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.

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...

Autumn food festivals to showcase QSM beef and lamb
Autumn food festivals to showcase QSM beef and lamb

Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef and lamb produce from the west country will be hitting the road this autumn, to...

Planning winter feed options for sheep
Planning winter feed options for sheep

A series of workshops to help sheep farmers reduce the impact of this year’s challenging weather conditions on the 2019...

Whitfield Estate farm walk to talk through calving-ease breeding programme
Whitfield Estate farm walk to talk through calving-ease breeding programme

Farm manager at Mains Rigg Farm Whitfield, Bevis Jordan will open the gates to the estate’s impressive 125-head suckler herd...

Farm research findings presented at recent conference
Farm research findings presented at recent conference

The latest findings on feed efficiency in dairy calves and soft rot in vegetables are among the key issues showcased...

Drought 2018 still posing questions for potato growers
Drought 2018 still posing questions for potato growers

A special session at the final Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Strategic Farm field walk of the season focused...

Malaria-fighting plant trial succeeds on US farm
Malaria-fighting plant trial succeeds on US farm

American researchers are testing the feasibility of growing plants to treat malaria has said the plant has been successful in its...

Meeting carcase specification to increase profitability
Meeting carcase specification to increase profitability

The potential to increase profitability by meeting processors’ carcase specification requirements will be the focus of the next Borders monitor...

Greenmount College offers its biggest ever bursary fund
Greenmount College offers its biggest ever bursary fund

This year’s Higher Education bursary programme has been officially launched at Greenmount Campus with a bumper £24,000 available. The 24...

‘Monumental consultation’ launched for Welsh farmers
‘Monumental consultation’ launched for Welsh farmers

The head of one of Wales’ farming unions has pleaded for farmers who want to see a “prosperous industry after...

NI business awards look for region’s top agri-food firm
NI business awards look for region’s top agri-food firm

A high-profile Northern Irish business awards ceremony is on the hunt for the region’s top agri-food firm. Back, with a...