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 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...

Update: Silage, grazing and MSS trial on ABP Demo Farm
Update: Silage, grazing and MSS trial on ABP Demo Farm

First-cut silage is now wrapped up on the ABP Demo Farm with almost 1,000 bales harvested so far. ABP Food...

EU beef imports from Brazil forecast to grow 2% this year
EU beef imports from Brazil forecast to grow 2% this year

The volume of beef being imported by the European Union (EU) from Brazil and other South American countries has been...

Beef kill: Weekly cattle supply falls to low of 28,500 head
Beef kill: Weekly cattle supply falls to low of 28,500 head

The week following the June bank holiday weekend seen a significant drop-off in beef kill figures, with the lowest weekly...

Top price of €3.59/kg for bullocks at Ballinrobe Mart
Top price of €3.59/kg for bullocks at Ballinrobe Mart

Ballinrobe Mart in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Wednesday, June 12, with numbers of cattle on...

IGA event hears of ‘toughest year on record’ for growing grass
IGA event hears of ‘toughest year on record’ for growing grass

This year (2024) to date has been described as “the toughest year on record” for growing grass at a recent...

Focus: Straight-talking Mayo suckler farmer hosts IGA beef event
Focus: Straight-talking Mayo suckler farmer hosts IGA beef event

Hundreds of farmers and agri-industry personnel flocked to Ballinrobe, Co, Mayo, on Tuesday evening, June 11, for the Irish Grassland...

£18,000 paid for an in-calf heifer at Jalex Select sale
£18,000 paid for an in-calf heifer at Jalex Select sale

Almost 300 head of breeding commercial cattle were on offer in Randalstown, Co. Antrim on Saturday, June 8, for the...

5,000ac blueberry farm in China yielding from 2-3t/ac
5,000ac blueberry farm in China yielding from 2-3t/ac

While attending the 2024 International Horticultural Exhibition which is taking place Sichuan Provence, China, Agriland visited a Blueberry farm located...

Cattle trade from marts in the west and east of the country
Cattle trade from marts in the west and east of the country

A rising tide lifts all boats and such is the case in the cattle trade this week as news of...