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Agriland
5 days ago
- Business
- Agriland
Agriland launches AgNav series with Teagasc, Bord Bia and ICBF
Agriland Media Group is delighted to team up with Teagasc, Bord Bia, and ICBF for the 'AgNav: Supporting Farm Sustainability Series', which will look at AgNav and how the digital platform has helped farmers improve their on-farm sustainability and efficiency. Over the next couple of weeks, this series will hear from farmers across the country who are utilising AgNav on their farm, as they explain how it helps them make effective decisions, be more efficient, and drive profitability through sustainable and practical actions. AgNav is a free digital platform for Irish farmers, developed by Teagasc, Bord Bia, and ICBF, and supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Farmers can use AgNav to develop farm-specific sustainability action plans to reduce on-farm emissions and improve water quality. Week 1: Featuring Michael O'Donnell, calf-to-beef farm, and his adviser, Teagasc Signpost Climate Adviser Leonard Betts. Michael explains how AgNav is helping him make decisions on his farm while Leonard shares how the tool supports his advisory work with farmers. Week 2: Featuring north Co. Tipperary dairy farmers, Katie and Phil Gleeson, and their adviser Padraig Fogarty – the Gleesons discuss the changes they are implementing on their farm, supported by AgNav. Padraig explains the importance of tailoring plans to suit each farm. Week 3: Featuring west Co. Cork dairy farmer Pat O'Driscoll and his Teagasc Signpost Climate Adviser Anthony Dineen – Pat outlines his experience using AgNav, with a focus on improving water quality by monitoring his nutrient balance. Pat O'Driscoll and his Teagasc Signpost Climate Adviser Anthony Dineen Anthony discusses the benefits of AgNav and the practical steps farmers can take, while Edel McEvoy, Sustainability Specialist with Bord Bia explains how processors can use AgNav as part of their sustainability programmes. Week 4: Featuring Pat O'Driscoll and his Dairygold Sustainability Adviser Jeremiah Hurley and Dairygold Milk Quality Adviser, Denis Guiry. Jeremiah and Denis describe how Dairygold is supporting farmers using AgNav, including one-to-one training on water quality. AgNav shows an assessment of current farm performance using data from Bord Bia, ICBF, Teagasc, and farmer-completed surveys. For beef and dairy farms, animal and production data from ICBF along with Bord Bia audit data are automatically entered into AgNav, which removes the need for farmers to do it themselves. Scientific models developed by Teagasc then use this data to calculate the individual farm's performance under the following key sustainability metrics: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; Ammonia emissions; Production; Nutrient balance; Soil carbon. Note: Soil carbon will only be calculated if a farmer chooses to complete an AgNav-hosted survey on their farm's soils. If they do, AgNav will calculate how much carbon is captured in their soil and can adjust the farm's GHG emissions accordingly. The AgNav Forecaster is a core feature of the AgNav platform, and is currently available for dairy and beef enterprises. Farmers, or their advisers, can use the forecaster to analyse how changes in farming practices and management can impact each sustainability metric. Based on the forecaster analysis, beef and dairy farmers can identify which actions are most appropriate for their farm, allowing them to create a personalised farm sustainability action plan. Michael O'Donnell, calf-to-beef farmer, and his adviser, Teagasc Signpost Climate Adviser, Leonard Betts Farmers can choose actions to address water quality, gaseous farm emissions, and biodiversity. AgNav is available to all beef, dairy, and tillage farmers through the AgNav website ( Additionally, all beef, dairy, and tillage farmers can sign up for the free Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme for support and guidance on using and implementing AgNav. Beef and dairy farmers can also join through an affiliated processor sustainability scheme.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Woman, 28, & man, 54, arrested on suspicion of murder after ‘grandfather figure' found dead weeks after vanishing
A WOMAN and a man have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a "grandfather figure" was found dead, weeks after he disappeared. An investigation had been launched after 65-year-old Michael O'Donnell was found dead at a property in Southall, west London, at around 11am on Wednesday. 2 Michael O'Donnell, 65, was found dead at a property in Southall, west London, on Wednesday morning Credit: PA London Ambulance Service had deployed its officers to the address, following reports of a concern for the welfare of a man. On the same day, after paramedics discovered the body, a 54-year-old man from the area was arrested on suspicion of murder and prevention of a lawful burial. He currently remains in custody, Metropolitan Police said. A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Read More on UK News Metropolitan Police said that while its officers had yet to formally identify the victim, it is confident that Michael was the victim. Shaken neighbours have spoken of their heartbreak after the death of the "gentle, grandfather figure" at the west London property. One neighbour told "Just a nice man. To think of him laying dead is heart-breaking." Most read in The Sun Concerns had been raised over Michael's welfare, as he had not been seen since February 24, while residents nearby had also reported an unpleasant smell that had been getting worse for many weeks. They described how they had first noticed the "horrible" smell around three weeks ago before it began to get "worse and worse". The fire brigade were deployed but concluded the smell was from the bins, despite neighbours having to "cover their faces" as the smell was "so bad". Eventually, they said, a cleaner in the block asked about the smell, notifying housing management, which led to the police and emergency service call - leading to the discovery of Michael's body. Cops are currently appealing to anyone who may have seen Michael over the past two months to come forward. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: "Family liaison officers are supporting Michael's family at this distressing time and my thoughts remain with them. "We continue to work diligently to gather evidence and establish what led to Michaels' death and I would ask any local residents to take a careful look at these images to check whether they know him. "Have you seen him since Monday, 24 February either alone or with anyone else?" If you have any information which could help, contact the force by calling 101, quoting reference CAD2369/23APR. You can also report information online by visiting the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) A statement from Metropolitan Police said previously: "Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service following concerns for the welfare of a man at 10:56hrs on Wednesday, 23 April in Samara Drive. "Sadly, a man was found dead at the address. "A 54-year-old man from Southall was arrested on suspicion of murder and preventing a lawful burial on Wednesday, 23 April. He remains in custody. "A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody." 2 Police are appealing for any information to help with the investigation into Michael's death Credit: PA
