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.

N.Ireland

UK declares itself free from bird flu pending WOAH review

The UK government has self-declared “zonal freedom” from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The UK does not currently have...

April 3, 2024

Pig/Poultry

Scottish govt seeks views on a ban on cages in egg production

The Scottish government has launched a consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production....

April 3, 2024

Agri-Business

Dorset spring farm walk to discuss management of youngstock

A spring farm walk in Dorset, run by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), will cover the management of...

April 1, 2024

Agri-Business

0.62ha in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park comes to the market

DM Hall has brought 0.62ha with steading and annex by Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park to the market. Badshalloch...

April 1, 2024

Agri-Business

Farmers should be wary of the ‘VAT complexities’ of glamping

Rural landowners and farmers are being urged to be mindful of the “VAT complexities” associated with starting up a glamping...

March 31, 2024

Environment

Money from fly-tipping fines to be ringfenced for local clean-ups

New rules ringfencing the money raised from fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping and littering to be spent on local clean-up...

March 31, 2024

Agri-Business

NFUS urges dog owners to act responsibly around livestock this Easter

The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is urging dog owners to act responsibly and keep their dogs on a...

March 31, 2024

Rural Life

Entries open for 3 days of Royal Bath & West Show competitions

Entries are now open for competitions running across the three days of the Royal Bath & West Show. The show...

March 30, 2024

Agri-Business

HSE reminds walkers to be cautious around cattle this Easter

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a reminder to countryside walkers to exercise caution around cattle this Easter....

March 30, 2024

Agri-Business

Open Farm Sunday presents ‘huge opportunity’ for participating farmers

The Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) group has said that Open Farm Sunday presents participating farmers with a “huge opportunity”...

March 29, 2024

N.Ireland

NI Regional Food Programme opens for applications

The 2024/25 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP) has today (Friday, March 29) opened for applications. Department of Agriculture, Environment...

March 29, 2024