Breifne O'Brien

Breifne O

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.

UFU: ‘Genuine partnerships needed to tackle ammonia’
UFU: ‘Genuine partnerships needed to tackle ammonia’

Genuine working partnerships must be at the heart of any plans to tackle ammonia in Northern Ireland, according to the...

Last chance to apply for £5,000 environmental grant
Last chance to apply for £5,000 environmental grant

Farmers in the midlands have until January 31 to apply for an environmental grant of up to £5,000. Dr. Jodie Rettino,...

Shoppers urged to support local businesses this Christmas
Shoppers urged to support local businesses this Christmas

Shoppers are being urged to keep their shopping local this Christmas to show support for rural and local businesses. President...

iTexel Conference: Breeding to reduce antibiotic use
iTexel Conference: Breeding to reduce antibiotic use

The upcoming iTexel Conference will give attendees an opportunity to hear how ongoing research could help farmers breed sheep with...

Changes to phosphate offtake values ‘could be justified’
Changes to phosphate offtake values ‘could be justified’

A lowering of the AHDB’s Nutrient Management Guide’s (RB209) phosphate offtake values for cereals “could be justified”, according to results...

FUW announce seminar line-up for Welsh Dairy Show
FUW announce seminar line-up for Welsh Dairy Show

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is looking forward to “a busy day” at the Welsh Dairy Show on Tuesday,...

Castle Douglas to host agricultural vehicle workshop
Castle Douglas to host agricultural vehicle workshop

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland, in conjunction with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Police Scotland, are...

Brother and sister duo named OMSCo’s Farm of the Year
Brother and sister duo named OMSCo’s Farm of the Year

Brother and sister farming partners Daniel and Claire Howlett of Wicton Farm, Herefordshire, have been awarded the Organic Milk Suppliers’...

AHDB launches one-stop guide to straw bedding alternatives
AHDB launches one-stop guide to straw bedding alternatives

An updated resource from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Beef and Lamb, will help farmers find ways to...

Fermanagh farming couple to star in UTV series
Fermanagh farming couple to star in UTV series

Co. Fermanagh farming couple Rhonda and Robbie Kells are one of 10 married pairs set to feature in a new...

Brexit could put UK’s high animal welfare standards at risk
Brexit could put UK’s high animal welfare standards at risk

Agricultural experts have warned that the Government’s commitment to higher animal welfare in farming could be undermined by Brexit unless...

‘Plan ahead to manage silage shortages’
‘Plan ahead to manage silage shortages’

Despite results suggesting this year’s silage is good quality, farmers are being encouraged to plan ahead to help manage any...

NI farm machinery firm creates 34 jobs while investing £4 million in factory
NI farm machinery firm creates 34 jobs while investing £4 million in factory

Northern Irish machinery implements manufacturer Fleming Agri Products has announced it will take on 34 new staff as it makes...

EU cereal harvest drops due to summer drought
EU cereal harvest drops due to summer drought

This summer’s drought has led to a significant drop in total EU cereal production – thought to be as much...

Scotch beef to be showcased at St Andrew’s Day dinner
Scotch beef to be showcased at St Andrew’s Day dinner

Scotch Beef PGI is set to take centre table at the annual St Andrew’s Day dinner at the five-star Old...

iTexel…are you ready for the future of sheep farming?
iTexel…are you ready for the future of sheep farming?

Next month’s iTexel conference will take place at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, on Saturday, November 17. The event aims...

Arable monitor farms gear up for winter while keeping costs down
Arable monitor farms gear up for winter while keeping costs down

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) arable monitor farms across the country are gearing up to get a grip on-farm...

Latest research on pest and disease control in soft fruit to be revealed
Latest research on pest and disease control in soft fruit to be revealed

The latest results of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) funded research on soft fruit, particularly looking at pest...