Eva Osborne-Sherlock

Journalist

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.

Forestry

New forestry commissioner to serve for three-year term

The new non-executive commissioner of the Forestry Commission has been appointed for a three-year term. By Royal Warrant, His Majesty King...

April 13, 2024

Pig/Poultry

Pig price index ‘extremely stable’ despite setbacks – NPA

The National Pig Association (NPA) has said that the pig price index has been “extremely stable” over the past two...

April 13, 2024

Agri-Business

Stolen livestock could be for ‘illegal sale of meat on the black market’

A rural officer for West Mercia Police has said recent livestock thefts could be linked to the illegal sale of...

April 12, 2024

Agri-Business

GB farmland market activity continues ‘upward trajectory’ – Savills

Great British farmland market activity is continuing its upward trajectory from its post-Brexit lows, according to property agency Savills. More...

April 12, 2024

Government

£35m for poultry manure management will ‘preserve’ the River Wye

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a River Wye Action plan to “preserve” the river,...

April 12, 2024

Other

Shropshire: Vets and farmers rescue 33 cattle from overturned lorry

A team of vets have been called “heroes” for helping to save 33 cattle from an overturned lorry in Gobowen,...

April 12, 2024

Agri-Business

Defra removes 150m limit from flooding support scheme

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has removed the 150m rule from its Farming Recovery Fund, which...

April 12, 2024

Dairy

M&S invests £1m into cow diet change to reduce methane

M&S has announced a £1 million investment into a change to the diet of the pasture-grazed cows in its milk...

April 9, 2024

N.Ireland

‘Unrelenting’ wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers – MP

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that “unrelenting” wet weather means farmers are facing continued financial pressure. Lockhart, who...

April 9, 2024

Environment

Scotland: Climate Engagement Fund reopens

Scotland’s Climate Engagement Fund has reopened for applications and will remain open until Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Organisations across Scotland,...

April 9, 2024

Agri-Business

Poor weather means ‘a crisis is building’ for farmers – NFU

The vice president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that it is “no exaggeration to say a crisis...

April 9, 2024

Environment

Somerset farmer fined nearly £5k for polluting Fivehead river

A Somerset farmer has been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling nearly £5,000 after silage effluent polluted the Fivehead...

April 9, 2024

Agri-Business

NFU calls for creation of a tenant farming commissioner

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for other Rock Review recommendations to be taken forward, including the creation of...

April 9, 2024

Agri-Business

Fund to support farmers affected by flooding opens

The UK government has today (Tuesday, April 9) opened the Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers affected by flooding. The...

April 9, 2024

Environment

£11m in water company fines to fund a new Water Restoration Fund

Up to £11 million in water company fines will be reinvested back into a new Water Restoration Fund, environment secretary...

April 9, 2024

Agri-Business

RHASS seeks agri and rural stories to celebrate its 240th anniversary

Scottish agricultural charity, the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), is seeking agricultural and rural stories from across...

April 8, 2024