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.

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...
Young Irish and UK delegates travel to World Angus Forum in Oz

N.Ireland

Young Irish and UK delegates travel to World Angus Forum in Oz

Over the course of the next week, the World Angus Forum is taking place in Australia and a team of...
Sheep: Factors to consider with ewes and lambs at grass

Sheep

Sheep: Factors to consider with ewes and lambs at grass

After a busy lambing season on farms, getting ewes and lambs out to grass is a welcome relief to farmers...
Factory quotes: ‘Reality check’ as prices cut ahead of two short weeks

Beef

Factory quotes: ‘Reality check’ as prices cut ahead of two short weeks

This week’s factory quotes for finished beef cattle sees outlets that were at the higher end of the trade last...
Broad range of topical agri-research discussed at BSAS

Agri-Business

Broad range of topical agri-research discussed at BSAS

The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) annual conference is taking place this week at the Galway Bay Hotel in...
Building a brand-new 150,000 head beef feedlot in Nebraska

Beef

Building a brand-new 150,000 head beef feedlot in Nebraska

A group of cattle feeders from Canada and the US have come together to develop a brand-new 150,000 head beef...
Results from NI Limousin Club’s rising stars calf show

N.Ireland

Results from NI Limousin Club’s rising stars calf show

There was a strong entry of both pedigree and commercial cattle at the Northern Ireland Limousin Young Breeders’ Club’s Rising...
Getting spring grass into the diet as mid-March approaches

Beef

Getting spring grass into the diet as mid-March approaches

The topic of turning cattle out to grass in the spring can often generate frustration amongst some farmers on heavier-type...
Limousin bulls reach 8,000 guineas at Ballymena sale

N.Ireland

Limousin bulls reach 8,000 guineas at Ballymena sale

The British Limousin Society hosted a regional spring show and sale, conducted by JA McClelland and Sons at Ballymena Livestock...
NI farmers advised to check BVD status of older cattle

N.Ireland

NI farmers advised to check BVD status of older cattle

Farmers and herd owners in Northern Ireland (NI) are being advised to check the bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) status of...
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