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.

Inventor James Dyson linked to purchase of Ballynatray House
Inventor James Dyson linked to purchase of Ballynatray House

Speculation is mounting that the historic Ballynatray House set in an estate spanning 850ac has been sold to British inventor...

Number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland doubles
Number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland doubles

2023 saw the number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland double compared to 2022 and 2021, according to...

GDT price index average down by 24% in 2023
GDT price index average down by 24% in 2023

The average Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index across 2023 decreased by 24% compared to 2022, dipping to a five-year...

NI vets say proposed cut to bovine TB compensation ‘unfair’
NI vets say proposed cut to bovine TB compensation ‘unfair’

An association for vets in Northern Ireland has said that a proposed reduction in the compensation rate for cattle removed...

Lakeland Dairies UHT milk plant workers vote for strike action
Lakeland Dairies UHT milk plant workers vote for strike action

Workers at a UHT milk processing plant in Northern Ireland, which is owned by Lakeland Dairies, have voted unanimously in...

Court: Farmer pleads guilty to water pollution causing fish kill
Court: Farmer pleads guilty to water pollution causing fish kill

A Co. Down farmer has pleaded guilty in court to a water pollution incident which resulted in a fish kill...

Clarkson’s Farm season 3 release date revealed
Clarkson’s Farm season 3 release date revealed

The wait is almost over for fans of Clarkson’s Farm as Prime Video has confirmed the release date for season...

Power-sharing in Northern Ireland set to return as DUP backs deal
Power-sharing in Northern Ireland set to return as DUP backs deal

A new agriculture minister could shortly be appointed in Northern Ireland after the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) agreed to a...

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...