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.

Nature-friendly farming budget in Northern Ireland ‘inadequate’

N.Ireland

Nature-friendly farming budget in Northern Ireland ‘inadequate’

The current agricultural budget in Northern Ireland is “inadequate” to support farmers help tackle the nature and climate crisis, according...
HSENI: Attitudes on farm safety and risk-taking need ‘major rethink’

N.Ireland

HSENI: Attitudes on farm safety and risk-taking need ‘major rethink’

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has said that this year’s statistics on farm deaths and accidents...
Yara reports higher margins and initiates cost reductions

Agri-Business

Yara reports higher margins and initiates cost reductions

Yara reported second quarter (Q2) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) in 2024 were $513 million, compared to...
CAFRE to host free dry stone walling training courses

N.Ireland

CAFRE to host free dry stone walling training courses

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to host a series of free dry stone walling...
Yara to deliver up to 165,000t of fertiliser per year to PepsiCo

Agri-Business

Yara to deliver up to 165,000t of fertiliser per year to PepsiCo

Fertiliser company Yara and PepsiCo Europe have today (Tuesday, July 16) announced a long-term partnership which will involve farmers in...
Court: Farmer fined for unlawful possession of veterinary medicines

N.Ireland

Court: Farmer fined for unlawful possession of veterinary medicines

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been fined in court for unlawful possession of veterinary medicines and failure to keep...
Court: NI farmer fined £1,000 for farm effluent pollution

N.Ireland

Court: NI farmer fined £1,000 for farm effluent pollution

A Co. Tyrone farmer has been convicted and fined at Omagh Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, June 24) in relation to...
ABP Angus Youth Challenge recognised at NI awards

Agri-Business

ABP Angus Youth Challenge recognised at NI awards

The ABP Angus Youth Challenge has been recognised for developing the skills of young people in Northern Ireland with a...
Yara produces first tonnes of fertiliser at renewable hydrogen plant

Agri-Business

Yara produces first tonnes of fertiliser at renewable hydrogen plant

Fertiliser company Yara International has today (Monday, June 10) officially opened its renewable hydrogen plant located in Norway. The facility...
FAO Food Price Index: Meat and cereal prices rise in April

Agri-Business

FAO Food Price Index: Meat and cereal prices rise in April

The benchmark for world food commodity prices edged higher in April, as rising meat prices and modest upticks for vegetable...
Two men taken to hospital after ‘near miss’ slurry gas incident

N.Ireland

Two men taken to hospital after ‘near miss’ slurry gas incident

Two men were taken to hospital for treatment following an incident involving slurry gas on a farm in Co. Antrim...
NI Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme system to open Monday

N.Ireland

NI Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme system to open Monday

An online system allowing farmers in Northern Ireland to opt-in to the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme will open next...
Wildlife charity calls for ‘urgent action’ on NI water quality

N.Ireland

Wildlife charity calls for ‘urgent action’ on NI water quality

Ulster Wildlife has called for “urgent action” after a new report stated that European targets for improving water quality in...
NI water quality targets will not be met – report

N.Ireland

NI water quality targets will not be met – report

European targets for improving water quality in Northern Ireland’s rivers and lakes by 2027 will not be met, a new...
Yara revenues drop 35% to $15.5bn in 2023

Agri-Business

Yara revenues drop 35% to $15.5bn in 2023

Yara, one of the world’s biggest fertiliser manufacturers, has reported that revenue and other income stood at $15.5 billion in...
ABP and Lakeland among winners at NI Food and Drink Awards

N.Ireland

ABP and Lakeland among winners at NI Food and Drink Awards

ABP Group and Lakeland Dairies were among the winners at the 2024 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards. Hosted by...
New measures aim to better protect UK poultry sector from bird flu

Pig/Poultry

New measures aim to better protect UK poultry sector from bird flu

The government has today (Tuesday, March 19) announced new measures aiming to better protect the UK poultry sector from future...
EuroChem opens $1bn phosphate fertiliser complex in Brazil

Agri-Business

EuroChem opens $1bn phosphate fertiliser complex in Brazil

Switzerland-based fertiliser producer EuroChem has officially opened a new phosphate fertiliser production facility in Brazil. With a total investment of...
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