The Sun
25-04-2025
- The Sun
Woman, 28, & man, 54, arrested on suspicion of murder after ‘grandfather figure' found dead weeks after vanishing
A WOMAN and a man have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a "grandfather figure" was found dead, weeks after he disappeared. An investigation had been launched after 65-year-old Michael O'Donnell was found dead at a property in Southall, west London, at around 11am on Wednesday. 2 London Ambulance Service had deployed its officers to the address, following reports of a concern for the welfare of a man. On the same day, after the body was discovered, a 54-year-old man from the area was arrested on suspicion of murder and prevent a lawful burial. He currently remains in custody, Metropolitan Police said. A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Metropolitan Police said that while its officers had yet to formally identify the victim, it is confident that Michael was the victim. Shaken neighbours have spoken of their heartbreak after the death of the "gentle, grandfather figure" at the west London property. Concerns had been raised over Michael's welfare, as he had not been seen since February 24, while residents nearby had also reported an unpleasant smell that had been getting worse for many weeks. They told Metro how they had first noticed the "horrible" smell around three weeks ago before it began to get "worse and worse". The fire brigade were deployed but concluded the smell was from the bins, despite neighbours having to "cover their faces" as the smell was "so bad". Eventually, they said, a cleaner in the block asked about the smell, notifying housing management, which led to the police and emergency service call - leading to the discovery of Michael's body. Cops are currently appealing to anyone who may have seen Michael over the past two months to come forward. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: "Family liaison officers are supporting Michael's family at this distressing time and my thoughts remain with them. "We continue to work diligently to gather evidence and establish what led to Michaels' death and I would ask any local residents to take a careful look at these images to check whether they know him. "Have you seen him since Monday, 24 February either alone or with anyone else?" If you have any information which could help, contact the force by calling 101, quoting reference CAD2369/23APR. You can also report information online by visiting the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) Website, or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. A statement from Metropolitan Police said previously: "Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service following concerns for the welfare of a man at 10:56hrs on Wednesday, 23 April in Samara Drive. "Sadly, a man was found dead at the address. "A 54-year-old man from Southall was arrested on suspicion of murder and preventing a lawful burial on Wednesday, 23 April. He remains in custody. "A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody." 2
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police identify 'murdered' Southall man who previously went missing
Police have identified a man who is thought to have been murdered after going missing at the end of February this year. Two people have been arrested after a body was found at a Southall address on Wednesday, April 23. Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service to a property in Samara Drive at 10.56am following concerns for the welfare of a man. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a man was sadly found dead at the address. Officers are yet to formally identify the victim, but they are confident it is 65-year-old Michael O'Donnell. An investigation has since been launched into the circumstances of his death, which is being treated as murder. A 54-year-old man from Southall was arrested on suspicion of murder and preventing a lawful burial on the day the body was found. He remains in custody. A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: "Family liaison officers are supporting Michael's family at this distressing time and my thoughts remain with them." He added: "We continue to work diligently to gather evidence and establish what led to Michael's death and I would ask any local residents to take a careful look at these images to check whether they know him." Police are appealing to those who may have seen Michael within the last two months to come forward. Individuals have been asked to consider whether they may have seen Michael either alone or with someone else since Monday, February 24. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call police on 101 providing the reference CAD2369/23APR. They can also get in contact online by visiting the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) Website. Individuals can also provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111. Have a story you want to share? Email Looking for more from MyLondon? Subscribe to our daily newsletters here for the latest and greatest updates from across London.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man ‘murdered' in west London named and pictured for first time
A man found dead in Southall in a suspected murder has been named and pictured for the first time. A 65-year-old was found dead at an address in Samara Drive around 11pm on Wednesday (April 23) following worries for his welfare. The police strongly believe he is Michael O'Donnell, though he is yet to be formally identified. (Image: Met) Detectives are treating the death as a murder, with a 54-year-old man from Southall arrested on suspicion of murder and preventing a lawful burial on April 23. A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of murder. Both remain in custody. Officers are appealing to those who may have seen Michael within the last two months to come forward. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: 'Family liaison officers are supporting Michael's family at this distressing time and my thoughts remain with them. 'We continue to work diligently to gather evidence and establish what led to Michaels' death and I would ask any local residents to take a careful look at these images to check whether they know him. (Image: Met) 'Have you seen him since Monday, 24 February either alone or with anyone else? 'Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call police on 101 providing the reference CAD2369/23APR or online by visiting the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) Website. 'Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.' Report information via the MIPP portal or by calling 101:
