Charles O'Donnell

AgriLand reporter scoops international journalism award
AgriLand reporter scoops international journalism award

An AgriLand journalist has won a major international award, which recognises world-class reporting on the agri-technology sector. Rachel Martin picked up...

‘A tsunami’ about to hit UK farmers – Mr. Brexit
‘A tsunami’ about to hit UK farmers – Mr. Brexit

The lawyer who coined the term ‘Brexit’, and who was interviewed by AgriLand earlier this year, has issued a stark warning...

Bayer launches new injection for coccidiosis and iron deficiency in piglets
Bayer launches new injection for coccidiosis and iron deficiency in piglets

Pharmacuetical company Bayer has just launched a new patented injection for piglets in the UK, which is designed to prevent...

What are the three factors for best practice at weaning time?
What are the three factors for best practice at weaning time?

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has outlined what it says are the three factors for best practice...

Hunt statement on ‘relief programme’ is a ‘recognition of devastation’
Hunt statement on ‘relief programme’ is a ‘recognition of devastation’

The comments from Jeremy Hunt – where he vowed to introduce a “relief programme” for agriculture in the case of...

Farmers urged to vaccinate against enzootic abortions in ewes
Farmers urged to vaccinate against enzootic abortions in ewes

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging farmers to be wary of enzootic abortions of ewes (EAE) highlighting that over...

Survey: Brexit uncertainty ‘eroding confidence’ in Scottish farming
Survey: Brexit uncertainty ‘eroding confidence’ in Scottish farming

A new survey carried out by the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) shows that the Brexit process is...

NFU looks to showcase value of arable farmers to MPs
NFU looks to showcase value of arable farmers to MPs

Farmers can drive a productive and competitive cereals industry after Brexit by inviting politicians out on their farms during the...

New PhD course launched on oilseed rape pest
New PhD course launched on oilseed rape pest

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and crops and arable specialist Certis Europe have partnered to launch a new...

Nuffield farming scholars included in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Nuffield farming scholars included in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Two Nuffield Farming Scholars have received awards as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2019. Barbara Bray, a...

‘Record-breaking’ turnout for charity stockjudging event in Scotland
‘Record-breaking’ turnout for charity stockjudging event in Scotland

A “record-breaking” turnout of 430 people came out for the Annual Joe Watson Stockjudging event in Keith, Scotland, which saw...

Less than a month left in consultation to ‘shake-up’ tenancy legislation
Less than a month left in consultation to ‘shake-up’ tenancy legislation

There is less than one month remaining for submissions to be made for a consultation on a “radical shake-up” of...

QMS initiative highlighting ‘key role’ of auctioneers
QMS initiative highlighting ‘key role’ of auctioneers

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is continuing to run an initiative that seeks to highlight the “key role” auctioneers play in...

Chef at popular Edinburgh restaurant named city’s best
Chef at popular Edinburgh restaurant named city’s best

The chef patron of a popular Edinburgh restaurant has been named the best in the city at the 2019 Edinburgh...

NFU Cymru staff awarded for charity fundraising efforts
NFU Cymru staff awarded for charity fundraising efforts

A group of staff, members and supporters of the National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has been recognised for...

Defra data shows growth among UK organic producers
Defra data shows growth among UK organic producers

New figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) show that the number of organic producers in...

HCC to showcase £9.2 million red meat project at NSA event
HCC to showcase £9.2 million red meat project at NSA event

This year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) Welsh Sheep event will feature “a major presence” from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat...

Technological opportunities to be discussed at monitor farm meeting
Technological opportunities to be discussed at monitor farm meeting

The next meeting of the Borders Monitor Farm in Scotland, to be held on Wednesday, May 22, will feature talks...