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.

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...
Carmichael named as rural affairs select committee chair

Agri Politics

Carmichael named as rural affairs select committee chair

Scottish MP Alistair Carmichael has been elected unopposed as chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee...
HSENI campaign aims to reduce work vehicle deaths and injuries

N.Ireland

HSENI campaign aims to reduce work vehicle deaths and injuries

Following simple steps and checks when driving a vehicle in the workplace can help reduce deaths and injury at work,...
New Germinal varieties on England and Wales recommended list

Agri-Business

New Germinal varieties on England and Wales recommended list

Germinal has welcomed that two of its newest perennial ryegrass varieties are included on the Recommended Grass and Clover List...
Origin Enterprises acquires two ecology businesses

Agri-Business

Origin Enterprises acquires two ecology businesses

Origin Enterprises, the international agronomy and crop inputs services group, has today (Thursday, September 5) announced the acquisition of two...
AHDB to support RHET dairy education initiative

Dairy

AHDB to support RHET dairy education initiative

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is partnering with the Royal Highland Education Trust’s (RHET) on a dairy education...
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