Aisling O'Brien

Aisling O

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.

Former NI agriculture minister plans run in EU elections in Republic
Former NI agriculture minister plans run in EU elections in Republic

Former Northern Ireland agriculture minister Michelle Gildernew is seeking a nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in the Midlands-North West...

Brazilian agricultural exports hit record $166.5bn in 2023
Brazilian agricultural exports hit record $166.5bn in 2023

Brazilian agricultural exports reached a record US$166.55 billion in 2023, according to data from the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and...

Man given community service for breaches of vet medicines laws
Man given community service for breaches of vet medicines laws

A court in Northern Ireland has imposed community service on a Co. Tyrone man for illegal possession of veterinary medicines....

Massey Ferguson and ex-England rugby star launch clothing line
Massey Ferguson and ex-England rugby star launch clothing line

Massey Ferguson has today (Thursday, January 11) announced a new partnership with Raging Bull, a clothing company founded by English...

DAERA recruiting for new NI chief veterinary officer
DAERA recruiting for new NI chief veterinary officer

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently recruiting for a new chief veterinary officer (CVO) for...

Barn owls in Down defy the odds with surprise winter brood
Barn owls in Down defy the odds with surprise winter brood

A pair of barn owls has surprised and shocked conservationists in Co. Down with the arrival of an extremely late...

UK government offers grants to farmers impacted by flooding
UK government offers grants to farmers impacted by flooding

The UK government has announced grants of up to £25,000 (€29,000) for farmers who have been severely impacted by flooding...

Ornua to sell UK powder blending and manufacturing business
Ornua to sell UK powder blending and manufacturing business

Ornua Nutrition Ingredients, which is part of Ornua Ingredients Europe, has confirmed that it is to sell its powder blending...

Derry farmer and hydroelectric operator failed to maintain fish pass
Derry farmer and hydroelectric operator failed to maintain fish pass

A farmer and hydroelectric operator in Derry was found guilty of a fishery-related offence and received a 12-month conditional discharge...

Review recommends update to CAFRE nutrient calculators
Review recommends update to CAFRE nutrient calculators

A review has recommended that nutrient calculators developed by College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) should remain the...

US company recalls batches of infant formula
US company recalls batches of infant formula

A US company has announced a voluntary recall of selected batches of infant formula powder due to a possible health...

Yara acquires Italian organic-based fertiliser business
Yara acquires Italian organic-based fertiliser business

Yara has today (Wednesday, December 13) announced that it is acquiring the organic-based fertiliser business of Italian company, Agribios Italiana....

COP28: Agreement to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels
COP28: Agreement to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels

Almost 200 nations have agreed to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems” at the 28th United Nations (UN)...

Lakeland increases milk price for November supplies
Lakeland increases milk price for November supplies

Lakeland Dairies has today (Tuesday, December 12) confirmed an increase in the milk price it will pay dairy farmers for...

Fonterra increases forecast farmgate milk price
Fonterra increases forecast farmgate milk price

Fonterra Cooperative Group has today (Thursday, December 7) increased its forecast farmgate milk price and earnings guidance for 2024. The...

Survey to assess ecological state of NI countryside – DAERA
Survey to assess ecological state of NI countryside – DAERA

A comprehensive field survey is assessing the ecological state of Northern Ireland’s countryside, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...

Greencore reports 10% increase in revenue to £1.9bn
Greencore reports 10% increase in revenue to £1.9bn

Greencore Group plc has reported a 10% increase in group reported revenue to £1.9 billion (€2.07 billion) for the 2023...

Deere expects drop in demand for farm machinery in 2024
Deere expects drop in demand for farm machinery in 2024

US tractor manufacturer Deere & Company has today (Wednesday, November 22) announced that it is expecting demand for its agricultural...