Megan O'Brien

Sheepdog trials to return in person and on livestream
Sheepdog trials to return in person and on livestream

The International Sheep Dog Society’s (ISDS's) major trials are set to make a full return this month, with visitors invited...

First grain shipment from Ukraine passes inspection in Turkey
First grain shipment from Ukraine passes inspection in Turkey

The first ship to transport grain out of Ukraine since the Russian invasion has passed inspection in Turkey and is...

Work underway at Black Sea ports to resume grain exports
Work underway at Black Sea ports to resume grain exports

Work has begun at three of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports in preparation to resume grain exports, the Ukrainian navy confirmed...

FAO: Animal health policies key in measuring emissions
FAO: Animal health policies key in measuring emissions

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has urged governments to develop stronger approaches to evaluating the...

FAO: Food price index falls but still 23% higher than last year
FAO: Food price index falls but still 23% higher than last year

The FAO’s overall food price index declined slightly in June this year for the third month in a row, the...

Negotiations on NI protocol becoming ‘impossible’ – Markey
Negotiations on NI protocol becoming ‘impossible’ – Markey

Negotiations with the UK on its bill on the Northern Ireland (NI) Protocol are becoming increasingly difficult in the European...

MEP says NI Protocol Bill ‘marks a new low in relations’
MEP says NI Protocol Bill ‘marks a new low in relations’

An Irish MEP Sean Kelly has said that UK’s Northern Ireland protocol bill, which was debated in the European Parliament...

Hendrix Genetics to explore sex sorting tech in egg laying industry
Hendrix Genetics to explore sex sorting tech in egg laying industry

Hendrix Genetics is to partner with Australia’s national science agency to explore sex sorting technology at the point of lay...

Mexico visits UK to explore trade opportunities for pork
Mexico visits UK to explore trade opportunities for pork

Three senior executives from one of the largest meat processors in Mexico visited London last week to learn more about...

Monaghan farming family win Lakeland Milk Quality Awards
Monaghan farming family win Lakeland Milk Quality Awards

A dairy farming family in Co. Monaghan have been announced as the Supreme Champions of the Lakeland Dairies Milk Quality...

Challenge to find sustainable AgTech start-ups launched
Challenge to find sustainable AgTech start-ups launched

An international programme seeking start-ups with the potential to accelerate the agricultural industry’s transition to a net zero sector, was...

Brazil set to increase beef production by 35%
Brazil set to increase beef production by 35%

Brazil must increase its beef production by 35% between now and 2030 to meet the demands of the domestic and...

FAO: Wheat and poultry price indexes rose in May
FAO: Wheat and poultry price indexes rose in May

The price of wheat and poultry rose in May this year (2022), despite a modest decline in world food commodity...

Management of farm run-off improved under scheme
Management of farm run-off improved under scheme

Measures introduced to improve the control of farm run-off, which were trialled under the Source to Tap Scheme, have resulted...

FDF call food and drinks price rise of 6.7% ‘very sobering’
FDF call food and drinks price rise of 6.7% ‘very sobering’

The 6.7% rise in the price of food and non-alcoholic drink in the UK has been described as “very sobering”...

Biomethane volumes in NI much greater than estimated
Biomethane volumes in NI much greater than estimated

Turning livestock manure and grass silage into biomethane could help to meet Northern Ireland's demand for energy as well as...

Research: Multi-year management plan needed for leatherjackets
Research: Multi-year management plan needed for leatherjackets

Leatherjackets are causing significant challenges for farmers in the western region of Northern Ireland as they struggle to manage the...

Bayer to invest millions in sustainable agriculture by 2024
Bayer to invest millions in sustainable agriculture by 2024

Pharmaceutical company Bayer has announced it will invest €1.3 billion in its impact investment unit over the next three years,...