Eva Osborne-Sherlock

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Eva is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree in journalism and English at the University of Galway. Originally from Cavan, she currently lives in a rural area of Co. Meath. Her family, which comes from a farming background, is now involved in farm machinery maintenance and she has a keen interest in all things digital, media and agriculture.

Mental health of those in rural communities is ‘neglected’ – BACP
Mental health of those in rural communities is ‘neglected’ – BACP

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has said that the mental health of those in rural communities is...

Future Countryside to place rural policy ‘at the forefront’ ahead of General Election
Future Countryside to place rural policy ‘at the forefront’ ahead of General Election

The 2024 Future Countryside conference aims to put rural policy “at the forefront” ahead of the upcoming General Election, organisers...

University of Essex grows onions in ‘bright pink shipping containers’
University of Essex grows onions in ‘bright pink shipping containers’

Researchers from the University of Essex will try to grow onions outside traditional soil-based methods – inside a bright pink...

First Milk supports event centred on benefits of the dung beetle
First Milk supports event centred on benefits of the dung beetle

Dairy producer First Milk has announced its support of a multi-disciplinary event centred on the dung beetle and its role...

British lamb and dairy exporters attend Saudi Food Show
British lamb and dairy exporters attend Saudi Food Show

British lamb and dairy businesses are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Saudi Food Show, the Agriculture and Horticulture...

Farmers urged to take care as long-term sickness in farming increases
Farmers urged to take care as long-term sickness in farming increases

NFU Mutual is urging farmers to protect themselves as long-term sickness across the industry increases by 11%. The latest data...

Bark beetle confirmed in East Anglia – Forestry Commission
Bark beetle confirmed in East Anglia – Forestry Commission

The Forestry Commission has confirmed the presence of Ips typographus, or the spruce bark beetle, in East Anglia. Forestry Commission...

High quality agri land must be protected from large solar projects – UK secretary
High quality agri land must be protected from large solar projects – UK secretary

The UK’s energy security secretary has said that higher quality agricultural land should be protected from large solar projects. Claire...

Expanded SFI gives farmers ‘more choice and pays out more’ – Spencer
Expanded SFI gives farmers ‘more choice and pays out more’ – Spencer

Farming Minister Mark Spencer has said the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) “gives farmers more choice, makes things easier and...

HCC launches Meat Minds initiative for those in red meat supply chain
HCC launches Meat Minds initiative for those in red meat supply chain

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is recruiting young people from all areas of the red meat supply...

Reduced mineral levels in grass could lead to livestock deficiencies
Reduced mineral levels in grass could lead to livestock deficiencies

Reduced mineral levels in grass following the severely wet winter could result in livestock deficiencies and production losses, according to...

Export of live animals ban comes into law
Export of live animals ban comes into law

A new ban on exporting live animals has come into law today (Monday, May 20) as the Animal Welfare (Livestock...

77% support putting more resources into rural areas
77% support putting more resources into rural areas

When shown a range of arguments for investing in rural areas, 77% of adults in England polled by YouGov supported...

There are ‘loopholes’ in new antibiotics legislation – Soil Association
There are ‘loopholes’ in new antibiotics legislation – Soil Association

The Soil Association has said the new Veterinary Medicines Regulations contain “loopholes and weaknesses” which may allow the “overuse of...

NFU Mutual award pays for 75% of agri-postgrad course fees
NFU Mutual award pays for 75% of agri-postgrad course fees

NFU Mutual is urging aspiring masters and PhD students to apply for its Centenary Award, which pays up to 75%...

NFU Cymru to provide food and farming lessons to Welsh schools
NFU Cymru to provide food and farming lessons to Welsh schools

The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru), working alongside NFU Education, will stream two food and farming live lessons...

APHA seeks animal sciences veterinary officer
APHA seeks animal sciences veterinary officer

The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking an animal sciences veterinary officer to join its animal sciences team....

Pembrokeshire agri society seeks recipients for Long Service Awards
Pembrokeshire agri society seeks recipients for Long Service Awards

The Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society has launched its search for farm employees deserving of Long Service Awards. Farm and estate workers...