to meet Coillte and discuss forestry deal tomorrow

President of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Tim Cullinan will meet with Coillte tomorrow afternoon to discuss the state forester’s...
Coillte forestry deal to be discussed at Fianna Fáil meeting

Forestry

Coillte forestry deal to be discussed at Fianna Fáil meeting

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue is likely to come under further pressure this week as...
Information sought after poisoned white-tailed eagle discovered

Rural Life

Information sought after poisoned white-tailed eagle discovered

Information is being sought in relation to the discovery of a dead, white-tailed eagle, which was found to have been...
EU Parliament to host public hearing on reducing pesticides

Environment

EU Parliament to host public hearing on reducing pesticides

A public hearing on pesticide use and biodiversity is set to take place in the European Parliament on Tuesday (January...
Jobs: What are the latest roles up for grabs in the agri sector?

Rural Life

Jobs: What are the latest roles up for grabs in the agri sector?

There are a number of jobs available in the agricultural sector right now, both in Ireland and abroad. Check out...
TBESS: Farmers reminded of January claims deadline

Rural Life

TBESS: Farmers reminded of January claims deadline

Farmers and rural businesses have been reminded that the deadline to submit claims for the first month of the Temporary...
Public consultation on new pesticides regulation extended

Tillage

Public consultation on new pesticides regulation extended

A public consultation on the European Commission’s proposed Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation (SUR), which was due to close today...
Semex to launch genetic index for low methane traits

Dairy

Semex to launch genetic index for low methane traits

International livestock genetics company Semex has announced that it will launch a breeding index to help farmers reduce the methane...
Calving safety the focus of new HSA campaign

Rural Life

Calving safety the focus of new HSA campaign

The safe management of livestock throughout calving season is set to be the focus of a new farm safety inspection...