Breifne O'Brien

Breifne O

Technical Beef Specialist

Breifne O’Brien hails from a suckler, beef and sheep farm in Co. Cavan. He studied Agri-Environmental Science in UCD. During his college years, he presented an agri-focused radio show on Belfield FM called 'Keepin' it Country'. In addition to his knowledge and passion for Irish agriculture; he also recently gained extensive international experience through time spent working on a 4,500-cow dairy farm in South Dakota in the US.

Scanning spring-calving suckler cows 30 days post-breeding

Beef

Scanning spring-calving suckler cows 30 days post-breeding

Spring-calving suckler herds that finished breeding in the last week of July can scan cows from now onwards. The best...
‘Further consolidation in the meat-processing sector is likely’ – AHDB

Beef

‘Further consolidation in the meat-processing sector is likely’ – AHDB

Current economics and trends in livestock numbers “may suggest further consolidation in the meat processing sector is likely” in the...
Dawn Meats seeks majority share of NZ’s largest lamb processor

Beef

Dawn Meats seeks majority share of NZ’s largest lamb processor

Dawn Meats has announced this morning (Tuesday, August 12) that it has been selected by the board of Alliance Group...
Beef trade: Where to now for beef prices and the autumn cattle trade?

Beef

Beef trade: Where to now for beef prices and the autumn cattle trade?

The reduced supply of cattle in recent weeks has been hindering processor attempts to reduce prices paid to farmers in...
‘Significant’ rise in UK beef imports from Brazil, Australia and NZ

Beef

‘Significant’ rise in UK beef imports from Brazil, Australia and NZ

UK beef import volumes from Brazil, Australia and New Zealand have “significantly increased” this year. According to a recent beef...
Double champion tops Ballymena export sale at 6,500gns

N.Ireland

Double champion tops Ballymena export sale at 6,500gns

A ram lamb took the top price of 6,500gns at a sale in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, on Friday, July 25....
Video: Young sheep farmers visit world’s largest fresh-food market

N.Ireland

Video: Young sheep farmers visit world’s largest fresh-food market

A group of young sheep farmers from across Ireland recently travelled to France to visit what is described as ‘the...
UK store cattle price inflation above deadweight trade

Beef

UK store cattle price inflation above deadweight trade

Price inflation in the market for store cattle in the UK has remained mostly above that of the deadweight market...
Winter fodder: How is your farm fixed for supplies?

Beef

Winter fodder: How is your farm fixed for supplies?

The longest day of the year has now come and gone and. after largely positive farming weather conditions since early...
2025 UK beef production down 10,000t to date

N.Ireland

2025 UK beef production down 10,000t to date

The 2025 UK beef production from January to May is 10,000t, or 3%, below the same time period last year,...
Drumhill Aberdeen Angus to host event marking 150th herd book

N.Ireland

Drumhill Aberdeen Angus to host event marking 150th herd book

The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society is organising a series of events to celebrate the 150th volume of the society herd...
Sale report: Top prices from Island Farm Angus dispersal

N.Ireland

Sale report: Top prices from Island Farm Angus dispersal

The dispersal sale of Kevin McOscar’s Island Farm Angus Herd took place on Friday, June 13, at Beatties Pedigree Centre,...
Redwater: Prevention is better than cure as cases persist

Beef

Redwater: Prevention is better than cure as cases persist

Redwater infection, or babesiosis as it is also known, is a disease in cattle that can have detrimental effects on...
What’s the purpose of the ‘World Seed Vault’ in Svalbard?

Arable

What’s the purpose of the ‘World Seed Vault’ in Svalbard?

Located between the top of Norway and the North Pole on the Norwegian archipelago called Svalbard is a facility known...
Caution needed turning weaned calves out to grass

Beef

Caution needed turning weaned calves out to grass

Farmers and grazing livestock alike enjoyed the recent spell of warm, dry weather conditions, but caution is still needed when...
Irish and UK reps win titles at World Angus Competition in Oz

Beef

Irish and UK reps win titles at World Angus Competition in Oz

The Irish and UK team of Aberdeen Angus breed enthusiasts competing in the youth competition of the World Angus Forum...
Limousin bulls average £5,225 at society sale in Ballymena

N.Ireland

Limousin bulls average £5,225 at society sale in Ballymena

There was steady trade for Limousin bulls at the British Limousin Cattle Society’s regional April show and sale, hosted by...
Tyrone herd sells Simmental bull to Scotland for £22,000

Beef

Tyrone herd sells Simmental bull to Scotland for £22,000

The Ranfurly Simmental herd based in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, has announced the private sale of its pedigree Simmental bull ‘Ranfurly...
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