Charles O'Donnell

Charles O

News Journalist

Charles studied History and Politics, and later Journalism, at NUI Galway between 2011 and 2016. He has had stints with the Sunday Business Post and DMG Media Ireland. Charles has a farming background, growing up on a suckler herd farm in east Co. Clare.

Creed rolls out advisors to work with farmers on water quality

Agri Politics

Creed rolls out advisors to work with farmers on water quality

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has announced a new Government project that will see ‘Agricultural...
Irish unpaid farm work figures among highest in EU

Rural Life

Irish unpaid farm work figures among highest in EU

Ireland has one of the highest proportional figures of unpaid farm work in the EU, according to new statistics by...
EU Commission will fund Irish pork and beef promotion in Asia

Agri-Business

EU Commission will fund Irish pork and beef promotion in Asia

The European Union has earmarked over €3 million to help promote Irish pork and beef products in south-east Asia over...
INHFA calls for more support in disadvantaged land areas

Agri Politics

INHFA calls for more support in disadvantaged land areas

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called on the Government to do more to help farmers with...
Glanbia’s James Byrne to take up Retail Excellence role

Agri-Business

Glanbia’s James Byrne to take up Retail Excellence role

James Byrne, the current marketing manager in the Retail and eCommerce divisions of Glanbia, will take up a new role...
Met Eireann issues Status Yellow wind warning for the west

Environment

Met Eireann issues Status Yellow wind warning for the west

Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for six counties in the west of the country today (Thursday,...
Farm transfer options to be discussed at Galway meeting

Rural Life

Farm transfer options to be discussed at Galway meeting

The issue of farm transfer and succession will be up for discussion at an information evening in Athenry, Co. Galway,...
Department releases N&P figures for first 9 months of 2018

Environment

Department releases N&P figures for first 9 months of 2018

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has released its Nitrogen and Phosphorus (N&P) Statements for the first nine...
Pigmeat exports get green light after trade mission

Agri Politics

Pigmeat exports get green light after trade mission

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has agreed a veterinary health certificate for the export of...
Cowen calls for Spain-type deal for Bord na Mona lay-offs

Agri Politics

Cowen calls for Spain-type deal for Bord na Mona lay-offs

Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen has called for Ireland to imitate Spain’s approach to dealing with fossil-fuel redundancies, in response...
Horticulture development scheme today opened by Minister Doyle

Agri-Business

Horticulture development scheme today opened by Minister Doyle

The 2019 scheme for horticulture development was opened today, October 31, by Minister of State Andrew Doyle. Minister Doyle, who...
Locally-sourced food in tourism key to revenue growth

Agri-Business

Locally-sourced food in tourism key to revenue growth

Using locally-sourced food in tourism can be a key driver in revenue for food businesses, according to Failte Ireland. This...
Aurivo adds new executive staff as part of growth strategy

Agri-Business

Aurivo adds new executive staff as part of growth strategy

Irish-based agri-business Aurivo has announced two new appointments to their executive team as part of what they call an ambitious...
Ireland and New Zealand farmers team up for Pasture Summit

Agri-Business

Ireland and New Zealand farmers team up for Pasture Summit

Ireland and New Zealand’s first joint Pasture Summit will take place at the end of November, where organisers hope to...
Environment must be at core of farming – McGuinness

Environment

Environment must be at core of farming – McGuinness

The “artificial divide” between farmers and environmentalists has been criticised by MEP Mairead McGuinness, who said that many farmers are...
Northern farmers call for ‘transparent’ milk prices this winter

N.Ireland

Northern farmers call for ‘transparent’ milk prices this winter

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that dairy processors “need to be transparent” about the calculation of milk prices,...
IFA warns that Creed must deal with ‘unfair’ EID costs

Sheep

IFA warns that Creed must deal with ‘unfair’ EID costs

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has warned that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, will have...
Fianna Fail’s McConalogue addresses ‘farm income crisis’ at Elphin Mart

Agri Politics

Fianna Fail’s McConalogue addresses ‘farm income crisis’ at Elphin Mart

Fianna Fail spokesperson on agriculture Charlie McConalogue addressed a public meeting at Elphin Mart in Co. Roscommon last week, where...
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