Breifne O'Brien

Breifne O

Breifne hails from a suckler, beef and sheep farm in Co. Cavan. He studied Agri-Environmental Science in University College Dublin. 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 gained extensive international experience through time spent working on a 4,500-cow dairy farm in South Dakota in the US. He has previously worked in the agri-news sector and more recently has gained professional experience working in cattle procurement in the Irish beef sector.

Irish Hereford Breed Society seeks new breed secretary
Irish Hereford Breed Society seeks new breed secretary

The Irish Hereford Breed Society (IHBS) is seeking a new breed secretary to replace Louise Callan who has announced she...

BEEF2024: Over €1,300/ha net profit from dairy-beef possible
BEEF2024: Over €1,300/ha net profit from dairy-beef possible

Dairy-beef systems can achieve net profits in excess of €1,300 net margin/ha according to Teagasc. At the BEEF2024 open day...

Beef2024: Silage costing €50/bale to make this year
Beef2024: Silage costing €50/bale to make this year

Round bale silage is costing over €50/bale to produce this year when land costs are taken into account, according to...

Net margins of different beef systems outlined at BEEF2024
Net margins of different beef systems outlined at BEEF2024

The net margins from a range of different beef production systems have been outlined at the Teagasc open day BEEF2024...

Beef2024 open day kicks off at Teagasc Grange
Beef2024 open day kicks off at Teagasc Grange

Beef farmers and stakeholders in the Irish beef industry are set to flock to the national biennial beef open day...

Mart report: Latest look at cattle trade and prices
Mart report: Latest look at cattle trade and prices

Northern customers continue to be strong contenders for prime cattle at marts in the Republic of Ireland and this coupled...

Factory quotes: How are beef prices looking this week?
Factory quotes: How are beef prices looking this week?

This week’s factory quotes for beef cattle sees most price offerings remain at a similar level to last week, with...

ABP Longford event to focus on reseeding and calf to beef
ABP Longford event to focus on reseeding and calf to beef

The team from ABP Food Group’s sustainability initiative, the Advantage Beef Programme, is set to host a farm walk in...

First of Irish beef to leave for South Korea by next month
First of Irish beef to leave for South Korea by next month

The first Irish beef sold to customers in South Korea is set to be dispatched to the Asian country next...

Irish cattle feed companies attend IGFA forum in Laois
Irish cattle feed companies attend IGFA forum in Laois

Representatives from livestock feed companies located across Ireland gathered at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on Thursday, June...

Over 229,000 cattle exported to date this year – down 1%
Over 229,000 cattle exported to date this year – down 1%

Over 229,000 cattle have been exported from Ireland in the first 23 weeks of this year, according to the latest...

200-cow dairy herd dispersal sale set for Carnaross Mart
200-cow dairy herd dispersal sale set for Carnaross Mart

Carnaross Mart in Co. Meath is set to host a full dairy herd dispersal sale on Wednesday, June 26, featuring...

Irish beef exports to the UK rise by 25% in Q1 of 2024
Irish beef exports to the UK rise by 25% in Q1 of 2024

Irish beef exports to the UK increased by 25% in the first quarter of this year, with the largest increases...

How many farmers applied for the reseeding grant this year?
How many farmers applied for the reseeding grant this year?

Large numbers of farmers applied for the ‘reseeding grant’ which offered a financial incentive of up to €300/ha, or approximately...

Factory cattle supply shortage as kills dip under 29,500/week
Factory cattle supply shortage as kills dip under 29,500/week

This June has seen a major tightening of the finished cattle supply as factory throughput has failed to surpass 29,500...

Mart report: Weekend cattle trade from around the country
Mart report: Weekend cattle trade from around the country

Reports on the cattle trade from marts around the country indicate numbers of cattle appearing at marts are remaining relatively...

Factory quotes: Beef prices improve again this week
Factory quotes: Beef prices improve again this week

This week’s factory quotes have seen beef prices improve further this week, with most processors increasing their price offering for...

Shorthorn heifer makes Irish record price at Caramba Sale
Shorthorn heifer makes Irish record price at Caramba Sale

Tom Staunton’s Caramba Herd located in Kinvara, Co. Galway hosted a special sale of pedigree Beef Shorthorn cattle over the...