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.

Suckler Cow Scheme for NI farmers to open next week

N.Ireland

Suckler Cow Scheme for NI farmers to open next week

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has announced that the new Suckler Cow Scheme for farmers in...
Fonterra reports increase in first half profit and earnings

Agri-Business

Fonterra reports increase in first half profit and earnings

Fonterra has reported a half year profit after tax of NZ$729 million, which is up 8% on the corresponding period...
13% increase in number of TB reactors in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

13% increase in number of TB reactors in Northern Ireland

The number of bovine tuberculosis (TB) reactors in Northern Ireland increased by 13% in a year, according to the Department...
Fonterra offers $250,000 in grants for wetlands restoration

Dairy

Fonterra offers $250,000 in grants for wetlands restoration

Fonterra has embarked on a new partnership with NZ Landcare Trust offering NZ$250,000 in grants for wetlands restoration. In total,...
Nearly €21m allocated to cross-border water quality projects

N.Ireland

Nearly €21m allocated to cross-border water quality projects

Almost €21 million in funding is to be allocated to three projects focussing on a cross-border collaborative approach to the...
AgriSearch invites applications for independent trustees

N.Ireland

AgriSearch invites applications for independent trustees

AgriSearch has today (Thursday, March 13) announced that it is seeking applications for two independent trustees to join its board....
Court: Farmer fined for polluting around 600m of NI waterway

N.Ireland

Court: Farmer fined for polluting around 600m of NI waterway

A court in Northern Ireland has convicted and fined a Co. Fermanagh farmer for polluting around 600m of a waterway....
Fonterra raises full year earnings forecast by up to 25%

Agri-Business

Fonterra raises full year earnings forecast by up to 25%

New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has increased its full year earnings for 2025 (FY25) from 40-60 cents per share to...
Muir welcomes wind energy market engagement for DAERA forests

N.Ireland

Muir welcomes wind energy market engagement for DAERA forests

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has announced the launch of a wind energy market...
New Zealand red meat sector set for ‘strong rebound’ – report

Agri-Business

New Zealand red meat sector set for ‘strong rebound’ – report

The New Zealand red meat sector is on track for a strong rebound, with farm profitability and export returns expected...
Muir: Single Application open, change to entitlement transfer

N.Ireland

Muir: Single Application open, change to entitlement transfer

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has today (Tuesday, March 4) announced that the...
PSNI: Animal tranquiliser ketamine part of £6.5m drugs seizure

N.Ireland

PSNI: Animal tranquiliser ketamine part of £6.5m drugs seizure

The animal tranquiliser ketamine was among suspected drugs with an estimated street value of £6.5 million (€7.8m) which were found...
Cost of dog attacks on NI livestock increases by nearly 50%

N.Ireland

Cost of dog attacks on NI livestock increases by nearly 50%

Farm animals in Northern Ireland worth an estimated £218,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in 2024. The...
Suspected case of bird flu at commercial poultry farm in NI

N.Ireland

Suspected case of bird flu at commercial poultry farm in NI

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that 64,000 birds at a commercial poultry premises in...
9 students awarded Lakeland Dairies bursaries

N.Ireland

9 students awarded Lakeland Dairies bursaries

Nine students from across the island of Ireland have been awarded bursaries by Lakeland Dairies to support their education. The...
Greencore sets ‘ambitious’ medium-term financial targets

Agri-Business

Greencore sets ‘ambitious’ medium-term financial targets

Convenience food manufacturer, Greencore has said that it aims to grow revenue by between 3 and 5% in the medium-term....
Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts raise £12,700 for Air Ambulance NI

N.Ireland

Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts raise £12,700 for Air Ambulance NI

The Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts club, which is based in Co. Antrim, has raised £12,700 for Air Ambulance NI through a...
Germinal launches ‘climate smart’ grass seed products

Agri-Business

Germinal launches ‘climate smart’ grass seed products

Germinal has today (Tuesday, February 4) launched a new range of “climate smart” grass seed products on the market. The...
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