Aisling O'Brien

Aisling O

Senior News Journalist

Aisling O’Brien graduated from Dublin City University (DCU) with a masters in journalism and also holds a bachelor of arts from University College Cork (UCC). Since 2007, the Kerry native has worked in broadcast media, most recently at Radio Kerry, where she presented the weekly farming show for six years. Aisling has won several awards for her work, including Best Radio Show at the Irish Guild of Agricultural Journalism awards.

Norbrook publishes first-ever sustainability report

Agri-Business

Norbrook publishes first-ever sustainability report

Norbrook Holdings, the Northern Ireland-headquartered veterinary pharmaceuticals group, has published its first-ever sustainability report. The report highlights how the company...
Struggling small businesses in NI urged to seek help on energy bills

N.Ireland

Struggling small businesses in NI urged to seek help on energy bills

The Utility Regulator is urging any small business across Northern Ireland that is struggling to pay energy bills this January...
Bird Flu prevention zone introduced in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

Bird Flu prevention zone introduced in Northern Ireland

An avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone (AIPZ) is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir...
CAFRE to host slurry management open day

N.Ireland

CAFRE to host slurry management open day

Farmers and agricultural contractors are invited to attend a slurry management open day being hosted by the College of Agriculture,...
Second case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany ruled out

Agri-Business

Second case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany ruled out

Authorities in Germany have said that a second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been ruled out following negative...
Galway company Glanua acquires UK-based AD and biogas firm

Agri-Business

Galway company Glanua acquires UK-based AD and biogas firm

Glanua, an engineering company in Co. Galway, has acquired UK-based Marches Biogas, an engineering and services firm that specialises in...
UFU announces dates for January roadshow meetings

N.Ireland

UFU announces dates for January roadshow meetings

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced the dates for its annual January roadshow meetings to highlight the main issues...
AgriSearch launches new five-year strategy

N.Ireland

AgriSearch launches new five-year strategy

AgriSearch, the Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development Council, recently launched a new strategy statement for the next five years....
UFU to hold NI tractor rallies in protest over ‘family farm tax’

N.Ireland

UFU to hold NI tractor rallies in protest over ‘family farm tax’

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced that it is holding six tractor runs, one in each county, in Northern...
BVD herd movement restrictions confirmed for Northern Ireland

Agri-Business

BVD herd movement restrictions confirmed for Northern Ireland

Herd level movement restrictions are among measures being introduced to support the eradication of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in Northern...
Awards presented to CAFRE agriculture apprenticeship students

N.Ireland

Awards presented to CAFRE agriculture apprenticeship students

Agriculture apprenticeship students who completed their Level 2 and Level 3 part-time qualifications at the College of Agriculture, Food and...
DAERA extends competition deadline to recruit board members

N.Ireland

DAERA extends competition deadline to recruit board members

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the closing date for its competition to recruit non-executive...
Bird flu: NI chief vet reiterates importance of biosecurity

N.Ireland

Bird flu: NI chief vet reiterates importance of biosecurity

Northern Ireland’s chief vet Brian Dooher has reminded all bird keepers of the importance of maintaining high biosecurity standards due...
Half of NI farms impacted by inheritance tax changes – DAERA

N.Ireland

Half of NI farms impacted by inheritance tax changes – DAERA

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that around half of all farms in Northern Ireland,...
Muir urges NI farmers to opt in to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

N.Ireland

Muir urges NI farmers to opt in to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir is reminding farmers that the deadline is approaching...
UFU condemns illegal NI livestock imports due to bluetongue risk

Agri-Business

UFU condemns illegal NI livestock imports due to bluetongue risk

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is condemning the illegal importation of livestock into Northern Ireland from Britain due to the...
Muir confirms several re-appointments to AFBI board

N.Ireland

Muir confirms several re-appointments to AFBI board

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir has announced the re-appointment of several members to...
HSENI launches annual farm safety calendar for children

N.Ireland

HSENI launches annual farm safety calendar for children

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has today (Thursday, December 5) launched its annual calendar aiming to...
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