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.

Limits to land use in SFI could be followed by ‘further changes’
Limits to land use in SFI could be followed by ‘further changes’

The decision to limit the impact of land being taken out of food production under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)...

Entries open for NFU Mutual Inspirational Young Person Award
Entries open for NFU Mutual Inspirational Young Person Award

Nominations are now open for the Inspirational Young Person Award run by rural insurer NFU Mutual, which aims to celebrate...

Farmers have a ‘more optimistic’ attitude for the future – GSC Grays
Farmers have a ‘more optimistic’ attitude for the future – GSC Grays

The head of farm business at GSC Grays has said that farmers are gaining a more “optimistic and opportunistic attitude...

UK farming unions welcome Red Tractor’s decision to drop GFC module
UK farming unions welcome Red Tractor’s decision to drop GFC module

The four UK farming unions, together with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), have welcomed Red Tractor’s decision to...

78% of rural crime teams notice increase in dog attacks on sheep – survey
78% of rural crime teams notice increase in dog attacks on sheep – survey

78% of rural crime teams reported an increase in dog attacks on sheep over recent years, according to a survey...

Govt limits the amount of land farmers can take out of SFI ‘productive actions’
Govt limits the amount of land farmers can take out of SFI ‘productive actions’

New measures announced today (Monday, March 25) will limit the amount of land farmers can take out of productive actions...

Over 1,900 toy sheep to be hidden across Scotland for RHASS anniversary
Over 1,900 toy sheep to be hidden across Scotland for RHASS anniversary

Scottish agricultural charity, the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), will hide 1,920 toy sheep across Scotland as...

Tenant Farmers Association appoints new chair
Tenant Farmers Association appoints new chair

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has appointed a new national chair – Cumbrian tenant farmer Robert Martin. Martin said he...

New £7m Community Green Spaces Fund to support rural nature spaces
New £7m Community Green Spaces Fund to support rural nature spaces

The UK government’s new £7 million Community Green Spaces Fund aims to boost access to nature and support rural communities...

Pig slaughter numbers ‘plummet’ as standard pig price drops – NPA
Pig slaughter numbers ‘plummet’ as standard pig price drops – NPA

The National Pig Association (NPA) has said the most eye-catching aspect of the latest pig market data is the “plummet”...

FSA taking Welsh Kepak factory hygiene concerns ‘very seriously’
FSA taking Welsh Kepak factory hygiene concerns ‘very seriously’

A spokesperson for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it is taking hygiene concerns regarding a Welsh Kepak factory...

Rotherham man banned from keeping livestock after ewe found covered in maggots
Rotherham man banned from keeping livestock after ewe found covered in maggots

A Rotherham man has been disqualified from keeping livestock for ten years after neglecting a number sheep, including one ewe...

Thames Valley rural crime team to expand by 10 officers
Thames Valley rural crime team to expand by 10 officers

Thames Valley Police’s rural crime taskforce is set to expand with the recruitment of 10 additional officers to the team....

Lamb prices ‘soar’ as supply tightens and demand increases – HCC
Lamb prices ‘soar’ as supply tightens and demand increases – HCC

Deadweight lamb prices have “soared” by more than 20% in the last nine weeks as a tightening of supply to...

Red Tractor drops Greener Farms Commitment module
Red Tractor drops Greener Farms Commitment module

Red Tractor Assurance has today (Friday, March 22) announced that it is dropping its Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) module following...

Tech investment to make rural Hampshire ‘impenetrable’ for criminals
Tech investment to make rural Hampshire ‘impenetrable’ for criminals

Investment in specialist resources and technology will make rural Hampshire and the Isle of Wight “impenetrable” to criminals. This is...

Scottish Parliament passes wildlife bill banning snares
Scottish Parliament passes wildlife bill banning snares

The Scottish Parliament has passed the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill, which bans the practice of snaring in Scotland. The...

Scottish farm income figures a ‘mixed bag’ – NFUS
Scottish farm income figures a ‘mixed bag’ – NFUS

The president of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that the recent farm income figures are a...