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.

Video: Ulster farmer to put 900 heifers ‘on the market’ this Saturday

Beef

Video: Ulster farmer to put 900 heifers ‘on the market’ this Saturday

Father/son farming duo in Randalstown, Co. Antrim, James and Nelson Alexander will host an open day this Saturday, March 9,...
Treated imports could change shoppers minds on meat

Beef

Treated imports could change shoppers minds on meat

Allowing imports of products like chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-treated beef in a post-Brexit trade deal could have a negative impact...
British Lion eggs cracks marketing deal with swimming sensation

Pig/Poultry

British Lion eggs cracks marketing deal with swimming sensation

British Lion eggs is diving into a partnership with double World Champion and social media star Tom Daley as part...
4-day biogas training course comes to Fermanagh

Environment

4-day biogas training course comes to Fermanagh

The Centre for Renewable Energies and Sustainable Technologies (CREST) is welcoming German biogas network, IBBK Biogas, to its facilities in...
NFU Scotland announces additional family membership

Rural Life

NFU Scotland announces additional family membership

Partners and children of NFU Scotland members can now be added – at no cost – to farming or crofting...
High standards are ‘key to growth of game meat exports’

Rural Life

High standards are ‘key to growth of game meat exports’

The Government has signaled that an increase in overseas demand for game meat will depend on “high standards of traceability...
UFU: ‘Genuine partnerships needed to tackle ammonia’

Environment

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

Schemes

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

Agri-Business

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...
UFU expresses concern at LacPatrick pricing

Dairy

UFU expresses concern at LacPatrick pricing

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has responded to reports that LacPatrick producers will not be paid their promised bonus this...
iTexel Conference: Breeding to reduce antibiotic use

Sheep

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...
Appeal for information after 2 quads stolen in Co. Fermanagh

N.Ireland

Appeal for information after 2 quads stolen in Co. Fermanagh

Two quads have been reported stolen in Co. Fermanagh in separate incidents. Both were stolen on Monday, October 29. The...
‘Major beef project’ seeks beef personnel to get involved

Beef

‘Major beef project’ seeks beef personnel to get involved

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Beef and Lamb is urging people interested in beef cattle nutrition and performance to...
Changes to phosphate offtake values ‘could be justified’

Arable

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

Dairy

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

Machinery

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

Dairy

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

Agri-Business

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...
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