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.

‘This deal is the only deal’ – Varadkar on Brexit

Agri Politics

‘This deal is the only deal’ – Varadkar on Brexit

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the current Brexit deal, which was agreed earlier this month, is the “only deal...
Wintry and wet conditions on the way for the whole country

Environment

Wintry and wet conditions on the way for the whole country

Wet conditions will affect the whole country this week, with total rainfall expected to be more than twice the weekly...
‘4 movements rule must go, and must go now’ – IFRG

Agri-Business

‘4 movements rule must go, and must go now’ – IFRG

The Irish Family-Farming Rights Group (IFRG) has called on the ‘four movements’ rule to be scraped, calling it “arbitrary” and...
Varadkar and Ring announce rural regeneration applicants

Rural Life

Varadkar and Ring announce rural regeneration applicants

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, have announced the first batch of successful applicants...
Veterinary Ireland gears up for post-Brexit challenges

Agri Politics

Veterinary Ireland gears up for post-Brexit challenges

Post-Brexit challenges in animal welfare and food security were the topics up for discussion at the Veterinary Ireland Annual Conference...
‘Positive start’ to 2019 for Origin Enterprises

Agri-Business

‘Positive start’ to 2019 for Origin Enterprises

Agronomy service provider Origin Enterprises has reported a strong start to the 2019 financial year, with its overall revenue jumping...
Where to go for the best deals this Black Friday

Agri-Business

Where to go for the best deals this Black Friday

If you’re wondering where to go for the best Black Friday deals, then AgriLand has you covered – we’ve been having...
Processors and businesses aim to tackle plastic packaging

Agri-Business

Processors and businesses aim to tackle plastic packaging

Nine of the country’s leading food processors and food businesses are coming together in a drive to, they claim, make...
European dairy farmers see lower production during autumn

Dairy

European dairy farmers see lower production during autumn

Dairy farmers throughout Europe saw lower production trends during autumn and early winter – which they believe will have a...
EPA: Contractors don’t need abstraction licenses for slurry

Environment

EPA: Contractors don’t need abstraction licenses for slurry

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that farm contractors do not need a water abstraction licence for diluting slurry....
ICSA welcomes Hogan’s defence of CAP direct payments

CAP / Schemes

ICSA welcomes Hogan’s defence of CAP direct payments

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has welcomed Phil Hogan’s defence of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), after...
Agriculture committee calls on meat processors to appear

Beef

Agriculture committee calls on meat processors to appear

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has called on meat processors to attend a sitting of...
Action needed on flood protection – European auditors

Environment

Action needed on flood protection – European auditors

The European Court of Auditors has said that flood protection should now be improved, before climate change take its toll...
Fire safety drives appeals against Leitrim plantations

Rural Life

Fire safety drives appeals against Leitrim plantations

A Co. Leitrim group, which represents many farmers, has lodged an appeal to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
Sinn Fein to propose removing planning permission obstacles

Rural Life

Sinn Fein to propose removing planning permission obstacles

Sinn Fein is planning to introduce what it calls a “vital piece” of legislation to remove obstacles to planning permission...
Irish agricultural output rose at second-highest EU rate in 2017

Agri-Business

Irish agricultural output rose at second-highest EU rate in 2017

Ireland’s agricultural output value for 2017 grew at the second-highest rate among EU member states, according to new figures from...
Dairy tops list of food products bought across the border

Rural Life

Dairy tops list of food products bought across the border

Dairy products are the most sought-after foods by cross-border shoppers, according to a major consumer data firm. The statistics from...
Mild weekend promised but with moderate winds

Environment

Mild weekend promised but with moderate winds

This weekend will be fairly mild for this time of year, with fairly good drying conditions, but there will be...
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