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.

Ulster Wildlife confirms appointment of new CEO

Environment

Ulster Wildlife confirms appointment of new CEO

Dawn Miskelly has been appointed to the role of chief executive officer of Ulster Wildlife, Northern Ireland’s largest local nature...
FFA: Tax change will ‘wipe out’ succession planning for NI farmers

Agri-Business

FFA: Tax change will ‘wipe out’ succession planning for NI farmers

Changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) announced as part of in the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget this week could “wipe...
Kepak acquires UK-based convenience food company

Agri-Business

Kepak acquires UK-based convenience food company

Kepak Group has today (Tuesday, October 29) announced the acquisition of Summit Foods, a UK-based company specialising in chilled and...
DAERA extends CNCC chair and deputy chair application deadline

N.Ireland

DAERA extends CNCC chair and deputy chair application deadline

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for applications for a new chair and...
Competition authority approves Müller acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy

Agri-Business

Competition authority approves Müller acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the Müller UK and Ireland’s acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy, which was...
Research vessel to monitor blue green algae on Lough Neagh

N.Ireland

Research vessel to monitor blue green algae on Lough Neagh

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that a research vessel will help in the monitoring...
Moy Park revenues increase by over 10% to top £2bn in 2023

Agri-Business

Moy Park revenues increase by over 10% to top £2bn in 2023

Poultry company Moy Park has recorded revenue of £2.03 billion for 2023, up 10.7% on the previous year (£1.83 billion)....
Muir pledges continued support for NI pig industry

Agri-Business

Muir pledges continued support for NI pig industry

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has committed to address challenges in the Northern Ireland pig industry....
Technology demonstration farm scheme to be extended – DAERA

N.Ireland

Technology demonstration farm scheme to be extended – DAERA

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that the technology demonstration farm scheme will be extended...
Tractor run for late Derry teen raises £32,000 for Air Ambulance NI

N.Ireland

Tractor run for late Derry teen raises £32,000 for Air Ambulance NI

A tractor run organised by the Burnfoot Community Hub in Co. Derry has raised over £32,000 for Air Ambulance Northern...
NI farmers reminded to ‘opt-in’ to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

N.Ireland

NI farmers reminded to ‘opt-in’ to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

Beef farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded that they must ‘opt-in’ to the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme (BCR) on...
Funding allocated to five peatland restoration projects

N.Ireland

Funding allocated to five peatland restoration projects

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded £2.7 million to five not-for-profit organisations to undertake peatland...
NI Water urges farmers to protect water when spreading slurry

N.Ireland

NI Water urges farmers to protect water when spreading slurry

As the slurry season comes to an end, Northern Ireland (NI) Water is reminding farmers to protect watercourses when spreading...
New NI Farm Safety Partnership Action Plan launched

N.Ireland

New NI Farm Safety Partnership Action Plan launched

The latest Farm Safety Partnership Action Plan for Northern Ireland has been officially launched today (Monday, October 7). The three-year...
DAERA to host community meetings on Lough Neagh

N.Ireland

DAERA to host community meetings on Lough Neagh

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is set to host a series of meetings focused on the...
US confirms first human bird flu case without animal contact

Rural Life

US confirms first human bird flu case without animal contact

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first US case of avian influenza (bird flu)...
Rabobank: ‘Little growth’ in global fertiliser demand in 2024

Agri-Business

Rabobank: ‘Little growth’ in global fertiliser demand in 2024

Global fertiliser demand will see little growth in 2024, while affordability is expected to decline, according to Rabobank. A new...
Eggs recalled in US after multi-state salmonella outbreak

Agri-Business

Eggs recalled in US after multi-state salmonella outbreak

A major investigation is underway in the US following a multi-state outbreak of salmonella linked to eggs from a Wisconsin...
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